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Hand and arm injuries occur often in the workplace. Since we rely on our hands for so much of our work, they're likely to be injured. As humans, our hands are among our most important tools. But the human hand is complex, delicate, and vulnerable.
Hand and arm injuries occur often in the workplace. Since we rely on our hands for so much of our work, they're likely to be injured. As humans, our hands are among our most important tools. But the human hand is complex, delicate, and vulnerable.
Safety gloves are a critical part of personal protective equipment (PPE) for businesses operating in environments where hands are exposed to mechanical, chemical, thermal, or environmental hazards. In many workplaces, hands are vulnerable to cuts, burns, punctures, abrasion, and exposure to harmful substances due to frequent contact with tools, machinery, sharp objects, chemicals, and hot materials. Only a thin layer of muscle and fat covers the bones, nerves, and tendons of the hand, which means injuries can occur quickly when hands come into contact with harmful objects. Sharp or heavy materials, hot utensils, machinery, and irritant chemicals are among the most common workplace hazards, often resulting in lacerations, burns, puncture wounds, and infection.
Tiger Supplies provides safety gloves and gauntlets designed for professional use across industries such as construction, manufacturing, agriculture, engineering, and maintenance. Our range supports businesses that require dependable hand protection PPE that balances protection, dexterity, and comfort while meeting workplace safety requirements. With consistent stock availability and fast UK delivery, we help organisations source suitable hand protection efficiently.
Our gloves and gauntlets range is structured to support different working conditions, exposure risks, and task requirements, allowing businesses to select the correct level of hand and arm protection. Each sub-category links to dedicated product ranges, helping businesses source appropriate hand protection PPE while supporting efficient internal navigation across related safety equipment.
Hand protection requirements vary depending on the task, environment, and level of exposure. Safety gloves are commonly used to reduce the risk of cuts, lacerations, burns, abrasion, and irritation caused by sharp tools, heavy objects, hot surfaces, or hazardous substances.Selecting suitable safety gloves helps businesses reduce injury risk, maintain productivity, and support compliance with workplace health and safety practices. Gloves must provide sufficient protection without restricting movement, grip, or fine handling where precision is required.
Safety gloves are manufactured using different materials and coatings to provide specific performance characteristics depending on the working environment. To create resistant gloves that protect hands from hazards, gloves are often dipped into specialised coating mixtures, each offering distinct benefits and limitations. Choosing the correct glove material supports both protection and usability in professional work settings.
Common glove coating materials include:
Safety gloves used in professional environments are tested against recognised European EN standards to assess their protective performance against specific hazards. Understanding these standards helps businesses select appropriate gloves based on their risk profile.
| BS (British Standards): EN Reference | Meaning | What it covers (summary) |
|---|---|---|
| EN 388 | Protection against mechanical risks | Abrasion resistance, cut resistance, tearing strength, puncture resistance and optional impact protection are the characteristics tested according to the EN 388 standard. |
| EN 511 | Protection against cold environments | Protection against cold environments. |
| EN 407 | Protection against thermal hazards such as heat and flame | Protection against thermal hazards such as heat and flame. |
| EN 374 | Protection against chemicals and micro-organisms | Protection against chemicals and micro-organisms. |
| EN 420 | General requirements including sizing, comfort, and dexterity | General requirements including sizing, comfort, and dexterity. |
EN 388 is a widely-recognised standard which safety gloves are commonly tested against across a huge range of industries. Abrasion resistance, cut resistance, tearing strength, puncture resistance and impact protection are the characteristics tested according to the EN 388 standard.
Abrasion Test (Rated 1–4)
Cut Test (Rated 1–5)
Tear Test (Rated 1–4)
Puncture Test (Rated 1–4)
Impact Test (Rated “P”)
What are safety gloves used for in the workplace?
Safety gloves protect hands from mechanical, chemical, thermal, and environmental hazards encountered during professional tasks.
How do I choose the right safety gloves for work?
Glove selection depends on the working environment, exposure risks, task duration, and required level of dexterity.
Do safety gloves meet recognised safety standards?
Yes. Professional safety gloves are tested against relevant European EN standards to assess protective performance.
Do you supply gloves and gauntlets in bulk for businesses?
Yes. Tiger Supplies supports trade and bulk orders for organisations requiring consistent hand protection supply.
Is fast UK delivery available?
We offer next working day delivery on eligible orders and free UK delivery on orders over £75.
Why choose Tiger Supplies for safety gloves?
Tiger Supplies combines dependable stock availability, fast UK delivery, and market-leading customer service to support business PPE requirements.
At Tiger Supplies, we offer an extensive range of protective gloves designed to become a second skin, helping workers handle hazardous materials without compromising dexterity. All products supplied conform to relevant European Standards.
For more information, please contact our sales team on 0844 848 3444 or email sales@tiger-supplies.co.uk.
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