Anti vibe gloves

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

Sheick Gloves - fingerless.

[sawmonkey]

try the efco strimmer gloves, plenty of padding etc. Most of the boys with me wont wear anything else when strimming, chipping and most of them wear them when on the saw, especially when on thorn or when there is alot of bramble, their made of real thick leather so give good protection against thorn etc. They also last for ages. Tried all the saw gloves, dewalt anti vib, timberland anti vib and just about anything i could find, but keep going back to these.

[Sevsafe]

I did some research recently on havs for our upcoming health and safety audit, from what i found out there is no proof that anti-vibe gloves provide suffcient control measure for reducing vibration. Basically it may feel more comfortable but you'll still need to take regular breaks and not be able to use any power tool for a longer period just because you are using av gloves, i'e they offer no usefull protection.

 

I don't remember where the document is, i've looked at so much info my mind is a mess, but in can be found on the aie website.

The HSE are very hesitant about recommending av gloves it's true. I believe that this has to do with their inability to test their efficacy scientifically. There's a lot of empirical / anecdotal evidence that they are useful but of course all the control measures mentioned by other contributors are important. Another glove you could try can be found on our website Brushcutter Safety Trousers Boots Gloves Face Protection

[czhey]

Love my timberland anti vibe gloves. Just ordered a spare pair. I think they work very well

[bushtuckaman]

I've been doing a bit of research this evening on all the different anti vibration and gel pad gloves that people recommend on here, and I've tried to find where they are available on the internet. I'm looking to purchase a pair myself, particularly with chainsaw protection and it looks like the timberland AV gloves are one that seem pretty popular with user.

 

Below are the links to all the gloves I've found, some have chainsaw protection, some don't. If you've uses any of these gloves and found them good (or bad) it would be intereting to hear your comments on them. Also add any links to gloves you have used and found good/bad

 

Timberland Pro Vibstop1 Gloves (Anti Vibration), 2055508 - Timberland PRO Workwear

 

Arbortec AT900 Expert Chainsaw gloves | F R Jones and Son

 

SIP PROTECTION ANTI-VIBRATION Gloves A520f - Brushcutter Safety Find Brushcutter Gloves Buy UK

 

Ergodyne 9015 Anti Vibration Glove - Special Hazard Gloves

 

Arco Website - Polyco Tremor-Low Anti-Vibration Glove from BM Polyco - Product 1488000

 

Impacto - Mechanical Style Anti Vibration Glove - Utilizes Patented Air Glove® Technology - EN388 and EN420 (1221) - IM-BG408 The Safety Supply Company PPE Specialists

 

ABBEY PRO FULL Gell Anti-Vibration Gloves (Abbey Best Buy) - Chainsaw - Clothing Online Chainsaw Gloves Buy UK

 

Atlas Copco Anti-Vibration Gloves - ATLAS COPCO | Lee Brothers

 

Atlas Copco Breaker - SM Plant Sales

 

Youngstown Anti-Vibe Xt Glove 03-3200-78-L (Pr)

 

Impacto - Mechanical Style Anti Vibration Glove - Utilizes Patented Air Glove® Technology - EN388 and EN420 (1221) - IM-BG408 The Safety Supply Company PPE Specialists

 

IMPACTO Ergonomic Personal Protection, Anti-vibration Glove, Impact Gloves, wrist supports, kneepads, insoles

 

Arco Website - Impacto BG408 Mechanics Air Glove from Impacto - Product 1487700

 

Arco Website - Polyco NV785 Vibra-Plus Anti-Vibration Glove from BM Polyco - Product 1433300

 

 

I hope those links are of help to folk

 

John

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

In H&S speak, the first port of call is always to combat the hazard at source, i.e. use a flail (impractical largely) and next is 'reduce' the hazard, i.e. replace 'old' trimmers & blowers with new ones whihc have much lower vibration magnitudes.

 

PPE include AV gloves is always a last resort and as has been pointed out HSE don't recommend them. Still, if only to keep the hands warm and you can get a comfortable and secure grip, then 'gofrit.'

 

Cheers all..

Paul

 

PS For further info see http://www.hse.gov.uk/vibration/hav/index.htm and don;t forget the requirement for 'Health Surveillance' for people 'at risk' (select that section and scroll down to bottom of the page for the 'initial screening questionnaire' and take yourslef and your staff through this...any problems / concerns = OHS not the GP!)

Edited November 23, 2012 by AA Teccie (Paul)

[face cord]

Iv'e being using lidl cycle gloves.

 

Fingerless with gell padding on the fronts.

 

Probabaly no the best but they do seem to work in reducing vibration while using brushcutter.

 

Obviously no good for chainsaw.

Edited November 23, 2012 by face cord

[Old Mill Tree Care]

I use them and insist my staff do too. They're a life saver when using a long hedge cutter.

[Jamie M]

I use the Timberlands and for the money I find that they are excellent.

[penfold]

Buckler anti vibe mechanics gloves are quite good.