The Occupational Safety and Health Administration states that employers must require their workers to use appropriate hand protection when performing jobs that expose their hands to hazards, such as punctures, cuts or lacerations, chemical or thermal burns, severe abrasions, extreme temperatures and harmful substance absorption.

In addition to complying with federal safety guidelines, mechanics should also wear automotive work gloves to reap the many benefits of this personal protective equipment. Here are some of the many advantages of reusable and disposable mechanic gloves.

• Grip strength: It’s easy to break a sweat when working in an industrial field, which can make it challenging to safely grab and handle objects without slipping. Work gloves give you extra gripping power with secure finger pads and durable construction.
• Callus prevention:Mechanics constantly handle tools and other objects on the job, creating harsh calluses on their hands. Wearing gloves minimizes the formation of rough, thickened skin by creating a barrier between the hands and the items they contact.
• Reduced hand fatigue: Automotive gloves provide continuous hand support, reducing hand fatigue at work.
• Injury protection:Perhaps the most essential benefit of wearing mechanic gloves is protecting the hands from scrape-, impact- and contact-related injuries and their long-term effects.