Protective gloves — General requirements and test methods — Amendment 1
Protective gloves — General requirements and test methods — Amendment 1
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ISO 21420:2020/Amd 1:2022 is an important amendment to the international standard governing protective gloves. Developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), this update refines the general requirements and test methods for gloves designed to protect users in various industrial, mechanical, and safety-critical environments. The amendment introduces clarified testing procedures, material restrictions, and marking requirements to enhance glove safety, comfort, and compliance.
This standard offers comprehensive guidelines to manufacturers, regulatory bodies, and safety professionals, ensuring that protective gloves meet stringent quality and performance benchmarks while limiting exposure to harmful substances.
General Requirements and Safety Tests ISO 21420:2020/Amd 1:2022 updates several key clauses relating to glove design, including minimizing donning and doffing time when required, and detailed normative references to dated versions of related standards.
Material Safety Limits
Electrostatic Properties Requirements for gloves used in flammable or explosive risk areas include testing electrostatic dissipativity according to EN 16350:2014. Addition of relevant pictograms for electrostatic compliance enhances user safety awareness.
Mechanical Risk Warnings Specifications for gloves offering tear resistance near rotating machinery are clarified. The glove should tear before causing injury by entanglement, based on the highest tear performance level per EN 388:2016+A1:2018.
Updated Test Methods The amendment standardizes the use of updated ISO methods for evaluating water vapor permeability (ISO 14268), thermal resistance (ISO 11092), cleaning performance (ISO 20344), and mechanical risk protection (ISO 23388).
ISO 21420:2020/Amd 1:2022 serves as a critical reference for industries requiring protective handwear such as:
Manufacturing and Mechanical Work Ensuring gloves protect against cuts, abrasions, and mechanical injuries, particularly when operating machinery.
Chemical Handling Specifying safe levels of harmful chemicals like Chromium VI, DMFa, and PAHs to prevent occupational exposure.
Firefighting and Emergency Services Supporting glove designs that meet thermal and physical requirements for firefighters and wildland firefighting personnel.
Electrostatic Risk Environments Guiding the production of gloves used in explosive atmospheres where static dissipation is essential.
Quality Control and Compliance Testing Assisting laboratories and manufacturers in applying uniform and validated test methods to validate glove performance and material safety.
To ensure a comprehensive approach, ISO 21420:2020/Amd 1:2022 references and aligns with multiple other international and European standards, including but not limited to:
Additionally, this amendment references various ISO guides on measurement uncertainty, conformity assessment, and accuracy, facilitating consistent quality assurance.
By adhering to ISO 21420:2020/Amd 1:2022, manufacturers and safety professionals can ensure protective gloves meet modern expectations for safety, chemical resistance, and functional performance, thereby safeguarding users in diverse workplaces worldwide.
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