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To celebrate the release of the new ANSI/ISEA 105-2024 standard for hand protection, we’re giving away free safety gloves that meet the latest safety guidelines!
Don’t miss this opportunity to upgrade your hand protection and stay ahead of the curve in workplace safety. Enter now to receive your free pair of gloves!
Federal Standards and Regulation
The PPE standard for hand protection, 29 CFR 1910.138, specifies the selection criteria to be used when providing hand protection and ensures that employers provide their workers with PPE that is relevant to their work.Â
What should your glove protect against:
ImpactÂ
Hand-impact injuries are common, expensive and preventable.Â
Offshore oil and gas, construction, mining, manufacturing, warehousing and transport industries are particularly susceptible to hand-impact injuries. Â
CutÂ
Understand the different levels of cut protection that various gloves provide.Â
- Levels A1, A2, A3 protect against scrapes.Â
- Levels A4, A5, A6 protect against cuts for which stitches would be required.Â
- Levels A7, A8 and A9 are meant to offer protection against brutal or extreme injuries.Â
Puncture Â
- Match the right protection to each hazard.Â
- For example, not all puncture-resistant gloves protect against needle sticks.Â
American National Standards
ANSI/ISEA 105-2024Â American National Standard for Hand Protection ClassificationÂ
Provides a comprehensive classification system for hand and arm protection, including gloves and sleeves, based on performance criteria essential for workplace safety. This updated standard ensures consistency and predictability in the selection of personal protective equipment (PPE), making it easier for manufacturers, employers, and safety professionals to choose the right protection for specific hazards.
ANSI/ISEA 138-2019 American National Standard for Performance and Classification for Impact-Resistant GlovesÂ
Establishes testing, classification, and labeling requirements that offer back-of-the-hand impact protection to address the gaps in appropriately evaluating the performance of a glove’s dorsal protection and assist employers in making informed product selections.
Hand & Arm Protection Resources
ANSI/ISEA 105-2024 Labeling Guidelines
Explore the ANSI/ISEA 105-2024 Guide for essential labeling and usage guidelines to help you identify and select hand protection that meets new standards for abrasion, cut, and puncture resistance. Learn more >>
Key to Hand Classifications​
Discover the ANSI/ISEA 105-2024 Standard’s classifications for cut, puncture, and abrasion resistance to help you choose the right hand protection for various workplace hazards. Learn more >>
Toolbox Talk: Hand & Arm Protection
Protecting your hands and arms from workplace hazards is essential for safety and productivity—explore key risks, costs, and solutions to ensure ‘Safe Hands Mean No Harm.’
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5 Facts: Hand & Arm Protection
Discover the key classifications and marking requirements of the ANSI/ISEA 105-2024 standard to ensure your hand protection meets the latest safety and compliance standards.
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Hand & Arm Protection Infographic
Discover the latest ANSI/ISEA 105-2024 Standard for Hand Protection and learn how proper glove selection can prevent 71% of hand and arm injuries in the workplace. Learn more >>
ISEA is represented on the following standards committees and panels:
- ANSI A10 – Safety Requirements for Construction and Demolition Operations
- ANSI Z49 – Safety in Welding and Cutting
- ANSI Z10 – Occupational Health and Safety Systems
- ASTM F23 – Committee on Protective Clothing
- NFPA Technical Correlating Committee – Fire & Emergency Services Protective Clothing & Equipment
- NFPA Technical Committee on Hazardous Materials Protective Clothing and Equipment
- US TAG to ISO TC 94 – Personnel Safety – Protective Clothing and Equipment, SC13 – Protective Clothing
