What is ISO 23388- Requirements and test methods for protective gloves against mechanical risks about?
ISO 23388 discusses protective gloves. ISO 23388 is an international standard on protective gloves to protect the wearer from mechanical risks.
ISO 23388 specifies requirements, test methods, marking and information to be supplied for protective gloves against the mechanical risks of abrasion, blade cut, tear, puncture, and, if applicable, impact.
ISO 23388 is intended to be used in conjunction with ISO 21420. The test methods developed in ISO 23388 can also apply to arm protectors.
Who is ISO 23388- Requirements and test methods for protective gloves against mechanical risks for?
ISO 23388 on requirements and test methods for protective gloves against mechanical risks
is useful for:
- Protective gloves manufacturers
- Protective gloves testers and developers
- Health and safety departments
Why should you use ISO 23388- Requirements and test methods for protective gloves against mechanical risks?
Selection of the appropriate system of personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, is dependent on carrying out an effective risk assessment that identifies the hazard to be faced, evaluates the likelihood of those hazards, and provides the means of reducing or eliminating these hazards.
ISO 23388 provides you with requirements, sampling and conditioning, test methods, and marking to protect your hands, fingers, thumbs, and wrists against mechanical hazards at the workplace.
By adopting ISO 23388 the user can enhance the performance of protective gloves and ensure protection to firefighters against mechanical hazards.