ABENA empfielt dabei auf das Folgende zu achten:
Der Umgang mit Lebensmitteln erfordert große Achtsamkeit in Hinblick auf Sicherheit und Hygiene. Zudem ist es wichtig, eine entsprechende Dokumentation vorzuweisen, die darlegt, dass die ausgewählten Handschuhe die erforderlichen Sicherheits- und Hygienestandards entsprechen.
Bewerten Sie Ihre Anforderungen gemäß den Risikostufen I, II, III bzw anhand der EN-Normen.
Gemäß EU 2016/425 werden persönliche Schutzausrüstungen, darunter auch Handschuhe, in drei Risikostufen eingeteilt. Je höher das Risiko ist, dem das Produkt ausgesetzt ist, desto höher sollte die Stufe sein.
Level 1
At this level, you will find gloves used for low-risk situations. The manufacturer/importer must guarantee that the gloves fulfill the requirements for protective gloves (EN 420).
Neben den Risikostufen I, II und III können auch die EN-Normen bei der Auswahl des richtigen Handschuhs herangezogen werden. Die Normen sind gemeinsame Richtlinien in Bezug auf Funktion, Sicherheit und Qualität. Jede EN-Norm hat ihren spezifischen Bereich zur Klassifizierung von Handschuhen und anderer persönlicher Schutzausrüstung.
Das bedeutet, dass Handschuhe, die zum Schutz vor mechanischen Risiken bestimmt sind, mit dem Piktogramm EN 388 versehen sein müssen. EN-Normen sind Ihr Instrument, um sich einen Überblick über die Qualität und Sicherheit des Produkts zu verschaffen, unabhängig davon, wo es hergestellt wird.
EN 388:2016 – GLOVES FOR PROTECTION FROM MECHANICAL RISK
This pictogram shows that the glove is certified and approved for protection against mechanical risk.
After a test, the glove is assigned values for the individual risk areas, which indicate the test results for wear, cutting strength, tear strength, and puncture. The values are 1-5 or 1-4, with 4 or 5 as the highest.
The cutting strength will be divided based on how many newtons the glove can withstand. The letters A to F show this strength, where F is the highest (3 kg. +), and A is the lowest (200 to 499 grams).
EN374-1: 2016 consists of different pictograms depending on what the glove is protecting.
Gloves marked with an EN374-1: 2016 symbol show how they handle the chemical impact. According to the chemical list, the symbol shows how many chemicals the gloves have been affected by.
There are three types of certifications within chemicals:
EN 374:2019
This standard specifies a test method for the ability of gloves to withstand the penetration of dangerous chemicals by continuous contact.
Here, the test is defined by a change in the material due to contact with a chemical. The result is a change in appearance or consistency, such as swelling, discoloration, hardening, or emollient.
EN 374-5:2016 VIRUS
Protective gloves against dangerous chemicals and micro-organisms - Part 5:
Terminology and performance requirements for micro-organisms risks (ISO 374-5: 2016) EN374-5 is a new test method indicating whether the glove has been tested against bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
If the word virus is not mentioned under the icon, the glove has only been tested against bacteria and fungi. Not against viruses.
EN 407:2004 – GLOVES FOR PROTECTION FROM THERMAL RISK
This pictogram shows that the glove is certified and approved for protection during contact with high heat, such as contact heat, radiant heat, or molten metal.
The pictogram shows the level of protection (1-4) and what the glove protects against (A-F). The higher the number, the better the result.
EN 511:2006 – GLOVES FOR PROTECTION FROM COLD
This pictogram shows that the glove is certified and approved for protection against cold. The level of protection is indicated on the pictogram. The glove must withstand both penetrating cold (convection cold) and contact cold by direct contact. In both cases, the highest level of protection is 4.
It is not a requirement that the glove is tested against water penetration, but when water penetrates, there are two values: 0 and 1. If the water penetrates in less than 30 minutes, the value is 0. If the water penetrates in more than 30 minutes, it is 1. The glove must achieve protection level 1 by EN388, which applies to wear and tear resistance.