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.