EN ISO 10819 — Anti-Vibration Gloves
The standard compares vibration transmission through the palm (TRm) and fingers (TRh) versus a reference glove. Lower transmission ratios indicate better attenuation at the tested frequencies.
| Metric | Symbol | Meaning (simplified) | Pass concept |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm transmission ratio | TRm | Measured at palm relative to reference | Must meet class thresholds defined in the standard for the claimed performance. |
| Finger transmission ratio | TRh | Measured at fingers relative to reference | Evaluated alongside TRm for overall anti-vibration claim. |
Anti-vibration gloves reduce risk but cannot eliminate hand-arm vibration syndrome—rotate tasks, maintain tools, and limit exposure time.
EN 12477 — Protective Gloves for Welders
Welding gloves are classified by Type A (welding dexterity) vs Type B (general mechanical handling), with minimum lengths depending on type and application.
| Type | Design focus | Typical trade-off | Minimum length notes (summary) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type A | Lower dexterity, designed for welding | Heavier thermal/spatter protection | Longer cuff requirements vs Type B per standard tables (check size class). |
| Type B | Higher dexterity for general handling | May offer less spatter resistance than Type A | Shorter allowed minimum length vs Type A for equivalent size—verify marking. |
| Glove size (EN 420) | Type A minimum length (mm) | Type B minimum length (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 320 | 310 |
| 7 | 350 | 340 |
| 8 | 380 | 360 |
| 9 | 410 | 380 |
| 10 | 440 | 400 |
| 11 | 470 | 420 |
Length table values follow commonly published EN 12477 summaries; confirm against your notified body documentation for the exact model.
EN ISO 11393-4 — Chainsaw Hand Protection
Chainsaw protective gloves are classified by chain speed capability (Class 0–3) and design type for hand coverage.
| Class | Max chain speed (m/s) | Field use guidance (examples) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 16 | Electric / light top-handle saws in scope |
| 1 | 20 | Light ground saws |
| 2 | 24 | Common professional ground saws |
| 3 | 28 | Higher-performance professional saws |
| Type / design | Coverage | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Left hand dominant | Protective layer on back of left hand | Matches typical chainsaw kickback direction; verify model-specific marking. |
| Right hand / both | Where offered for dual-hand protection | Rare—confirm compatibility with saw task and local regulations. |
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