RED BANK, N.J. (May 4, 2009)—Ansell Protective Products Inc., maker of protective gloves, has declared May “National Construction Worker Hand Safety Month.”
The firm announced its effort at the 2009 National Hardware Show in Las Vegas, and said it wants to draw attention to the risks facing construction workers' hands and their need for proper protection. Ansell said an alarming number of construction workers continue to perform tasks bare-handed, despite regulation for personal protective equipment.
Beginning this year, Ansell will use this month to promote hand safety awareness as thousands of construction professionals across the country prepare for the peak of building season.