Wearing Work Gloves on an industrial on construction site should be a top priority.

Building Sites and the use of tools, machinery and many chemicals are hazards for your hands and wearing proper work gloves might be the only thing between you and a trip to the emergency room.

Below is a guide to some EN Standards which relate to many Work Gloves which we supply.

EN 388:

This standard applies to all kinds of protective gloves giving protection from mechanical risks, in respect of physical problems caused by abrasion, blade cut, puncture or tearing. This standard also covers the risk of electrostatic discharge.

Mechanical Hazards (EN 388):

• (a) Abrasion Resistance (Performance Level 0 - 4)

• (b) Blade-Cut Resistance (Performance Level 0 - 5)

• (c) Tear Resistance (Performance Level 0 - 4)

• (d) Puncture Resistance (Performance Level 0 - 4)

EN 374:

This standard specifies the capability of gloves to protect the user under chemicals and / or micro-organisms.

EN 511:

This standard applies to gloves which protect the hands against convective and contact cold.

Cold Hazards (EN 511):

• (a) Convective Cold (Performance Level 0 - 4)

• (b) Contact Cold (Performance Level 0 - 4)

• (c) Waterproofness (Performance Level 0 - 1)

EN 407:

This standard specifies thermal performance for protective gloves against heat and / or fire.

Thermal Hazards (EN 407):

• (a) Burning Behaviour (Performance Level 0 - 4)

• (b) Contact Heat (Performance Level 0 - 4)

• (c) Convective Heat (Performance Level 0 - 4)

• (d) Radiant Heat (Performance Level 0 - 4)

• (e) Small Splashes of Molten Metal (Performance Level 0 - 4)

• (f) Large Splashes of Molten Metal (Performance Level 0 - 4)

EN 659:

This standard defines performance requirements for gloves designed to protect fire fighters against heat and flames

EN 421:

This standard lays down test methods and performance criteria for gloves offering protection against ionising radiation and radioactive contamination.

Food Handling:

If a glove is to be used for food handling, it is required to carry the words: 'For Food Use'.