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

CLT, which has been widely adopted in the construction field, is now expanding its applications into the civil engineering sector. The "Hyper CLT Mats" are civil engineering CLT products that utilize wood CLT as temporary materials. Traditionally, steel plates have been the mainstream choice for temporary roads, access routes, and heavy machinery yards. The Hyper CLT Mats introduce a new option of "wood" to that market. The 5x10 mats weigh approximately 230 kg, making them lightweight and easy to install and remove with small machinery, with a maximum capacity of 40 mats on a 10-ton truck. They also have advantages in terms of workability and transportation efficiency. Moreover, they offer added value that can only be achieved with wood, such as glare reduction, noise control, CO2 fixation, and consideration for aesthetics. This product is expected to be a new proposal for not only construction companies but also building material firms, lumber companies, and material trading companies. It is a registered technology with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism under NETIS, with the registration number "TH-250021-A." The use of wood is not limited to construction anymore. The utilization of Hyper CLT Mats is expanding as a new market that connects civil engineering and wood.

Fukuda Corporation has been pursuing leak detection for 60 years and is dedicated 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 performance. We will propose suitable 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)

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In civil engineering sites such as mountainous areas and construction sites, it may be necessary to use wooden boards on slopes or inclined access roads. Hyper CLT boards are civil engineering materials utilizing wood CLT, which can be laid not only on flat ground but also on sloped terrain. They can be used for temporary roads, access routes, heavy machinery entry paths, and measures against muddy conditions, creating a driving environment that takes advantage of the unique surface characteristics of wood. The 5×10 board weighs approximately 230 kg, and the 5×20 board weighs about 460 kg, making them lightweight and easy to install and remove even with small machinery, which is a notable feature for maneuverability in narrow sites. This wooden board is registered as a technology under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's NETIS system as "TH-250021-A," and can also be utilized for safety measures and innovative ideas in public works.

Metal cracks are one of the concerns in equipment maintenance operations. Repairs using conventional welding methods can alter the base material around the crack due to heat, leading to residual stress and deformation, which always carries the risk of "crack recurrence" or "secondary damage." Hinode Waterworks Equipment Co., Ltd.'s "Mechanical Stitching Method" is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without applying heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, the crack is physically removed without affecting the base material with heat. Repairs can be performed even in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is minimized. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.