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Post by grimep on Jun 22, 2020 8:14:26 GMT 1
Almost at the bottom of my box, and I'm not paying >£10 for 100.
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Post by studabear on Jun 22, 2020 15:07:04 GMT 1
I paid about £6 for a box of latex from my supplier a couple of weeks ago.
He said there is mo VAT on gloves now but the prices have increased and they are harder to obtain at the minute.
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Post by grimep on Jun 22, 2020 21:47:47 GMT 1
fair enough. Nitriles are all out of stock at Machine Mart & everywhere I've looked - not that I've looked that hard.
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Post by trickydicky on Jun 23, 2020 1:33:42 GMT 1
We have still been getting them from ECP
not always the same brand or quality, but to be fair they have pulled out all the stops to keep us supplied during Covid
They did issue a couple of boxes of latex just in case they ran out, but I never had to use them
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Post by valhalla on Jun 23, 2020 22:39:01 GMT 1
Just make sure you don't have a latex intolerance, before you wear them all day long.  |
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Post by trickydicky on Jun 24, 2020 11:39:43 GMT 1
Just make sure you don't have a latex intolerance, before you wear them all day long. Yeah, I dont like latex gloves much, I only really use them for quick disposable jobs in a pinch, the Nitriles are far superior |
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Post by eddypeck on Jun 24, 2020 16:15:11 GMT 1
I like the orange 'tiger' grip ones, they last longer than other ones so worth a little extra expense I usually pay about a tenner for 100, I'm all out now and they still seem to be twice as much for half as many .... £20 for 50, so I just haven't bothered.
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Post by upkeep on Jun 24, 2020 16:37:50 GMT 1
I paid about £6 for a box of latex from my supplier a couple of weeks ago. He said there is mo VAT on gloves now but the prices have increased and they are harder to obtain at the minute. So you have to buy your own gloves or did I miss read it?
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Post by studabear on Jun 24, 2020 17:19:16 GMT 1
My employer supplies all gloves for us at work. I buy mine for when working at home on the Escort etc
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Post by givusaclue on Jun 25, 2020 23:21:59 GMT 1
I paid about £6 for a box of latex from my supplier a couple of weeks ago. He said there is mo VAT on gloves now but the prices have increased and they are harder to obtain at the minute. So you have to buy your own gloves or did I miss read it?
the employer doesn't have to supply gloves as far as i'm aware, but they do have to supply barrier cream, gloves are almost unobtainable at the mo, but barrier cream isn't a lot easier to get in 5l. containers either |
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Post by upkeep on Jun 26, 2020 6:29:17 GMT 1
So you have to buy your own gloves or did I miss read it?
the employer doesn't have to supply gloves as far as i'm aware, but they do have to supply barrier cream, gloves are almost unobtainable at the mo, but barrier cream isn't a lot easier to get in 5l. containers either As far as I'm concerned gloves are part of the PPE package. |
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Post by givusaclue on Jun 26, 2020 12:45:15 GMT 1
i don't begrudge supplying them, but getting hold of them is a problem at the minute & personally i use barrier cream before i put my gloves on, but even that has been a bit hard to locate in a reasonable quantity as it's no longer fashionable
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Post by Noberator on Jun 26, 2020 19:20:06 GMT 1
So you have to buy your own gloves or did I miss read it? but they do have to supply barrier cream, gloves are almost unobtainable at the mo, but barrier cream isn't a lot easier to get in 5l. containers either Yes they do. Every employer shall ensure that suitable personal protective equipment is provided to his employees who may be exposed to a risk to their health or safety while at work except where and to the extent that such risk has been adequately controlled by other means which are equally or more effective. Also the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 no charge can be made to the worker for the provision of PPE which is used only at work. PPE at work guide. |
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Post by remmington on Jun 26, 2020 21:57:28 GMT 1
I don't wear latex or nitrile gloves very often at work.
May use latex ones when doing CV gaiters.
I never use barrier cream - never have (but to be honest it may not be a bad idea).
We do use leather gloves for some jobs - also welding gauntlets.
Even before CV19 - we were washing our hands all the while - when I fitted out our workshop - I had small catering type stainless wash basins (knee operated cold water supply only) fitted all over the place. We are just in the habit of washing hands before moving customers cars - to prevent soiling them inside.
I prefer to wash my hands in cold water. We only have hot water for washing hands in the tea hut/toilet.
What I do use a lot of is - hand cream after washing my hands - my current favorite is - O'Keeffe's Working Hands Hand Cream (best bought in 193g tubs at £11.50 ish). Can't recomend this enuf - it does smell a bit of ammonia - but it is not greasy at all.
I supply all PPE at our workshop - but we don't really use a lot.
We don't wear workwear - we are sort of a jeans and tea shirt type of place.
I might put on a cotton boiler suit if I gonna get really dirty - but that is not often. We even have washer/drying machine for laundry as well.
We have a cupboard with a stock of Tyvek murder suits, boxes of gloves and safety glasses in it - but we don't often use many of them.
I am a bit slack on PPE - I don't even wear steal toe caps - the only thing I have moan about is wearing safety glasses when using power/air tools.
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Post by trickydicky on Jun 27, 2020 0:17:36 GMT 1
I don't wear latex or nitrile gloves very often at work. May use latex ones when doing CV gaiters. I never use barrier cream - never have (but to be honest it may not be a bad idea). We do use leather gloves for some jobs - also welding gauntlets. Even before CV19 - we were washing our hands all the while - when I fitted out our workshop - I had small catering type stainless wash basins (knee operated cold water supply only) fitted all over the place. We are just in the habit of washing hands before moving customers cars - to prevent soiling them inside. I prefer to wash my hands in cold water. We only have hot water for washing hands in the tea hut/toilet. What I do use a lot of is - hand cream after washing my hands - my current favorite is - O'Keeffe's Working Hands Hand Cream (best bought in 193g tubs at £11.50 ish). Can't recomend this enuf - it does smell a bit of ammonia - but it is not greasy at all. I supply all PPE at our workshop - but we don't really use a lot. We don't wear workwear - we are sort of a jeans and tea shirt type of place. I might put on a cotton boiler suit if I gonna get really dirty - but that is not often. We even have washer/drying machine for laundry as well. We have a cupboard with a stock of Tyvek murder suits, boxes of gloves and safety glasses in it - but we don't often use many of them. I am a bit slack on PPE - I don't even wear steal toe caps - the only thing I have moan about is wearing safety glasses when using power/air tools. Obviously we have to wear a full black RAC uniform with a hi-viz vest and safety boots at all times when on duty which is absolute murder this week!!! When I worked in a workshop we could get away with Snickers shorts and a T shirt in the summer but always the boots Snickers also used to make awesome work jeans, not cheap but they are tough and comfy and last for years I buy my own Uvex composite toe boots and its worth it as they are very light and comfy on a 12hr shift |
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