A COMPLETE OPTIMISED With the multitude of different public sector and building jobs in mind, SHOWA now offers a range of
gloves created entirely around the different applications and needs around each trade of the construction
industry. To make it easier to choose the correct glove for the type of application, we have identified a range
of trade-specific gloves grouped into 5 main categories of no more than 15 models. This ensures the number
of reference materials is optimised and purchase costs are reduced to a minimum, with gloves that meet the
specific needs of each different type of work. Grouped by work type, they consider three key factors: work
environment, the different hand movements to be performed and the types of protection required.
BREAKDOWN OF OCCUPATIONAL ACCIDENTS LEADING TO PERMANENT DISABILITY ACCORDING TO THE AREA OF INJURY (France 2011 data)
4% HEAD 21% TORSO
3% FEET
22% ARMS
16% LEGS 5% AREASMULTIPLE2% INJURIESINTERNAL
2% EYESof all lost-time accidents involve hands
of all working days lost through accidents are due to hand injuries
25% HANDSof accidents involving hands lead to permanent disability
On top of these facts and figures, let s not forget there may be other direct and indirect costs that are often underestimated, or even unknown.
Labour costs Working time lost by the victim
and other employees
Medical visits after the accident and first aid
Replacing the employee, including recruitment and training
Costs of material losses Damage caused to equipment,
tools and work in progress
The use of first aid medication supplies
Administrative costs
The time required for enquiries into the causes of the accident
Production costs Time off work and loss
of earnings
Drops in productivity
Commercial costs Delays in delivery with possible
late delivery fines
Downturns in the quality of work
Deterioration of the company s image
Increases in insurance premiums
Other miscellaneous costs Fixed costs that are incurred even
when there is a stoppage in work
Transport for the victim
Any possible legal action
Punitive costs in the event of legal infringements
Cost of expertise
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