In many industries, chemical resistant safety wear is crucial to providing a safe work environment for employees. Whether you need to maintain the stringent hygiene requirements of the medical field or prevent exposure to asbestos during a demolition job, you must provide your crew with the right personal protective equipment (PPE).
Knowing what to look for when shopping for chemical resistant work gloves and safety wear can help you choose the products that are best for your workers, ensuring they stay protected and productive.
Chemical Resistant Safety Wear
For a product to be considered chemical resistant, it should protect a wearer’s skin from hazardous substances. Depending on the extent and level of protection required, chemical resistant safety wear is available in several styles. Below are some of our top picks for various PPE categories:
1. Gloves
In many workplaces, employees must use their hands. Unfortunately, injuries to the hands are the second most common injury that leads to missed workdays. When you invest in chemical resistant work gloves, you can help prevent this common injury from occurring in your workplace.
Since PalmFlex serves clients in so many different fields, we stock a variety of chemical resistant gloves to protect employees:
- Showa Atlas 660 Vinylove Gloves: These gloves can protect against various chemicals and substances, including acids, solvents, gasoline and oils.
- Showa 558 Heavy Duty Chemical Resistant Gloves: Designed with a long cuff, this style gives users heavy duty chemical protection for their hands and forearms.
- Ultragard Black Box 5.6 Mil Nitrile Exam Powder Free Gloves: These gloves are formed with a textured surface to give wearers an improved grip, and they also come with a sanitary option for medical use.
2. Coveralls
Depending on your industry, you may also need to protect your workforce with chemical resistant coveralls:
- Safety Zone Microporous Coveralls With Hood and Boot: Designed to prevent particulate and moisture penetration while still allowing airflow, these full-body coveralls are ideal for those working in hazardous environments.
3. Lab Coats
Laboratory personnel often have specific needs for safety as well as freedom of movement. We offer a variety of lab coats to suit these requirements:
- Enviroguard 8024 MicroGuard Microporous Lab Coats: These lab coats are made from a soft fabric, have a microporous film and provide a barrier against liquids.
4. Face Masks
Face masks are essential for allowing workers to breathe safely in an environment with potentially hazardous chemicals or particulates:
- Portwest NIOSH N95 Mask with Valved Respirator: Protect employees from microorganisms, dust, metal, fumes and more.
5. Safety Glasses
Protecting eyesight is an important consideration for workers in many industries. We stock numerous safety glasses that are compliant with regulatory standards for eye protection:
- Safety Zone ES-41 Wrap Around Safety Glasses: Designed with multi-angle protection in mind, these safety glasses will protect your employees’ eyes from everything from splashes to impacts.
Industries for Chemical Resistant Workwear
The use of versatile, chemical resistant workwear is necessary in numerous industries where workers need to maintain strict hygiene requirements or are routinely exposed to harsh or potentially dangerous substances. Customers in multiple fields, including food preparation, medical care and pest control, frequently purchase our disposable gloves.
We also provide disposable protective gear with more coverage, including lab coats and coveralls, for workers who need to minimize skin exposure to harmful agents such as asbestos. Safety glasses are often vital to industries that require workers to don these more extensive personal protection tools.
For the most demanding work, our heavy-duty gloves, wrap-around glasses and face masks are available to customers in fields such as mechanical repair, garbage collection and construction, ensuring they have the rugged chemical and particulate protection they need to stay safe.
Protect Your Workforce With Our Chemical Resistant Work Gloves & Safety Wear
If you need PPE your workers can trust, explore our selection of chemical resistant workwear available at PalmFlex or request a bulk quote today. We provide volume discounts and free shipping on orders over $80, so you can outfit your entire crew.