The new guide from the Belgium-headquartered firm covers everything glove-wearers need to know about the Framework Directive 89/391/EEC and 89/656/EEC, as well as the PPE Directive 89/686/EEC. It also provides useful knowledge and safety recommendations for users.
As well as explaining how to comply with the PPE directives and EN 420:2003 General Requirements for gloves, the new guide offers information on how to protect hands against Chemicals and Microorganisms (EN 374:2003); Mechanical risks (EN 388:2003), Thermal hazards (EN 407:2004) and Cold (EN 511:2006).
The new guide also covers Radioactive contamination and ionising radiation (EN 421:2010), as well as two additional standards: Electrostatic properties (EN 1149) and Manual metal welding (EN 12477: 2001). In addition, it presents a brief explanation of the REACH regulation.
The revised guide to EN Standards for Protective Gloves is available to download at http://www.ansell.eu/industrial/pdf/en-guide/EN%20Guide_EN.pdf
