NBN EN 1082-2 : 2000

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Requirements
    4.1 Dimensions for the protective surface areas
          of gloves and arm guards and protective sleeves
    4.2 Construction
    4.3 Properties of materials
    4.4 Ergonomic requirements
5 Test apparatus
    5.1 General
    5.2 Test apparatus to assess the attachment of arm
          guards and protective sleeves to gloves
    5.3 Impact cut test apparatus
    5.4 Cut resistance test apparatus
6 Test methods
    6.1 General
    6.2 Pre-treatment
    6.3 Conditioning
    6.4 Examination of coverage
    6.5 Strength of attachment of arm guards and protective
          sleeves to gloves and the resistance to displacement
          of protective sleeves from within cuffs and on arms
    6.6 Impact cut testing
    6.7 Cut resistance testing
    6.8 Measurement of arm guard and protective sleeve length
    6.9 Testing the dimensions of interstices
7 Marking
8 Information supplied by the manufacturer
9 Pictogram
Annex A (normative) Ergonomic testing
Annex B (normative) Test results - uncertainty of measurement
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
                      addressing essential requirements or
                      other provisions of EU Directives

Defines requirements for the design, penetration resistance, cut resistance and ergonomic characteristics of cut resistant gloves, protective sleeves and arm guards made from materials other than rigid metal and plastics, chain mail, and provide less stab and cut protection than the products specified in part 1, and are intended only to be used where the knife is not finely pointed or is used only to cut away from the hand and arm.