What is EN ISO 21420:2020 – Protective gloves – General requirements and test methods?
EN ISO 21420:2020 specifies the general requirements and test methods for protective gloves. It covers gloves designed to protect the wearer from mechanical risks. Such as abrasion, cut, tear, and puncture hazards, as well as gloves designed to protect against other risks, such as thermal, electrical, and chemical hazards.
The standard provides guidance on the selection, use, and maintenance of protective gloves, as well as on the labelling and packaging of gloves for sale. It also specifies the requirements for the performance and testing of gloves. Including mechanical resistance, resistance to penetration by liquids and gases, and resistance to thermal hazards.
EN ISO 21420 applies to all types of protective gloves, including disposable gloves, and is intended to be used by manufacturers, distributors, and users of protective gloves. Therefore, The standard provides a common basis for the evaluation of the performance of protective gloves. Also, helps to ensure that gloves offer adequate protection against the hazards they are designed to protect against.
Requirements of EN ISO 21420:2020
General requirements: This section covers the overall requirements for protective gloves. Including design, sizing, marking, packaging, and user information.
Materials: This section specifies the materials that can be used to manufacture protective gloves. And the requirements for those materials in terms of strength, durability, and compatibility with the intended use of the gloves.
Design and construction: This part specifies the design and construction requirements for protective gloves. Including the dimensions of the gloves, the location of seams, and the type and location of any reinforcements or padding.
Performance requirements: This section specifies the performance requirements that protective gloves must meet. Including resistance to mechanical risks, such as abrasion, cut, tear, and puncture hazards, as well as resistance to other hazards. Such as thermal, electrical, and chemical hazards.
Testing methods: This part specifies the testing methods that should be used to evaluate the performance of protective gloves. Including tests for mechanical resistance, resistance to penetration by liquids and gases, and resistance to thermal hazards.
Finally, Marking and information: This section specifies the labelling and packaging requirements for protective gloves. Including the information that must be provided to users about the gloves. Such as their intended use, their performance characteristics, and any special instructions for their use and maintenance.
Therefore, EN ISO 21420:2020 applies to all types of protective gloves and is intended to provide a common basis for the evaluation of the performance of protective gloves.
Benefits of EN ISO 21420:2020
Improved safety: EN ISO 21420:2020 ensures that protective gloves are tested and evaluated for their effectiveness in protecting against various hazards. Including mechanical, thermal, chemical, and electrical hazards. Thus, this helps to improve the safety of workers in various industries.
Consistency and quality: The standard sets out consistent requirements and test methods for protective gloves. Ensuring that the gloves are of a certain quality and meet specific performance criteria.
Increased user confidence: By conforming to this standard, manufacturers can provide users with greater confidence in the performance of their protective gloves. Giving them the assurance that the gloves meet the necessary requirements for their intended use.
Facilitates international trade: This standard provides a common language for the testing and evaluation of protective gloves. Facilitating international trade and the exchange of information between countries.
Also, Simplifies procurement: By specifying the requirements and test methods for protective gloves, the standard simplifies the procurement process for protective gloves. Making it easier for purchasers to select gloves that meet their specific needs.
Who needs EN ISO 21420:2020 – Protective gloves – General requirements and test methods?
EN ISO 21420:2020 is relevant to any individual, organization, or business that requires protective gloves for their work, including employers, employees, manufacturers, and suppliers. It provides a comprehensive set of requirements and test methods that can be used to ensure that protective gloves are fit for purpose and provide effective protection against potential hazards.
So, This includes a wide range of industries such as construction, healthcare, food processing, manufacturing, and many others where workers may be exposed to various risks that require the use of protective gloves.
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