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Resistance to chemical hazards - permeation   1-6

 

European Standards Info Search for a glove model Search for a glove application PVC Unsupported Section Hi-tech Assembly Section Hi-Tech ESD Section Hi-Tech Conductive Section Cold Insulated Section Chemical Resistant Section Assembly Fit Section Cut Resistant Section General Handling Section Overview of Showa Gloves
a Resistance to abrasion 0-4
b Blade cut resistance 0-5
c Tear resistance 0-4
d Puncture resistance 0-4

 

a Resistance to abrasion 0-4
b Blade cut resistance 0-5
c Tear resistance 0-4
d Puncture resistance 0-4
Defines the general requirements for most types of gloves, including:
  • Design and construction
  • Suitability for purpose
  • Sizing
  • Comfort and efficiency
  • Innocuousness
Resistance to penetration by micro-organisms. Refferred to as acceptable quality level (AQL).   1-3
Pass or Fail
Pass or Fail
The personal protective Equipment Directives (89/686/CEE) and (93/68/CEE) have been enacted by the European Community to ensure harmonisation of regulations regarding testing of all PPE sold within the community. All gloves of intermediate and complex design must now be tested independently to ascertain their performance and ensure their safety. They must, if they meet these standards, carry a CE Mark on the gloves or their packaging when it is not practical.


Under the terms of the above directive, gloves fall into the following three categories:

CAT I - Simple Design- for minimal risks only. Suitable only for low risk applications where hazards can be identified by the wearer in time to deal with them.

CAT II - Intermediate Design- reversible risks. Products are type examined by an approved body where they examine the manufacturers technical specifications and conduct tests for the relevant standards to ascertain their conformity and/or performance.

CAT III - Complex Design- for protection against mortal danger or risks of irreversible harm. products are type examined by an approved body as for category 11. In addition, the products and manufacturer are subject to EC quality control according to an approved quality system.