Overview
ISO 10819:2013/Amd 1:2019 is an amendment to the international standard covering the measurement and evaluation of the vibration transmissibility of gloves at the palm of the hand. Developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), this amendment provides detailed requirements to ensure that protective gloves designed to reduce hand-arm vibration comply with updated test methods and European legislative requirements.
Hand-arm vibration is a significant occupational hazard, particularly in industries where workers operate vibrating tools and machinery. Protective gloves are a common risk control measure, but their true effectiveness depends on rigorous testing and standardized evaluation methods. This amendment ensures enhanced clarity and consistency in how vibration transmissibility is measured and reported.
Key Topics
- Hand-Arm Vibration Measurement: Specifies updated procedures for testing the vibration transmissibility of gloves using representative test subjects and clearly outlines applicable frequency and acceleration ranges.
- Test Subject Selection: Details requirements for selecting test subjects with hand sizes in accordance with EN 420+A1, ensuring test relevance across user populations.
- Mechanical Properties: Reinforces the need for protective gloves to meet minimum performance levels for abrasion, cut, tear, and puncture resistance as per EN 388.
- Manufacturer Information: Outlines compulsory information manufacturers must supply, including transmissibility values, warnings about protection limitations, glove lifetime data, and relevant chemical safety notes (e.g., Chromium VI content for leather gloves).
- Marking Standards: Introduces potential use of ISO-recognized pictograms for rapid identification of vibration-protective gloves.
Applications
This ISO amendment is crucial for a range of stakeholders in workplace safety, personal protective equipment (PPE) manufacturing, procurement, and compliance:
- Workplace Safety Management: Ensures gloves supplied in the European Union meet both mechanical and vibration-attenuating requirements, supporting legal compliance and worker health.
- PPE Manufacturers and Suppliers: Offers updated guidance on product design, testing, marking, and documentation to align with the latest EN and ISO standards.
- Occupational Health Professionals: Provides a clear basis for selecting suitable hand protection based on proven vibration attenuation performance, minimizing risk of hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS).
- Testing Laboratories: Supplies updated methodologies for glove transmissibility testing, enhancing reliability and reproducibility of test results.
- Regulatory and Purchasing Bodies: Assists with the evaluation of product compliance, performance levels, labeling accuracy, and suitability for specific workplace environments.
Related Standards
- EN 388:2016 - Protective gloves against mechanical risks. Specifies performance requirements for abrasion, cut, tear, and puncture resistance.
- EN 420+A1:2009 - General requirements and test methods for protective gloves, including sizing and marking.
- ISO 5349-1 - Measurement and evaluation of human exposure to hand-transmitted vibration.
- ISO 7000 - Graphical symbols for use on equipment, referenced for glove marking pictograms.
By aligning glove design and testing with ISO 10819:2013/Amd 1:2019, organizations enhance worker protection against mechanical vibration, improve PPE selection accuracy, and demonstrate compliance with evolving European and international safety standards.
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