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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...

▶ HAND SAFETY 101 ◀

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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...