The Importance of a Hand Protection Survey
Are Your Workplace Gloves Doing Their Job? Why a Hand protection Safety Survey Matters
Workplace safety audits are common across industries. Most businesses already have procedures, guidelines, and personal protective equipment (PPE) in place to protect workers, customers, and materials. But when it comes to hand safety, are your gloves truly up to the task?
Hand injuries are surprisingly common. In the UK alone, over a quarter of all workplace injuries involve hands, fingers, thumbs, or wrists. That’s a lot of potential disruption, from lost productivity to costly compensation claims. Choosing the wrong gloves isn’t just a safety risk as it can also slow work, damage tools, and lead to unnecessary spending.
What Is a Hand Safety Survey?
Selecting the right safety gloves is more complicated than simply picking a pair off the shelf. A hand survey helps businesses ensure that gloves are suitable for the task, protecting workers while allowing them to work efficiently.
During a hand survey a glove expert assesses:
- The hazards present in your workplace
- The performance and fit of current gloves
- Worker comfort and feedback, including allergies or sensitivities
- Cost-effectiveness of glove solutions
By considering these factors, a survey can recommend gloves that keep workers safe, reduce fatigue, and protect tools and equipment, ultimately helping your team stay productive and injury-free.
Why Your Business Needs a Hand Safety Survey
Workplace injuries are expensive, both in terms of money and reputation. Poorly chosen gloves can increase risks to staff, slow down operations, and lead to higher long-term costs. The right pair of gloves, however, can:
- Protect workers’ hands from cuts, abrasions, chemicals, and other hazards
- Maintain efficiency and dexterity
- Reduce the risk of damage to tools and equipment
- Provide better value for money through durability and performance
A hand survey ensures your glove policy is not just a box-ticking exercise but a proactive part of your overall safety strategy.
What Happens During a Hand Survey with Unigloves?
Unigloves works closely with your management team or health and safety officers to survey your workplace. This includes:
- Site visits to observe work areas requiring hand protection
- Gathering data on current gloves, their frequency of use, and worker feedback
- Identifying hazards, allergies, and sensitivities
- Recommend the most appropriate glove solutions
After the survey, glove trials can be set up in your workplace, with monitoring to ensure the recommendations meet your team’s practical needs, whether that’s improved dexterity, cut resistance, chemical protection, or comfort.
Get in Touch to Book a Hand Survey
A Hand Survey is a crucial step in keeping your workplace safe, compliant, and efficient. By choosing the right gloves, you can protect your team, avoid legal risks, and maximise productivity.
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