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The second number is related to the test for the glove’s thermal resistance to Contact Cold. It serves as a guide to the heat transfer between the glove and the cold object. This helps determine the temperature at which the hands start feeling the cold from the object it is holding or touching.
The third number is related to the water penetration test. In this test, the glove is submerged in water for 30 minutes. If water passes through to the inside, the glove fails and will show a “0.” If the water does not penetrate the glove after 30 minutes, the glove will score a “Pass” and will have the number “1.”
Proper Gloves Boosts Morale and Mood
Working in cold and harsh conditions is not for the faint of heart because those situations are uncomfortable, dangerous and can cause feelings of dread. So, when temperatures dip, workers’ energy, enthusiasm and morale often dip too.
However, providing your workers with the perfect winter glove can be a morale booster and mood changer. When safety pros show real empathy for the worker by matching the glove to the worker’s situation, protection and comfort needs, good things happen. Worker attitudes and productivity levels rise when they have high-performance PPE needed to tackle wintry conditions.
Still Not Sure Which Winter Glove is Right for You?
Choosing the right winter glove—or any glove for that matter— can be complicated no matter your level of expertise. Just the sheer number of gloves in the marketplace can overwhelm the selection process. If you need help, reach out to your PPE supplier. Most top-tier PPE manufacturers have product managers, specialists and website knowledge bases that can help you choose the perfect glove for your application.
Mary Padron is a Sr. MarCom & Event Specialist at Radians®, a leading PPE manufacturer with a comprehensive line of cold- weather PPE, including winter work gloves, fleece-lined bomber jackets, industrial rainwear, DEWALT® Heated Gear, and more. For more information and sample requests, visit www.radians.com.
TEST
#1 CONVECTIVE COLD
#2 CONTACT COLD
#3 WATER PENETRATION TEST
LEVELS
0-4
0-4
0 (Fail) or 1 (Pass)
If the number is “0,” it means the glove failed the test, so it isn’t a good option for cold and wet conditions. In the convective cold and contact cold test scores, the higher the number, the better the cold protection.
If the number is an “X” or “N/A,” it means the glove has not been evaluated for that test.
For example, let’s say the EN 511 rating is 421. This means the glove can be used in very cold environments, can hold moderately cold objects and resists water penetration. If you need these features, then the glove may serve you well.
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