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AS 2161.6-2003
[Superseded]Occupational protective gloves, Part 6: Protective gloves for firefighters — Laboratory test methods and performance requirements
Specifies test methods for protective gloves for firefighters. This Australian Standard is identical with and reproduced from ISO 15383.
Published: 18/09/2003
Pages: 22
Table of contents
Cited references
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Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and 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
4.4.3 Marking of glove size
4.5 Leather chromium VI content
4.6 Other design requirements
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 Label legibility
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
7 Marking
8 Manufacturer's information
Annex A
A.1 Principle
A.2 Equipment
A.3 Specimens
A.4 Procedure
A.4.1
A.4.2
A.4.3
A.4.4
A.4.5
A.5 Report
Annex B
B.1 Principle
B.2 Equipment
B.3 Specimens
B.4 Procedure
B.4.1
B.4.2
B.4.3
B.4.4
B.4.5
B.4.6
B.5 Report
Annex C
C.1 Principle
C.2 Specimens
C.3 Procedure
C.3.1
C.3.2
C.3.3
C.3.4
C.3.5
C.3.6
C.4 Report
Annex D
D.1 General
D.2 Determination of type of glove
D.3 General approach for conducting a risk assessment
D.4 Recommended factors for identifying and evaluating firefighter risks
Annex E
Bibliography
Cited references in this standard
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