Aiming for Zero Workplace Accidents! How to Choose the Right Protective Gloves [Environmental Measures VOL.8]

This will focus on cut injuries and chemical damage, which are believed to be common not only in labor accidents but also in near misses, explaining the characteristics of protective gloves and their proper usage.

Work that requires protective gear occurs not only in manufacturing but also in various industries. Among the many types of protective equipment, gloves in particular come in a wide variety, and there may be cases of improper use, reuse, or even instances where protective gloves are not used despite the work being hazardous. However, allowing such situations to persist leads to neglecting the "unsafe behaviors" and "unsafe conditions" discussed in VOL.3, which increases the likelihood of workplace accidents. In 2023, "cuts and abrasions" ranked 5th (5.61%) in workplace accidents, while "contact with harmful substances" ranked 13th (0.45%). However, there are likely many more near misses that did not result in accidents. This time, we will focus on the more frequent incidents of cuts and chemical injuries, discussing the characteristics of different types of protective gloves and the proper methods for their use.

• Other consumables
• Work gloves
• Other safety and hygiene products

We will introduce the basics of risk assessment and safety protective equipment to ensure the safety of workers.

Since 1988, the number of casualties from labor accidents has been decreasing, but since 2000, the situation has remained stagnant. In White Paper Vol. 2 [Winter Season Sees a Surge, Preventing Falls Before They Happen], we addressed the causes and preventive measures for falls, which are the most common type of labor accident. But why do labor accidents occur in the first place? This time, I would like to focus on protecting the safety of workers and discuss the mechanisms behind labor accidents and their prevention.

• Other consumables
• Work gloves
• Other safety and hygiene products

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has established new regulations to prevent labor accidents caused by chemical substances.

Starting from April 1, 2024, it has become mandatory for workplaces that handle chemical substances such as sodium hypochlorite (bleach), sodium hydroxide, and potassium hydroxide to require the use of protective eyewear. 【Details of the New Regulations】 ■ Workplace Structure 1. Workers handling chemical substances must wear appropriate protective gear, such as protective eyewear. 2. Establish a system for self-management. (1) Appoint a chemical substance manager. (2) Appoint a protective gear management supervisor. ■ Prevention of Direct Contact with Harmful Chemical Substances When engaging workers in tasks that involve manufacturing or handling chemical substances that are skin or eye irritants, corrosive to skin, or can be absorbed through the skin and cause health issues, it is necessary to require workers to use protective gear to prevent injuries, depending on the harmfulness of the substances. For more details, please refer to the materials.

• Other consumables
• Glasses and goggles
• Other safety and hygiene products

Compatible with a wide range of solvents. Can be used as inner gloves.

【Features】 ■Compatible with a wide range of solvents ■Ambidextrous disposable type ■Can be used as inner gloves ■European standards EN420/374 *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Work gloves

A cutter with a safety design that automatically retracts the blade when cutting is finished. It's a precaution against accidents when cutting cardboard and packaging materials!

The safety cutter "SecuPro 625" solves the problem of cutting thick materials like cardboard, where "it's hard to cut without applying force," but "applying force increases the risk of cutting accidents." The "SecuPro 625" is designed so that the blade does not extend unless held. 【Features】 ■ The blade automatically retracts into the body when it is away from the material being cut. ■ Durable aluminum body. ■ Left-handed compatible. * For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us. * A video demonstrating how the blade automatically retracts is available.

• Cutter/Scissors

Thin chemical-resistant gloves made with three types of materials and featuring three characteristics!

"Try Lights" are gloves made from three types of materials: natural latex, neoprene, and nitrile, each possessing the three characteristics of "stretchability," "chemical resistance," and "durability." The surface is embossed, making them effective for tasks such as cleaning where items are easily dropped. As thin gloves, they offer a wide range of chemical resistance and serve as excellent inner gloves for chemical work that requires thicker gloves. 【Features】 ■ Three types of materials providing "stretchability," "chemical resistance," and "durability" ■ Slip-resistant processing ■ Wide range of chemical resistance ■ No water-resistant powder ■ Surface treated with chlorine for sterilization ■ FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) certified *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Work gloves

Fukuda Co., Ltd. has been pursuing leak detection for 60 years and is committed to advancing the future of leak testing. 【 Supporting Various Leak Tests: Air Leak Test / Gas Leak Test (Hydrogen Gas, Helium Gas) 】 We develop, manufacture, and sell leak testing equipment to inspect airtightness and sealing properties. We will propose the appropriate testers and devices for each inspection target. 【 Target Industries and Examples of Inspection Targets 】 - Automotive Industry: Engines, FC components, valves and piping, various parts - Electronic Components Industry: Smartphones, keyless switches, various small sensors - Pharmaceuticals / Food / Cosmetics Industry: Bottle containers, syringes, vials, eye drop containers, pillow packaging, PTP packaging We will propose the most suitable leak testers for each industry. 【 ISO Certification 】JIS Q 9001:2015 (ISO 9001:2015)

From July 15 (Tuesday) to July 20 (Sunday), 2025, the "42nd Daihatsu Japan Open 2025 Badminton Championships" was held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium. We would like to report on the motion capture experience session conducted by Yonex Co., Ltd. at the venue. During the experience session, participants were asked to swing three different types of rackets from different generations, focusing on whether there were differences in their top speeds. The measurement was conducted using the same Raptor-12HS system utilized at the Yonex Performance Innovation Center (Blue Lab). This was a valuable opportunity to experience the research equipment that is not currently open to the public and to see what kind of measurements are being conducted! ---[Yonex Co., Ltd. Experience Session Report Here]--- https://info.nacinc.jp/report_yonex_badminton_motioncapture -------------------------------------------------------------------------

Hello, this is the public relations department of KAITAKU Co., Ltd. in Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture! Recently, our wooden lightweight hyper CLT sheet has been officially registered with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (NETIS number: TH-250021-A). The decisive difference between hyper CLT sheets and conventional temporary materials lies in the "exit" after their durability period ends. The hyper CLT sheet (NETIS number: TH-250021-A) is not discarded after its role on site is finished; instead, it is reused as chip fuel for biomass power generation. • Made: It is made from **wood (thinned timber)**, resulting in low environmental impact. • Used: It significantly contributes to reducing CO2 on site. • Converted to energy: Once its durability period is over, it becomes chip fuel for biomass power generation, ensuring that no resources are wasted. In this way, a **"complete circular" system** is established that connects materials to energy. Additionally, these initiatives can serve as a strong appeal for creativity related to construction performance. Please try the hyper CLT sheet (NETIS number: TH-250021-A)!

We will introduce the implementation results of the sensor technology developed by the Hotron Group, which has been cultivated over more than half a century, through customer case studies. In addition to automatic door sensors, we also offer a wide range of vehicle detection sensors and nursing/care sensors. Many implementation examples are also presented, so please take a look at the case study page.

Fukuda's new flagship model. - Masterless type (FLA-0200 series) - General type (FLA-0201 series) Two models of air leak testers. With the mastering correction function, high-precision measurements can be achieved in a short time. Please take a look at the catalog.