AS/NZS 2161.4:1999 (R2016)

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Abstract

Specifies requirements for gloves for protection against heat and flames in one or more of the following forms: fire, contact heat, convective heat, radiant heat, small splashes or large quantities of molten metal. This Standard is identical with and has been reproduced from EN 407:1994.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee SF-023 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 16 June 2016.
Approved for reconfirmation in New Zealand on behalf of the Standards Council of New Zealand on 5 July 2016.
The following are represented on Technical Committee SF-023:
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Certification Interests (Australia)
Griffith University
National Safety Council of Australia
Safety Institute of Australia
University of Otago New Zealand
Worksafe New Zealand

Scope

This standard specifies test methods, general requirements, levels of thermal performance and the marking for protective gloves against heat and/or fire. It is to be used for all gloves which protect the hands against heat and/or flames in one or more of the following forms: fire, contact heat, convective heat, radiant heat, small splashes or large quantities of molten metal.
Product tests may only give performance levels and not protection levels.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 07/10/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 7/10/2016
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ISBN
Committee	SF-023
Supersedes	DR 95448 AS 2161-1978