The Impress hand protection range is manufactured using quality raw materials as well as offering superb functionality, comfort and innovative styling. All details and descriptions are correct at the time of publication.
EUROPEAN STANDARDS
- Implies that the gloves comply with the basic requirements laid down by the EEC directive: Personal Protective Equipment
SIMPLE DESIGN (CATEGORY 1) - For areas of ‘minimal risk’ where the effects of not wearing a glove are easily reversible or superficial. Such products are self-certified by the manufacturer.
INTERMEDIATE DESIGN (CATEGORY 2) - For areas of specific risk i.e. mechanical risks. Such products will have been EC type tested against European test methods and certified by a notified body.
COMPLEX DESIGN (CATEGORY 3) - For areas/applications than can seriously or irreversibly harm the health. Such products, in addition to the CE type test, will also have to be either produced under an approved quality system OR be type tested on an annual basis.
EN 388 : This standard applies to all kinds of protective gloves giving protection from mechanical risks, in respect of physical problems caused by abrasion, blade cut, puncture or tearing. This standard also covers risk of electrostatic discharge.
EN 388 (Antistaticl) : Forming part of EN388 testing the glove`s capablity to reduce the risk of electrostatic discharge. This is a pass/ fail test and where shown, the ictogram indicates a pass.
EN388 (Optional - Impact Cut) This test is part of EN388 and tests of glove`s capablit to reduce the risk of impact cut. This is a pass/fail test and where shown, the pictogram indicates a pass.
EN 374 : This standard specifies the capability of gloves to protect the user against chemicals and/or micro-organisms. Tests are carried out on a selection of test chemicals and a score achieved from 1- 6. Advice should always be sought when selecting chemicals gloves, as the test chemicals may not be the same as the chemicals you are using. The EN374 pictogram only denotes that the glove is liquid proof and will not leak. For detailed chemical resistance information refer to the manufacturers chemical data sheets.
EN 511 : This standard applies to gloves which protect the hands against convective and contact cold.
EN 407 : This standard specifies thermal performance for protective gloves against heat and/or fire.
EN 659 : This standard defines performance requirements for gloves designed to protect fire fighters against heat and flames.
Performance Levels
Mechanical Hazards EN 388 Thermal Hazards EN 407
(a) Abrasion Resistance 0-4 (a) Burning Behaviour 0-4
(b) Blade Cut Resistance 0-5 (b) Contact Heat 0-4
(c) Tear Resistance 0-4 (c) Connective Heat 0-4
(d) Puncture Resistance 0-4 (d) Radiant Heat 0-4
(e) Small splashes of 0-4
molten metal
(f) Large splashes of 0-4
molten metal
EN 511:Cold
(a) Connective Cold 0-4
(b) Contact Cold 0-4
(c) Water Proofness 0-4
CONTACT HEAT
A sample is taken from the palm area of a glove. The outside of the glove is put on a hot surface and the temperature of the inside of the glove is then monitored. The temperature on the inside of the glove must take 15 seconds or more to rise by 10°C from room temperature.
EN 407 Performance Level Contact Temperature Cº Threshold Time Seconds
1 100 >15
2 250 >15
3 350 >15
4 500 >15