As we try to move out of Covid, Just 1 Source have adapted to the many changes in our working practices. New routines and social distancing have required a full reconstruction of the way we operate as a business, including how we communicate with our colleagues and our customers. When lockdown stopped face-to-face meetings, we
The hand protection industry can appear a bit of a mind-field, with so many different standards and features to consider. Understanding each part individually can make the process of choosing the correct glove far simpler. One term you may see or hear often is ‘gauge’, but do you know what this means or how it
What is a Puncture? Working in industrial environments, the threat of punctures can be a regular hazard, so it’s important to wear or supply the correct hand protection to negate these threats. A puncture is defined as an object penetrating through a glove… this could be a nail, a splinter, thorn or even a
The standard EN374 is in place to certify gloves that are designed for use with or around chemical hazards or micro-organisms. As working with chemicals carries an incredibly high risk, gloves certified to this test will all be classified as CAT III. Gloves in this category (CAT III) are to protect against the highest levels
2021 has been a year of frustration for importers of goods dealing with suppliers in Asia and the Far East, Covid-19, Port Congestion at both Origin and Arrival Blocked Waterways, Blank Sailings, Typhoons, recently reported power cuts in China and of course the ever-increasing shipping costs… Blank Sailings are normally put in place to increase
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
What is the UKCA Mark? The UKCA Mark stands for UK Conformity Assessed, and is a certification mark that indicates conformity with the applicable requirements for products sold within Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). This shares similarities to the CE marking; however, this will no longer be suitable for goods in the UK, following
Safety gloves are designed to protect against various hazards within the workplace. Some types of safety work gloves include: Cut Resistant Gloves Welding Gloves Impact Gloves Needlestick Gloves Grip Gloves Chemical Resistant Gloves Latex Gloves Nitrile Gloves Whilst the main function of wearing these types of products is to keep you safe – your choice
It may only be August but now is the perfect time to start preparing for winter and deciding on which thermal gloves you are wanting to supply. Why are Winter Gloves important? As the seasons change, so do some working conditions. This can present different hazards to those seen in the hotter months of the
