EN 420:1994
(Main)General requirements for gloves
General requirements for gloves
This standard defines the general requirements for ergonomics, 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)
Allgemeine Anforderungen für Handschuhe
Handsshuhe sind ein besonderer Teil der Schutzkleidung. Diese Norm legt allgemeine Anforderungen für Schutzhandschuhe fest. Sie gilt nicht für folgende Handschuhe : - Elektrikerhandschuhe (CENELEC), - Handschuhe für medizinische Zwecke, - Handschuhe, die im Anhang I der Richtlinie für persönliche Schutzausrüstung (PSA) aufgeführt sind.
Exigences générales pour les gants
Les gants étant un élément particulier de vêtement de protection, ce document définit les exigences générales pour les gants de protection. Ces exigences générales excluent les cas suivants : - Gants d'électricien (cf : CENELEC), - Gants de chirurgie (cf : CEN...), - Gants appartenant aux catégories suivantes d'équipement de protection individuelle.
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General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 30-Mar-1994
- Withdrawal Date
- 09-Sep-2003
- 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
- 10-Sep-2003
- Completion Date
- 10-Sep-2003
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Referred By
EN 13594:2002 - Protective gloves for professional motorcycle riders - Requirements and test methods - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Referred By
EN ISO 844:2014 - Rigid cellular plastics - Determination of compression properties (ISO 844:2014) - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Referred By
EN ISO 844:2009 - Rigid cellular plastics - Determination of compression properties (ISO 844:2007) - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 420:1994 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "General requirements for gloves". This standard covers: This standard defines the general requirements for ergonomics, 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)
This standard defines the general requirements for ergonomics, 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)
EN 420:1994 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 420:1994 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 420:2003, EN 13594:2002, EN ISO 844:2014, EN ISO 9054:1999, EN ISO 1798:2008, EN ISO 1856:2018, EN ISO 4651:1995, EN ISO 844:2009, EN ISO 4590:2016, EN ISO 14877:2002, EN ISO 1856:2000, EN ISO 13000-2:2005, EN ISO 3582:2000, EN 1082-3:2000, EN ISO 8067:2018. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 420:1994 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 89/686/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/90/2. 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.Splošne zahteve za rokaviceAllgemeine Anforderungen für HandschuheExigences générales pour les gantsGeneral requirements for gloves13.340.40Varovanje dlani in rokHand and arm protectionICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 420:1994SIST EN 420:1996en01-februar-1996SIST EN 420:1996SLOVENSKI
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