Whether you work in manufacturing, the medical field or are in the automotive industry, finding good inspection gloves information is important. Your employees' or patients' safety is your number one concern, and inspection gloves go a long way in ensuring people's safety.

Inspection gloves also provide a barrier that eliminates or lessens contamination in the food and medical industry. In order to find inspection gloves that suit your industry needs, consider the following:

1. Pay close attention to the type of inspection gloves you choose for cleanroom use. You can find anti-static, lint-free and puncture-resistant gloves to suit your needs.

2. Find an inspection gloves provider that offers both latex and latex-free gloves for the medical field. People with latex allergies cannot use or be examined with latex gloves.

3. Consider the temperature when choosing inspection gloves for automotive or other industrial use. Employees using these gloves outside may need extra protection from the cold.

Action Steps
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Find inspection gloves for assembly line or cleanroom use

Assembly line employees need inspection gloves that protect the product they are working with from contamination, and protect themselves as well. People working in cleanrooms also need fitted, durable gloves to provide protection from chemicals and other products used in these environments.

I recommend: Airgas has a variety of cotton assembly line inspection gloves. Choose from a variety of cleanroom inspection gloves, including anti-static gloves, at Lab Safety Supply.

Choose a disposable inspection gloves provider for medical exam gloves

The medical field uses inspection gloves for examination of patients and for lab work. Quality is important, but so is quantity, as medical personnel go through a large number of gloves every day. Look for providers that offer high quality products in large numbers.

I recommend: Purchase powdered latex gloves by the case at the Sara Glove Company. Latex-free exam gloves are available at Enviro Safety Products.

Use inspection gloves that keep out the cold

The automotive and construction industry also use inspection gloves, but their needs are a little different from the manufacturing and medical fields. Employees need to stay comfortable in a variety of temperatures, so their inspection gloves must be sturdy and resistant to heat and cold.

I recommend: Find inspection gloves that work in cold and hot weather at CVSA. Use Thermastat gloves, found at Galeton, as a liner under heavier inspection gloves to keep hands warm in cold conditions.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Poll your employees and create an inspection gloves list before making a purchase. You may find that different areas of your business require different types of gloves, and you may save on shipping costs if you order everything at one time.
• •  If you need a large quantity of inspection gloves, disposable is the way to go. Consider purchasing ambidextrous gloves, as well, to accommodate all employees and save time and money on left-over gloves.