Suggestions for work gloves

[Smurfsarepeopletoo]

Just had a role change at work, and now going to be working at the top of telegraph poles amd houses.

Since having a heart attack, my hands get cold quickly, so looking for some gloves to keep hands warm and dry, while also still being able to use screws and stuff.

Any suggestions for some good ones would be appreciated.

Thanks.

[Huzzah]

Your employer must love you. 'Smurf bloke has had a heart attack, let's put him on telegraph pole duty, while this bitter north wind is blowing'

Edited by Huzzah on Wednesday 19th November 15:17

[I am alright Jack]

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[this is my username]

I find that an electrically (battery) heated jacket or waistcoat significantly reduces how cold my hands and feet get. If your core stays warm then your body is less likely to reduce blood flow to your peripheries. Mine is a Bosch and runs off a drill battery, but there are loads out there. Cheaper ones have a reputation for not lasting long.

[Davie]

It's always a compromise... big thick, warm Sealskin spec gloves will keep you warm and dry but are pretty hopeless when dexterity is required. And vice versa, a think pair of gloves like Mechanix or similar are better for working with tools etc but lack ultimate warmth. I have a similar role outside and find there's no one pair of gloves that suit... so I have a variety of gloves ranging from latex efforts right up to North Face mittens that seem capable of burning your hands. You just need to swap around as and when the situation dictates. I'd also echo keeping the rest of you warm helps too... good few layers, hat and if you get damp be it rain or sweat, get changed into dry gear ASAP. Working outdoors can be grim, more so if you haven't got the right gear.

[alscar]

You would think / hope that any employer has a certain amount of duty of care required for those employees which would surely cover supply of suitable clothing ?!

[Davie]

alscar said:

You would think / hope that any employer has a certain amount of duty of care required for those employees which would surely cover supply of suitable clothing ?!

Mine does, selection of gloves on offer are pretty good but their "waterproof" outer clothing seems to be best suited for a mild, drizzle in Eastbourne rather than facing sub zero monsoon weather in rural Scotland. So on that basis, I'd rather wear something I know will keep me warm and dry rather than go home soaked, freeing and with trench foot. There's the usual talk of said clothing "not being approved / tested thus unsafe" however I'm of the opinion being cold, wet and freezing poses more of a danger to your health.

[Smurfsarepeopletoo]

I can order stuff through work, the waterproof gloves are just like thick latex things, and are useless for keeping warm, the warm gloves are just wool gloves, so no use in the wet lol.

The waterproof clothing are waterproof for about 5 minutes, so as above, I prefer to just sort myself out.

[alscar]

Davie said:

Mine does, selection of gloves on offer are pretty good but their "waterproof" outer clothing seems to be best suited for a mild, drizzle in Eastbourne rather than facing sub zero monsoon weather in rural Scotland. So on that basis, I'd rather wear something I know will keep me warm and dry rather than go home soaked, freeing and with trench foot. There's the usual talk of said clothing "not being approved / tested thus unsafe" however I'm of the opinion being cold, wet and freezing poses more of a danger to your health.

Would agree.

[DanCat]

I use Screwfix cut proof for my indoor work, cheaper than most and given the most expensive can be ruined within hours of putting them on they work well for me. These are the cotton dipped in latex type
Warmer gloves will obviously be thicker.
Englebert strause are good and they can be bought in a sample pack, around 25. You get a seletion if 5 or 6 pairs

https://www.strauss.com/uk/en/work-gloves-sets-acc...

[wolfracesonic]

I was browsing on this site yesterday OP SafetyGloves, they give a good guide to what gloves are good at what; dexterity and warmth aren’t the best bedfellows though.

[OldPal]

I use the cheapo Screwfix ones and find if they stop the initial windchill I’m usually alright. It does sound as though your working in worse conditions than me though!

I’d try picking up a cheaper pair on sportspursuit or getting a set of liner gloves than can fit under your work gloves

[mickk]

If it's classed as PPE then the employer should supply you with suitable gloves.

[pacenotes]

The best thing I was given recently was a hand warmer pack.

You snapped it and it got warm, Stuck them in my gloves and kept me warm all day. The gloves got wet and it didnt matter.

Could be recharged by boiling it for a while, The kids tell me theres a USB one now too. But a bit bigger.

[Philvrs]

I’d try 2 pairs, first a pair of nitrile touch n tuff type , then a more robust pair of cut resistant type over the top. Take off the top pair when dexterity is required. Might take longer but you’re paid by the hour right?

[Magooagain]

I would have thought something made of silk would help like a silk glove liner.

[Flooble]

Yes, I'd say silk inner liner too. Years ago I had to spend a lot of time in the cold, and a silk liner meant that even fairly poorly insulated outer gloves were fine, while maintaining dexterity.

[Ityre]

Hi OP , i like Hyflex gloves, good tight fit, allows dexterity, hard wearing, and can work with my phone , try them out , best Ive come across yet.

[CaptainScarlet1967]

mickk said:

If it's classed as PPE then the employer should supply you with suitable gloves.

+1.

There's legislation for this type of thing, not to mention the employer ought to be (if not already) aware of the OP's 'health/medical conditions' so that adjustments can be made, starting at least with providing some form of suitable PPE at the company's own cost and without cutting corners.

[Flooble]

Just a thought, but if you have to buy something wholly, necessarily and exclusively for work then I am pretty sure you can claim tax relief on that.