Gloves on delivery

[JP1]

I've had about 4 infections on my hand since starting at Royal Mail all needing antibiotics to get rid.

So I've decided it must be down to work, especially since it's only on my right hand.

What are the best gloves to be using on delivery so that I can still flick through my bundle etc.?

Finglerless gloves are no use. And I don't want really sweaty hands either.

[Royal_Fail]

Surgical gloves would offer best protection but your hands will get sweaty.

If you can find some suitable gortex ones they would let your hands breath but can be pricey...

[wacko74]

The thin cotton gloves used by people in museums handling fragile documents etc might be what you need?

Cant imagine they would last very long though, probably not designed to withstand the rigours of this job.

[Jynxx]

I've found cycling gloves are great when used on delivery, i tend to use a pair in the winter then fingerless gloves pulled over the top of them. They're thin enough so you can still feel what your doing and the ones i own have rubber on a couple of the finger ends. Only downside is decent ones cost around £15 upwards they last roughly 3-6 months (usually going on the finger ends first used to go through your bundle of mail) never tried them through the summer months but you can buy some that allow you to sweat. I would certainly suggest giving them a try.

[taurus88]

Don't bother with gloves, use chalk instead.

[maninred]

Don't bother with gloves, use chalk instead.

Do they have slate delivery cards?

[postypie]

Vaseline always goes down well in our office for sore hands and other delicate things...

[milburnshow1]

man up or go back to your office job son

[DGP1]

If you're getting hand infections then I suggest you go to your doctor and start getting tests done, the job shouldn't affect your hands like that.

For chapped and dry hands then use some good hand cream.

[JP1]

Turns out, the doctor thinks i've either got an allergy to paper or rubber. So when I'm at work, I'm in contact with a lot of both of those as you all know, so it breaks my skin, has an allergic reaction, and gets infected.

[DGP1]

Turns out, the doctor thinks i've either got an allergy to paper or rubber. So when I'm at work, I'm in contact with a lot of both of those as you all know, so it breaks my skin, has an allergic reaction, and gets infected.

Then it's Latex for you (or nitrile if you're allergic to rubber).

[k3nnyboy]

Try Dermashield instead of gloves. Details at http://www.dermashield.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;. Can be bought direct or via Amazon.

[Himaggen]

Turns out, the doctor thinks i've either got an allergy to paper or rubber. So when I'm at work, I'm in contact with a lot of both of those as you all know, so it breaks my skin, has an allergic reaction, and gets infected.

Since you would generally handle elastic bands and mail items with both hands, I see no reason why this would cause problems with just your right. I'd suggest that your issue is with whatever is breaking your skin.

What breaks your skin?

If something you are working with is causing you to have broken skin then in the first instance you should be exercising your right to have the information entered into ERICA and secondly requesting an ATOS referral in order to receive a work specific solution, (not making your own with the help of forum members).

[Caniel]

I've had about 4 infections on my hand since starting at Royal Mail all needing antibiotics to get rid.

So I've decided it must be down to work, especially since it's only on my right hand.

What are the best gloves to be using on delivery so that I can still flick through my bundle etc.?

Finglerless gloves are no use. And I don't want really sweaty hands either.

Try eating a better diet, drinking more water and taking some mineral/vitamin supplements to boost your immune system and improve your skin quality. That will help with picking up infections and healing any paper cuts etc. Also try using a good moisturiser on your hands as well, like Atrixo or Neutrogena.

[JP1]

Turns out, the doctor thinks i've either got an allergy to paper or rubber. So when I'm at work, I'm in contact with a lot of both of those as you all know, so it breaks my skin, has an allergic reaction, and gets infected.

Since you would generally handle elastic bands and mail items with both hands, I see no reason why this would cause problems with just your right. I'd suggest that your issue is with whatever is breaking your skin.

What breaks your skin?

If something you are working with is causing you to have broken skin then in the first instance you should be exercising your right to have the information entered into ERICA and secondly requesting an ATOS referral in order to receive a work specific solution, (not making your own with the help of forum members).

The allergy breaks the skin. One of the symptoms is allergic contact dermatitis, as well as irritant contact dermatitis. Whether that's paper or the rubber. It is mainly the right hand, because the right hand does most of the work. The bundle is basically just resting in your left hand. Your right hand is the one doing the prepping, posting letters and flicking through the bundle, putting on and taking off the bands etc. My left hand isn't unaffected, but less so.

I'm going to find a shop selling some latex free gloves and see how it goes even with the inevitable sweating.

My doctor seems to think that Royal Mail have some obligation about contributing to a resolution. But, that's not likely to happen, it's RM after all. Although I need a hospital patch test first to find out what specific chemical is causing it.