The standard provides additional requirements for protective gloves that are worn in areas where flammable or explosive zones exist or may exist. It specifies a test method and requirements for performance, marking and information to minimise explosion risks.
The standard does not apply to the protection of electronic devices, protection against supply voltages, gloves made of insulating material for live working, or protective gloves for welders. The EN 16350 standard sets out the tests and characteristics required for electrostatic protective gloves:
- The vertical resistance of the gloves must be less than 108 Ohm (100 megohms) according to EN 1149-2.
- The tests are carried out in an atmosphere of approx. 23°C with a humidity level of approx. 25%.
- At least five samples that fulfil the requirements for contact resistance must be tested.
The test method of EN 1149-2 measures the vertical resistance in ohms Ω (megohm). The measurement is carried out through the material, placed between two electrodes on opposite surfaces, under a defined voltage. It is important to bear in mind that the lower the humidity and the drier the climate, the higher the vertical resistance of the test.
