Northrock PPE Catalogue- Australia Edition

HAND PROTECTION STANDARDS EXPLAINED AS/NZS 2161 AUSTRALIA/STANDARDS NEW ZEALAND Occupational protective gloves: AS/NZS 2161.1 AS/NZS 2161.2

Australian Standards - Gloves EN Standards Gloves

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EN ISO 21420

AS/NZS 2161.3 AS/NZS 2161.4 AS/NZS 2161.5 AS/NZS 2161.8 AS/NZS 2161.9

EN388 EN407 EN511 EN421

This Standard sets out recommendations to achieve hand protection against hazards experienced in the workplace. It gives guidance on the following: selection, use, maintenance, the safe and hygienic practices to be followed in the decontamination/cleaning, storage and reissue of gloves to maintain the performance as appropriate.

EN ISO 10819

AP15

AS/NZS 2161.10.1 AS/NZS 2161.10.2 AS/NZS 2161.10.3

EN374-1 EN374-2 EN374-3

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ASTM F2878 This new standard acknowledges needlestick injuries. The ASTM F2878 test measures the amount of force (in Newtons) required to puncture through the testing material using a 21-28 gauge needle. The testing material is secured by two plates either side it in a sample holder. The needle is forced on the fabric at 500mm/min at a 90 degree angle.

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ASTM F2878 TEST

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