C O M M E R C I A L

CASE STUDYP R O D U C T

SPEEDKNIT™ S5EP03+S5CP08

R E S U L T S

The safety manager at CHEP Services USA was dealing with a lack ofcompliance of workers not wearing their gloves because of poor fit andlack of comfort and dexterity. On top of this, the gloves were frequently
out of stock and not readily available to order when needed.

HIGHER RATING FROM WORKERS

Read on to find out how Mechanix Wear’s SPEEDKNIT™ S5EPO3 andS5CP08 gloves beat out two competing brands to help solve this safetymanager’s problems.

GREATER COMPLIANCE$225,000SAVINGS FROM HAND INJURY PREVENTIONC U S T O M E R

CHEP SERVICES USA“CHEP’s platforms form the invisible backbone of global supply chains,primarily serving the fast-moving consumer goods, fresh produce, beverage,retail, bulk packaging and automotive industries.”

$3B
350M
60
11.5K

ANNUAL REVENUEPALLETS, CRATES, CONTAINERSCOUNTRIES WITH CHEP OPERATIONSEMPLOYEESA P P L I C A T I O NPART #S5EP-03

SIZE

S-007

PART #S5EP-08

SIZE

S-007T H E

PALLET ASSEMBLY + REPAIRANSI / ISEA 138

M-008

L-09

XL-010

2XL-011

A734CUTPUN

ABRI N D U S T R Y

TRANSPORTATION + LOGISTICSANSI / ISEA 138

M-008

L-09

XL-010

2XL-011

A534CUTPUNABRP R O B L E M

Workers at CHEP Services USA are, like most jobs, exposed to risks present in theworkplace. Although many warehouse operations work diligently to provide workers
with equipment and PPE designed to minimize injuries, pallets continue to pose arisk. The average pallet stands about 6.5 inches tall, allowing warehouses to stack
upwards of 27, 70-pound pallets and still comply with OSHA guidelines. Wooden
pallets also crack and splinter from ongoing use. Wood splinters, plastic slivers, andsharp metal (from nails and staples) drive many of the avoidable workplace injuries
related to pallets. This combination means workers are particularly at risk for cuts,abrasions, punctures and broken bones from impact.
In this case, the safety manager cited two primary problems with their current handprotection. First, employees struggled with fit and discomfort of the existing gloves,often resulting in removal of their PPE. Second, there was unreliable and inconsistent
supply from the existing glove provider, adding to the list of daily challenges a safety
managers faces.

C U S T O M E R

C O N S I D E R A T I O N SWhat do I have to pay now vs. what am I going to payWorkers compensation costs for an injury

Will new gloves increase productivity and safety compliance

Will new supply of gloves be available to order when needed

Workers don’t think “I don’t feel safe,” but “I don’t feel
comfortable.” With Mechanix Wear, I can lead with comfort andknow that the safety is there to back it up.
Safety doesn’t have to trump comfort.
ED GAVIN | SR. SOLUTIONS CONSULTANT AT LINEDRIVES O L U T I O NU S E R

The safety manager wanted to find a glove that would meettheir employees’ needs, keep them safe, and also haveconsistent supply. They refused to sacrifice safety and comfort,
as the employees are making and fixing wooden pallets byhand all day long.

CHEP plant workers responded well immediately to the newgloves, rating them much higher in the areas of comfort, fit,grip, feel and dexterity, and protection, than the previous
gloves they were using. As a result, the safety manager
observed a much higher rate of compliance from workers
wearing their safety gloves.

Mechanix Wear, with partners at LineDrive, implemented aan on-site assessment and glove trial through the TRACK
program. Two gloves were selected, the SpeedKnit™ M-Pact®
S5EP03, and the SpeedKnit™ M-Pact® S5CP08, a similar glovewith A4 cut protection, which workers were greatly impressedwith the comfort and durability. Both gloves are designed toprotect working hands with a combination of functional impactresistance, high abrasion resistance, and high-dexterity cutperformance. Additionally, the gloves are touchscreen capable,
keeping workers safe and connected.
Moderate to severe hand injuries carry a cost of $30-$60k to
an employer, according to the National Safety Council (NSC).
The additional investment of 10% per pair aligned with
CHEP’s desired outcomes, and provided the value they wereseeking: quality and longevity, consistency of supply, and user
acceptance to improve compliance. These three outcomes
thereby reduced injuries, and provided valuable ROI in terms ofcosts and employee satisfaction.

F E E D B A C K

S U M M A R Y

Gloves for workers at CHEP Services USA

Higher user acceptance and positive employee
feedback

Reliable availability and delivery of product = nodowntime and higher productivity

Increased compliance = reduced risk of injury$225,000 savings from injury prevention (for every100 workers)**Avg hand injury cost is $45,000. The most recently released injury rate
is 5.1 per 100 full-time warehouse workers (EHS Today 2019).

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