Is Your Gear Site Safe?
EN Explained…
Health and Safety at work is no joke, and we work hard to make sure our workwear exceeds safety standards where ever possible. Use our Site Safe guides to be sure your gear is fit for your job.
Keeping you seen. Keeping you safe.
All you need to know about high visibility clothing.
EN 471:2003
Staying seen is staying safe and our entire range of
high visibility garments have been designed and tested to
meet the EN 471 Standard. This is the current European
Standard for high visibility clothing and outlines the
specifications surrounding this area. The EN 471:2003
Standard is made up of 3 classes which indicate the 3
different levels of protection.
Class 1: Lowest level of visibility. This often refers to
trousers. However, this can be improved when worn
with the addition of a class 3 jacket.
Class 2: Intermediate level of visibility.
This often refers to vests.
Class 3: Highest level of visibility. This applies to
jackets with long sleeves and jacket and trouser suits.
Upper Numeral: Refers to the design classification. Rated
between 1 &smp; 3 with 3 giving the maximum amount of protection.
Lower Numeral: Refers to the retro reflective classification.
Rated between 1 & 2 with 2 giving the maximum amount of protection.
EN 343:2003
Not only are we dedicated to keeping you seen, our extensive
high visibility range will keep you protected from changing
weather conditions. Each garment also conforming to
EN 343 Standards. These standards were created to
provide protection against rain, wind and other foul weather.
Tested by how waterproof a garment is and it's breath ability.
Upper Numeral: Refers to the waterproof quotient. Rated
between 1 & 3 with 3 giving the maximum amount of protection.
Lower Numeral: Refers to the breath ability level. Rated
between 1 & 3 with 3 giving the maximum amount of protection.
If the shoe fits?
Understanding workboots classification.
EN ISO 20345:2011
All Glenwear boots are vigorously tested to
EN ISO 20345 European standards. These include
subjecting the footwear to several testing procedures,
some of which are outlined below. If the EN ISO 20345
number is affixed with the subsequent codes, the
footwear will have the following protection for a
work environment:
SB
Applies to footwear featuring toe cap protection
capable of withstanding a 200 Joule impact in addition
to an oil resistant outsole.
S1
Applies to footwear made from leather or other materials excluding all-rubber/polymeric designs. Inclu des all SB properties with the addition of energy absorption of the seat region tested to 20 Joules. S1 footwear will also have anti-static properties.
S2
Includes all S1 properties with the addition of water resistant upper leather.
S3
Includes all S2 properties as well as having a puncture resistant outsole tested at 1100 Newtons force. S3 boots also have cleated outsoles.
| Safety Requirement | SB | S1 | S2 | S3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Joule safety toe cap | • | • | • | • | |
| A | Anti-static sole | • | • | • | |
| E | Energy absorbing cushioned heel | • | • | • | |
| WRU | Water resistant upper | • | • | ||
| P | Penetration resistant midsole | • |
Heat Resistant Outsole
300°C
Electrical Resistance
up to 1000 Mega Ohms
Insulation Against Cold
Energy Absorbing Heel
20 Joules
Insulating Footwear
Water Resistant
Footwear
Metatarsal Protection
100J Impact energy
Safety Toe Cap
Penetration Resistance
1100 Newtons
Electrical Resistance up to
0.1 Mega Ohms
Insulation Against Heat
Water Resistant
Upper Leather
Ankle Protection
Cut Resistant Footwear
Oil Resistant
Non Metallic
Protecting your most valuable tools
Getting to grips with PPE.
Head Gear.
EN 352
The safety requirements and testing of ear protection. This ensures all PPE for protection of ears (such as the Glenwear ear protectors and ear plugs) meet European Standards.
EN 149
The current European Standards for protective respiratory devices. This includes FFP1 (lowest protection), FFP2 and FFP3 (highest protection).
EN 140
The safety requirements, testing and marking of protective respiratory devices, this time for half masks and quarter masks. Our replacement cartridges for the Glenwear Twin Filter Respirator meet EN 14387. These are EN Standards for the safety requirements, testing and marking of filters.
EN 166
The current European Standards for eye protection. This covers optical quality, chemical, dust and liquid protection and anti-fog capability.
Helping Hands.
EN420:2003
This is very important and covers general requirements for protective gloves. These requirements cover glove design and construction, cleaning instructions, electrostatic properties, dexterity, sizing and water vapour transmission and absorption. Marking and information is also covered by this standard.
EN407:2004
This is the standard for protective gloves against thermal risks,
this obviously includes heat or fire.
The heat and flame pictogram is followed by a 6 digit number
each relating to the following categories and marked from 0-4.
Resistance to flammability;
Contact heat resistance;
Convective heat resistance;
Radiant heat resistance;
Resistance to splashes of molten metal;
Resistance to large splashes of molten metal.
EN 388:2003
This is the standard for protective gloves against mechanical risks.
The pictogram will appear when the EN388 standard is met.
Underneath this you will find a four digit number. These numbers are
an indication as to the levels of safety that particular glove has to offer,
with each number representing a different area of protection (just like
the EN407 standard). These are abrasion, blade cut resistance, tear
resistance and puncture resistance. The following table explains the
ratings in more detail.
| Level | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abrasion Resistance (No. of cylces) | 100 | 500 | 2000 | 8000 | – |
| Blade Cut Resistance | 1.5 | 2.5 | 5 | 10 | 20 |
| Tear Resistance | 10 | 25 | 50 | 75 | – |
| Puncture Resistance | 20 | 60 | 100 | 150 | – |
All gloves conforming to the EN388 standard must also meet the EN420 standard.
