When it comes to arm protection, you don’t have to settle for what’s already out there. Each work environment, task, and person provides a different set of variables that affect the type of protection required for the job. Those same factors affect the fit, feel, and function of the protection worn.
Why should I use protective sleeves?
If you’re already wearing protective gloves (or any PPE for that matter), consider why. Simply put, there is a risk for injury and good reason to prevent it. The same logic applies to sleeves.
Do you have to reach into ceiling vents or around obstructions like an HVAC worker? Or are you handling large objects, such as sheet metal or even packages? Any task that presents the possibility of scrapes, abrasions, or cuts on your arm – anywhere past your glove – are environments where protective sleeves should be worn to help prevent costly injuries.
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A customized solution…is it complicated?
Not at all, we’re here to help you every step of the way. Start with hazard identification to determine your specific safety needs. Our field sales team can work with you to analyze and consult on injury risks.
You can even use your phone to take video of an operator working, upload it to Facebook, Instagram or YouTube, tag us in the post and we’ll take it from there.
Protection needs
With a hazard identification analysis (site survey), the protection needs are identified. This is the first step to developing the optimal solution needed for your given work environment and task.
- Cut protection, to help avoid cuts, abrasions, and scrapes
- Heat protection, for handling hot materials or welding applications
- Additional standards that need to be met given the industry, such as complying with FDA 21CRF 170-199 for food handling requirements
Enhanced with the right options
Start with the top of the arm: several options are available to help keep the sleeve in place and prevent it from rolling down and exposing the arm. This includes elastic bands, clips, or hook & loop closures.
The other area of concern is at the wrist and ensuring the glove maintains an overlap with the sleeve. Adding a thumb hole or a thumb slot ensures the protective sleeve stays firmly in place up to the base of your knuckles.
Sizing up your sleeve
Choosing the right size depends both on the coverage of protection required and the individual. The process is very similar to providing work shirts or hi-vis vests to a worker. Bullsafety offers a wide range of sizes – 10-26″ lengths and 3-4″ widths – so no worker has to be left without arm protection.
During a site survey, your Bullsafety representative will have samples of sleeves on hand to help determine the appropriate sizes for the team. As a starting point, for the average male (approximately 5’9″), a 14″ sleeve will reach just beyond the elbow and an 18″ sleeve will extend just beyond the bicep. For the average female (approximately 5’4″), subtract 4″ from those lengths. And, while the 3-4″ width comfortably covers most arms, we can develop sleeves beyond that range to meet the needs of each worker.
Where do I start?
If you have questions or would like to schedule a site survey, please send an email to simon@bullsafety.com.
