HexArmor Industry Applications Guide

#1 in needlestick protection Protect waste and recycling workers with the best needlestick-resistant PPE on the market

Recycling, though desirable and necessary, is extremely hazardous to sort through at recycling facilities. On a daily basis, employees are at a high risk of being exposed to scrap metal, electronics, used oil, chemicals, and sharp objects while sorting materials and cleaning up.

Without the proper protection, these kinds of work-related injuries can be disastrous – especially when it comes to hypodermic needles. Coming in contact with a syringe increases a workers’ risk of occupational exposure to various illnesses and bloodborne pathogens, including Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), and others.

NEEDLESTICK-RELATED INJURIESMAY ACCOUNT FOR 45% OF ALL INJURIES at material recovery facilities

The key to protection SuperFabric ® brand material*

HexArmor ® sets the industry standard for needle protection by layering SuperFabric ® brand material within various glove solutions to protect against the most dangerous hazards encountered in waste and recycling tasks. How does it work? SuperFabric ® blocks and arrests sharps hazards from reaching the skin with rigid guard plates attached to flexible fabric, preventing life-changing injuries and saving millions in medical expenses.

THE NUMBER OF USED NEEDLES DISPOSED OF IN HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE TRIPLED FROM 2001 TO 2011

(Environmental Research & Education Foundation)

Needle exposure can cost from $5,000

Outer shell

for initial evalution to $36,000 for ongoing treatment

Skin surface

(American Hospital Association)

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WORKERS AT recycling plants across the U.S.

Regional Safety Manager, Large U.S. Waste Handler/Recycler HexArmor® needlestick gloves are the best hand protection on themarket. They drastically reduced our injury rates.

SuperFabric ®

are TWICE as likely to sustain workplace injuries compared to other laborers.

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(School of Public Health at the University of Illinois, 2015)