Hand Protection
Hand injuries are the most common workplace injury type across virtually all industrial sectors — cuts, punctures, abrasions, chemical burns, and thermal injuries to the hands account for a significant fraction of all occupational injury cases treated annually. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.138 requires employers to provide hand protection appropriate to the hazard when hand exposure remains after engineering and administrative controls have been applied. The right glove for each task is the most important variable in hand protection — a glove that provides excellent cut protection but no chemical resistance creates a false sense of security in chemical handling operations. WC Safety carries work gloves from Ansell, Mechanix Wear, Superior Glove, and Portwest rated for the specific hazards present in your work environment.
Cut resistance is rated by ANSI/ISEA 105 on a scale from A1 (lowest) through A9 (highest), based on the blade force required to cut through the glove material in standardized testing. Glass handling, sheet metal fabrication, and food processing require A4 to A6 rated gloves at minimum. Blade and sharp tool work may require A6 to A9 ratings. HPPE (high-performance polyethylene) yarns like Dyneema and Spectra provide exceptional cut resistance at minimal thickness, enabling full dexterity in high-cut-risk applications. Cut-resistant gloves do not provide puncture protection — needle-stick risk requires specific puncture-resistant construction separate from cut rating.
Chemical resistance is determined by the glove material, not the glove thickness. Different polymers provide resistance to different chemical families — nitrile resists petroleum products and many industrial chemicals, neoprene handles acids and caustics, butyl rubber provides resistance to ketones and esters, and PVC is effective against mild acids and alkalis. No single glove material provides universal chemical resistance. Always consult a chemical resistance chart specific to the polymer before using any glove with a chemical that has not been specifically tested against that material. Thickness matters for permeation resistance — thicker gloves of the same material take longer for chemicals to permeate to the skin surface.
Heat and thermal protection gloves protect against burn injuries from hot surfaces, molten metals, and steam. AluminizedGloves reflect radiant heat for foundry and smelting applications. Leather welding gloves protect against weld spatter, UV radiation, and moderate heat in MIG and stick welding. Oven mitts and heat-resistant gloves for baking and food service are separate products from industrial thermal gloves — verify that any heat protection glove has been tested to the specific temperature ranges you will encounter rather than using food service equipment in industrial thermal hazard applications.
Impact-resistant gloves protect the backs of hands and knuckles from impact injuries in demolition, drilling, material handling, and oil and gas work. TPR (thermoplastic rubber) knuckle guards and dorsal protection pads absorb and distribute impact energy. Impact protection is rated separately from cut resistance — verify that both ratings meet the task requirements when selecting gloves for applications where both hazard types are present. ANSI/ISEA 138 rates impact protection on a Level 1, 2, or 3 scale based on transmitted force in dorsal impact testing.
Fit and dexterity are practical determinants of whether protective gloves will actually be worn consistently. A glove that reduces hand sensitivity to the point where fine motor tasks become difficult will be removed as soon as supervision looks away. Modern thin-cut gloves made from engineered yarns provide A4+ cut protection while maintaining tactile sensitivity comparable to ungloved operation. For tasks requiring high dexterity such as electronics assembly, instrumentation, and laboratory work, ultra-thin coated knit gloves provide meaningful protection without the dexterity compromise of thicker alternatives.
WC Safety carries hand protection for every hazard type — cut, puncture, chemical, heat, impact, and combination — in all standard sizes from XS through 3XL. Browse our glove collection filtered by ANSI cut rating, chemical resistance, and thermal protection level to find the right gloves for every task in your facility.
Ergodyne ProFlex 9012 Anti-Vibration Work Gloves
Ergodyne
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Ergodyne ProFlex 9012 Anti-Vibration Work Gloves The Ergodyne ProFlex 9012 is a full-fingered anti-vibration work glove built for operators of vibr...
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Ergodyne ProFlex 9003 Anti-Vibration Gloves
Ergodyne
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Ergodyne ProFlex 9003 Certified Lightweight Anti-Vibration Gloves The Ergodyne ProFlex 9003 is an EN ISO 10819:2013 certified lightweight anti-vibr...
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Ergodyne ProFlex 9002 Anti-Vibration Gloves
Ergodyne
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Ergodyne ProFlex 9002 Full-Finger Anti-Vibration Gloves The Ergodyne ProFlex 9002 is an ANSI/ASA S2.73-2014 and ISO 10819:2013 certified full-finge...
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Ergodyne ProFlex 9000 Anti-Vibration Gloves
Ergodyne
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Ergodyne ProFlex 9000 Lightweight Anti-Vibration Gloves The Ergodyne ProFlex 9000 is an ANSI/ASA S2.73-2014 and ISO 10819:2013 certified lightweigh...
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Ergodyne 7551 ProFlex Cut-Resistant Waterproof Winter Work Gloves, A5
Ergodyne
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The Ergodyne ProFlex 7551 Cut-Resistant Waterproof Winter Work Gloves combine ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 Level A5 cut resistance with full waterproof prote...
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Ergodyne 7501 ProFlex Coated Waterproof Winter Work Gloves, A2
Ergodyne
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The Ergodyne ProFlex 7501 Coated Waterproof Winter Work Gloves provide ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 Level A2 cut resistance with full latex waterproof exteri...
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Ergodyne ProFlex 7401 Latex Coated Winter Work Gloves
Ergodyne
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Ergodyne ProFlex 7401 Latex Coated Winter Work Gloves The Ergodyne ProFlex 7401 is a latex-coated winter work glove for cold-environment operations...
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Ergodyne ProFlex 7070 ANSI A7 Nitrile Coated Work Gloves
Ergodyne
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Ergodyne ProFlex 7070 ANSI A7 Nitrile Coated Work Gloves The Ergodyne ProFlex 7070 is a high-cut-level nitrile-coated glove rated to ANSI A7 — one ...
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Ergodyne ProFlex 7024 PU Coated Cut Resistant Work Gloves
Ergodyne
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Ergodyne ProFlex 7024 PU Coated Cut Resistant Work Gloves The Ergodyne ProFlex 7024 is a PU (polyurethane) coated cut-resistant work glove rated to...
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Ergodyne ProFlex 7022 Nitrile Coated Cut Resistant Work Gloves
Ergodyne
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Ergodyne ProFlex 7022 Nitrile Coated Cut Resistant Work Gloves The Ergodyne ProFlex 7022 is a hi-vis lime nitrile-coated cut-resistant glove delive...
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Ergodyne ProFlex 7021 Hi-Vis Cut Resistant Work Gloves
Ergodyne
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Ergodyne ProFlex 7021 Hi-Vis Cut Resistant Work Gloves The Ergodyne ProFlex 7021 is a hi-visibility lime nitrile-coated cut-resistant glove for wor...
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Ergodyne 7001 ProFlex Nitrile Coated Gloves, Abrasion Level 5
Ergodyne
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The Ergodyne ProFlex 7001 Nitrile Coated Gloves achieve ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 Level 5 abrasion resistance — the highest abrasion rating in the ANSI/IS...
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Ergodyne ProFlex 7000 Nitrile Coated Work Gloves
Ergodyne
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Ergodyne ProFlex 7000 Nitrile Coated Work Gloves The Ergodyne ProFlex 7000 is a general-purpose foam nitrile-coated work glove for light assembly, ...
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Ergodyne ProFlex 925WP Waterproof Impact Gloves
Ergodyne
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Ergodyne ProFlex 925WP Waterproof Insulated Impact Gloves — Level 2 The Ergodyne ProFlex 925WP combines ANSI/ISEA 138-2019 Level 2 dorsal impact pr...
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Ergodyne ProFlex 925F(x) Impact-Resistant Gloves
Ergodyne
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Ergodyne ProFlex 925F(x) Dorsal Impact-Resistant Gloves — Level 2 The Ergodyne ProFlex 925F(x) provides ANSI/ISEA 138-2019 Level 2 dorsal impact pr...
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Ergodyne ProFlex 9015F(x) Anti-Vibration Gloves
Ergodyne
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Ergodyne ProFlex 9015F(x) Anti-Vibration Gloves with Dorsal Protection The Ergodyne ProFlex 9015F(x) combines ANSI/ASA S2.73-2014 and ISO 10819:201...
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Ergodyne ProFlex 7521 Thermal Impact Resistant Work Gloves
Ergodyne
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Ergodyne ProFlex 7521 Thermal Impact Resistant Work Gloves The Ergodyne ProFlex 7521 combines thermal insulation, impact protection, and cut resist...
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Ergodyne ProFlex 7141 Nitrile Dipped Work Gloves
Ergodyne
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Ergodyne ProFlex 7141 Nitrile Dipped Work Gloves The Ergodyne ProFlex 7141 is a breathable nitrile-dipped work glove designed for general industria...
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Ergodyne 7021 ProFlex Hi-Vis Nitrile Work Gloves, A3 Cut
Ergodyne
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The Ergodyne ProFlex 7021 Hi-Vis Nitrile Coated Work Gloves provide ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 Level A3 cut resistance with high-visibility lime shell and ...
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Ergodyne 7070 ProFlex A7 Cut + Impact Nitrile Work Gloves
Ergodyne
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The Ergodyne ProFlex 7070 Nitrile Coated Work Gloves provide ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 Level A7 cut resistance with ANSI/ISEA 138-2019 dorsal impact prote...
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Ergodyne 7024 ProFlex Nitrile Cut-Resistant Gloves, A4
Ergodyne
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The Ergodyne ProFlex 7024 Nitrile Coated Cut-Resistant Gloves provide ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 Level A4 cut resistance with sandy nitrile palm coating — ...
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Ergodyne ProFlex 7043 Nitrile Coated Work Gloves
Ergodyne
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Ergodyne ProFlex 7043 Nitrile Coated Work Gloves The Ergodyne ProFlex 7043 is a cut-resistant nitrile-coated work glove designed for general indust...
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Ergodyne 7022 ProFlex Hi-Vis A4 Cut-Resistant Nitrile Gloves
Ergodyne
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The Ergodyne ProFlex 7022 Hi-Vis Nitrile Cut-Resistant Gloves provide ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 Level A4 cut resistance with a hi-vis lime shell and nitri...
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Ergodyne 7001 ProFlex A2 Cut PU Palm Touchscreen Gloves
Ergodyne
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The Ergodyne ProFlex 7001 PU Palm Cut-Resistant Gloves provide ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 Level A2 cut resistance with a smooth polyurethane palm coating a...
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Ergodyne 7000 ProFlex A2 Cut Microfiber Palm Work Gloves
Ergodyne
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The Ergodyne ProFlex 7000 Microfiber Palm Cut-Resistant Gloves provide ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 Level A2 cut resistance with a microfiber palm coating an...
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Ergodyne ProFlex 922CR Cut Resistant Thermal Work Gloves
Ergodyne
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Ergodyne ProFlex 922CR Cut Resistant Thermal Work Gloves The Ergodyne ProFlex 922CR combines cut resistance with thermal insulation for cold-enviro...
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Ergodyne ProFlex 7251 Fully Coated Nitrile Cut Resistant Gloves
Ergodyne
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Ergodyne ProFlex 7251 Fully Coated Nitrile Cut Resistant Gloves The Ergodyne ProFlex 7251 is a fully coated nitrile cut-resistant glove providing c...
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Ergodyne ProFlex 7073 Cut Resistant Work Gloves
Ergodyne
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Ergodyne ProFlex 7073 Cut Resistant Work Gloves The Ergodyne ProFlex 7073 is an ANSI A7 cut-resistant glove providing maximum cut protection for th...
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Ergodyne ProFlex 7072 ANSI A7 Nitrile Coated Work Gloves
Ergodyne
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Ergodyne ProFlex 7072 ANSI A7 Nitrile Coated Work Gloves The Ergodyne ProFlex 7072 is an ANSI A7 nitrile-coated cut-resistant glove for extreme-cut...
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Ergodyne ProFlex 7061 Cut Resistant Work Gloves
Ergodyne
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Ergodyne ProFlex 7061 Cut Resistant Work Gloves The Ergodyne ProFlex 7061 is an ANSI A6 cut-resistant work glove for demanding industrial environme...
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Ergodyne ProFlex 7044 PU Coated Cut Resistant Work Gloves
Ergodyne
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Ergodyne ProFlex 7044 PU Coated Cut Resistant Work Gloves The Ergodyne ProFlex 7044 is a PU (polyurethane) coated cut-resistant glove rated to ANSI...
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Ergodyne ProFlex 7042 PU Coated Cut Resistant Work Gloves
Ergodyne
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Ergodyne ProFlex 7042 PU Coated Cut Resistant Work Gloves The Ergodyne ProFlex 7042 is a PU (polyurethane) coated cut-resistant glove rated to ANSI...
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Ergodyne ProFlex 7041 Cut Resistant Work Gloves
Ergodyne
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Ergodyne ProFlex 7041 Cut Resistant Work Gloves The Ergodyne ProFlex 7041 is a nitrile-coated cut-resistant work glove rated to ANSI A4. The lime c...
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Ergodyne ProFlex 7040 ANSI A5 Food Grade Cut Resistant Gloves
Ergodyne
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Ergodyne ProFlex 7040 ANSI A5 Food Grade Cut Resistant Gloves The Ergodyne ProFlex 7040 is an ANSI A5 cut-resistant glove engineered for food proce...
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Ergodyne ProFlex 7031 Nitrile Coated Cut Resistant Gloves
Ergodyne
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Ergodyne ProFlex 7031 Nitrile Coated Cut Resistant Gloves The Ergodyne ProFlex 7031 is a lightweight nitrile-coated cut-resistant glove rated to AN...
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Ergodyne ProFlex 7030 PU Coated Cut Resistant Work Gloves
Ergodyne
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Ergodyne ProFlex 7030 PU Coated Cut Resistant Work Gloves The Ergodyne ProFlex 7030 is a PU (polyurethane) coated cut-resistant glove rated to ANSI...
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Ergodyne ProFlex 7025 PU Coated Cut Resistant Work Gloves
Ergodyne
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Ergodyne ProFlex 7025 PU Coated Cut Resistant Work Gloves The Ergodyne ProFlex 7025 is a PU (polyurethane) coated cut-resistant glove rated to ANSI...
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