Guide to EN Standards

Ansell Healthcare has published a Revised Guide to EN Standards for Gloves. The new guide covers all information about the legally binding Framework Directive 89/391/EEC and 89/656/EEC as well as the PPE Directive 89/686/EEC. Designed to provide employers with the up-to-date information on the legislation they need to comply with, the new guide also includes 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 specifically against Chemicals and Microorganisms (EN 374:2003); Mechanical risks (EN 388:2003), Thermal hazards (EN 407:2004) and Cold (EN 511:2006); 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). Stand 62