DuPont offers hand protection solutions to Indian standards

DuPont Safety & Construction has launched its hand protection portfolio of Kevlar and Tychem glove and sleeve solutions in India. The portfolio was showcased at a DuPont-hosted event entitled Hand Protection Summit held on August 2, 2019 in Mumbai.

While hands are one of the most critical parts of the human body, their complex capabilities often make them vulnerable to injury. Whether a person is working in manufacturing or manning an oil rig, hand safety remains a principle concern. In the United States, research from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows 20 percent of disabling workplace injuries involve hands, 70 percent of hand injuries result from not wearing any type of hand protection and 30 percent of hand injuries are caused by wearing the wrong glove.

DuPont is dedicated to reducing injuries by developing innovative hand protection solutions that are tested against the latest global regulations and standards. DuPont’s comprehensive program tests for a wide range of hazardous environments with a focus on products that stay comfortable throughout an entire work shift. In India, the hand protection portfolio is tested against the updated mechanical protection industry standard, EN388:2016.

David Domnisch, global leader for DuPont Personal Protection said, “With hands being the second most common body part injured in workplace accidents, we’re proud to offer hand protection innovations that continue to advance the industry while making sure workers are getting home to their families safely at the end of each work shift.”

The DuPont hand protection portfolio includes both a range of seven Kevlar glove styles for cut and heat protection, and 13 Tychem glove options for chemical protection.