Specifies test methods for protective gloves for firefighters. This Australian Standard differs from ISO 15383 in that requirements for Type 1 gloves are no longer included. (Requirements for protective gloves for wildland firefighting are covered elsewhere.)
Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
1 Scope
2 Referenced documents
3 Definitions
4 Design requirements
4.1 Component assembly
4.2 Glove body length
4.3 Wristlet or cuff
4.4 Glove sizing
4.4.1 Minimum sizing
4.4.2 Hand dimensions
5 Sampling and pretreatment
5.1 Sampling levels
5.2 Inspection
5.3 Testing
5.3.1 Specimens
5.3.2 Exposure surface
5.3.3 Interpretation criteria
5.4 Pretreatments
5.4.1 Washing pretreatment
5.4.2 Dry conditioning
5.4.3 Wet conditioning
6 Performance requirements
6.1 General requirements
6.2 Thermal requirements
6.2.1 Flame resistance
6.2.2 Heat transfer (flame exposure)
6.2.3 Heat transfer (radiant exposure)
6.2.4 Heat transfer (conductive exposure)
6.2.5 Heat resistance
6.3 Mechanical requirements
6.3.1 Abrasion resistance
6.3.2 Cut resistance
6.3.3 Tear resistance
6.3.4 Puncture resistance
6.3.5 Leather chromium VI content
6.4 Barrier requirements
6.4.1 Water penetration resistance
6.4.2 Liquid penetration resistance
6.4.3 Whole glove integrity
6.5 Ergonomic requirements
6.5.1 Dexterity
6.5.2 Grip
6.5.3 Donning and doffing
7 Marking
8 Manufacturer’s information
Appendix A
A1 Principle
A2 Equipment
A3 Specimens
A4 Procedure
A5 Report
Appendix B
B1 Principle
B2 Equipment
B3 Specimens
B4 Procedure
B5 Calculation
B6 Report
Appendix C
C1 Principle
C2 Specimens
C3 Procedure
C4 Report
Appendix D
D1 General
D2 General approach for conducting a risk assessment
D3 Recommended factors for identifying and evaluating firefighter risks
