EN 388:2016/prA1:2018

Protective gloves against mechanical risks

This European Standard specifies requirements, test methods, marking and information to be supplied for protective gloves against the mechanical risks of abrasion, blade cut, tear, puncture and, if applicable, impact.
This standard is intended to be used in conjunction with EN 420.
The test methods developed in this standard may also be applicable to arm protectors.

Schutzhandschuhe gegen mechanische Risiken

Gants de protection contre les risques mécaniques

Varovalne rokavice za zaščito pred mehanskimi nevarnostmi TC: Rokavice za zaščito pred mehanskimi tveganji

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• ICS: 13.340.40 - Hand and arm protection
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 162 - Protective clothing including hand and arm protection and lifejackets
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 162/WG 8 - Protective gloves
• Current Stage: 4097 - End of interruption of work - split/merged
• Start Date: 18-Oct-2018
• Completion Date: 11-Feb-2026
• Directive: Harmonized Standard2016/425 - Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment and repealing Council Directive 89/686/EEC
• Ref Project: SIST EN 388:2016/oprA1:2018 - Protective gloves against mechanical risks

Relations

• Merged Into: EN 388:2016+A1:2018 - Protective gloves against mechanical risks
• Effective Date: 18-Jan-2023
• Amends: EN 388:2016 - Protective gloves against mechanical risks
• Effective Date: 16-Aug-2017

Overview

EN 388:2016/prA1:2018 - Protective gloves against mechanical risks is a European Standard developed by CEN (European Committee for Standardization) that specifies requirements and test methods for protective gloves designed to safeguard users from mechanical hazards. These hazards include abrasion, blade cuts, tearing, punctures, and, where applicable, impacts. The standard also outlines the necessary marking and information to be supplied with these gloves, ensuring proper user guidance and regulatory compliance. EN 388:2016/prA1:2018 is intended for use alongside EN 420, offering comprehensive guidance for hand and arm protection.

Key Topics

• Mechanical Risk Protection: EN 388:2016/prA1:2018 covers gloves that offer resistance to abrasion, blade cuts, tearing, punctures, and impact protection.
• Test Methods: The standard defines rigorous test methods for evaluating glove performance under mechanical stress to verify safety and reliability.
• Product Marking: It specifies how protective gloves should be clearly marked, including performance ratings and identification for traceability and informed selection.
• Information to Users: Manufacturers must supply comprehensive guidance and instructions for proper use, maintenance, and limitations.
• Application to Arm Protectors: Test methodologies from this standard may also be relevant for protective equipment covering the forearm.
• Regulatory Alignment: Supports legal conformity with Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on personal protective equipment (PPE).

Applications

Protective gloves tested to EN 388:2016/prA1:2018 are essential across industries and workplaces where mechanical hazards are a risk. Key applications include:

• Industrial Manufacturing: Workers handling sharp tools, rough materials, or heavy machinery use certified gloves to prevent hand injuries.
• Construction: Gloves provide crucial protection against cuts, abrasions, and punctures from building materials and site equipment.
• Maintenance and Repair: Technicians and mechanics are protected from mechanical injuries during servicing of equipment and vehicles.
• Logistics and Warehousing: Handling packaging, crates, and palletized goods exposes workers to sharp edges and rough surfaces.
• Automotive Industry: Assembly line staff and vehicle maintainers rely on robust gloves for hand safety.
• Agriculture and Horticulture: Protection from thorny plants, tools, and machinery operations.
• General Workplace Safety: Applicable in any environment where hand injuries from mechanical sources are a concern.

Related Standards

For comprehensive hand and arm protection, EN 388:2016/prA1:2018 is intended to be used with the following related standards:

• EN 420: General Requirements for Protective Gloves
  Sets out general requirements for glove design, construction, sizing, and comfort.

• EN ISO 13934-1
  Covers textile strength testing, relevant for ensuring glove material durability.

• EN 407
  Specifies requirements for gloves providing protection against thermal risks (heat and fire).

• EN ISO 21420
  Focuses on general glove safety and comfort requirements, replacing EN 420 in the future.

• EN 16350
  Relates to protective gloves with electrostatic dissipative properties.

Practical Value

Implementing EN 388:2016/prA1:2018 helps organizations:

• Select appropriate hand and arm protective equipment according to identified mechanical risks
• Ensure legal compliance with European regulations for workplace health and safety
• Protect workers from common hand injuries, minimizing downtime and improving productivity
• Rely on standardized performance ratings for comparing protective gloves from different manufacturers

Keywords

Protective gloves, mechanical risks, EN 388:2016/prA1:2018, CEN standard, PPE, abrasion resistance, cut resistance, tear resistance, puncture resistance, impact protection, industrial safety, hand protection, European standard, workplace safety, glove marking, regulatory compliance

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-april-2018
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Protective gloves against mechanical risks
Schutzhandschuhe gegen mechanische Risiken
Gants de protection contre les risques mécaniques
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 388:2016/prA1:2018
ICS:
13.340.40 Varovanje dlani in rok Hand and arm protection
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 388:2016
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
February 2018
ICS 13.340.40
English Version
Protective gloves against mechanical risks
Gants de protection contre les risques mécaniques Schutzhandschuhe gegen mechanische Risiken
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 162.

This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 388:2016. If this draft becomes an amendment,
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of
this amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration.

This draft amendment was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC
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Turkey and United Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are
aware and to provide supporting documentation.

Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without
notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.

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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Modification to Clause 2. 4
2 Modification to 6.2.5 . 4
3 Modification to A.2 . 5
4 Modification to Annex ZA . 5

European foreword
This document (EN 388:2016/prA1:2018) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 162
“Protective clothing including hand and arm protection and lifejackets”, the secretariat of which is held
by DIN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document has been prepared under a standardization request given to CEN by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of
Regulation (EU) 2016/425.
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
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