4o Trimestre 16 Protección Laboral 89 42 The synthesis of total protection: Showa 377IP Showa R&D department has responded again to the market and customer needs with a new solution for those workers on oil rigs already favouring the established Showa 377 oil grip and the Showa 477 thermal oil grip to a newly adapted version providing impact protection. “In order to offer this premium combination, we designed a 360-degrees protection glove made of a fully dipped nitrile and an extra nitrile foam coating nish over a polyester and cotton liner. The protection qualities of SHOWA 377IP are enhanced and reinforced by engineered Anti-impact protection hand sewn with high standards of care in our factory”, a spokesman from Showa stresses. Impact resistant with outstanding grip The Showa 377IP glove provides an impact protection on the most fragile part of the hand: knuckles, thumb and ngers combining an excellent premium grip preserving the wearer from grease and liquids penetration. Among its main characteristics it may be highlighted: -Impermeable full nitrile coating all over the hand. -Extra nitrile foam coating nish on the palm. -High-abrasion resistance (level 4). -Anti-impact protection hand sewn with high standards of care in the factory. -Unique Showa ergonomic shape that replicates the natural curve of the human hand. -High-visibility green colour for visible hand signaling. The proven bene ts are: -Impact protection reduces shock energy on metacarpals and knuckles, adds pinch-point protection for ngertips. -A exible, robust glove offering great dexterity combined with good resistance to tearing. -Foam nitrile palm nish disperses oil, sludge and mud away to maximize grip. -Nitrile protects from water, oils, hydrocarbons grease splashes with optimal long-lasting grip. -Excellent tting due to optimal liner design. -Seamless knit designed to prevent irritation. -No latex means minimal allergy risks Injuries to hands and ngers are the most frequent reportable accidents, almost 50% according to database of companies working in the oil and gas sector. More speci cally the incidents taking place on drilling rigs recorded up to 43% of hand and nger injuries as reported in the International Association of Drilling Contractors 2014 statistics. Workers operating in harsh climatic conditions and extreme work environments, therefore exposed to wind, high humidity and cold, but also risk of being struck by an object, oil and mud, need an ef cient hermetic, impact resistant and grip protection in order to remain effective and be able to focus during their tasks. The bene ts are clear to such workers, maintaining Showa’s favoured ergonomic t and feel, combining oil grip and impermeability now with added impact protection to the back of hand, knuckles and ngers to provide the perfect all weather riggers glove. Working closely with Industry across the globe, Showa also gleaned similar needs in other sectors such as construction, mining, pipe tting, fracking and ship building. Skin protection The skin is the largest organ in human bodies and is directly connected with nerves and blood. Our skin is a barrier in charge of protecting all our inner organs and it reacts to aggressive products by developing irritation. However, skin’s barriers can be broken by toxic products which can later be absorbed, reach out to the bloodstreams and, from there, spread to whichever organ in human bodies. The Showa 377IP is your best ally against skin and body aggression. It provides a veritable premium shield with the fully dipped nitrile and an extra nitrile foam coating nish. Endless innovation Since introducing the world’s rst latex glove in 1953, Showa has continued its legacy of innovation to distinguish the company as a global leader in hand protection. With 58 patents owned and more than 100 researchers dedicated to developing new environmentally sustainable ways to protect hands at work, Showa is recognized for its portfolio of more than 1,800 specialized gloves for the industrial, professional and homecare categories. Showa has got eight production facilities around the globe and approximately 4,500 employees worldwide. The company’s investment in research and development shows the commitment with innovation-driven excellence, which Showa manages at every stage of design and production with 100% integrated manufacturing.. The glove has got an anti- impact protection hand sewn with high standards of care in the factory Updated products