Bare-handers beware: According to a 2003 study published in the Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, hand injuries are, unsurprisingly, more common among workers who don't wear gloves. The study shows that workers who experienced hand injuries wore gloves only 27% of their work time, and only 19% were wearing gloves when they were injured. The report concluded that wearing gloves could reduce the relative risk of hand injury by about 60%. That statistic may be too little, too late for the sufferers of 140,000 hand injuries recorded by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2013, but makes for an important reminder for the rest of the construction workforce.
StoneBreaker's Trade line of work gloves includes several options to keep workers hands safe and comfortable on the job. The MasterSmith style features multiple areas of reinforced padding and added leather patches. A breathable, two-way-stretch back panel provides a "snap back" effect when the wearer puts the glove on, ultimately helping the glove hold up better in day-to-day wear. The shell comprises 22 separate pieces so the leather conforms to the hand and won’t bunch up at the palm. A hex nut grommet and enhanced strap help ensure a secure fit.
Two other offerings in the Trades line include the Demo and NailBender styles, which our sister publication Tools of the Trade wrote about here. All Trades Line gloves feature double-stitched seams for durability, and high-quality leathers and synthetics for longer glove life and more comfort.
