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Gloves

Gloves for all needs

 

Protect your fingers and hands with the right glove

Hands and fingers are crucial in our daily work. But in many work situations, they are highly exposed – and injuries to fingers and hands are sadly a frequent cause of sick leaves.

 

How to choose the right glove

You need to know the purpose and specific needs when you decide which gloves to choose.

At ABENA, we recommend being aware of:

  • The materials and fabrics used.
  • Contact with chemicals or microorganisms. 
  • Proper protection against cold/heat, cuts, wear, and tear.
  • Requirements concerning comfort.
  • Need for finger feel.
  • Need for safe and good grip.
  • Need for minimizing vibrations.
  • CE-label and other safety approvals.
  • The right size.

We are ready to support you with the right solution for your needs and industry.

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Choose the right glove for your specific purpose

Handling food requires considerable attention to safety as well as hygiene. Also, it is essential to have documentation to prove that the chosen products fulfill the required standards. Many work situations require gloves in food production – for example, direct contact with food or frozen goods.

Every case requires gloves with unique properties that must comply with the required standards regarding safety and hygiene. Evaluate your need within the risk levels I, II, and III or research which EN standards support your glove use.

 


Assess your needs based on risk levels I, II, and III

EU 2016/425 divides personal protection equipment into three risk levels. The higher the risk the gloves are exposed to, the higher the risk level.

 

Level 1

At this level, you can find gloves for low-risk situations. The manufacturer/importer must guarantee that the gloves fulfill the requirements for protective gloves (EN 420).

Level 2

At this level, gloves are suitable for medium risk, e.g., welding and industrial gloves. The gloves at this level must be tested and type-approved by an EU-approved test institute. The gloves have pictograms that show their protection function.

Level 3

Besides requirements for tests, type approval, and certifications, there is a requirement for continuous quality control. This level includes work tasks with a high risk, e.g., extreme heat, cold, or protection against dangerous chemicals.



EN standards - your tool when choosing gloves:

Besides risk levels, I, II, and III EN standards can also be used as a tool when choosing the right glove. Standards are common guidelines within the function, safety, and quality. Every EN standard has its specific area to classify gloves and other personal protective equipment.

That means gloves intended for protection against mechanical risk must carry the pictogram EN 388. EN standards are your tool for getting an overview of the product's quality and safety regardless of its origin.

 

EN 388:2016 – GLOVES FOR PROTECTION FROM MECHANICAL RISK

This pictogram shows that the glove is certified and approved for protection against mechanical risk.

After a test, the glove is assigned values for the individual risk areas, which indicate the test results for wear, cutting strength, tear strength, and puncture. The values are 1-5 or 1-4, with 4 or 5 as the highest result. 

The cutting strength will be divided based on how many newtons the glove can withstand. The letters A to F show this strength, where F is the highest (3 kg. +), and A is the lowest (200 to 499 grams).


EN 374:2016 – GLOVES FOR PROTECTION FROM CHEMICALS AND MICROORGANISMS 
 

EN374-1: 2016 consists of different pictograms depending on the glove's protection function.

Gloves marked with an EN374-1: 2016 symbol show how they handle the chemical impact. According to the chemical list, the symbol shows how many chemicals have affected the gloves.

There are three types of certifications within chemicals:
  • Type A: tested and certified against six chemicals for a minimum of 30 min.
  • Type B: tested and certified against three chemicals for a minimum of 30 min.
  • Type C: tested and insured against one chemical for a minimum  of10 min.

EN 374:2019

This standard specifies a test method for the ability of gloves to withstand the penetration of dangerous chemicals by continuous contact.

Here, the test measures change in the material due to contact with a chemical. The result is a change in appearance or consistency, such as swelling, discoloration, hardening, or emollient.


EN 374-5:2016 VIRUS

Protective gloves against dangerous chemicals and microorganisms - Part 5:

Terminology and performance requirements for microorganisms risks (ISO 374-5: 2016) EN374-5 is a new test method indicating whether the glove protects against bacteria, fungi, and viruses.

Without word virus under the icon, the glove has only gotten tested against bacteria and fungi. Not against viruses.


 

EN 407:2004 – GLOVES FOR PROTECTION FROM THERMAL RISK

This pictogram shows that the glove is certified and approved for protection during contact with high heat, such as contact heat, radiant heat, or molten metal.

The pictogram shows the level of protection (1-4) and what the glove protects against (A-F). The higher the number, the better the result.


EN 511:2006 – GLOVES FOR PROTECTION FROM COLD

This pictogram shows that the glove is certified and approved for protection against cold - indicating the protection level. The glove must withstand both penetrating cold (convection cold) and contact cold by direct contact. In both cases, the highest level of protection is 4.
The glove does not need testing against water penetration, but when water penetrates, there are two values: 0 and 1. If the water penetrates in less than 30 minutes, the value is 0. If the water penetrates in more than 30 minutes, it is 1. The glove must achieve at least protection level 1 according to EN388, which applies to wear and tear resistance.


EU FOOD DIRECTIVE

The primary directive EC/1935/2004 deals with all materials that may meet food.

The materials must not affect the food and, as a result, apply a health risk. Gloves certified and approved for handling food carry the pictogram "glass and fork."


How can we help you?

At ABENA, we are always ready to help and answer your questions.

Contact ABENA today

 

Want to know more about ABENA?

 

We see ourselves as One ABENA, meaning that we act as one company across borders.

Read more about our strong cross border setup.

We have a lot of products for the food industry. Are you interested in Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)​?

CONTACT US

ABENA A/S

Egelund 35
DK-6200 Aabenraa
Denmark

T  +45 7431 1818
F  +45 7462 9737
info@abena.com

 

 

ABOUT ABENA

ABENA, founded in 1953, is a Danish, family-owned manufacturer and wholesaler of solutions for the health care and industries sectors headquartered in Aabenraa in Southern Denmark.

The ABENA Group, which is represented by subsidiaries in a long list of countries, supplies more than 38,000 products and operates in more than 90 countries across the globe.

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