When Should You Get New Work Gloves?

If you're unsure whether your tires are still safe to drive on, use a penny to check the tread wear! How can you tell if your work gloves are no longer safe to wear? There is no such thing as a dependable tire trick. It's more of a judgment call that your employees can make if you provide them with the necessary information. What Happens If Work Gloves Become Overly Worn? When your work gloves begin to wear out, you are more likely to sustain the injuries that your PPE is supposed to protect you from. The following are some examples of common warning signs: Worn Spots Snags Pulls in a knit glove shell Peeling palm coatings Neglecting these may compromise a glove's cut and puncture resistance, allowing metal shards or other risks through. A worn palm coating can also impair grip, causing tools or equipment to slip. Excessively Dirty Gloves When your gloves are dirty, it can be difficult to see wear. Make sure to launder them before they become too so...