Friday, June 27, 2014

The Truth About Work Gloves

By Sherry Gross


The human hand is a very important part of the anatomy. This could very well be our advantage over the other animal species that are found in nature. The hands allow one to do many things and accomplish more work. Going through daily life activities is made easier and simpler with the use of our hands.

The hands can also express what one wants to say. This is true especially in the special case of the deaf mute. Because they cannot hear nor speak, they just rely on their hands to do the sign language, which is the universal language of the people with hearing disabilities. The blind also benefits by using their fingers to be able to read. They run their fingers over a series of raised dots, in true Braille fashion. Due to its integral part, it is essential that they are kept from harm with the use of work gloves.

A glove is a special kind of garment. It is used to cover the hands, often as a protection from the cold. The earliest ones sport a very simple appearance as it is used in commonplace areas. When the women thought of wearing it as a fashion accessory, the simple glove underwent a transformation and were available in linen, silk, and lace. Queen Elizabeth I further increased the fashion element of the said garment by wearing lavish gem encrusted ones during her appearances.

There are many different kinds of gloves. First off, there is the fingerless design that is mostly used by people who rely of sheer finger dexterity where the usual glove would just provide restrictions. These are often used by organists and people who play all kinds of musical instruments. Gauntlets, on the other hand, are off a very old design that dates back to the middle ages. This type extends all the way up to mid arm.

They also come in a special disposable type. These disposable ones are made for use in the hospital setting. They are used by doctors and medical staff during operations. These are sterilized for health reasons.

They are also very important in the world of sports. In baseball, a special variety called catchers mitt is used to catch the ball. Boxers also use them in all of their matches. The special padding inside each glove may give the impression of an oversized mitten, but it provides extra precaution to cushion every blow. Archers also use them as a protection from cuts that drawing the bowstring can incur.

They are also used in the field of falconry to protect the hands of the handler from the sharp talons of these birds of prey. They are also used by zoo keepers for the very same reasons. Most of the time, leather ones are used in these situations because they are strong enough to withstand the clutches of animals.

Gloves are also used to protect your hands when doing important work. Firemen have special gauntlets to protect their hands and arms from burns. Rubber gloves are also used when one works with dirt, such as working in the garden.

For those who work with their hands all the time to do hard labor, their hands are more vulnerable to the development of splinters and blisters. This is why gloves are important, especially when you work with thorny plants or masonry work. You also need a pair when you happen to work with electrical wiring.




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