EN 388, a European standard, defines the requirements and test methods for protective gloves against mechanical risks. General purpose protective gloves constitute the largest market share of all personal protective equipment and protect users from a wide range of hazards.
The standard in question and other standards designed in this direction have been developed for safety purposes to assist users in choosing suitable gloves. Each standard defines levels of protection against different risks and offers test methods. These defined levels of protection ensure that suitable gloves are selected according to the hazards and risks identified for a particular business activity.
The EN 388 standard is designed for use with the EN 420 standard. It contains general requirements and test methods designed to ensure that the protective gloves do not damage the wearer and are comfortable to use.
In short, the standard in question includes the requirements, test methods, marking and information required for protective gloves against mechanical wear, blade cutting, tearing, puncture and impact risks, if any. Separate test methods are described for each of these features. A performance level is determined according to each test result.
The larger the letter and number, the higher the level of protection. The results are displayed using symbols that provide a clear understanding of the glove's capacity. Within the scope of the standard, abrasion resistance, circular and flat blade cut resistance, tear resistance, puncture resistance, impact resistance tests are carried out for protective gloves, and also includes instructions for marking the gloves and the user.
The standard in question was published by the Turkish Standards Institute (TSE) in our country with the following title: TS EN 388 Protective gloves against mechanical risks.
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