Protective clothing - Gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives - Part 1: Chain mail gloves and arm guards

This European Standard specifies requirements for the design, penetration resistance, ergonomic characteristics, straps, weight, material, marking and instructions for use, of gloves and arm guards. It also specifies the appropriate test methods.  This European Standard applies to protective chain mail gloves and to metal and plastics arm guards for use with hand knives.

Schutzkleidung - Handschuhe und Armschützer zum Schutz gegen Schnitt- und Stichverletzungen durch Handmesser - Teil 1: Metallringgeflechthandschuhe und Armschützer

Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen an Gestaltung, Durchstichfestigkeit, Ergonomie, Behänderung, Gewicht, Werkstoff, Kennzeichnung und Gebrauchsanlei- tung von Handschuhen und Armschützern fest. Sie legt ebenfalls die geeigneten Prüfverfahren fest. Diese Europäische Norm gilt für Metallringgeflechthand- schuhe und für Armschützer, aus Metall und Kunststoff beim Gebrauch von Handmessen.

Vêtements de protection - Gants et protège-bras contre les coupures et les coups de couteaux à main - Partie 1: Gants en cotte de mailles et protège-bras

La présente norme spécifie les exigences pour la conception, la résistance à la pénétration, les caractéristiques ergonomiqeus, les sangles, le poids, les ma- tériaux, le marquage et les instructions d'utilisation des gants et protège-bras. Elle spécifie également les méthodes d'essai appropriées. La présente norme s''applique aux gants de protection en cotte de mailles et aux protège-bras en métal et en plastique utilisables avec des couteaux à main.

Varovalna obleka – Rokavice in ščitniki rok za varovanje pred urezninami in vbodom ročnega noža – 1. del: Rokavice pletene iz žice in ščitniki rok

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
10-Dec-1996
Withdrawal Date
29-Jun-1997
ICS
13.340.10 - Protective clothing
Technical Committee
CEN/TC 162 - Protective clothing including hand and arm protection and lifejackets
Drafting Committee
CEN/TC 162/WG 5 - Resistance to mechanical impact of protective clothing
Current Stage
9060 - Closure of 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
Start Date
04-Jun-2023
Completion Date
04-Jun-2023
Directive
2016/425 - 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
89/686/EEC - Council Directive 89/686/EEC of 21 December 1989 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to personal protective equipment
Mandate
M/BC/CEN/90/2 - Order for standardization concerning Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.)
Ref Project
SIST EN 1082-1:1998 - Protective clothing - Gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives - Part 1: Chain mail gloves and arm guards

Overview

EN 1082-1:1996 (CEN) is a European Standard for protective clothing - chain mail gloves and arm guards designed to protect against cuts and stabs from hand knives. The standard defines essential safety and usability requirements for chain mail (metal ring) gloves and metal or plastic arm guards intended for use with hand knives, and it specifies the appropriate test methods, marking and user instructions. EN 1082-1 supports manufacturers, specifiers and buyers in selecting certified knife‑resistant hand and forearm protection.

Key Topics

  • Scope and applicability: Applies to protective chain mail gloves and to metal and plastics arm guards used with hand knives.
  • Design requirements: Addresses construction and ergonomic characteristics to ensure protection without unduly restricting manual dexterity.
  • Penetration resistance: Specifies that products must resist penetration by hand knives - the standard defines how penetration performance is assessed using specified test methods.
  • Materials and weight: Covers acceptable materials (metal ring mail, metal and plastics for arm guards) and considerations for weight and balance to maintain wearability.
  • Straps and fastening: Defines requirements for secure fastening systems (straps, closures) to keep gloves and arm guards correctly positioned during use.
  • Marking and instructions for use: Requires clear product marking and accompanying instructions, including sizing, limitations, maintenance and safe use guidance.
  • Test methods: Specifies appropriate test procedures for evaluating penetration resistance, ergonomics and other performance criteria (test details are defined in the standard).

Applications

EN 1082-1 is relevant to any workplace where hand knives are used and there is a risk of cuts or stabs to hands and forearms. Typical users and stakeholders include:

  • Manufacturers and designers of chain mail gloves and arm guards who need to demonstrate compliance with European requirements.
  • PPE procurement and safety managers selecting knife-resistant gloves and forearm protection for staff.
  • Industries with knife use, such as food processing (meat and fish processing), butchery, leather and textile cutting, and other manual cutting operations.
  • Quality and compliance teams verifying product marking, user instructions and test evidence.

Related Standards

Consider other standards for integrated hand protection and cut resistance, and consult the CEN catalogue for harmonized documents. Related references commonly used in conjunction with EN 1082-1 include standards addressing general mechanical risks and cut‑resistance testing.

EN 1082-1:1996 provides a clear framework for safe, ergonomic chain mail gloves and arm guards, helping organizations manage knife-related hazards while ensuring usable, certified hand and forearm protection.

Frequently Asked Questions

EN 1082-1:1996 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Protective clothing - Gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives - Part 1: Chain mail gloves and arm guards". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies requirements for the design, penetration resistance, ergonomic characteristics, straps, weight, material, marking and instructions for use, of gloves and arm guards. It also specifies the appropriate test methods. This European Standard applies to protective chain mail gloves and to metal and plastics arm guards for use with hand knives.

This European Standard specifies requirements for the design, penetration resistance, ergonomic characteristics, straps, weight, material, marking and instructions for use, of gloves and arm guards. It also specifies the appropriate test methods. This European Standard applies to protective chain mail gloves and to metal and plastics arm guards for use with hand knives.

EN 1082-1:1996 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.340.10 - Protective clothing. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 1082-1:1996 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2016/425, 89/686/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/90/2. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.

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Standards Content (Sample)


2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Schutzkleidung - Handschuhe und Armschützer zum Schutz gegen Schnitt- und Stichverletzungen durch Handmesser - Teil 1: Metallringgeflechthandschuhe und ArmschützerVetements de protection - Gants et protege-bras contre les coupures et les coups de couteaux a main - Partie 1: Gants en cotte de mailles et protege-brasProtective clothing - Gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives - Part 1: Chain mail gloves and arm guards13.340.40Varovanje dlani in rokHand and arm protectionICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1082-1:1996SIST EN 1082-1:1998en01-april-1998SIST EN 1082-1:1998SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
SIST EN 1082-1:19
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The article is about a European Standard, EN 1082-1:1996, which sets requirements for protective gloves and arm guards that are designed to protect against cuts and stabs from hand knives. The standard covers various aspects such as design, penetration resistance, ergonomics, straps, weight, material, marking, instructions for use, and test methods. It applies specifically to chain mail gloves and arm guards made of metal and plastics.

記事タイトル：EN 1082-1:1996 - 防護衣 - 手製包丁による切断と突き刺しから守る手袋と腕ガード - パート1：チェーンメールの手袋と腕ガード 記事内容：このヨーロッパ規格は、手袋と腕ガードのデザイン、侵入抵抗性、人間工学的特性、ストラップ、重さ、素材、マーキングと使用方法の要件、適切な試験方法を規定しています。また、手製包丁に対して使用されるチェーンメールの手袋と金属およびプラスチック製の腕ガードにも適用されます。

기사 제목: EN 1082-1:1996 - 보호복 - 손칼에 의한 베임과 찔림을 막는 장갑과 팔 보호구 - 파트 1: 체인 메일 장갑과 팔 보호구 기사 내용: 이 유럽 표준은 장갑과 팔 보호구의 디자인 요구 사항, 관통 저항성, 인체 공학적 특성, 스트랩, 무게, 재료, 표지 및 사용 설명서, 적절한 시험 방법을 명시한다. 또한 손칼과 함께 사용되는 보호용 체인 메일 장갑과 금속 및 플라스틱 팔 보호구에 대해 적용된다.