Cut Resistance 101
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The cost per injured worker averages $16,000, which includes medical costs, lost time (approximately five days), downtime and cleanup. Learn about materials that will prevent injuries caused by sharp objects.
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Cut Resistance 101
- 2. Workplace Hand Injury: Figures Cut-Resistance Statistics: Getting a Perspective. Percentage of injuries to the hand, by type of injury. (US Statistic) Percentage of injuries, by body part. (US Statistic) Cut/Punctures - 12.4% Fractures - 10.2% Burns (thermal, chemical) - 2.7% Sprains/strains - 51.1% Other - 23.6% Hands/Wrists - 23.2% Head - 7% Neck - 1.5% Lower - 22.2% Torso - 34% Other - 12.1%
- 3. How much do hand injuries cost? Is the average cost per injured worker
- 4. RECENT studies by two sheet metal manufacturers placed the cost of a single hand injury requiring stitches at $7,400.* *average reported by US National Safety Council
- 7. Points to Consider Sizing Comfort and SafetyChemical Resistance Cost-Benefit DesignGrip
- 8. Cost of using the WRONG glove The average cost of an injured worker Report Medical Lost time
- 9. Shutting down the line
- 10. CE measures how much more cut resistant a glove is than a standard cotton string knit. Fixed load of 500 gr / 5N Glove sample Linear movement (back and forth Rotating blade, opposite to linear movement Conductive strip to detect cut through
- 12. ASTM measures how many grams it takes to cut through a glove. Variable load (gr /N) Linear movement Glove sample Conductive strip to detect cut through
- 13. ASTM / ISO Cut Resistance Testing
- 14. ASTM does not equal CE!
- 15. ASTM is a better standard, especially for measuring gloves made with composite yarn. Leather Metal Mesh Engineered Yarns (Kevlar®, Steel, Dyneema®) High Performance Materials (Kevlar®, Dyneema®, HPPE) Synthetics (Polyester, Nylon) (Kevlar®, Dyneema®) Cotton Latex
- 16. Kevlar® fiber is incredibly strong, tough, light, flexible, heat, flame and cut resistant. This unique combination of high-performance properties makes Kevlar® fiber the solution for many demanding applications. Gloves Made with Kevlar®
- 17. • World’s Strongest Fiber • 15 times stronger than steel on an equal weight basis • High melt temperature (145°C) • More abrasion resistance than nylon or aramids Dyneema®
- 18. Engineered (Composite) Yarns Composite yarns are yarns made with two or more components.
Editor's Notes
- The cost per injured worker averages $16,000, which includes medical costs, lost time (approximately five days), downtime and cleanup.
- According to the National Safety Council’s 2011 “Injury Facts”, the manufacturing and construction industries accounted for 37,080 injuries to fingers and 13,940 to hands. Many workers are exposed to significant risks ranging from cut and puncture wounds to high abrasion, impact, broken bones and vibration injuries.
- Because most gloves are used for extended periods of time, it’s important that they are constructed in a way that maintains the same level of cut protection throughout the day.
- Injuries resulting from the manual handling of objects and materials with sharp edges are common in the engineering industry. There are many different types of gloves available; you should choose the most appropriate for your circumstances. Different sizes of glove may be needed to suit the range of employees you have working on the task. Consider any chemicals with which the glove wearer may come into contact - is there a need for the gloves to be resistant to these? Make sure that it is possible for employees to carry out their duties while wearing gloves, otherwise they will not be used. Do not always go for the cheapest type of glove - think about how often gloves will have to be replaced. Think of all possible areas on the hand where sharp metal injuries may occur and where extra protection may be required. (*The NOV customer testimonial on MXVSB is a great example of cost savings, despite the higher cost glove: http://www.superiorglove.com/pages/wp-content/uploads/Superior-Glove-Customer-Sucess-National-Oilwell-Varco.pdf)
- Think About: - Sizing: different glove sizes may be needed to suit the range of employees working on a task. - Chemical Resistance: Consider any chemicals with which the glove wearer may come into contact - is there a need for the gloves to be resistant to these? - Comfort and Safety: Make sure it’s possible for employees to carry out their duties while wearing gloves, otherwise they will not be used. Cost-Benefit Analysis: Don’t automatically buy the cheapest type of glove - think about replacement frequency and costs. (*Again, if not already mentioned, the NOV customer testimonial on MXVSB is a great example of cost savings, despite the higher cost glovehttp://www.superiorglove.com/pages/wp-content/uploads/Superior-Glove-Customer-Sucess-National-Oilwell-Varco.pdf) - Design: Think of all possible areas on the hand where sharp metal injuries may occur and where extra protection may be required (i.e., thumb crotch protection).
- Failure to select proper gloves, or ensure compliance of proper gloves, carries tremendous costs. The cost per injured worker averages $16,000, which includes medical costs, lost time (approximately five days), downtime and cleanup. ONTARIO DATA: In 2007, the average lost time injury/illness in Ontario averaged $21,300.00. When other company costs are factored in, the average cost to an organization rises to more than $85,200.00.* Source: www.labour.gov.on.ca./english/hs/sawo/index.html Another source, the National Academy of Social Insurance (NASI), estimates the annual workers' compensation benefits paid for all compensable injuries and illnesses in 2009 at $58 billion (National Academy of Social Insurance, 2011).
- The last thing a business wants to do is shut down production due to preventable issues. Check out the OSHA Cost Calculator to find out how much your company loses each year because of injuries, and use this data to benchmark your safety program each year. https://www.osha.gov/Region7/fallprotection/safetypays.html
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- The levels in both the EN388 and the ASTM 1790-04 are determined by the weight needed to cut the fabric 20 mm (3/4″). This weight is often referenced in grams. This is the critical information and much more important than the generalized levels set by both testing methods for Europe and the US The minimum gram rating to achieve a CE level 5 is almost 1300 grams less than the minimum gram rating for an ASTM/ISEA Level 5.
- Dyneema® fiber is 15 times stronger than quality steel on an equal-weight basis. Superior Touch™ gloves made with Dyneema® are suitable for protection against a wide range of mechanical and cut hazards. More than ever, employees want high quality, comfortable hand protection, that won’t affect the quality of their work. Superior gloves made with Dyneema® are so comfortable, it’s easy to forget you’re wearing them. And when your gloves are that comfortable, you’re more likely to wear them. We have a wide variety of styles, including string knits, composite knits, anti-static or palm-coated gloves. *Note: Dyneema® has a melt point of 145°C / 293°F and is not recommended for applications involving heat or spark. Can be bleached.
- Engineered composite yarns are yarns made with two or more components (i.e. Kevlar® and steel). These yarns have allowed glove manufacturers to make gloves with higher levels of cut resistance, without sacrificing comfort or dexterity, than with high-strength fibers, such as Kevlar® or Dyneema® alone