Looking for hand protection equipment in Kenya for construction, manufacturing, warehouses, welding, engineering, cleaning, agriculture or industrial work? Bansi Safety Gear supplies work gloves and protective hand wear for different tasks, hazards and workplace environments.
Our hand protection range includes leather work gloves, cut-resistant gloves, nitrile gloves, PVC gloves, welding gloves, handling gloves and other task-specific options.
The right glove should be selected according to the actual work being performed. Different materials provide different types of protection, so one glove should not be used for every task.
For a broader selection of individual glove products, browse our Safety Gloves category.
Why Is Hand Protection Important?
Hands are frequently exposed during workplace activities.
Depending on the job, workers may face hazards such as:
- Rough materials
- Sharp edges
- Abrasion
- Heat
- Sparks
- Wet surfaces
- Oils
- Cleaning chemicals
- Industrial chemicals
- Cold environments
- Dirt and contamination
- Repetitive material handling
The correct glove can help create a protective barrier between the worker’s hands and the identified hazard.
However, gloves must be selected carefully. A glove suitable for handling cartons may not be appropriate for welding, chemicals or sharp metal.
Types of Hand Protection Gloves
Bansi Safety Gear supplies several types of work gloves for different applications.
Leather Work Gloves
Leather gloves are commonly used for selected general handling, construction, workshop and maintenance tasks.
They may be useful for:
- Loading and offloading
- Tool handling
- Timber handling
- Construction materials
- Warehouse work
- Maintenance
- General workshop tasks
Explore our Leather Work Gloves category to compare available products.
Leather gloves come in different designs, including single-palm, reinforced-palm, long-cuff and welding-style options.
However, ordinary leather gloves should not automatically be treated as cut-resistant, chemical-resistant or welding gloves unless the exact product is intended for that purpose.
Cut-Resistant Gloves
Workers handling sharp materials may require gloves with documented cut-resistance performance.
Possible applications include:
- Sheet metal handling
- Glass handling
- Fabrication
- Sharp components
- Metal edges
- Cutting operations
- Selected warehouse tasks
Browse our Cut-Resistant Gloves for available options.
The required level of cut resistance depends on the actual hazard.
Do not assume that a thick glove is automatically cut resistant. The protection should be confirmed from the exact glove specification.
PVC Gloves
PVC gloves are commonly considered for wet work, cleaning, maintenance and selected industrial-handling applications.
Depending on the individual glove, PVC designs may offer:
- Reusable construction
- Moisture protection
- Extended cuff options
- Different glove lengths
- Protection during suitable cleaning tasks
- Resistance to selected substances where specified
Explore our PVC Gloves category to compare available options.
Not every PVC glove protects against every chemical.
Chemical resistance depends on the exact substance, concentration, contact duration, glove construction and manufacturer specification.
Nitrile Safety Gloves
Nitrile gloves are available in different forms, including disposable nitrile gloves and coated work-glove designs.
Depending on the product, nitrile gloves may be considered for:
- Handling
- Maintenance
- Workshops
- Packaging
- Cleaning
- Food-handling applications
- General industrial tasks
Browse our Nitrile Safety Gloves category for available products.
Disposable nitrile gloves and nitrile-coated work gloves are different products, so buyers should check the intended application before ordering.
Welding Gloves
Welding exposes workers to hazards that may include sparks, hot materials, heat and abrasion.
Therefore, workers performing welding should use gloves intended for the welding process rather than ordinary general-purpose handling gloves.
Welding gloves often use leather and extended cuffs, but the exact product should still be checked against the work being performed.
A standard leather work glove should not automatically be used as a substitute for a properly selected welding glove.
Chemical-Handling Gloves
Chemical glove selection requires particular care.
Do not select chemical gloves based only on colour, thickness or general material name.
Consider:
- Exact chemical
- Chemical concentration
- Expected contact
- Duration of exposure
- Glove material
- Glove thickness
- Cuff length
- Temperature
- Manufacturer compatibility information
A glove that is suitable for one chemical may not be suitable for another.
Where chemical exposure is involved, confirm compatibility with the specific substance before use.
General Handling Gloves
General-purpose work gloves may be suitable for selected everyday material-handling tasks.
Applications can include:
- Carton handling
- Warehouse work
- Loading
- Packing
- Stores
- Tool handling
- General maintenance
- Light construction work
Even for general handling, consider the surface being handled, grip requirement and possibility of sharp edges.
Cold-Resistant Gloves
Workers operating in cold rooms or low-temperature environments may require specialised gloves that help provide insulation while allowing the worker to perform the required task.
Cold-room glove selection should consider:
- Temperature
- Duration of exposure
- Dexterity
- Grip
- Moisture
- Worker comfort
- Other workplace hazards
Cold protection does not automatically mean the glove provides cut, chemical or heat protection.
How to Choose the Right Safety Gloves
Choosing the correct glove starts with the task, not the product.
1. Identify the Work Activity
Start by defining what the worker will actually be doing.
For example:
- Welding
- Loading
- Cutting
- Cleaning
- Chemical handling
- Packing
- Food handling
- Maintenance
- Construction
- Metal fabrication
This immediately helps narrow the glove options.
2. Identify the Hazard
Ask what the hands need protection from.
Possible hazards include:
- Abrasion
- Cuts
- Heat
- Chemicals
- Moisture
- Cold
- Rough surfaces
- Sparks
- Dirt
- Oils
Different hazards require different glove designs.
3. Select the Appropriate Glove Material
Common glove materials include:
- Leather
- Nitrile
- PVC
- Rubber
- Latex
- Coated fabrics
- Specialist fibres
Material alone does not determine the complete protection level.
The full glove construction and product specification must also be considered.
4. Consider Grip and Dexterity
Workers should be able to handle the required tools or materials safely.
A very heavy glove may provide additional physical coverage but may reduce dexterity for some tasks.
Conversely, a lightweight glove may not provide enough protection for rough or demanding work.
The balance depends on the job.
5. Check the Cuff Length
Gloves are available with different cuff lengths.
Longer cuffs may provide additional wrist or forearm coverage for suitable tasks.
However, longer gloves do not automatically provide better chemical, heat or welding protection.
6. Confirm the Required Protection Level
Where a workplace requires a specific cut, heat, chemical or other protective rating, verify that requirement against the exact glove.
Do not rely only on a product’s appearance.
Hand Protection for Construction
Construction workers may handle:
- Blocks
- Timber
- Tools
- Steel
- Building materials
- Equipment
- Packaging
- Rough surfaces
Leather work gloves may be useful for selected general handling activities.
However, tasks involving sharp edges may require properly specified cut-resistant gloves.
Welding or chemical work may require entirely different glove types.
Hand Protection for Factories
Manufacturing employees perform many different tasks.
A factory may have workers involved in:
- Production
- Machine operation
- Packing
- Maintenance
- Cleaning
- Stores
- Fabrication
- Quality control
Each department may need different hand protection.
A general handling glove should therefore not automatically be issued to every employee.
Hand Protection for Warehouses
Warehouse and logistics teams commonly handle:
- Cartons
- Pallets
- Tools
- Packaging
- Goods
- Equipment
Suitable gloves may improve grip and provide protection from rough materials during selected handling tasks.
However, sharp items, chemicals or machinery may require specialised glove selection.
Hand Protection for Welding and Fabrication
Welding and fabrication work can involve:
- Hot metal
- Sparks
- Sharp edges
- Rough surfaces
- Cutting
- Grinding
- Handling steel
Different tasks may require welding gloves, leather gloves or cut-resistant gloves.
Do not assume the same glove is suitable for welding, grinding and sharp-metal handling.
Hand Protection for Cleaning
Cleaning teams may work with water, detergents, cleaning chemicals and contaminated surfaces.
PVC, nitrile or other glove materials may be considered depending on the task.
The correct glove should be selected according to the actual cleaning product being used.
For chemical cleaners, check the glove’s compatibility with the specific chemical.
Hand Protection for Agriculture and Flower Farms
Agricultural workers may need gloves for:
- Harvesting
- Greenhouse work
- Handling plants
- Maintenance
- Packing
- Cleaning
- Chemical mixing
- Pesticide application
The correct glove will depend on the particular activity.
For example, a general harvesting glove may not be suitable for pesticide handling.
For a wider view of agricultural PPE, visit our Flower Farm PPE Kenya guide.
Hand Protection for Food Handling
Food-handling environments may require gloves for hygiene, product handling and selected workplace hazards.
Different tasks can require different glove types.
Disposable nitrile or other food-compatible gloves may be appropriate for certain activities, while cut-resistant gloves may be needed where knives or sharp tools are involved.
Glove suitability should be checked against the specific food-handling activity and workplace procedure.
Gloves and Moving Machinery
Wearing gloves is not automatically safer around every machine.
Loose gloves can create an entanglement risk around certain rotating or moving equipment.
Workers should follow the machine-specific risk assessment and safe operating procedure.
Glove use should therefore be based on both the hand hazard and the machinery involved.
Glove Fit and Comfort
Gloves should fit securely without unnecessarily restricting movement.
A suitable glove should allow workers to perform the task while maintaining reasonable comfort and control.
Check that:
- Fingers can move properly
- The glove does not excessively bunch
- The palm is not unnecessarily loose
- The worker can maintain grip
- The cuff suits the task
- The glove does not interfere with other PPE
Companies ordering gloves in bulk should confirm available sizes where applicable.
Inspect Reusable Gloves Before Use
Reusable gloves should be checked regularly.
Look for:
- Holes
- Tears
- Worn areas
- Damaged seams
- Cracks
- Heavy contamination
- Chemical damage
- Loss of flexibility
- Other visible deterioration
Replace gloves that are damaged or no longer suitable for the intended task.
Hand Protection Gloves Price in Kenya
The price of hand protection gloves in Kenya varies according to:
- Glove type
- Material
- Brand
- Construction
- Protection level
- Cuff length
- Size
- Reusable or disposable design
- Quantity purchased
For individual product prices, browse our Safety Gloves category.
Companies purchasing several glove types or large quantities can Request a PPE Quotation.
Bulk Hand Protection for Companies
Bansi Safety Gear supports hand-protection requirements for:
- Construction companies
- Factories
- Warehouses
- Engineering companies
- Workshops
- Cleaning companies
- Food-processing facilities
- Flower farms
- Logistics companies
- Institutions
- Maintenance departments
- Project sites
A company requirement can contain several glove types.
For example:
Leather Gloves + Cut-Resistant Gloves + PVC Gloves + Nitrile Gloves + Welding Gloves
This is often better than selecting one glove for every employee.
What to Include in a Safety Gloves RFQ
When requesting a quotation, include:
- Glove type
- Intended task
- Quantity
- Required size where applicable
- Preferred brand or model
- Required material
- Required protection level
- Cuff length where relevant
- Chemical information where relevant
- Delivery location
- Required date
If you do not know the exact glove name, describe the task and hazard clearly.
For larger requirements, use our Request a PPE Quotation page.
Complete Your PPE Requirement
Hand protection is usually one part of a complete workplace PPE system.
Workers may also need:
Foot Protection
Explore our Foot Protection Equipment range for safety boots, shoes and gumboots.
Head Protection
Browse available safety helmets and related head-protection equipment for suitable workplace hazards.
Protective Clothing
Protective clothing may include overalls, aprons, spray suits, reflective wear and other workplace garments.
Complete PPE Range
Visit our PPE & Safety Equipment Kenya hub to explore workplace PPE by hazard, body area and work activity.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hand Protection
What is hand protection equipment?
Hand protection equipment includes gloves and other protective products selected to help protect workers’ hands from identified workplace hazards.
What types of safety gloves are available in Kenya?
Common options include leather gloves, cut-resistant gloves, nitrile gloves, PVC gloves, welding gloves and general handling gloves.
Which gloves are best for construction?
The correct glove depends on the construction task.
General material handling may require a different glove from welding, chemical handling or sharp-metal work.
Are leather gloves cut resistant?
Do not assume ordinary leather gloves have a defined cut-resistance rating.
For identified cut hazards, choose gloves with the required documented cut protection.
Are PVC gloves chemical resistant?
Some PVC gloves may be suitable for selected chemicals.
However, suitability depends on the exact chemical and glove specification.
Are nitrile gloves suitable for chemicals?
Some nitrile gloves may provide resistance to selected chemicals, but chemical compatibility must be checked against the exact glove and substance.
Can ordinary leather gloves be used for welding?
Not automatically.
For welding work, use gloves specifically intended and suitable for the welding process.
Can I wear gloves around moving machinery?
Not always.
Some machinery presents entanglement hazards. Follow the machine-specific risk assessment and operating procedure.
Can companies order safety gloves in bulk?
Yes.
Companies can submit mixed glove types, quantities, sizes and specifications for quotation.
Can several glove types be included in one quotation?
Yes.
Leather, nitrile, PVC, welding and cut-resistant gloves can be combined within one PPE quotation.
Buy Hand Protection Equipment in Kenya
Bansi Safety Gear supplies hand protection equipment in Kenya for workers, businesses, contractors and institutions.
Explore Leather Work Gloves, PVC Gloves, Nitrile Safety Gloves and other available hand-protection options.
For individual glove products and current prices, browse Safety Gloves.
For company or bulk requirements, Request a PPE Quotation.
For quick enquiries, WhatsApp 0797 619 609.
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