Safety Gloves & Hand Protection

The PRO Choice range of safety gloves and hand protection has been tried and tested in Australian workplaces for over 27 years. At the core of PRO Choice’s safety products since inception, their range of safety gloves continues to grow and evolve in accordance with industry requirements.

Our safety gloves collection offers a diverse range of hand protection PPE that is used extensively in a wide variety of settings and applications:

• Manufacturing
• Building
• Medical
• Food safety
• Mining
• Laboratory
• Horticulture
• Forestry

PRO Choice safety gloves are also the go-to choice for hand protection in homes across Australia, providing a comfortable barrier you can both trust and rely on. 

PRO Choice’s Four Pillars for Safety Gloves

Choosing the right glove for the job is an important decision when it comes to hand protection.  PRO Choice’s four pillars for safety gloves form an integral part of this.

1. Comfort

When it comes to safety gloves, comfort is a top priority. The reason it’s so important is simple. If the gloves are uncomfortable, workers will be less inclined to wear them. 

2. Fit 

Gloves that gape or sag or simply don’t fit properly risk getting caught in machinery. At an industrial level this is especially dangerous and could easily end in disaster.

3. Protection

Gloves must hold up against the hazards of the task they’re meant for. Depending on the setting, safety gloves should be able to withstand heat and abrasion and shouldn’t puncture, tear or cut through.

4. Grip

Gloves must provide good grip in the working conditions they’re tasked for. If the safety gloves hinder their progress, workers will be more likely to remove them to get the job done.

Common Causes of Injuries to the Hand and Wrist

Hand and finger injuries are one of the most common types of work-related injuries in Australia. In 2015-16, Safe Work Australia (SWA) reported that more than 14,000 people had to take more than a week off because of workplace injuries to the hand, fingers and thumb.

The most common causes of injuries to the hand and wrist are: 

• Using an unguarded powered hand tool or appliance
• Using a sharp-edged tool
• Operating unguarded powered plant or machinery
• Preparing food with an appliance or knife

Being in possession of both hands and all ten fingers is important for quality of life. PRO Choice recognises this, which is why they work so hard to ensure their safety gloves meet the appropriate specifications for each industry of use, whether that’s Australian & New Zealand Standards, HACCP accreditation for the food industry or TGA listings for the medical industry.

Browse Our Range of Hand Protection and Gloves

Whatever the workplace, our extensive range of safety gloves are up to the task. Whether you need cotton, welding, or PVC gloves for chemical handling, our range has you covered. Browse our online store now for all your hand PPE needs. Your workers (and their hands) will thank you.