Safety Gloves by Industry
Hand protection is only effective when it matches the hazard. These sector guides map the risks common to Australian worksites against the Granberg gloves certified to handle them.
Each sector below lists its dominant hazards and the models most often specified for that work.
- Oil & Gas: Engineered for the energy sector's toughest demands. Hazards covered: Impact, Chemical splash, Cut & abrasion, Oil exposure, Cold.
- Construction: Built tough for every phase of the job site. Hazards covered: Cut & abrasion, Impact, Puncture, Cold exposure.
- Manufacturing & Assembly: Precision protection for production lines. Hazards covered: Cut & abrasion, Repetitive strain, Oil & lubricants.
- Utilities & Electrical: Safety gloves for power, water, and telecom infrastructure. Hazards covered: Cut & abrasion, Impact, Arc flash, Cold.
- Marine & Fishing: Grip and warmth in the harshest wet environments. Hazards covered: Cold water, Cut from lines/nets, Wet grip loss, Impact.
- Mining & Resources: Extreme protection for underground and surface operations. Hazards covered: Impact, Cut & abrasion, Vibration, Chemical.
- Forestry & Landscaping: Durable hand protection for outdoor work. Hazards covered: Cut from tools, Abrasion, Cold & wet, Impact.
- Warehousing & Logistics: Handling protection that keeps pace with operations. Hazards covered: Cut from packaging, Abrasion, Repetitive strain.
- Chemical & Petrochemical: Barrier protection against hazardous substances. Hazards covered: Chemical permeation, Splash, Virus/biological, Heat.
- Food Processing & Catering: Hygiene-approved gloves for food-safe environments. Hazards covered: Cut from blades, Chemical cleaning agents, Hygiene compliance.
- Military, Police & Rescue: Mission-grade gloves for those who protect. Hazards covered: Cut & stab, Flame & heat, Impact, Abrasion.
- Cold Storage & Refrigeration: Insulated performance for sub-zero environments. Hazards covered: Extreme cold, Wet conditions, Material handling.
- Waste Management & Recycling: Durable protection for sorting, handling, and disposal. Hazards covered: Puncture from sharps, Cut & abrasion, Chemical contact, Biological hazards.
- Medical & Healthcare: Skin-safe gloves for clinical and care environments. Hazards covered: Biological, Chemical exposure, Skin irritation, Cross-contamination.