A guide to EN Standards for gloves

Wednesday, 22 August, 2012


Hand injuries are the main contributor to overall injuries sustained by workers in Australia. Knowing the glove safety standards is vital to avoiding hand injuries and improving workplace safety. While the majority of the Australian/New Zealand occupational glove standards are identical to the European standards, there are instances where the European standard has been revised, but the Australian/New Zealand standard has not been changed. This white paper provides detailed insights on different risk categories and EN and AS/ NZS standards for protective gloves.


Related White Papers

[2024 GERI report] Key strategies for effective injury management

The Global EHS Readiness Index report 2024:...

Risk management and business resilience post COVID-19

Learn how to determine the initiatives that should shape your current and future risk...

Do your protective gloves comply with safety standards?

Of the workplace hand injuries that require hospitalisation in Australia, more than half...


  • All content Copyright © 2025 Westwick-Farrow Pty Ltd