The agricultural industry is a work environment where hands are exposed to almost all types of hazards: from contact with water, mud and chemicals, through working with sharp tools, to changing weather conditions. Properly selected protective gloves are the basis not only for comfort, but also for health and work efficiency.
Hazards in agricultural work – what poses a threat to hands?
- Moisture and cold – when working early in the morning, in the rain, with irrigation systems or in a cold store.
- Chemicals – plant protection products, fertilizers, disinfectants.
- Sharp edges – agricultural machinery, tools, fencing elements or harvesting equipment.
- Organic dirt – contact with soil, plants, animals.
- Vibrations and abrasions – when working with tools or driving vehicles for long periods of time.
Which gloves are best for farming?
1. Nitrile or PVC coated gloves
- Water and chemical resistance,
- Good grip even on damp or oily surfaces,
- Long-term use without getting wet.
- Our proposal:
- RS Citrin: https://rs-schutz.com/en/products/rs-leichtindustrie/rs-citrin/
- RS Topas Voll: https://rs-schutz.com/en/products/rs-leichtindustrie/rs-topas-voll/
2. Cut and abrasion resistant gloves (EN 388)
- Models with increased mechanical resistance will prove useful when repairing machinery, working with wire or woodworking.
- Our proposal:
- TK Shark – https://www.tk-gloves.pl/
3. Long gloves, reaching to the forearm
- Ideal for contact with slurry, water, fertilizers – they protect a larger surface area of the skin,
- They can have additional cuffs to protect the sleeve from dirt.
- Our proposal:
- RS PVC: https://rs-schutz.com/produkty/rs-chemieindustrie/rs-pvc/
4. Insulated gloves for working in low temperatures
- For use in early spring, autumn and winter – especially when working outdoors and in vegetable stores.
- Our proposal:
- RS Herbst: https://rs-schutz.com/produkty/rs-leichtindustrie/rs-herbst/
What should you pay attention to when choosing?
- Compliance with the EN 374 standard if the gloves are to be used with pesticides and fertilizers,
- Fit – gloves cannot be too loose (they can slip off) or too tight (they restrict movement and increase sweating),
- Multifunctionality – it is worth choosing models that combine several features (e.g. chemical + mechanical resistance),
- Ease of cleaning – agricultural gloves should be washable and quick-drying.
Why good gloves are not an expense but a saving?
- They protect hands from damage and infections,
- They increase the comfort of work in rain, mud and cold,
- They reduce the need for frequent replacement (thanks to greater durability),
- They facilitate compliance with hygiene rules when working with animals or food.
Moisture, dirt, sharp tools and chemicals are everyday occurrences in agricultural work, which cannot be avoided, but can be effectively protected. That is why it is worth investing in gloves that will provide not only protection, but also real comfort of work in all conditions.