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Cold storage rooms are used in industrial refrigeration and have different uses, such as food storage, pharmaceutical and laboratory uses or industrial uses, among others. One of the consequences of working in cold storage rooms is the heat stress that can be caused by this work. Cold is an added risk, so it is important to protect yourself properly because this type of conditions can result in the effects caused by exposure to the cold and can also trigger other accidents. A series of guidelines must be considered that can help maintain body temperature and avoid major problems. You must keep active and hydrated, use tools coated with insulating properties, and not exposure your skin directly to surfaces, instead wearing safety gloves.. To this end, Juba has selected a series of gloves that protect from this risk, as indicated below:   The 411CFV grain cowhide leather glove has been given a water-repellent treatment, and it also offers a cut resistance level of 2 and has a Thinsulate® lining that offers protection in cold environments of down to -20 ºC.   Also worth noting is our NI00 model with terry lining, which protects from low temperatures up down to 0 ºC. PVC coated palm with HPT (Hydropellent Technology) that repels liquids, and with a cut resistance of 2 (see glove). . This model is also available with a half coating, the NI10 model, which offers greater water resistance.   A similar model is the 5130W , with a terry lining to keep hands at a stable temperature in situations of down to 0 ºC. PVC-coated with HPT (Hydropellent Technology), which repels liquids (see glove). This glove also has another half coating option, the 5130HCW.   The 5681 rough finish PVC cotton glove has a thermal lining made of Pur Foam, an insulating material that helps keep hands at a stable temperature in environments of down to -10 ºC. It provides complete water-resistance and chemical protection, and is certified for food use.   Finally, the H230 synthetic leather glove with reinforced palm, a Nylon and spandex back. It has a fleece lining with a waterproof, breathable membrane, offering a convective cold resistance of down to -10 ºC. Its double cuff isolates the hand from cold and damp, and its palm reinforcements provide added protection and durability.

Juba is introducing new regulation EN ISO 374 for the protection against chemicals products. This is more exigent than the previous one. Below we will try to explain the main changes. The norm EN 374:2016 establish the requirements for gloves focus on the user’s protection against chemicals and micro-organisms. This rule does not establish requirements against mechanical risks. All this gloves are category III. It is divided in following parts: ISO EN 374-1:2016: Terminology and requirements for chemical risks. Based on three test methods: EN 374-2:2014: resistance to penetration. EN 16523-1:2015: permeation by chemical liquids under continuous contact. This regulation update the section 3 from EN374. EN 374-4:2013: Determination of resistance to degradation by chemicals.     Type of gloves Requirement Logo Type A Permeation resistance (En374:2) Time of resistance ≥ 30 minutes for at least 6 chemical substances. Type B Permeation resistance (En374:2) Time of resistance ≥ 30 minutes for at least 3 chemical substances. Type C Permeation resistance (En374:2) Time of resistance ≥ 10 minutes for at least 1 chemical substances. The deterioration test or the physical variation of the glove in contact with the chemical product is a novelty introduced in this regulation. For this, it is used a perforation test and in case this could not be done, a test of weight variation is made. The result should appear in the informative leaflet. Extension of chemicals: Codeletter Chemical CAS Number Class A Methanol 67-56-1 Primary alcohol B Acetone 67-64-1 Ketone C Acetonitrile 75-05-8 Nitrile compund D Dichloromethane 75-09-2 Chlorinated hydrocarbon E Carbon disulphide 75-15-0 Sulphur containing organic compound F Toluene 108-88-3 Aromatic hydrocarbon G Diethylamine 109-89-7 Aminae H Tetrahydrofuran 109-99-9 Heterocyclic and ether compound I Ethyl acetate 141-78-6 Ester J n-Heptane 142-85-5 Satuder hydrocarbon K Sodium hydroxide 40% 1310-73-2 Irorganic base L Sulphuric acid 96% 7664-93-9 Inorganic mineral acid, oxidizing NEW M Nitric acid 65% 7697-37-2 Inorganic mineral acid, oxidizing N Acetic acid 99% 64-19-7 Organic acid O Ammonium hydroxide 25% 1336-21-6 Organic base P Hydrogen peroxide 30% 7722-84-1 Peroxide S Hydrofluoric acid 40% 7664-39-3 Inorganic mineral acid T Formaldehyde 37% 50-00-0 Aldehyde EN ISO 374-5 The gloves offer protection against micro-organisms: bacteria and fungus when EN 374-2:2014 is applied (air leak and water leak) because water tightness is analysed. The gloves that offers protection against virus too, should accomplished ISO 16604: Protection against bacteriophages Phi-X174 transported in blood.

In Spain it is compulsory to let an installation without voltage before doing a work and put the voltage back at end of the work. With this purpose are the dielectric gloves made. They are insulating gloves that protect our hands from the manipulation of electrical installations and works from 500 to 36.000 volts. They are fabricated in accordance to regulations: UNE-EN60903:2005 and glove marking CEI 60903:2002 Juba dielectric gloves are from natural latex and offers good sensibility and ergonomic. We commercialized different classes depending on the maximum voltage needed. In this way, we have clase 00 (500 volts), clase 0 (1000 volts), clase 1 (7500 volts) clase 2 (17.000 volts), clase 3 (26.500 volts) and finally clase 4 (36.000 volts) The model clase00 is the only one to have category A, Z, C (resistant to acids, ozone and very low temperatures), the remaining are category R, C (resistant to acids, oils, ozone and very low temperatures) Dielectric gloves should be used with another leather glove for a mechanical protection. We recommend using dielectrics also with an interior Nomex ® glove with fire-resistant properties, for a better comfort and hygiene. Furthermore they protect from electrical burns and avoid that the external glove remain adhered to the skin. Before using the gloves you have to verify them visually and test the tightness. It is compulsory to check them regularly. Juba commercialized some chests to protect them and a test machine to verify that the glove does not have any defect before the use. For more information about this type of gloves you can click here.

THE MOST FLEXIBLE PVC GLOVES ON THE MARKET At Juba we continue to innovate to develop new protective gloves that provide additional benefits and advantages to our customers, the result of all this work has led to the launch of the new range PVC FLEX, which offer extra flexibility and comfort, until now never seen in other PVC models.. In addition to being highly flexible, these gloves provide excellent waterproof thanks to their TRIPLE PVC coating that prevents liquids from penetrating the skin. Within this range we can find 4 gloves that offer different protection levels for severalamong uses, among which we can highlight: Chemical, garden and antistatic protection among others. Next, we detail the features of each model where you can see the highlights of each one, in case of interest you can click on its link to download the product sheet: 5681 – Double dipped PVC with CHEMICAL AND COLD PROTECTION   This glove, in addition to offering chemical protection, provides great resistance to cold thanks to its insulating lining inside. It is a very warm, comfortable and light material, which helps to keep the temperature of the hands stable in cold environments down to -10ºC. Its sandy finish offers excellent grip in dry, wet and slippery situations, it is very easy to remove and put on and is very flexible and comfortable just like the rest of the range. Its double PVC coating makes the glove totally waterproof and its length of 30 cm provides extra protection. It is ideal for jobs such as the refining of chemical products or cold rooms among others and is available in sizes 9 and 10.   5657 – Triple dipped PVC with CHEMICAL PROTECTION   The most remarkable thing about this glove is its thermo-sealed sleeve which, together with its chemical protection, is ideal for industrial cleaning, industrial chemical treatment and alcohol handling, among others. Its length of 65 cm offers great protection and waterproof in those jobs where it is necessary to cover that part of the body. It has a rough finish that helps to handle slippery or wet objects. Its triple dipped offers a total waterproof and its seamless inner lining makes it a very comfortable glove thanks also to its ergonomic design. This model is sold from size 7 to 10.   5683 – Triple dipped PVC with CHEMICAL AND ANTISTATIC PROTECTION   This chemical protection glove is also certified under the glove standard with antistatic properties, making it an ideal glove for work in ATEX classified areas or where it is necessary to handle chemical products capable of igniting due to sparks caused by static electricity, among others. Made with a seamless cotton lining that helps absorb sweat, it is totally waterproof thanks to its triple sandy PVC coating, providing excellent grip on any type of surface. It is a very complete model also providing resistance to contact heat of 100ºC for 15 seconds. Its length of 30 cm provides greater protection and has a great resistance to abrasion so it is very durable. Available in sizes from 8 to 11.   H5654 – SPECIAL FOR IRRIGATION   This sandy PVC coated cotton glove is an ideal waterproof glove for irrigation, which we have also included it in our new Juba Garden range. This model is included in our retail collection as it is available with cardboard for point of sale and manufactured with a length of 30 cm to offer greater protection. As we have already mentioned, this model, like the rest of the range, is super flexible and very comfortable, so it can be used for prolonged use. Its sandy finish on the hand offers a good grip and the inner cotton helps absorb sweat. This model is sold in sizes 7, 8, 9 and 10.

Juba has achieved the AENOR’s GHG Protocol certification, the internationally recognized protocol for the Greenhouse gases emission calculation thanks to the Carbon Footprint Calculator designed by the Bunzl Group in Spain. The GHG Emissions Calculation Tool is not only helping Juba to estimate our activity’s greenhouse gas emissions is not only allowing for measuring Juba’s carbon footprint, it also allows our customers for calculating their own carbon footprint in terms of distribution. Therefore, we are ready to support our customers by providing key data that can boost to streamlining their distribution costs. There are three possible areas of verification: Scope 1: Direct emissions Emissions from fleet of vehicles’ burning fuel. Emissions from refrigeration and air conditioning units. Emissions from industrial processes. Scope 2: indirect emissions from purchased energy Consumption of purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. Scope 3: other indirect emissions. Emissions linked to the company’s operations. Emissions relating to the production of fuels and energy consumed. Emissions due to transportation and distribution for logistics suppliers. Waste generated in operations (paper, plastics, metals, etc). Emissions emitted by employees through travel to and from work. Emissions derived from logistics of subcontracted transportation. This is a step forward in Juba’s agenda in favour of sustainability and commitment with environmental respect and care, promoting the control and reduction of our activity’s impact in the Planet.