This part of ISO 11393 specifies the requirements and test methods for gloves that are intended to provide protection against cuts by a hand-held chain-saw, including requirements for identification, marking and information for the user.
The method for measurement of protective coverage, the apparatus and the test method for assessing resistance to cutting, and the ergonomic assessment are specified.
An informative annex on risk analysis, glove ergonomics and glove selection is provided.
ISO 11393-4:2003 Referenced Document
EN 388:1994 Protective Gloves Against Mechanical Risks
ISO 11393-1:1998 Protective clothing for users of hand-held chain-saws - Part 1: Test rig driven by a flywheel for testing resistance to cutting by a chain-saw
ISO 3175-1:1998 Textiles - Dry cleaning and finishing - Part 1: Method for assessing the cleanability of textiles and garments
ISO 6330:2000 Textiles - Domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing
ISO 11393-4:2003 history
2018ISO 11393-4:2018 Protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws - Part 4: Performance requirements and test methods for protective gloves
2003ISO 11393-4:2003 Protective clothing for users of hand-held chain-saws - Part 4: Test methods and performance requirements for protective gloves