7 1 2 3 4 5 A B C D E F 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 3121BP Legal framework conditions EN ISO 21420 General glove requirements EN ISO 21420 explains: The standard specifies requirements for safety, ergonomics, size labelling, marking and manufacturer information and applies to all gloves, regardless of risk category. EN ISO 18889 Protective gloves for users of plant protection products EN 407 Protection against thermal risks (heat and fire) EN ISO 11393-4:2020 Protective clothing for the use of handheld chainsaws EN ISO 374-1 Protection against chemical contamination EN ISO 374-5 Microbiological contamination EN 511 Cold protection EN 388:2016+A1:2018 Mechanical hazards Standards for personal protective equipment: Important: All data, classifications and pictograms are intended merely as recommendations. In all cases, the safety regulations set down by the legislator or its appointed representatives applicable to the workplace in question must be observed. Risk analysis essential! Performance levels: The higher the number, the better the performance level Abrasion resistance level 0 – 4 Cut resistance (Coup test) level 0 – 5 Tear resistance level 0 – 4 Puncture resistance level 0 – 4 Cut resistance (TDM – ISO 13997) Level A – F Level X = Not tested Impact resistance: Level P if passed 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 0 1 Convection cooling (Level 0 to 4) Contact cooling (Level 0 to 4) Waterproof properties (Level 0 or 1) The most important and common standards are: EN ISO 21420 (formerly EN 420), EN 388, EN 511 other standards: EN 388 explained: EN 511 explained: ISO 18889:2019 EN ISO 11393-4:2020 4 4 1 Level X = not tested
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