Gloves come with many EN standards:
EN374-2/3, EN388, EN407, EN420, EN511, EN10819
BS EN388- Mechanical hazards including Abrasion, cut, tear and puncture.
BS EN374-2- Micro-organisms
BS EN374-3- Chemicals
BS EN420- General requirements for gloves includes sizing and a number of health and safety aspects including latex protein and chromium levels.
BS EN60903- Electric shock
BS EN407- Heat resistance
BS EN511- Cold resistance
BS EN1149- Antistatic
Gloves come in many fits and styles and should suit the situation that you can think of. If you can easily asses the situation
EN407:2004
Protective gloves against thermal risks (heat and/or fire)
Protective gloves, Protective clothing, Occupational safety, Insulating gloves, Gloves, Thermal protection, Heat protection, Fire safety, Fire resistance, Thermal resistance, Thermal stability, Fire-resistant materials, Flameproof materials, Performance.
EN420
Safety regulations for working gloves - sizing,
composition, packing & user information
EN388
Protective gloves for mechanical risks - 4 levels.
This covers the physical and mechanical stresses that can applied to a glove and the levels of resistance on a grading from 1 to 5, where 1 is the lowest
EN374-2
Protective for micro organisms
EN374-3
Protection for chemicals.
This covers chemical risks where the first number if the performance level and the second the requirement. 1 being the lowest. If in any doubt whatsoever please contact the office for advice. If a gloves is described as chemically resistant, it does not mean it is resistant to ALL chemicals
EN511
Protective for cold working hazards - 3 levels.
The first is resitance to convective (0-4), the second is contact (0-5), the third water penetration (0 or 1)
EN10819
This standard deals with protection against vibration and impacts of mechanical origin. For full details please contact our office for advice
EN381-7
Protective Clothing - A and B protection regulations for anti-cut gloves
Glove Care: To get the best service from your gloves ensure that after use all contaminant is removed.
Storage:Store in dry conditions away from direct sunlight and heat. Fit for special purpose: Gloves are
designed to be tight fitting to the hand, therefore they may not meet the requirements of EN420. You are
advised to retain this packaging for reference. Note: should not be worn where there is a risk of entanglement with moving machinery.
Mechanical Data: The Four Numbers describe 4 levels in four areas.
Abrasion resistance.
Blade Cut resistance.
Tear resistance.
Puncture resistance. eg. 4.4.4.4. highest protection in all the areas.
1 - The lowest protection, 4 - The highest
Always consult your safety officer for your job requirements whatever the risk. |
