HexArmor. We re Safety, Redefined. 2 HexArmor Waste&Recycling

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2 We started this journey more than a decade ago. A group of hardworking people with a new technology that no one had ever seen. One that had the potential to change the cut and puncture safety market. One that could save the lives and livelihood of workers across the world. So we started with one industry. And one glove. We changed and altered and tested and trialed until we successfully eliminated all hand injuries for a large waste and recycling company. Eliminated as in zero none. That s when we knew we had something. Our thought was: If we stopped dictating the safety products people used, and started working one-on-one with people to develop the safety product they actually need well, we d have something pretty unique for this industry. Not to mention, we d be able to change the conversation from price and product to is this the right PPE to effectively reduce injuries and protect our people? It was possible, but it wasn t simple. We set off to work with people, side-by-side, day after day to experience the kind of dangers and hazards they encountered. From there we grew and expanded our hand safety line one industry at a time with our team of safety advisors hitting worksites and manufacturing floors, working handin-hand with their workers, listening to their input, and giving them the protection they deserve. And that s what s most important to us. Because, in the end, we aren t just gloves and PPE. We re the confidence, safety, and livelihood of those we protect. HexArmor. We re Safety, Redefined. 2 HexArmor Waste&Recycling

3 Safely Going Green 4 Waste & Recycling Applications & Hazards 5 Puncture Resistance 6 Needlestick Protection 7 Case Study: Embracing Ultimate Safety 8 Impact Protection 9 Needlestick Resistant Products 10 Protection Made Comfortable 14 ColdRush Personal Cooling Products 18 How to Properly Care for your Gloves 19 Call MY.ARMOR or visit 3

4 Safely Going Green Around the world, more and more people are adopting a green lifestyle. As states and municipalities mandate that higher percentages of waste be diverted from landfills, the waste and recycling industry continues to grow. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the percentage of waste recycled in the United States has doubled since 1985 a trend that is likely to continue. Waste and recyclable materials move from collection to a landfill or diversion through several processes. The solid waste industry is made up of three main groups: collection, treatment/disposal, and other waste remediation services. In 2013, approximately 518,000 workers were employed in the solid waste industry with about 377,600 in private industry. Jobs in the industry include drivers, heavy equipment operators, mechanics, and material handlers (sorters) who manually sort through waste streams to isolate recyclables. Recycling, though desirable and necessary, is extremely hazardous work. Employees are exposed to scrap metal, electronics, batteries, hypodermic needles, used oil and other chemicals on a daily basis. Work-related injuries in this industry can be disastrous. 4 HexArmor Waste&Recycling

5 Waste & Recycling Applications & Hazards Trash collection, processing, and disposal rank among the most dangerous occupations in North America. Given the health risks associated with this work, a good safety program is a must. Proper hand and arm protection is a key component of keeping your employees safe. The most common hand injuries are abrasions, lacerations, punctures, and impacts. MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITIES At these facilities, recyclable materials are recovered from the waste stream, processed, and baled to be sent to manufacturers. Line workers sort materials by hand that cannot be sorted by machine. They encounter multiple types of hazards, resulting in smash and pinch injuries, cuts and lacerations, even punctures from contaminated hypodermic needles. Needlestick protection is a vital part of their PPE. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION Debris generated during the construction, renovation, and demolition of buildings, roads, and bridges is known as C&D waste. It often contains bulky, heavy materials, such as concrete, wood, metals, glass, and salvaged building components. Dangers include wire, broken windows, and other heavy items. Impact injuries are common, so gloves with impact protection are highly recommended. ELECTRONIC WASTE The fastest growing waste stream today, e-waste includes electrical appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners, microwave ovens, and fluorescent light bulbs, along with electronic products like computers, mobile phones, and TVs. Workers handling e-waste risk smash and pinch injuries from lifting heavy objects, as well as muscle injuries and strains from forceful or repetitive motions. Many electronic components have sharp edges or fragments that can cause cuts or lacerations. Using cut-resistant gloves and arm guards is highly recommended for handling, disassembly, and sorting e-waste materials. Hand protection with enhanced grip and impact protection can also help prevent strains and smash injuries. Call MY.ARMOR or visit 5

6 Safety Technologies and Testing: Puncture Resistance One of the most common and potentially devastating health issues faced by employees in waste and recycling is the risk of being poked by dirty hypodermic needles. Equipping these workers with puncture-resistant hand protection is critical. When selecting gloves for puncture resistance, ensure they were tested using the proper puncture standard: Blunt object puncture threat: EN 388:1994 Fine object puncture threat: ASTM F1342 Needlestick threat: ASTM F2878 Standard Synthetic Leather Gloves Outer Shell Cut Injury Skin Surface For applications where workers are dealing with more blunt puncture threats, such as glass shards, frayed wire, or wood splinters, choose a glove tested according to EN 388:1994. This test uses a probe about the size of a ballpoint pen. To protect workers against hypodermic needles and other fine puncture threats, select gloves that are tested to the ASTM F1342 standard, which uses a thinner, more pointed probe. The ASTM F2878 test method may also be used. Both of these methods use probes that more closely replicate a needlestick hazard. HexArmor products are tested both in the lab and in real-world applications, and are proven to reduce needlestick injuries. Using the correct test will ensure you have the right glove to protect your employees. Keep in mind that even the most thorough lab tests cannot guarantee safety performance, so we always recommend proper field testing to validate the level of protection necessary for your application. HexArmor Elite Synthetic Leather Gloves Outer Shell Plates Skin Surface HexArmor Elite Synthetic Leather Gloves Outer Shell Plates Skin Surface Triple Layer of SuperFabric 6 HexArmor Waste&Recycling

7 Needlestick Protection Waste sorters regularly encounter small, often hidden, hazardous objects in waste streams including metal burrs, frayed wire, wire rope, glass shards, and hypodermic needles. Sticks or punctures from needles pose a particular danger to workers due to the risk of infection from blood-borne pathogens such as HIV and Hepatitis C. According to the American Hospital Association, one case of serious infection by blood borne pathogens can add up to $1 million or more in expenses for testing, lost work time, and disability payments. Even when no infection occurs, the cost to organizations is estimated to be more than $3,000 per injury for testing, counseling, and time off work. The international standard ASTM F2878 addresses the unique mechanics of hypodermic needle puncture related to PPE, and can be performed using a 21G, 25G, or 28G needle. Standardized safety tests like the ASTM F2878 have made the selection process easier for safety managers seeking out application-specific PPE. HexArmor sets the industry standard for needle protection by providing solutions that use layering of high-dexterity, protective guard plates to arrest and stop punctures form reaching the skin s surface. These guard plates make up our SuperFabric brand material. SuperFabric brand material blocks and deflects needles, effectively trapping them in the small gaps between each guard plate. When layered, SuperFabric provides even higher levels of needlestick resistance. Needlestick Resistance Comparisons Our needlestick-resistant gloves and arm guards are thoroughly lab tested using actual 25-gauge needles to give you maximum protection and peace of mind. We tested our needlestick and puncture-resistant gloves against competitors with these results: 12 ASTM-F2878 Needle Resistance Comparison 10 Newtons HexArmor 7082 HexArmor 9014 HexArmor 6044 Turtleskin 330 Turtleskin 300 Tilsetec AG Turtleskin Insider Turtleskin Full Coverage 1.4 mm Leather Superior Dynastop Interlock Cotton *The newton is the standard international unit of force. One newton is the force required to cause a mass of one kilogram to accelerate at a rate of one meter per second squared in the absence of other force-producing effects. Call MY.ARMOR or visit 7

8 Case Study EMBRACING ULTIMATE SAFETY Working directly with the safety team at a large waste and recycling firm, HexArmor designers created a series of protective gloves that resist needlestick punctures, as well as cut hazards commonly encountered in recycling operations including glass shards, steel, wire, and wood splinters. The company had experienced multiple incidents involving needlesticks including cases where needles had been discarded in plastic bottles, leaving employees vulnerable to injury and infection. HexArmor SuperFabric brand material technology was the key to preventing these needlesticks, punctures, and cuts. When tested during sorting and debris handling, SuperFabric brand material stopped needlesticks at the point of attack, allowing employees to work efficiently and safely. The collaborative nature of the relationship led to the development of a mandated hand and arm protection program, specifically for material handlers and sorters. The mandate required that all operators and line workers wear HexArmor products with SuperFabric brand material exclusively while on the job. In addition to developing a complete line of recycling and sorting gloves, HexArmor has developed needle-resistant arm guards, which are now also required in the company s Recycling Protection Mandate. HexArmor continues to collaborate with the company to improve current products, and to engineer advanced solutions that offer superior protection and extended service in a wide range of waste handling and recycling applications. 8 HexArmor Waste&Recycling

9 IMPACT PROTECTION As recycled waste travels down the sorting line, workers must be prepared for anything including hazardous heavy objects. Likewise, the machines used to crush, sort, and distribute waste can be a danger to employees and their hands. HexArmor advanced impact protection is designed to dissipate smash and impact trauma while also shielding hands from various pinch hazards in the recycled material stream. REAL-WORLD TESTING HexArmor products are tested in real-world applications and are proven to reduce injuries caused by hazards associated with waste and recycling work. We recommend that you field test to validate the appropriate level of protection necessary for your application, and that you test gloves and other PPE to assure you select the most effective protection for your workers. During a glove trial, one of our employees reported that he had several needles stick the glove, but none penetrated it. Arthur K., Corporate Safety Manager Call MY.ARMOR or visit 9

10 NEEDLESTICK RESISTANT The Only Proven Needlestick Solution Recycling, though desirable and necessary, is extremely hazardous work. Employees are exposed to scrap metal, electronics, batteries, hypodermic needles, used oil and other chemicals on a daily basis. Work-related injuries in this industry can be disastrous. 10 HexArmor Waste&Recycling

11 9014 SharpsMaster II SuperFabric brand material provides industry-leading needlestick resistance (in noted enhanced areas) Cotton blend shell provides exceptional dexterity and feel Wrinkle rubber palm coating with Actifresh antimicrobial treatment Available in sizes 6/XS through 10/XL CUT: Layers SuperFabric Protection 6044 PointGuard X SuperFabric brand material provides industry-leading needlestick resistance (in noted enhanced areas) Recommended use as an underglove solution with appropriate top-glove combination Lightweight spandex shell with elastic wrist Available in sizes 5/XXS through 11/XXL CUT: Layers SuperFabric Protection Call MY.ARMOR or visit 11

12 7082 SharpsMaster HV SuperFabric brand material provides industry-leading needlestick resistance (in noted enhanced areas) Single-glove needle solution with incredible dexterity and comfort Flat nitrile three-quarter knuckle coating Available in sizes 7/S through 10/XL CUT: Layers SuperFabric Protection 3041 Hercules NSR SuperFabric brand material provides industry-leading needlestick resistance (in noted enhanced areas) Full coverage design and pre-curved shape for maximum comfort and protection Silicone dot palm grip Available in sizes 7/S through 11/XXL CUT: Layers SuperFabric Protection 3 Layers SuperFabric Protection AG8TW 8 Needle Resistant Arm Guard SuperFabric brand material provides industry-leading needlestick resistance Won t fall down like knit sleeves Spandex wrist insert with thumb hole and snap fasteners Available in sizes 7/S through 12/3XL CUT: Layers SuperFabric Protection 12 HexArmor Waste&Recycling

13 In this job, you never know what kind of hazard you re going to run into. Our HexArmor gloves give us some peace of mind on the line. Kevin J., Recycling Line Sorter Call MY.ARMOR or visit 13

14 Protection Made Comfortable HexArmor products not only bring industry-leading protection from a variety of common worksite hazards, but they do so with comfort in mind. HexArmor knows that workers have to use their protective gear all day long. Dexterity and comfort ensures that workers actually use the products continually, without removing the gear to gain temporary relief. Wearing protective gear more means less chance of injury. 14 HexArmor Waste&Recycling

15 AS019S 19 Arm Sleeve SuperFabric brand material provides ANSI/ and CE Level 5 cut resistance Industrial puncture protection on enhanced areas protects against wires, metal, wood, and glass Neoprene thumb loop and sleeve clip keeps sleeve from falling Available in sizes 6/XS through 12/3XL CUT: SuperFabric Protection Zone 4018 Mechanic s+ SuperFabric brand material palm provides ANSI/ and CE Level 5 cut resistance (interior layer) Cut and abrasion-resistant knuckle patch Synthetic leather palm Reflective tape on back-of-hand Neoprene cuff with pull tab and Velcro closure Available in sizes 5/XXS through 12/3XL CUT: SuperFabric Protection Zone 4026 Chrome Series SuperFabric brand material palm provides ANSI/ and CE Level 5 cut resistance (interior layer) Cut and abrasion-resistant knuckle patch Synthetic leather palm Reflective tape on back-of-hand Elastic cuff with pull tab and Velcro closure Available in sizes 6/XS through 12/3XL CUT: Impact Protection SuperFabric Protection Zone Call MY.ARMOR or visit 15

16 Series SuperFabric brand material palm provides ANSI/ and CE Level 5 cut resistance (interior layer) High-performance polyethylene and glass fiber blend shell provides exceptional dexterity and feel Flat nitrile palm coating Available in sizes 6/XS through 11/XXL CUT: 4 CUT: 5 SuperFabric 4544 HPPE Blend Shell Protection Zone Series SuperFabric brand material palm provides ANSI/ and CE Level 5 cut resistance (interior layer) Cotton blend shell provides exceptional dexterity and feel Wrinkle rubber palm coating Available in sizes 7/S through 11/XXL CUT: SuperFabric Protection Zone 16 HexArmor Waste&Recycling

17 5039 SteelLeather IX SuperFabric brand material provides 360 and CE Level 5 cut resistance (interior layer) Industrial puncture protection on enhanced areas protects against wires, metal, wood, and glass Premium split cow leather Canvas safety cuff Available in sizes 7/S through 12/3XL CUT: SuperFabric Protection Zone 7090 TenX ThreeSixty SuperFabric brand material palm provides ANSI/ and CE Level 5 cut resistance (interior layer) Industrial puncture protection on enhanced areas protects against wires, metal, wood, and glass Updated construction with increased dexterity, better fit and feel Particle nitrile coating for liquid resistance Canvas safety cuff Available in sizes 8/M through 10/XL CUT: Protective Shell SuperFabric Protection Zone Call MY.ARMOR or visit 17

18 Apply water to evapora material. Recently, OSHA launched a campaign to raise awareness of heat stress and heat related illnesses (HRIs) in the workplace. Heat stress and HRIs occur as a result of heat exposure even short periods of high temperatures present the risk of serious health problems. Fortunately, HRIs are also one of the most preventable work-related illnesses. To help you battle heat stress and keep your employees safe, comfortable, and productive, HexArmor is excited to announce our newest product line, ColdRush. Material absorbs and retains moisture. The ColdRush personal cooling system is a line of products made with evapora technology, an advanced hyper-evaporative material that helps keep body temperatures in check. Because ColdRush is highly absorbent, it works fast, retains moisture and the cooling effect lasts for hours. Retained moisture and air flow provides continuous cooling action when in contact with skin surface. Du Rag Extended evapora neck flap designed to lay on neck, which is a prime cooling point Bandana evapora cooling technology wicks away sweat High performance shell Cotton shell Nomex shell available for jobsite compliance* One size fits most Utilization of mesh panels for targeted breathability (not available on Nomex ) Additional colors: Hi-Vis Flat seams for comfortable feel against your skin Orange One size fits most Additional colors: *While this garment is not designed to provide protection against heat and flame, the outer material of the garment has the Blue Pink following FR Properties: NFPA 2112, ASTM F1930, and ASTM F1959. WARNING: When the PVA Blue Orange Pink Nomex is dry, any possible fire-resistance performance is negated. Blue Hard Hat Insert evapora cooling technology wicks away sweat Mesh panels for targeted breathability Flat seams for comfortable feel against your skin Velcro straps secure ColdRush inside hard hat Lightweight Blue Insert with Neck Shade Extended performance polyester neck shade evapora cooling technology wicks away sweat Mesh panels for targeted breathability Flat seams for comfortable feel against your skin Velcro straps secure ColdRush inside hard hat Lightweight One size fits most One size fits most Cooling Towel Size: 13 x 33 Neck Band Size: 1.75 x 31 evapora cooling technology wicks away sweat evapora cooling technology wicks away sweat Lightweight Heavy duty snaps One size fits most Lightweight Lime Additional colors: Pink One size fits most Blue Pink Additional colors: Blue Lime HexArmor Waste&Recycling

19 Proper Glove Care Improper glove care can shorten the life of your PPE. It can also lead to dermatitis, decreased dexterity, loss of protective abilities, and odor. Glove care refers not only to laundering, but also proper storage, routine glove checks, and knowledge of materials and their particular strengths and weaknesses. Because there are so many different work gloves on the market, experienced safety managers should be aware of what workers gloves are made of and how they will stand up to the applications they re being used for. Common glove materials include nylon, spandex, leather, cotton, SuperFabric, Kevlar, and knit fibers. Each of these materials need to be cared for in a particular way, and often there is a blending of the materials, making proper care even more crucial. Proper storage Gloves should be ideally stored in clean, dry conditions, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. Routine glove checks Glove life varies depending on the application, environment, and amount of use. Because of this, it is vital that you perform routine glove checks before beginning work every day. Take note of areas that have begun to wear down, such as loose Velcro or a worn-down name tag. If you see holes in the synthetic leather or TP-X material on the palm or fingertips of your glove, this is an indication that its protective qualities may be compromised, putting you at risk of injury. Lingering moisture or a strong odor are also signs that your gloves may need to be replaced. Keeping an eye out for these issues and others keeps you one step further from a worksite hand injury, which is the ultimate goal of hand protection in the first place. Care and content Our C&C tag, which indicates washing instructions and fiber content, is located on the inside cuff of all our gloves. Wash With Care Hand Wash Only Do Not Bleach Tumble Dry Low Hang Dry (Indoors) Line Dry Gloves marked wash with care are machine washable. The number inside the symbol denotes what temperature to wash the gloves at (e.g., machine wash with care at 30 degrees Celsius). Washing with care can be done by changing the machine cycle, using a different preset wash program (gentle/delicate), and being sure not to overload the washing machine. When washing by hand it is important to use a soap and/or detergent that won t irritate your skin. Also, be sure to wash gloves over a sink or outside, and rinse thoroughly. Companies who properly launder their gloves can increase lifespan by up to 300% Laundering removes harmful chemicals, perspiration, and everyday grit and grime that can weaken protective fibers and seams. Our team of HexArmor solutions specialists are here to help you with this process, and they are more than happy to provide you with all the information you need. Call MY.ARMOR or visit 19

20 RECYCLING Call MY ARMOR or visit hexarmor.com HexArmor products are cut and puncture resistant, NOT CUT AND PUNCTURE PROOF. Do not use with moving or serrated blades or tools. User shall be exclusively responsible to assess the suitability of the product as specified for any individual application or use. Protection zones are to be used as a general guide. Actual product protection zones may differ. Protected by patents and patents pending. SuperFabric is a registered trademark of HDM, Inc. All products, product descriptions, and performance scores are current as of April For current product information, please visit hexarmor.com, or call MY ARMOR MKHC-0022