Occupational safety standards system. Personal protective means of hands. Protective gloves against cold. General technical requirements. Test methods

This standard provides specifications for hand protection equipment designed to offer thermal insulation against cold environments. It outlines the requirements for materials, design, and testing procedures to ensure the effectiveness of protective gloves in preventing cold-related injuries. The document also includes guidelines for the selection, use, and maintenance of such gloves in occupational settings. Additionally, it defines the classification of gloves based on their level of thermal protection and specifies the conditions under which they should be used. The standard aims to ensure consistency in the production and application of protective gloves across various industries.