DTC-761 Hi-Vis Driver Gloves

Technical Data Sheet

• Leather Driver Gloves
• Available in: Goat Skin / Sheep Skin / Cowhide Grain Leather
• Available in: Straight Thumb / Wing Thumb / Keystone Thumb
• Orange Fluorescent Polyester Back
• Knit wrist Reflective Material on Knuckle
• Standard Sizing 8 – 11

Hi-vis driver gloves are a specialized form of personal protective equipment (PPE) where the primary function is to make the wearer more visible to others. This dual-purpose design makes them essential for a variety of industries and tasks.

• Enhanced Worker Safety: The most crucial use of hi-vis gloves is to prevent accidents and injuries. By making a worker’s hands stand out, especially in busy or low-light environments, they are less likely to be caught in machinery or struck by vehicles or moving equipment. This is vital in construction, road maintenance, warehousing, and other high-risk settings.
• Signaling and Communication: These gloves are a key tool for workers who rely on hand signals to direct vehicles, operate heavy machinery, or communicate with co-workers. The bright colors make hand gestures clear and unmistakable, which is critical for tasks like guiding a crane operator or directing traffic. This is a common requirement for police officers, event parking attendants, and construction site flaggers.
• Working in Low-Light Conditions: Hi-vis gloves are indispensable for any task performed at dawn, dusk, or at night. The fluorescent materials absorb and emit light, making them highly visible during the day, while reflective strips or elements on the gloves make them shine brightly under artificial light, such as from vehicle headlights.
• Compliance with Safety Regulations: In many industries, specific safety standards and regulations require workers to wear high-visibility PPE. Providing hi-vis gloves helps employers and workers meet these requirements and promotes a culture of safety on the job site.
• Versatile Applications: While they are called “driver” gloves, their high-visibility feature expands their use across various industries:
  • Roadside Work: For utility workers, tow truck operators, and emergency responders who work near moving traffic.
  • Construction and Demolition: To increase a worker’s visibility to equipment operators and other personnel.
  • Transportation and Logistics: For truck drivers and warehouse workers who are constantly moving in and out of high-traffic areas.
  • Farming and Agriculture: To ensure visibility to other workers and equipment on large, open farms.
  • Forestry and Landscaping: When working in wooded areas with limited visibility or near heavy machinery.

Standards & Certifications

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