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Nov, 23
Do anti-vibration gloves reduce vibration exposure?
This article describes how to find anti-vibration gloves that will protect workers from vibration.
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May, 22
Crazy little things called gloves
The skin on our bare hands provides an ideal grip for handling most objects in day-to-day life. Our palms and fingers are relatively tough, grippy, and sensitive to heat and pressure. For many tasks, bare-handed is the way to go. Most people can’t imagine wearing gloves to type, use a pen, brush our teeth or […]
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Nov, 16
In search of an “ergonomic” glove for holiday baking
Baking season is upon us….the smell of gingerbread in the oven is an instant holiday boost! As I fumbled with my oven mitts on the weekend, I recognized that I didn’t have the most “ergonomic” gloves for this task. My oven mitts are easy to slip on, and I have no trouble handling a tray […]
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Feb, 15
Gloves vs. mittens: What does ergonomics have to say?
In our house, we are divided down gender lines…the girls prefer mittens and the boys want gloves. But which are truly warmer? Mittens keep the fingers together, which allows them to keep each other warm. Gloves insulate each finger from its neighbours. If you wanted to keep the hands cool, this would be a good […]