Gloves for Construction
On a building site, material, weather and tools change constantly. The data sheets list construction for nitrile and latex coated gloves, cut-resistant gloves and winter gloves.
At a glance
- Products with this application in the data sheet
- 16
- Product ranges
- Hi5 X FlexiTec, Hi5 X Super S, Hi5 X Cut, Hi5 X Chem, Hi5 X Basic
- Highest cut resistance
- level F
- Touchscreen compatible
- 5
- OEKO-TEX certified
- 4
- Chemical protection type A
- 1
- Sizes
- 6–11
Typical hazards
- Rough, abrasive materials such as concrete, brick and timber
- Sharp edges on sheet metal, glass and insulation materials
- Wet and cold conditions outdoors
- Dust and dirt that impair grip
What to look out for
- For abrasion resistance, compare the first digit of the EN 388 code: level 4 is the highest.
- According to the data sheets, the winter gloves state no cold protection class to EN 511; employees should test suitability in frost.
- With latex coatings, take latex allergies into account.
Hi5 gloves for construction
The products compared
| Product | Protection | Material, coating | Sizes |
|---|---|---|---|
| HI512Assembly glove with raised dots | Nylon/spandex, Ultra-thin nitrile micro-foam, palm | 6–11 | |
| HI523Winter glove with double latex coating | Polyester/acrylic, Sandy latex, double-coated | 7–11 | |
| HI524Nitrile glove with sandy palm | Nylon/spandex, Sandy nitrile, palm | 7–11 | |
| HI533Cut-resistant glove, cut level C, nitrile micro-foam | Nitrile micro-foam, palm | 7–11 | |
| HI535Cut-resistant glove, cut level E, sandy nitrile | Sandy nitrile, palm | 7–11 | |
| HI536Cut-resistant glove, cut level F, nitrile micro-foam | Nitrile micro-foam, palm | 7–11 | |
| HI553Chemical-resistant glove, natural rubber, flock-lined | Type A · AKLMNPST · VIRUS | Natural rubber, chlorinated, cotton flock lining | 7–11 |
| HI581Polyester glove with latex crinkle coating | Polyester, Latex crinkle, palm | 6–11 | |
| HI582Polyester glove with smooth nitrile palm | Polyester, Smooth nitrile, palm | 6–11 | |
| HI583U3 polyester glove with smooth nitrile palm | Polyester (U3 shell), Smooth nitrile, palm | 7–11 | |
| HI584Winter glove, acrylic terry, latex crinkle | Acrylic, terry loops, Latex crinkle, palm | 7–11 | |
| HI585Polyester glove with crinkle latex coating | Polyester, Latex crinkle, palm | 7–11 | |
| HI586Half-dipped nitrile glove with knitted wrist | Interlock, Smooth nitrile, half-dipped | 7–11 | |
| HI587Fully dipped nitrile glove with knitted wrist | Interlock, Smooth nitrile, fully dipped | 7–11 | |
| HI589Polyester glove, latex crinkle, tear level 4 | Polyester, Latex crinkle, palm | 7–11 | |
| HI5810Cotton jersey glove, full nitrile coating | 100% cotton jersey, Nitrile, fully coated | 8–11 |
Source: product data sheets. X in the EN 388 code = not tested.
Frequently asked questions
Which Hi5 gloves list construction as an application in the data sheet?
According to the product data sheets, these products list this application: HI512, HI523, HI524, HI533, HI535, HI536, HI553, HI581, HI582, HI583, HI584, HI585, HI586, HI587, HI589, HI5810. The selection does not replace a risk assessment.
What EN 388 levels do these gloves have?
The EN 388 values according to the data sheet: HI512 4131X, HI523 3231X, HI524 4121X, HI533 4X43C, HI535 4X43E, HI536 4X43F, HI553 2020X, HI581 3131X, HI582 4121X, HI583 4121X, HI584 2131X, HI585 2131X, HI586 3111X, HI587 4121X, HI589 3141X, HI5810 4111B. The guide EN 388 explained shows how to read the code. Chemical protection to EN ISO 374-1: HI553 (AKLMNPST).
Are these gloves touchscreen compatible?
According to the data sheet, the following are touchscreen compatible: HI512, HI524, HI533, HI535, HI536. The data sheet gives no test value for this; test samples on your own device.
Does this selection replace a risk assessment?
No. The data sheets list applications; choosing the right protective equipment follows the risk assessment at your workplace. Employer duties.
More than gloves?
In this sector, hearing and breathing may also be at risk, not just your hands. Your risk assessment will tell you. Combining PPE explains how to match several items of PPE. For the other areas of protection there are the DS SafetyWear sister brands: EarProtect for hearing protection and AirGuard Pro for respiratory protection.
Other applications
- Assembly
- Automotive industry
- Agriculture
- Engineering
- Logistics and warehousing
- Oil and gas
- Glass handling
- Steel and aluminium
- Food industry
- Laboratories
- Printing industry
- Building maintenance
- Chemical industry
- Gardening
- Waste disposal
- Road and landscape construction
- Industrial cleaning
- Metalworking
- Petrochemical industry
- Aerospace
- Surface coating
- Hotels and catering
- Cleaning work
- Cosmetics and beauty care
- All applications
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