PRODUCT DISCLAIMER AND WARNING: IMPORTANT INFORMATION – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE

Aves Safety provides this information to promote the safe and informed use of our products. Understanding the limitations of protective equipment is crucial for workplace safety.

Please be aware of the following limitations and warnings, and the reasons behind them:

  • Natural Rubber Latex – Potential Allergen: Certain Aves Safety products may contain natural rubber latex. Reason: Natural rubber latex is a naturally occurring substance known to cause allergic reactions in susceptible individuals. These reactions can range from mild skin irritation to severe anaphylaxis. Therefore, users with known or suspected latex allergies must exercise extreme caution and carefully review product labeling and materials information before use to avoid potential allergic reactions.

  • Limited Protective Resistance – Risk Reduction, Not Elimination: Claims of “cut resistance,” “puncture resistance,” “abrasion resistance,” “oil repellence,” and similar designations indicate a reduction in risk, not complete elimination. Reason: No material is truly impenetrable or indestructible. These products are manufactured using materials and designs that offer enhanced protection against specific hazards, but their effectiveness has limits. Factors such as the force of impact, the sharpness of an object, the angle of contact, and repeated stress can all compromise their protective capabilities. Therefore, these products are not guaranteed to prevent all injuries and should not be used as a substitute for safe work practices. Specifically:

  • Powered, Serrated, or Rotating Equipment Limitation: These products are not intended for use with powered blades, serrated edges, or rotating equipment. Reason: These types of equipment generate forces and stresses that can far exceed the protective capabilities of even high-performance materials, rendering the “resistance” features ineffective and creating a significant risk of product failure and injury.

  • Abrasion and Oil Repellence – Enhanced Protection with Limits: Performance data regarding abrasion resistance and oil repellence represents enhanced protection under specific test conditions, but does not preclude the possibility of abrasion injuries or liquid penetration in all workplace scenarios. Reason: Real-world workplaces present a highly variable range of abrasive forces and liquid types and pressures. While these features enhance protection, they cannot guarantee complete prevention under all possible conditions.

  • Flame and Heat Resistance Limitations – Not Fireproof, Operational Ranges Apply: Products marketed as “snag-resistant” or “flame-retardant” are not fireproof and offer limited protection against burns and flame-related injuries. Similarly, products with “heat resistance” or “cold resistance” are designed for use within specified temperature ranges and are not suitable for extreme environmental conditions. Reason: “Flame-retardant” materials are designed to slow down or inhibit burning, but they will still ignite and burn if exposed to sufficient heat and flame over time. They are not intended for direct or prolonged exposure to fire. “Heat and cold resistance” are material properties that are effective within defined temperature ranges. Exceeding these ranges can cause material degradation, loss of protective properties, and increased risk of injury. Therefore, these products should be used with caution around heat, sparks, and flames and strictly within their specified temperature ranges.

  • Chemical Resistance – Site-Specific Assessment Required – Variability of Chemical Exposures: “Chemical resistance” labeling indicates potential protection against certain chemical exposures, but users must conduct a thorough assessment of their specific worksite conditions to determine appropriate chemical protective equipment. Reason: Chemical resistance is highly variable and depends on numerous factors, including the specific chemical(s) involved, their concentration, duration of exposure, temperature, and physical stresses on the protective material. Laboratory permeation data is provided for guidance only and is derived from controlled laboratory testing, which may not accurately reflect the complex and dynamic conditions of real-world workplace chemical exposures. Therefore, relying solely on generic “chemical resistance” labeling without a site-specific risk assessment is insufficient.

  • User Responsibility for Suitability – Workplace Specific Hazards: Aves Safety provides this information based on its current understanding of safety standards and as a guide for product selection and usage. However, users bear the ultimate responsibility for conducting independent testing and evaluation to ensure product suitability for their specific environment, tasks, and potential hazards. Reason: Workplace environments, tasks, and hazards are incredibly diverse and vary significantly from one worksite to another. Aves Safety cannot be aware of every specific condition a user might encounter. Therefore, generic product information must be supplemented by the user’s own expert assessment of their unique workplace conditions and the performance of the product within that specific context.

Disclaimer of Warranties and OSHA Compliance – Legal and Regulatory Framework: Aves Safety disclaims all warranties, express or implied, except as explicitly provided in writing. Users are reminded that, in accordance with OSHA regulations, employers have the final responsibility for selecting and ensuring the appropriate use of personal protective equipment, including gloves, within their workplaces. Reason: This disclaimer is a standard legal practice to clarify the extent of Aves Safety’s liability and to manage user expectations regarding product guarantees. Highlighting OSHA compliance reinforces the legal framework within which workplace safety operates and emphasizes the employer’s legal obligations regarding worker protection.

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