Municipal and Waste Gloves
Waste and municipal crews meet sharps, broken glass, needles and cleaning chemicals, often without seeing them first. A glove here has to protect against hidden hazards and still allow a safe grip on bags and bins. This guide covers the main risks and ratings, followed by every glove in the range that meets the municipal and waste selection rule.
Hero glove: GRANBERG 7000: Needle & Cut Resistant Safety Gloves
Rated ANSI A9 with ASTM needle puncture level 5 and EN 388 3X43F, for collection and sorting where sharps are hidden.
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Needles and sharps in bags and bins
Needle sticks are a serious risk in collection and sorting. Look for a glove whose product page lists an ASTM needle puncture rating. No glove removes the risk of a needle injury, so keep safe handling procedures in place. See the cut resistant range for related options.
Broken glass and sheet metal: high cut levels
Bags hide broken glass, cans and sheet metal. A high cut level, such as ANSI A6 or higher where the record lists one, is a common starting point for sorting lines and collection. For a plain explanation of the scales, read how to read EN 388 and ANSI cut levels.
Cleaning chemicals and long cuffs
Washing down trucks, bins and yards means splash. Chemical gloves tested to EN ISO 374-1 with a cuff of 35 cm or more keep splash off the wrists and forearms. Match the code letters under the marking to the cleaners you use. See the chemical resistant range.
Related guidance is on the utilities and agriculture pages. To discuss a specification, request a quote.
Standards explained: EN ISO 374: Chemical Gloves Explained
Gloves for municipal and waste
- GRANBERG 6000: Chemical & Oil-Resistant Work Gloves
- GRANBERG 599: Level F Cut-Resistant Gloves for Oily Work
- GRANBERG 9013 Gloves: HF Chemical & Cut Protection
- GRANBERG 8090: Chemical, Cut & Impact Gloves, 35 cm
- GRANBERG 1046: 46 cm Unlined Nitrile Chemical Gloves
- GRANBERG 8155: 35 cm PVC Chemical-Resistant Gloves
- GRANBERG 6060: Chemical & Impact Nitrile Gloves, 39 cm
- GRANBERG 8015: Cut & Chemical-Resistant Nitrile Gloves
- GRANBERG 6065: Chemical & Impact Winter Gloves
- GRANBERG 8310 Chemical-Resistant Lined Nitrile Gloves
- GRANBERG 7000: Needle & Cut Resistant Safety Gloves
- GRANBERG 592: Touchscreen Cut-Resistant Gloves
- GRANBERG 2211 Tactical NSP: Cut-Resistant Duty Gloves
Frequently asked questions
Will a needle resistant glove stop every needle?
No. A needle puncture rating shows how the glove performed in a test. Keep safe handling procedures in place.
What cut level suits waste sorting?
ANSI A6 or higher, where the product record lists it, is a common starting point because bags hide broken glass and metal.
Why choose a long cuff for cleaning?
A cuff of 35 cm or more keeps splash from running down the wrist and forearm.
How are the gloves on this page chosen?
The list is built by rule: gloves with an ASTM needle puncture rating or ANSI cut level A6 or higher, plus chemical gloves tested to EN ISO 374-1 with a cuff of 35 cm or more.
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