Janitorial work carries a high risk of injury, with about 1 in 5 workers reporting injuries each year. Exposure to chemicals, such as those found in cleaners, is a common hazard. These workers also need protection from general yuck as well as germs and bloodborne pathogens. Some jobs, like those in oil and gas, require specialized protection to guard against dermal exposures. Durable nitrile is ideal protection for these applications and more.
The Brass Knuckle® SmartSkin™ line includes liquid and solvent-resistant safety gloves that are effective against water and most aqueous solutions, detergents, and diluted bases and acids, as well as offering limited chemical resistance to organic solvents. There are three kinds of SmartSkin gloves to serve different kinds of Jan/San needs.
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SMARTSKIN BKPVC provides liquid protection and abrasion resistance while maintaining the comfort and flexibility workers need for liquid and light chemical-handling jobs. These polyvinyl chloride (PVC) gloves offer enhanced liquid splash and some chemical resistance, while a sandy finish creates superior abrasion resistance.
SMARTSKIN BKNITR2 has a double-dip of Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR), an all-over coat then a second on fingers and palm with a grippy-when-wet sandy finish. These are excellent gloves for working “up to here” in nasty liquids, chemicals or oils while still maintaining firm grip of handheld tools.
For single-use, there are Clean Hand® nitrile single-use gloves. These back nitrile gloves are great for mechanical or auto work, providing barrier protection and tactile sensitivity while concealing messes. The demanding work of Jan/San requires personal protection that is safe and durable. The Brass Knuckle SmartSkin line meet real-world challenges head-on by combining high-performing materials with practical design, helping to protect workers and support safer workplaces.
For more information, visit https://www.brassknuckleprotection.com/.
About Brass Knuckle
Brass Knuckle is a member of the Volk Enterprises family of companies, whose international strategic alliances with documented professional supply partners allow for a full range of safety products, programs, and services to clients across the globe. Brass Knuckle products are found in some of the harshest work environments on earth, where dust, debris, splash, sparks, extreme temperature changes, oil, chemicals, cuts, punctures, scrapes, lifting, kneeling, and crawling are all in a day’s work. We serve diverse markets including construction, roofing, plumbing, automotive, electrical, general assembly, glass handling, HVAC, landscaping, manufacturing, metal fabrication, receiving, warehouse, tiling, vehicle detailing, and more.
For more information, contact Brass Knuckle® Safety Products, www.brassknuckleprotection.com.
