KameLo® | More than Protection

Welding and construction sites can get  extremely hot during the summer seasons. Here are some tips on how you can  stay cool this summer on your work site! Choose the right fabric. Make sure the gloves you are using this summer are made with HPPE such as TenActiv ™ or Dyneema ® fiber. HPPE has a naturally cool feel to it and is lighter than para-aramid fibers such as Kevlar ®. If you're using leather welding gloves, make sure they have 100% cotton lining so that they will absorb any sweat. At the end of the day, it is always good to turn the cuffs inside out so that air can get into the  gloves  to dry any moisture. This will prevent any    unpleasant smell  or bacteria from forming . Take advantage of arm sleeves. Arm protection has become very popular not only in the working industry, but also in outdoor activities. In the summer months, it is difficult to protect our arms s...

Now that we've learned about the statistics of safety on the work site, let's look into how we can reduce the number of injuries and accidents with these top 3 tips to improve hand safety: Tip #1 Never Take Off Your Protective Gear. Studies show as much as 60% of hand injuries can be eliminated through appropriate use of hand protection. Many workers tend to remove their gloves when it does not provide enough dexterity for the task at hand. Dexterity is such an important aspect when performing intricate tasks, such as working with small parts, or when working in cramped conditions. The glove needs to be able to provide enough dexterity  so that  workers don't have to take them off to get the job done.  Make sure that you have access to a pair of gloves that offer  sufficient dexterity suitable for intricate work!  Never take off your gloves just because they're not working well with the task! Tip #2 Avoid Situ...

J obs that require the use of PPE(personal protective equipment), such as a welder, construction worker, and chemist in laboratories, need to pay extra attention in the safety department especially regarding their hands. These professions use dangerous machinery on a regular basis, such as chain saws and table saws, toxic chemicals that can potentially burn the skin, and welding equipment where you're exposed to extreme heat with even the risk of clothing catching on fire. Statistics show that 70% of hand injuries result from not wearing  any form of hand protection. 30% is caused by wearing the wrong type of glove. This shows that people do not take PPE seriously enough and refrain from wearing any type of hand protection whilst on the job, assuming that there won't be any accidents. If we take a look at the hand safety statistics, there are many surprising facts. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Reports: ▶There are over 1 million hand i...

Construction sites are commonly seen in our daily lives whether it's road construction or building construction, this particular industry it is one of the largest business sectors in North America. As easy as it is to encounter one in our everyday lives, accidents on construction sites are very common. Statistics show that one in ten construction workers are injured every year with 5.4 hand injuries on average per 100 employees annually. Cuts and lacerations was the most reported injury with bruises from impacts being the second most common. Over the course of a 45-year career, a construction worker has a 1 in 200 chance of dying. Therefore, workers need to make safety their number one priority making sure that the site is in a condition with lowest chance of any possible accidents. They also need to make sure they're wearing the right gear to protect themselves from any risks while on the job. Here are some tips to improve safety on your site: 1. ...