--- title: "Choosing the right cut-resistant gloves can't be half baked: Bacon’s Safety Tip" description: Ever struggle to choose the right cut-resistant gloves? We can help you keep your fingers! Check out this crazy simple guide to choosing the right glove. One size does not fit all when it comes to choosing the right hand protection. Avoid injury by wearing the right cut gloves. image: https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/hubfs/Bacon_Safety_Tips_E3_safety-glove-applications-1.png --- [** Login](https://www.quadcitysafety.com/request-an-account) [Blog](https://www.quadcitysafety.com/#KB) [Contact Us](https://www.quadcitysafety.com/contact-us) [Request a Quote](https://www.quadcitysafety.com/contact-us-need-help) [Resources](https://www.quadcitysafety.com/#KB) [Services](https://www.quadcitysafety.com/services) [View Cart](https://www.quadcitysafety.com/cart) [Checkout](https://www.quadcitysafety.com/cart) [![Quad City Safety](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/logo-light.png?width=200&height=71&name=logo-light.png "Quad City Safety")](https://www.quadcitysafety.com/) **Call**: (563) 445-2170 or **[Help Me!](https://www.quadcitysafety.com/contact-us-need-help)** ### Search In Progress # Elevator Safety Blog # Choosing the right cut-resistant gloves can't be half baked: Bacon’s Safety Tip ** Apr 18, 2017 1:48:00 PM / by [Quad City Safety](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/elevator/blog/author/quad-city-safety) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to choosing the right hand protection, so make sure you wear the glove meant for the job. A cut glove alone may protect against a cut or abrasion, but if you are also working with chemicals or electricity, you need extra protection! You think a glove made for arc flash is going to protect you against shock, you got another thing coming. Let’s grab some mitts and [cook up the perfect pair of safety gloves](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/elevator/blog/choose-the-right-safety-gloves)!   ## Here's how to choose the right cut-resistant gloves!  ![Bacon Safety Tips Choosing the Perfect Glove](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/optimized%20from%20audit/Bacon_Safety_Tips_E3_safety-glove-applications-1.jpg?width=575&height=2199&name=Bacon_Safety_Tips_E3_safety-glove-applications-1.jpg)   **Still need some advice? 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