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consider the nitrile gloves. somebody mentioned he preffers them instead of the latex gloves because the skin doesn't develop sensitivity to them.

I posted the "allergy" story few months ago. since then I realised it's not anything specific that caused the allergy, it's the continous exposure to "nasty stuff" during my life (I'm 30 yo). I've always did somethig with my hands & I could never keep them clean. during my life I've never heard any warning about a possibility of developing skin allergy in my hands due to exposure to solvents. well, it's too late now.

my alergy isn't a big deal at all & actually it didn't appeared since it's first appearance. hmm... well... I quit my job & didn't had chance to mess with solvents since then.

I also bought work gloves @ home depot. I bought the thick cotton gloves that are dotted with rubber on the outside, I love the grip they have, & I don't move too far away from them. they cost under $5 . this is just for dry work. for solvent work I use rubber/nitrile/latex gloves.

since ergonomics is the issue:

I bought a new computer today, I compared prices & features & this & that, but when it got to the wrist pad I forgot all about money, I bought the wrist pad that was most comfortable to me, the expensive gel type, cost $17 ! I also bought a mouse pad with a little wrist pad attached to it $15 ! I never thought I would spend so much money on these items & be happy about it.

Erez