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The Truth About Leather
Each year one million US workers receive emergency treatment for acute hand injuries ranging from cuts, blisters and abrasions to lacerations, punctures and fractures. According to the US Department of Labor, injures to fingers and hands rank highest in workplace accidents—more than 27 percent.
Hand and finger accidents also rank highest in preventable injuries. Improper hand protection can be a culprit in many accidents, whether it's a comfort problem, improper sizing or the use of outdated products. In regards to the latter issue, the advent of new high-performance synthetic materials makes some safety materials, such as leather, things of the past.
One of the biggest myths about leather gloves is that they offer a significant level of cut protection. This assumption is likely drawn from the thickness of the leather material. Leather, in fact, is a skin and materials can cut through just as easily as human skin, especially when it's we or covered in oil.
Harnessing the technological innovations of the occupational glove industry provides opportunities to increase worker safety and move past the limitations of older, less effective materials such as leather. Studies confirm that most workplace injuries are preventable. The ability to achieve prevention, however, depends on an employers' commitment to safety and employees' involvement in injury prevention.
For more information about leather as safety apparel, check out the Truth about Leather article below or visit www.ansellbetterthanleather.com.
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About Ansell
Headquartered in Red Bank, NJ, Ansell Healthcare Inc. is the leading provider of hand and clothing apparel, along with productivity solutions that enable companies to achieve and surpass their cost and productivity objectives. Working directly with plant personnel, Ansell uses its experience, knowledge and proven products to develop programs that guarantee results in the areas of safety and efficiency. For more information, visit www.ansellpro.com.
For more information, contact:
Lara Kretler
Fahlgren Mortine Public Relations for Ansell Healthcare
614-383-1618
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