Gloves worn at work must meet certain requirements. Depending on their use, they must be particularly cut- or puncture-resistant, oil- and acid-resistant, meet high standards for tactile sensitivity, and so on. The various EN standards define the requirements for each glove according to different assessment criteria. The test ratings provide information on the assessment in the testing procedure: the higher the number, the better the test result. Mechanical risks and protection against static electricity are regulated by EN 388:2003. For forestry work, to protect against chainsaw cuts, cut-resistant gloves are tested in accordance with EN 381-7:1999. Heat-resistant gloves, welding gloves, etc. are tested for thermal risks in accordance with EN 407:2004, whilst chemical risks in various sectors are regulated by EN 374. Cold-resistant gloves are subject to testing in accordance with EN 511:2006. For disposable gloves, the AQL value is decisive. You can find an overview of the most important standards, including detailed descriptions, in our glove overview.