HAND

PROTECTION GLOVE STANDARDS

Glove Standards: Two standards are in place to quantify the physical properties of hand protection. ANSI/ISEA 105 is a voluntary U.S. standard that speci�es test methods and provides performance ranges for many di�erent properties includ-ing chemical resistance, cut resistance, puncture resistance and abrasion resistance. CE/EN 388 is a mandatory European standard that dictates test methods and performance ranges for gloves that provide protection against mechanical risks (abrasion, cut, tear & puncture). Both standards were recently updated and the details are referenced below. Cordova will be making rolling changes to glove markings and packaging over the next several months.

Cut Resistance: ANSI/ISEA 105A test sample is cut by a straight-edge blade, under load, that moves along a straight path. The sample is cut �ve times each under three di�erent loads and the data is used to determine the required load to cut through the test sample at a distance of 20 mm. (0.8 inches). Test scores are expressed in Levels and in the number of grams (load). The higher the number of grams, the more cut resistant the material. ANSI/ISEA was updated in February 2016 to expand the number of cut classi�cation levels to address new �ber/yarn technologies and provide end users with a more accurate assessment of cut resistance. In addition, the TDM test machine is now speci�ed. Past version of ANSI/ISEA allowed for the CPP and TDM machines for cut testing.

Previous ANSI/ISEA Classi�cationsFor Cut Resistance

New ANSI/ISEA Classi�cationsFor Cut Resistance

Level Weight (grams)0 <2001 200-4992 500-9993 1000-14994 1500-34995 >3500

Level Weight (grams)A1 ≥200A2 ≥500A3 ≥1000A4 ≥1500A5 ≥2200A6 ≥3000A7 ≥4000A8 ≥5000A9 ≥6000

Cut Resistance: CE/EN 388 TestingThe machine used to perform the CE/EN 388 Cut Resistance Test is called a Coup Tester. This machine uses a circular blade, under a �xed load, that moves back and forth across the sample until cut-through is achieved. The cut resistance of the test sample is compared to the cut resistance of a standard reference material and a cut index is assigned. CE/EN 388 will be expanded in 2016 to include an additional cut test (similar to ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 using the TDM machine) and a test for impact protection.

0<100<1.2<10<20

11001.21020

25002.52560

320005.050

100

4800010.075

150

5-

20.0--

Previous CE/EN 388 Markings

a. Abrasion (cycles)b. Blade Cut (factor)c. Tear (newtons)d. Puncture (newtons)

New CE/EN 388 Markings

f. Impact Protection Pass/Faile. Cut (TDM Test) Level A-Fd. Puncture (N) Level 0-4c. Tear (N) Level 0-4 b. Blade Cut (Coup Test) Level 0-5 a. Abrasion (cycles) Level 0-4

d. Puncture Resistance Level 0-4c. Tear Resistance Level 0-4b. Blade Cut Resistance Level 0-5a. Abrasion Resistance Level 0-4

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Load (grams)

Blade

GloveMaterial

Blade Travel

Sample holder

GloveMaterial

Blade Travel

Blade

Sample holder

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HI-VISAPPAREL

HI-VIS APPAREL STANDARDS

ANSI/ISEA 107 -2010 American National Standard for High-Visibility Safety Apparel and Accessories has been updated to improve worker safety in low visibility environments. The revised standard (ANSI/ISEA 107-2015) includes several changes including:

• Allowance for Smallest Size Offered: ANSI/ISEA 107-2015 allows for an exception for the “smallest size offered” for Type R, Class 2 & 3 garments. The amount of acceptable background fabric has been reduced to improve the �t of garments for workers with smaller body frames.

• FR Labeling Requirements: All garments that are made without inherently flame resistant fabric must include the following statement on the neck label: This garment is not flame resistant as de�ned by ANSI/ISEA 107-2015 Section 10.5. This would apply to all standard garments and those treated with chemical flame retardants. Going forward, Cordova garments treated with chemical flame retardants will be described as “self-extinguishing”. Chemically treated vests are designed to provide protection from incidental sparks, hot machinery and brief exposure to flame.• Balance of Design: Garments shall be balanced in design so that not less than 40% of the minimum required amount of retroreflective or combined-performance and background materials is present on both the front and the back when laid flat.

The majority of the changes in ANSI/ISEA 107-2015 involve product classi�cation and labeling. Cordova Safety Products is working to adjust all products, packaging and labels to the new standard. Meanwhile, rest assured that all Cordova high visibility products labeled to the 2010 version remain perfectly acceptable for their intended end use.

• Merges ANSI/ISEA 107 (High-Visibility Safety Apparel) and ANSI/ISEA 207 (Public Safety Vests).• Establishes garment “types” to improve the product selection process by better matching the application with the proper garment. Requirements for Performance Classes 1, 2 & 3 remain the same as previous versions of the standard.

MODEL #: V410Meets ANSI/ISEA 107-2010

CLASS 2100% Birdseye Polyester

Reflective Tape

Class 2

Level 2

TM

MODEL #: V410Meets ANSI/ISEA 107-2015

100% Birdseye Polyester

Type RClass 2Not FR

TM

Section 10.5.

Changes to labels:

ANSI/ISEA 107-2010

Garment TypeORP

Intended UseOff-Road/Non-HighwayRoadwayPublic Safety

Performance Class1

2 or 32 or 3

ANSI/ISEA 107-2010Standard Sizes Smallest Sizes

Class 2: 775 in2

Class 3: 1240 in2Type R: Class 2: 775 in2

Type R: Class 3: 1240 in2Type R: Class 2: 540 in2

Type R: Class 2: 1000 in2

Type R: Class 2: 201 in2

Type R: Class 3: 310 in2Type R: Class 2: 201 in2

Type R: Class 3: 310 in2Class 2: 201 in2

Class 3: 310 in2

ANSI/ISEA 107-2015

Background Material

Retroflective orCombined PerformanceMaterials

ANSI/ISEA 107-2015

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