Reading heat resistance glove ratings

Selecting the right protective gloves is crucial when working in environments with thermal hazards. In Australia, the standard governing gloves for thermal protection is AS/NZS 2161.4:1999, which aligns with the European EN 407 standard. 


This standard evaluates gloves based on six specific thermal risks, each rated on a scale from 0 to 4, with higher numbers indicating better protection.​

 
Each glove tested under this standard will display a pictogram followed by a six-digit code, with each digit representing the glove's performance level in the corresponding category. 


For example, a glove marked with "41234X" indicates varying levels of protection across the six categories, with "X" signifying that the glove was not tested for the sixth category.​ 


For instance, this multi-purpose Maxi-safe gauntlet glove, DGH-1154

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