AS/NZS 2161.2:1998

1 - AS/NZS 2161.2:1998 OCCUPATIONAL PROTECTIVE GLOVES - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
4 - PREFACE
6 - CONTENTS
7 - 0 Introduction
7 - 1 Scope
7 - 2 Normative references
7 - 3 Definitions
7 - 3.1 hand
7 - 3.2 glove
7 - 3.3 glove palm
7 - 3.4 glove back
7 - 3.5 dexterity
7 - 3.6 hazard
8 - 3.7 level of performance
8 - 4 General requirements
8 - 4.1 Design principles – general
8 - 4.2 Glove construction
8 - 4.3 High visibility gloves
8 - 4.4 Innocuousness of protective gloves
8 - 4.4.1General
8 - 4.4.2 Determination of pH value
9 - 4.4.3 Determination of chromium (VI) content
9 - 4.5 Cleaning
9 - 5 Comfort and efficiency
9 - 5.1 Si zing
9 - 5.1.1 Sizes and measurement of hands
9 - 5.1.2 Sizes and measurements of gloves
9 - 5.1.3 Gloves for special applications
9 - 5.2 Dexterity
9 - 5.3 Water vapour transmission and absorption
10 - 6 Test methods
10 - 6.1 Methods for detection of soluble chromate and determination of chromium (VI)
10 - 6.1.1 Method for detection of soluble chromate
10 - 6.1.2 Photometric determination of chromium (VI) using 1,5-diphenylcarbazide
10 - 6.2 Hand and glove measurement and dimensions
10 - 6.3 Test method for determining gloved finger dexterity
10 - 6.3.1 Number and condition of specimens
10 - 6.3.2 Apparatus required
10 - 6.3.3 Test method
10 - 6.3.4 Test result
11 - 6.4 Test method for determination of water vapour transmission
11 - 6.4.1 Introduction
11 - 6.4.2 Scope
11 - 6.4.3 Principle
11 - 6.4.4 Apparatus
12 - 6.4.5 Specimens
12 - 6.4.6 Preparation of specimens
12 - 6.4.7 Procedure
13 - 6.4.8 Calculation of result
13 - 6.5 Test method for determination of water vapour absorption
13 - 6.5.1 Specimen
13 - 6.5.2 Test apparatus
13 - 6.5.3 Test procedure
13 - 6.5.4 Result
13 - 7 Marking and information
13 - 7.1 General
13 - 7.2 Marking
15 - 7.3 Information and instructions for use
15 - 7.4 Date of obsolescence
16 - Annex A (normative) - Definition of 'For minimal risks only'
17 - Annex B (informative) - Pictograms
18 - Annex C (informative) - Bibliography

Specifies the general requirements for ergonomy, glove construction, high visibility, innocuousness, cleaning, comfort and efficiency, marking and information applicable to occupational protective gloves. The Standard is also applicable to gloves permanently incorporated in containment enclosures. This Standard is technically equivalent to and reproduced from EN 420:1994.

This standard defines the general requirements for ergonomy, glove construction, high visibility, innocuousness, cleaning, comfort and efficiency, marking and information applicable to all protective gloves.It is also applicable to gloves permanently incorporated in containment enclosures. It is not applicable to the following glove types: a) electrician's gloves (see EN 60903); b) medical gloves (see EN 455).

First published in Australia as part of AS Z4-1952.
Second edition 1963.
Revised and redesignated AS 2161-1978.
First published in New Zealand as part of NZS 1988:1965.
Revised and redesignated NZS 5812:1982.
AS 2161-1978 and NZS 5812:1982 jointly revised, amalgamated and redesignated in part as AS/NZS 2161.2:1998.