Hur man väljer rätt skyddshandskar och -skor för vintern
Inget är värre än kalla händer och fötter när man arbetar utomhus. Lyckligtvis finns det lösningar som håller dig torr och varm.
Det finns en sko och en handske till nästan allt. Även slaskiga, kalla vinterdagar och isiga underlag. Här får du hjälp att hitta dem.
Hela kroppen kyls ner om du är kall om händerna. Då är det svårt att göra jobbet ordentligt. Och skorna är minst lika viktiga, säger Tommy Østvang. Som montör på Utleiekompaniet, UCO, jobbar han utomhus många vinterdagar och vet vad han pratar om.
– Jag har haft skyddsskor som varit väldigt hala. Och handskar som inte haft det grepp jag behöver. Det är ingen bra situation när man måste klättra 40–50 meter upp i luften på vått, kallt stål, och man måste hantera tunga verktyg på toppen, berättar han och tillägger:
– Dessutom blir händerna snabbt blöta när man klättrar upp på en frostig stege. Såvida handskarna inte är vattentäta.
Nu har han äntligen fått en skyddsutrustning som skyddar mot både fukt och kyla. Det gör arbetsdagarna mycket behagligare.
– Nu sätter inte utrustningen några käppar i hjulet för oss. När den första snön kommer känns det alltid jobbigt. Men efter det går det bra. Sen känns det extra skönt när sommaren kommer, säger han.
Find the safety shoes and gloves you need for winter
TEGERA safety gloves and JALAS safety shoes are premium brands by Ejendals. Discover a wide range of shoes and gloves for winter and cold conditions.
Safety gloves for winter
The safety gloves Østvang uses when climbing the construction crane on the UCO site, TEGERA® DYNAMIC STRENGTH 7799, are a good example of premium winter gloves:
- It is ergonomically shaped with pre-bent fingers and a specially designed thumb.
It has the highest quality goat heritage leather in the palm and touch screen functionality. - Waterproof and breathable membrane and Thinsulate™ winter lining keep hands warm.
- Both fingertips, index finger and seams are reinforced for maximum durability.
- High cut protection and orange visibility color provide safety, even on dark winter days.
- Thinsulate™ provides good warmth and is available in many different thicknesses. Many of our models are also used in arctic regions, for example on Svalbard. At the same time, we design the glove so that both the finger feel, comfort and grip are good, Ståle Larsen describes.
Safety shoes for the winter
The shoes Østvang wears when he climbs up the construction crane ladder are just as specially adapted to get the job done under demanding conditions.
JALAS® HEAVY DUTY 1398 WINTER GTX has, among other things:
- The Vibram® Arctic Grip Pro outsole for excellent grip on all slippery surfaces, even wet ice.
- GORE-TEX and extra warm fur lining keep your feet warm and dry.
- Upper in durable full-grain leather and functional textiles for support and protection.
- Protective toe in composite and nail tread protection in soft textile.
- Two BOA® on the side that allow you to adjust the foot and shaft separately.
- Good damping and stability. The boot is flexible enough at the back that you can drive a car with it.
- This shoe is waterproof and warm, and the grip is absolutely fantastic. It is important when you work outside. Slippery shoes can cause serious fall accidents, says Ståle Larsen.
He adds that both TEGERA and JALAS have a wide range of sizes, also for women. And that most of their retailers have foot scanners, so you can get the right insole if you have a high or low arch.
Ståles winter product recommendations
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Major product development
The fact that Tommy Østvang has now received good protective equipment for winter use after bad experiences in the past is no coincidence.
The technology of TEGERA safety gloves and JALAS safety shoes has indeed made quantum leaps in recent years.
Behind our products are many years of research into materials, fit and how they are put together, says Ståle Larsen, Territory Sales Manager at Ejendals.
All the difference!
The TEGERA® 7799 gloves and warm safety shoes mean that Tommy Østvang no longer dislikes working outdoors during the winter.
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Reliability is key
Tommy Østvang and operations manager Tore Framvik (bottom) in UCO work with tall construction cranes. It is then important that the equipment works.
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Shoes and gloves for everything
The construction crane fitter thus confirms what Ståle Larsen in Ejendals says: That there are both work shoes and work gloves for almost every need.
- In short, you have to choose gloves and shoes based on the weather, location and work tasks, he begins.
Of course, the most important thing is protection, whether you need protective equipment with cut resistance, shock absorption or chemical resistance.
It is just as important that the shoes and gloves keep you dry and warm - at the same time as providing the grip you need.
- I like to compare it to the mountain weather rules. You must dress according to the weather and conditions. It will be a puzzle to solve to find the right products, but our dealers have great expertise and can help. Often you need more than one model. But there are TEGERA safety gloves and JALAS safety shoes for almost every need, he notes.