[BB] Is it week three already?

[Jim Giacchi]

Wow, this is perfect timing and I could not agree more with the comments posted, I instructed our Safety Captain just this afternoon to document why wearing gloves makes certain situations more dangerous so when we have this argument (which we have every year) at the competition we have a legitimate case against. Hopefully they will actually listen to us this year, they haven't yet... but there is always hope.

[DavisC]

Yes, when wearing gloves and lifting, it becomes more likely for the gloves to slip off than letting go.

So, would FIRST rather us use our hands to lift a beam meant for that purpose, or would they want the gloves coming off and a 135 lb. robot crush the carrier's toes?

(Guessing next they are going to start asking us to wear steel toed boots...)

[akoscielski3]

Originally Posted by DavisC

Yes, when wearing gloves and lifting, it becomes more likely for the gloves to slip off than letting go.

So, would FIRST rather us use our hands to lift a beam meant for that purpose, or would they want the gloves coming off and a 135 lb. robot crush the carrier's toes?

(Guessing next they are going to start asking us to wear steel toed boots...)

Like i said before. Get gloves that fit you. If the gloves are slipping off your hand they obviously dont fit. Get a good pair such as These

[sanddrag]

When I do need gloves for things (which is not often), goatskin leather is rather nice.