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kameLo 303 Anti-Vibration Gloves are Now Available on Amazon

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k ameLo's very first anti-vibration/impact resistant gloves  are now available on Amazon! Remember our previous post on the dangers of not wearing impact resistant gloves? ( click here to see previous post ) It is extremely important to wear gloves that protect  your hands from any sort of impact or vibration  when working with tools that deliver any type of  impact  whether it be big or small. If you do not wear protective gloves that do so, over time, you may have a high risk of  being diagnosed with HAVS. (a.k.a hand-arm vibration syndrome) kameLo 303 Anti-Vibration Gloves The kameLo 303 anti-vibration gloves are made with  premium cow split leather  and goat skin  for durability and dexterity. The cushioned points on the fingers and palm where  impact is imminent,  absorb any vibration or impact. The elasticized cuff ensures th...

Anti-Vibration Gloves 101

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As machinery developed throughout the years, the use of rock drills, grinders, impact wrenches, and power saws have increased significantly in the construction industry. In the past, things had to been done by hand, but now we have access to various types of machines that get the job done far more easily. This is also the reason why you need to make sure you're wearing proper PPE to protect your hands from any harsh impact. What happens if you don't wear any anti-vibration gloves? If you refrain from wearing anti-vibration gloves when operating vibrating machinery, it will increase the risk of being diagnosed with the Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS). HAVS is caused by vibration damages that occur in the fingers, hands and arms when working with vibrating tools or machinery. While HAVS is preventable, once the damage is done, it is permanent.  Symptoms of HAVS: Some of the early HAVS symptoms include tingling and nu...