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title: "You know the risks, so wear the darn safety glove: Bacon's Safety Tip"
description: Do you know what kind of safety glove you need for the work you do? Workers and safety managers need understand the different kinds of hand protection and safety gloves that are available. Wearing the wrong glove is like wearing nothing at all! Here are some things to remember when choosing gloves.
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# [You know the risks, so wear the darn safety glove: Bacon's Safety Tip](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/elevator/blog/protect-your-hands-wear-safety-gloves)

 Written by [Quad City Safety](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/elevator/blog/author/quad-city-safety) | Feb 21, 2017 4:00:00 PM

## Hand protection like doesn't belong in your toolbox.

*You work with dangerous material and equipment, you better have your safety gloves on your hands...where they should be. *

Did you know that the [average cost of a single hand injury can range between $22-30 thousand dollars?](https://ohsonline.com/Articles/2004/06/All-About-Cut-Resistance.aspx) Don’t take chances with hand protection — hands are what we rely on to get the job done! Make sure your workers are protected with the right safety glove!

 

 

Failure to use the right safety gloves is the second leading cause of injuries in the workplace, so it only makes sense that workers and safety managers understand the different kinds of hand protection that are available.

 

 

For some more guidance on selecting the right safety equipment for your needs, contact us to [schedule your PPE Evaluation](http://www.quadcitysafety.com/ppe-evaluation).

 

**Safety: It's Your Life, It's Our Business**

 

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