Defence safety-Cut resistance gloves,Nitrile coated gloves,Latex coated gloves,PU coated gloves

MECHANICAL RISKS

STANDARD EN388:2003

SCOPE

This standard applies to all kinds of protective gloves in respect of physical and mechanical aggressions caused by abrasion, blade cut,

puncture and tearing.

Protection against mechanical hazards is expressed by a pictogram followed by four numbers (performance levels), each representing test

performance against a specific hazard.

The ‘mechanical risks’ pictogram is accompanied by a four digit code.

a. Abrasion resistance

Based on the number of cycles required to abrade through the sample glove.

b. Blade cut resistance

Based on the number of cycles required to cut through the sample at a constant speed.

c. Tear resistance

Based on the amount of force required to tear the sample.

d. Puncture resistance

Based on the amount of force required to pierce the sample with a standard-sized point.

Test	Performance	Level		Rating
	0	1	2	3	4	5
a. Abrasion resistance (cycles)	<100	100	500	2,000	8,000
b. Blade cut resistance (factor)	<1.2	1.2	2.5	5.0	10.0
c. Tear resistance (newton)	<10	10	25	50	75
d. Puncture resistance (newton)	<20	20	60	100	150

In all cases above, 0 indicates the lowest level of performance.

These performance levels must be prominently displayed alongside the pictogram on the gloves and on the packaging which immediately

contains the gloves.