Structural Firefighting Glove Risk Analysis

Requirements to Mitigate Risk and Improve Hand Safety on the Fireground

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• Eliminate “Same Layers Everywhere” Construction of Traditional Structural Glove =
  • Strategic Reinforcement in Known High-Risk Areas Reduces the most Common Injuries
  • Modified Layers in Known Lower-Risk Areas Improves Grip, Dexterity, Flexibility
• Strategic Reassessment of Component Materials used in Traditional Structural Gloves =
  • Eliminate Reliance on Low Performance Bulky, Stiff Leather for Primary Protection
  • Main Protection from High Performance Light Weight Kevlar& Nomex Knit Fabrics
• Reduced Weight to Protection Ratio + Enhanced Flexibility, Fit & Comfort Allows Gloves to Remain Donned During all Fire Ground Tasks

Gallery: Structural Firefighting Gloves

Conclusion: Strategically Reinforced Protection + Gloved Hands = Reduced Risk

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