Description
EN388:2016-Mechanical Hazards
Protection against mechanical hazards in respect of physical and mechanical stress caused by abrasion, blade cut, tear and puncture. The table below indicates the glove’s resistance to:
2 = Abrasion (Performance Index 1-4)
X = Blade Cut* (Performance Index 1-5)
4 = Tear (Performance Index 1-4)
3 = Puncture (Performance Index 1-4)
D = Cut (EN ISO 13997) (Rating A-F)
NOTES:
Where 1 indicates the lowest performance. X that the test was not performed or not possible. A 0 rating indicates that during the test level 1 was not reached.
*Gloves should not be used when working with serrated blades
EN407-Hot Thermal Hazards
This standard specifies thermal performance for protective gloves against heat and/or fire. The table below indicates the glove’s resistance to:
4= Flammability (Performance Index 1-4)
1 = Contact heat (Performance Index 1-4)
3 = Convective heat (Performance Index 1-4)
X = Radiant heat (Performance Index 1-4)
4 = Small splashes of molten metal (Performance Index 1-4)
X = Large splashes of molten metal (Performance Index 1-4)
NOTES:
Where 1 indicates the lowest performance. X that the test was not performed or not possible. A 0 rating indicates that during the test level 1 was not reached.
EN12477
Manual Metal Welding Hazards
Rating: Type A