Manufacturing

Large-scale creation of goods, from raw materials to finished products, using machinery, labor, and technology in factories, focusing on efficiency, quality, and producing items for other businesses or consumers.

Key Departments

MAINTENANCE

Mechanics/Millwrights, Electricians, Instrumentation Technicians

PRODUCTION &
OPERATIONS

Machine Operators, Assemblers, Set-up Technicians

FABRICATION &
TOOLING

Tool & Die Makers, Machinists, Precision Metal Fabricators

Common Hazards in Manufacturing

2782 Fired Up Woman's Welding Gloves

Heat

When exposure to heat hazards such as sparks, spatter, or contact heat is present, select gloves certified to ANSI heat resistance and/or EN 407 contact heat standards for heat protection.

338 Commando Seamless Knit Work Glove

Cut

For tasks involving sharp edges or burrs, seamless knit gloves rated ANSI/ISEA cut levels A2–A6 provide cut protection and may be worn alone.

357TPR Stealth Dog Fight Gloves

Impact, Pinch, & Crushing

In heavy-duty applications where tool strikes, heavy machinery, and crush hazards are present, use impact-protection gloves with rubberized protection on the fingers, back of hand, and wrist.

5559PF Green Monkey™ Disposable Gloves

Chemical

Maintenance activities that involve exposure to oils or solvents during lubrication and cleaning may require gloves compliant with EN 374 chemical resistance standards.

BRANDS

Stealth seamless knit gloves provide a second-skin fit and maximum dexterity, featuring coatings for slip defense and varying levels of cut defense.

SHOP STEALTH SEAMLESS KNITS ➤

Heavy Metal welding gloves deliver heat protection, cut resistance, and a performance fit, so you can keep on rockin’, no matter the job.

SHOP HEAVY METAL ➤

Green Monkey™ disposable gloves are engineered with Reclaim™ technology to deliver the durability and protection of standard nitrile gloves while enhancing biodegradation in landfill conditions.

SHOP GREEN MONKEY ➤