Hand Protection and Knife Guards

Hand Protection and Knife Guards keep staff safe when handling sharp blades, hot equipment and cleaning chemicals in professional kitchens. This range covers everyday janitorial gloves, precision work gloves and cut resistant gloves suitable for food prep and maintenance tasks. Ideal for restaurants, hotels, cafes and catering operations, these products help reduce accidents and support HACCP compliance. Durable materials and comfortable fits ensure reliable protection through long shifts and high-volume service.

• Light-duty latex and household gloves for general cleaning, dishwashing and janitorial work.
• Liquid-proof MAPA gloves in a choice of colours and sizes for chemical handling and wet tasks.
• Precision work gloves offering grip and dexterity for fine food preparation and equipment handling.
• Cut resistant gloves designed to protect hands when using chef knives, mandolines and slicers.
• PU palm and coated gloves that balance comfort, breathability and secure grip in busy kitchens.
• Options from leading brands such as Portwest and MAPA to suit different risk levels and budgets.

How to choose the right Hand Protection and Knife Guards

• Assess the main tasks: choose light-duty gloves for cleaning, and cut resistant styles for knife work and food prep.
• Match glove material to chemicals and temperatures in your kitchen to ensure safe, long-lasting protection.
• Select the correct size for each staff member to maintain dexterity, grip and comfort during long shifts.
• Use colour coding to separate food handling gloves from janitorial and chemical cleaning gloves.
• Consider the level of cut resistance required for butchery, prep stations and mandoline or slicer use.
• Check brand and certification details to ensure compliance with food safety and workplace safety standards.

Care and maintenance

• Rinse reusable gloves after use, especially after contact with food, fats or strong cleaning chemicals.
• Allow gloves to dry fully inside and out before storage to prevent odours and bacterial growth.
• Inspect gloves regularly for tears, thinning or punctures and replace damaged pairs immediately.
• Store gloves away from direct heat and sunlight to avoid material degradation and loss of protection.
• Follow manufacturer guidance on maximum reuse, washing temperatures and safe disinfection methods.
• Train staff on correct donning, removal and disposal of gloves to minimise cross-contamination risks.

Pair your hand protection with our chefs knives, cutting boards, knife storage and food preparation safety ranges for a safer, more efficient kitchen.

Need help choosing? Call Caterboss on (01) 687 5772.