Hand
Protection - Mechanical Hazards
SCOTKEM offers a wide choice of
general purpose and specialist gloves to suit every application. You can
choose from products to meet all specialist needs and all legislative
requirements secure in the knowledge that every glove supplied has been
assessed by product experts as suitable for the intended purpose. Our
expertise in hand protection is yours to use whenever you have a
difficult choice to make, and knowledgeable help and advice is always
available.
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Matching
the Glove to the Hazard
What to look for in this section
Matching the right glove for the hazard is not always a simple task.
To help make your selection easier, included alongside each style of
glove are pictograms and relevant performance ratings, as laid out in
European Standards. Please see full details and description below.
Should you still require further information to make your final
selection please contact us on 0191 5108520
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Category
1 -
Minimal Risks
Gloves approved to BSEN420 can offer protection against superficial
cuts, abrasions and mild detergents. Suitable for general handling and
light site work, packing, gardening and kitchen work not involving
strong chemicals.
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What
is a Mechanical Hazard?
Mechanical Hazards are associated with the handling of rough or sharp
objects which could abrade, cut or pierce the skin, such as glass, thin
metal sheet and masonry blocks. A mechanical hazard is not associated
with moving machinery, in fact, it can be extremely dangerous to wear
gloves which could catch in moving parts or serrated blades..
*Note: Gloves should not be used
when working with serrated blades. USE GUARDS.
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Category
11 -
Intermediate Risks
Gloves approved to BSEN420 and BSEN388 offer protection against
abrasion, cuts, tears and punctures. Suitable for heavier handling
tasks, such as sheet metal working, assembly, glass handling, refuse
collection and public utility tasks,
Category 11 Mechanical gloves are
performance tested against 4 hazards; abrasion, blade cut, tear and
puncture. Their performance ratings are shown beneath the pictogram
which appears beside the photograph of the product, and in the
information which accompanies the product.
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4. 1. 2. 1.
BSEN388
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Typical
example of. Mechanical Hazard Pictogram
4
= Abrasion
1 = Blade Cut
2 = Abrasion
1 = Abrasion |
performance
index 1 - 4
performance index 1 - 5
performance index 1 - 4
performance index 1 - 4 |
1 being the lowest
performance index
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= that this particular test is not appropriate to this type of
glove e.g.. puncture with knitted glove. |
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Hand
Protection - Other Hazards
safety
from direct contact |
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BSEN374
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What
is a Chemical Hazard?
BSEN374 Whether total immersion, or merely splash, is
involved, any substance which would irritate, inflame or
burn the skin is classed as a Chemical Hazard. Some
substances can cause the skin to become sensitised over
a period of time while others have an immediate and
painful effect.
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Antistatic
BSEN388
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Dealing
with Static Electricity
We all produce electricity which, unless it is allowed
to "earth", can build up and discharge in the
form of a static "spark", like the jolt you
sometimes get when closing the car door. This static
electricity must be conducted safely away from the body
before the build up becomes critical in high risk areas.
Gloves containing a conductive element safely discharge
electrostatic build up, effective in highly flammable
atmospheres and in many 'clean' situations, are approved
to BSEN388.
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Micro
Organism
BSEN374
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Category
Ill - Mortal Risks
Gloves approved to BSEN420 and BSEN374 offer protection
against chemical splash, immersion and protection micro
organism hazards. There are many different chemicals in
regular use in industry today. If you are in doubt about
the suitability or the useful life of a glove against a
particular chemical, contact us for more details.
Note., Gloves with knitted wrists and or open backs are
NOT suitable for chemical protection.
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Firefighting
BSEN659
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Fighting
Fires
Firefighters need hand protection which not only
protects from heat, but which forms a barrier against
liquids and mechanical hazards.
Not all "shouts" involve fires, consider
chemical spills and traffic accidents.
Designed specifically for the arduous conditions
associated with Firefighting and Emergency Response.
Firefighting gloves offer protection against mechanical
and thermal hazards. Approved to BSEN659.
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BSEN511
BSEN407
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All
about Thermal Hazards Hot and Cold
Thermal hazards come in many forms. Heat can be radiated
or conducted, or it may be actual flames. Cold can be
anything from cold water to frozen gases. It is
important that we know the type of hazard, and the
temperature involved in order to recommend suitable
protection.
There are, in addition to the above, European Standards
relating to more specialised hazards such as ionising
radiation and radioactive contamination, and for
products to be used by the emergency services. Contact
us for details.
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Ionised Radiation
BSEN421
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The
threat of Radiation
Wherever Radiation is present workers need very
specialist protection.
To protect against ionising radiation, gloves must
contain a certain amount of lead, and this amount has to
be marked on the glove. The standard specifies how the
lead content is calculated. Approved to BSEN421
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RISK
ASSESSMENT PICTORIAL REPRESENTATION
PROTECTIVE GLOVE SURVEYS
As with all PPE, a comprehensive risk assessment is an
essential prerequisite to ensure the correct Protective Glove is
supplied and used. We would be pleased to assist in this process,
offering a complete survey service for all of your Protective Glove and
PPE needs,
PERFORMANCE LEVELS
Differing standards of performance are often indicated by
the statement of numbers, typically within the range 0?5. The lower the
number, the lower the performance level.
Example: As above - A glove for
general use may show the following levels of performance.
Abrasion Resistance - 2
Blade Cut Resistance - 1
Tear Resistance - 3
Puncture Resistance - 2
This would be shown on the product as follows - 2132
CE APPROVALS
EN420 General Requirements
EN388 : Mechanical Hazards
EN374 Micro Organisms
EN407: Heat & Fire
EN421 Radioactive Contamination
EN374 : Chemical Hazards
PICTOGRAMS
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