EN 407:1994
(Main)Protective gloves against thermal risks (Heat and/or fire)
Protective gloves against thermal risks (Heat and/or fire)
This standard specifies test methods, general requirements, levels of thermal performance and the marking for protective gloves against heat and/or fire. It is to be used for all gloves which protect the hands against heat and/or flames in one or more of the following forms: fire, contact heat, convective heat, radiant heat, small splashes or large quantities of molten metal. Product tests may only give performance levels and not protection levels.
Schutzhandschuhe gegen thermische Risiken (Hitze und/oder Feuer)
Diese Norm legt spezielle Prüfmethoden, allgemeine Anforderungen und thermische Leistungen für Schutzhandschuhe gegen Hitze und/oder Feuer fest. Sie ist für alle Handschuhe anzuwenden, die die Hände gegen Hitze und/oder Feuer, in einer oder mehreren der folgenden Formen schützen: Feuer, Kontaktwärme, konvektive Hitze, Strahlungswärme, kleine Spritzer geschmolzenen Metalls und grosse Mengen flüssigen Metalls. Produktprüfungen können nur für Leistungsstufen und nicht für Schutzstufen erfolgen.
Gants de protection contre les risques thermiques (chaleur et/ou feu)
Cette norme spécifie des méthodes d'essai ainsi que des exigences générales et des performances thermiques pour les gants de protection contre la chaleur et/ou le feu. Elle s'applique à tous les gants qui doivent protéger contre l'un ou l'autre des risques suivants: feu, chaleur de contact, chaleur convective, chaleur radiante, petites projections de métal fondu et grosses projections de métaux en fusion. Les essais de produits ne peuvent s'effectuer que pour des niveaux de performances et non des niveaux de protection.
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General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 16-Jan-1994
- Withdrawal Date
- 01-Sep-2004
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 162 - Protective clothing including hand and arm protection and lifejackets
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 162/WG 8 - Protective gloves
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 02-Sep-2004
- Completion Date
- 02-Sep-2004
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 407:1994 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Protective gloves against thermal risks (Heat and/or fire)". This standard covers: This standard specifies test methods, general requirements, levels of thermal performance and the marking for protective gloves against heat and/or fire. It is to be used for all gloves which protect the hands against heat and/or flames in one or more of the following forms: fire, contact heat, convective heat, radiant heat, small splashes or large quantities of molten metal. Product tests may only give performance levels and not protection levels.
This standard specifies test methods, general requirements, levels of thermal performance and the marking for protective gloves against heat and/or fire. It is to be used for all gloves which protect the hands against heat and/or flames in one or more of the following forms: fire, contact heat, convective heat, radiant heat, small splashes or large quantities of molten metal. Product tests may only give performance levels and not protection levels.
EN 407:1994 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.340.10 - Protective clothing. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 407:1994 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 407:2004, EN 1359:1998, EN 12477:2001. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 407:1994 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 89/686/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/88/8. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Schutzhandschuhe gegen thermische Risiken (Hitze und/oder Feuer)Gants de protection contre les risques thermiques (chaleur et/ou feu)Protective gloves against thermal risks (Heat and/or fire)13.340.40Varovanje dlani in rokHand a
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