Engineering covers a spectrum of many different working applications. It’s defined as ‘the branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures’. Engineers are required to solve problems within their field by innovating, developing, and improving technologies to advance our way of living.
Engineering can be broken down into lots of different sub-categories, each carrying different risks. Today, we are focusing on protection for the 6 main branches:
- Mechanical engineering
- Chemical engineering
- Civil engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Management engineering
- Geotechnical engineering
Mechanical engineering:
Combining engineering physics and mathematics principles with science, to design, analyse, manufacture and maintain mechanical systems. This branch of engineering involves design, production and operation of machinery.
Associated Risks:
Mechanical engineering can be labour intensive and includes working with heavy machinery, power tools, and volatile materials. This creates a number of potential hazards which all require protecting against with various types of PPE (depending on the application).
Suitable hand protection could include:
Signature Tiger Rigger
The Signature Tiger Rigger is the perfect all-rounder. Coupled with the 100% cotton liner, the double palm and thumb offer padding which is great for handling and moving heavy objects.
Signature Mig Gauntlet
The Signature Mig Gauntlet is the best performing Mig within our portfolio. This product offers great resistance to thermal hazards under EN407.
Pred Impact
Perfect for heavy handling, the Pred Impact features a padded palm and TPR back of hand protection – designed to keep the wearer safe when there is a risk of impact to the back of the hand. The Pred Impact also provides maximum cut level F protection.
Chemical engineering:
Is the combination of natural and experimental sciences like chemistry and physics, along with life sciences, such as biology and biochemistry. Chemical Engineers use mathematics to develop, transform and manage industrial processes that turn raw materials into valuable products.
Associated Risks:
As the name quite accurately suggests, chemical engineering can involve working with lots of different chemicals and can include working with carcinogenic, mutagenic and teratogenic substances. As such, the main risks in this sub-sector would surround the chemicals themselves and any potential risk they offer.
Ideall Grip Orange
The Ideall Grip Orange is a 7mil Nitrile Multi-Use glove that provides a proven barrier to chemicals and toxic substances; certified JKPT under EN374-1. In addition, this glove is also tested for Virus protection under EN374-5.
Ideall Grip Black
The Ideall Grip Black is a 5.2mil Nitrile Multi-Use glove that provides a proven barrier to chemicals and toxic substances; certified KPT under EN374-1. In addition, this glove is also tested for Virus protection under EN374-5.
Gripsafe Blue
Offering the most advanced chemical resistance of any glove in our portfolio, the Gripsafe Blue is tested to AJKLOPT under EN374-1. The Gripsafe Blue is also tested for Virus protection under EN374-5.
Civil engineering:
Civil engineering is everything you see that’s been built around you and has a direct impact on day-to-day life. This incorporates bridges, roads and railways; schools and offices; water and power supply; waste networks and flood defences; and so much more.
Associated Risks:
Civil engineering comprises of organising and taking part in the building of small and large structures. Where hand protection is concerned, the main risks would surround construction and destruction.
Pred Paws
One of our top-selling gloves; the cut level B Pred Paws is perfect for building construction, or infrastructure-related tasks. The Pred Paws has a breathable, lightweight yarn liner, and features a Crinkle Latex coating for great grip performance.
Pred Scarlet
Coated in Smooth Nitrile, the Pred Scarlet is hard-wearing and a perfect low-cost solution for working within the building and construction field. Nitrile offers great grip, abrasion resistance, and works well with oils and grease.