Cut level rating differences and suitability by application

Supplied by Ansell on Monday, 12 March, 2018


The 2016 revision of the EN388 Mechanical Protection standard, which governs protective gloves and sleeves, introduced a range of modifications designed to enable safety managers to confidently identify the best option for their specific requirements.

Learn about the different performance ratings and the key factors that guide your choice of hand protection.


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