needle stick gloves

[Dean O]

looking at buying gloves for a site where there is a risk of needles present.

 

any recommendations?

 

turtleskin range looks good such as:

 

TurtleSkin CP Neon Insider 330 or 430 look ok to keep dexterity and offer some protection?

 

thanks

Dean

[Peter]

When I did a sharps course a few years ago there were no gloves that would completely prevent needle stick injuries.

 

Get a proper sharps disposal container and some training, most of the time they are easier to handle with just latex gloves and some care.

[Stephen Blair]

Personally I'd give the job I wide berth!

[Dean O]

we have training and a sharps box but would like to add some new gloves to the ppe as an additional precaution.

 

the job is just removing shrubs in an urban setting - likely low risk - however as low as the risk might be, unfortunately, there is one in most settings like this.

 

If it was a high risk needle littered spot I'd give it a miss, but in this instance - if I can reduce the risk to myself and employees, further, its sensible to do it.

 

any one recommend some gloves, there must be employees out there that have issued or used them?

 

I'm thinking those I've mentioned (or something similar) could be slipped on under chainsaw gloves, and might give some added protection against pyrocanthus too?

 

thanks

Dean

[Dean O]

sorry I should add - our role there isn't to pick up handle or dispose of (re latex gloves), as if we see a needle - work can stop until its dealt with.... its the accidental contact with I'm trying help mitigate against.

 

Hence thinking some Kevlar gloves would be a suitable additional measure.

 

thanks

Dean

[Andrew Gale]

Take a look at SP Services (UK) ltd, search sharps and there are a number of glove options.

 

If you haven't shopped with SP Services before I'd highly recommend them; I buy all our first aid gear from them.

[Dean O]

thanks - will take a look..

 

Dean

[R Mac]

Hi Dean, there's a range of needle stick gloves here,

 

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