What are the new hand protection updates to the ANSI/ISEA 105 standard?
The ANSI/ISEA 105-2024 standard provides a comprehensive classification system for hand and arm protection, including gloves and sleeves, based on performance criteria essential for workplace safety. This updated standard ensures consistency and predictability in the selection of personal protective equipment (PPE), making it easier for manufacturers, employers, and safety professionals to choose the right protection for specific hazards.
This ANSI/ISEA 105-2024 standard introduces new marking requirements standardized in a pentagon-shaped pictogram with the representation of key protective properties, such as cut, puncture, and abrasion resistance.
- The first element, cut resistance, is rated on a scale from A1 to A9, with A9 representing the highest level of performance and A1 representing the lowest.
- The second element, abrasion resistance, is rated from 1 to 6, with 6 indicating the highest level of resistance. This element indicates the number of cycles a glove can withstand before being worn out.
- The third element, puncture resistance, is rated on a scale from 0 to 5, with 5 representing the highest level of resistance. This element measures the force required to drive a point (excluding needle punctures) through the glove.