AS NZS 2161.2 pdf download

AS NZS 2161.2 pdf download.Occupational protective gloves
1  Scope
This document specifies the general requirements and relevant test procedures for glove design and construction, innocuousness, comfort and efficiency, as well as the marking and information supplied by the manufacturer applicable to all protective gloves. It can also apply to arm protectors and gloves permanently incorporated in containment enclosures. Gloves and hand protectors such as mittens, pot holders and arm protection are covered by this document. This document does not address the protective properties of gloves and therefore is not used alone but only in combination with the appropriate specific standard(s). A non-exhaustive list of these standards is given in the Bibliography.
3  Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 dexterity manipulative ability to perform a task with the hands 3.2 glove personal protective equipment (PPE) which protects the hand or part of the hand against hazards. It can additionally cover part of the forearm and arm 3.3 glove palm part of the glove which covers the palm of the hand, i.e. from the wrist to the base of the fingers 3.4 glove back part of the glove which covers the back of the hand, i.e. from the wrist to the base of the fingers 3.5 hand end part of the body beyond the wrist, including palm, fingers and the thumb Note 1 to entry: See Figure 1.3.7 level of performance number or letter that designates a particular category or range of performance by which the results of testing can be graded Note 1 to entry: The level of performance is determined by the result of the corresponding test as described in the specific standards referred to in the Bibliography. Note 2 to entry: A high level number or letter corresponds to a high level of performance. Note 3 to entry: Levels of performance are based upon the results of laboratory tests, which do not necessarily reflect actual conditions in the workplace. 3.8 multilayer gloves gloves containing more than one layer with some level of permanent connection between the layers.
4  General requirements
4.1  Glove design and construction — General The protective glove shall be designed and manufactured so that in the foreseeable conditions of use, the wearer can perform the activity as normally as possible with an appropriate protection. This document along with the appropriate specific standards shall be used to verify this adequation. If required in the relevant specific standard (for example ISO 16073:2011, 5.7.3), the glove shall be designed to minimize the donning and doffing time. For reusable multilayer gloves, the gloves shall be able to be doffed without separation of the layers of the fingers. When the glove construction includes seams, the material and strength of the seams shall be such that the overall performance of the glove is not significantly decreased as required in the relevant specific standards. Test methods and requirements are stated in the specific standards listed in the Bibliography. The number of samples shall be as stated in the specific standard. If the standard requests at least x samples then x samples shall be tested. For uncertainties of measurement, see Annex D. 4.2  Innocuousness of protective gloves Protective gloves shall not adversely affect the health or hygiene of the user. The materials should not, in the foreseeable conditions of normal use, release substances generally known to be toxic, carcinogenic, mutagenic, allergenic, toxic to reproduction, corrosive, sensitizing or irritating. NOTE 1  Information on the classification and identification of hazardous substances can be found, e.g. in References [22] and [27]. NOTE 2  Guidance on how to consider acceptability of materials in protective gloves is given in the flow chart in Annex E. Materials should be selected to minimize the environmental impact of the production and disposal of protective gloves (see also Annex F). The examination shall determine whether the claim that the materials are suitable for use in the protective gloves is justified.