BS EN ISO 11393-4:2019
Protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws - Performance requirements and test methods for protective gloves

Standard No.

BS EN ISO 11393-4:2019

Release Date

2019

Published By

British Standards Institution (BSI)

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BS EN ISO 11393-4:2019

Scope

What is ISO 11393‑4- Protective gloves for users of the hand-held chainsaws about? ISO 11393 discusses protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws. ISO 11393‑4 is an international standard on protective gloves for users of hand-held chainsaws that ensures protection against the risks arising from the use of hand-held chainsaws. ISO 11393‑4 is the fourth part of a multi-series that specifies the performance requirements, test methods, design requirements, identification, and marking information for gloves that offer protection against cutting by hand-held chainsaws. Under ISO 11393‑4 guidance on chainsaw uses and the selection of gloves is also provided along with the two diverse types of gloves, type 1 and type 2. Who is ISO 11393‑4- Protective gloves for users of the hand-held chainsaws for ? ISO 11393‑4 on protective gloves for users of hand-held chainsaws is relevant to: Protective gloves manufacturers Protective gloves developers and designers People testing protective gloves Health and safety departments Why should you use ISO 11393‑4- Protective gloves for users of hand-held chainsaws ? In some areas of work with chainsaws, one-third of injuries occur to the hands. Work gloves are personal protective equipment worn during work projects that cover and protect the hands from the wrist to the fingers. ISO 11393‑4 provide you with specifications for the protective coverage and performance of the back of the right-hand glove and the left-hand glove. ISO 11393‑4 also provides performance requirements for protection ag...

BS EN ISO 11393-4:2019 history

• 2019 BS EN ISO 11393-4:2019 Protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws - Performance requirements and test methods for protective gloves