Anti-Vibration Gloves

Anti-vibration gloves reduce the risk of discomfort and injury while using machinery and power tools. They’re also designed to be flexible, agile, and let you maintain a firm grip during tasks. Find full-finger and half-finger gloves from Magid to decrease the risk of developing long-term finger, hand, and arm conditions due to vibrations caused by jobsite equipment.

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Anti-Vibration Glove's Core Purpose

How Do Anti-Vibration Work Gloves Work?

Anti-vibration gloves are designed to absorb and dissipate vibrations commonly created by power tools and industrial machinery. Also known as vibration dampening gloves, durable and flexible anti-vibration work gloves are made from materials like synthetic leather or nylon with different methods of vibration suppression.

Why Do Workers Wear Anti-Vibration Gloves?

Prolonged use of machinery and power tools on a daily basis can cause workers to develop aches and pains as well as more serious conditions such as hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS). HAVS classifies a group of musculoskeletal, vascular, and neurological symptoms in the fingers, arms, and hands due to repetitive trauma from vibrations. These symptoms can include:

Weakened grip strength

Pain/aches in the hands and arms

Constant numbness/tingling in the fingers

Continued use of high-vibration machines and tools can worsen symptoms and cause permanent numbness in the fingertips or reduced hand functionality when performing delicate tasks. It’s believed that 50% of workers who are regularly exposed to vibrations may develop HAVS.

What Jobs are the Most at Risk for Developing HAVS?

Workers are at greater risk for developing HAVS when using electric vibrating tools and pneumatic tools such as chainsaws, power sanders, and concrete breakers. Manufacturing and construction jobs as well as mining and forestry industry jobs have a greater risk for HAVS because of prevalent use of these tools, as well.

It should be noted that wearing anti-vibration gloves and not utilizing other ergonomic work practices cannot prevent HAVS and other ergonomic conditions. For best results, the gloves should be used in conjunction with safer work practices such as taking regular breaks to minimize vibration exposure. To learn more about workplace ergonomics, check out our article here.

What Materials Are Used for Anti-Vibration Gloves?

Anti-vibration work gloves use different designs in order to dampen vibrations created by tools ranging from powered hammers to lawnmowers.

Impacto® BlackMaxx gloves use encapsulated air to dampen and cushion vibrations while also absorbing and dissipating vibrations from impact and pneumatic tools. The design also provides optimal hand dexterity.

Ergodyne’s ProFlex 9000 gloves have a chloroprene rubber palm pad that serves as a shield against vibrations in addition to absorbing and dampening shock to joints. They also ensure breathability, flexibility, and comfort thanks to its seven-gauge cotton/nylon seamless knit shell.

Other gloves are designed with anti-vibration gel (AVG) in the palms to cushion against vibrations as well as impacts

Additional Features of Anti-Vibration Work Gloves

Fingerless anti-vibration gloves can provide additional dexterity with an ergonomic design that minimizes wrist and hand fatigue after repetitive motion tasks such as drilling

Certain full-finger gloves have an elastic cuff with a hook-and-loop closure tab that makes them easy to wear

Shop anti-vibration hand protection from Magid as well as other leading brands like Ergodyne, Impacto, and Valeo!