COLD HAZARD

Standard EN511:2006

Gloves giving protection from thermal hazards

Relevant Australian standard: AS/NZS 2161.5:1998

Scope

This standard applies to any gloves to protect the hands against convective and contact cold down to -50 °C.

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Definition and requirements

Protection against cold is expressed by a pictogram followed by a series of three performance levels, relating to specific protective qualities.