SMI Catalogue 2025/2026 - Flipbook - Page 146
HAND
PROTECTION
We use our hands for every aspect of our working life,
relying on these two critically-important parts of our body to
perform the most intricate tasks each day. Having decent
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hand protection for your team ensures that risks arising from
cuts, abrasions, use of chemicals or manipulating machinery
EN 388:2016 is the 2016 revised
standard for glove markings, and this
standard is mandatory in 2021 3 that9s
why it9s important to get clued up and
ensure that your team is compliant
before the previous standard is phased
out as best practice.
and equipment can be mitigated effectively, keeping these
vital body parts safe from harm.
When it comes to understanding the various standards and
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ratings applicable to hand protection, it can be confusing to
wade through the various classifications to make an
informed choice for your team. In the UK, a new version of
the existing standards was published, which built upon the
EN ISO:21420 requirements, specifically to oversee the
compliant deployment of gloves and hand protection.
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TBD
Breathable
Wet
Water
Resistant
Lightweight
Oil Grip
Electrical
Resistance
TBD
Dry
Needle
Protection
Chemical
TBD
TBD
Heat
Resistant
Cold
Resistant
