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    AS/NZS 2161.2:2005

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    Occupational protective gloves General requirements

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    Superseded date:  10-12-2020

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  19-05-2005

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    Adopts EN420:2003 to specify the general requirements for glove construction, high visibility, innocuousness, cleaning, comfort and efficiency, marking and information applicable to occupational protective gloves. The Standard is also applicable to gloves permanently incorporated in containment enclosures.

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    Committee SF-023
    Document Type Standard
    Product Note Reconfirmed 07/10/2016.This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 7/10/2016
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes
    Under Revision

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    First published in Australia as part of AS Z4-1952.Second edition 1963.Revised and redesignated AS 2161-1978.First published in New Zealand as part of NZS 1988:1965.Revised and redesignated NZS 5812:1982.AS 2161-1978 and NZS 5812:1982 jointly revised, amalgamated and redesignated in part as AS/NZS 2161.2:1998.Second edition 2005.Reconfirmed 2016. First published in Australia as part of AS Z4-1952. Second edition 1963. Revised and redesignated AS 2161-1978. First published in New Zealand as part of NZS 1988:1965. Revised and redesignated NZS 5812:1982. AS 2161-1978 and NZS 5812:1982 jointly revised, amalgamated and redesignated in part as AS/NZS 2161.2:1998. Second edition 2005.

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    AS/NZS 2161.4:1999 Occupational protective gloves Protection against thermal risks (heat and fire) (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS/NZS 2161.10.1:2005 Occupational protective gloves Protective gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms - Terminology and performance requirements (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS/NZS 2161.7.3:2005 Occupational protective gloves Protection against cuts and stabs by hand knives - Impact cut test for fabric, leather and other materials
    AS/NZS 2161.3:2005 Occupational protective gloves Protection against mechanical risks (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS/NZS 2161.10.3:2005 Occupational protective gloves Protective gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms - Determination of resistance to permeation by chemicals (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS/NZS 2161.7.2:2005 Occupational protective gloves Protection against cuts and stabs by hand knives - Gloves and arm guards made of material other than chainmail (Reconfirmed 2017)
    AS 2161.6-2003 Occupational protective gloves Protective gloves for firefighters - Laboratory test methods and performance requirements
    AS/NZS 2161.5:1998 Occupational protective gloves Protection against cold
    AS/NZS 2161.9:2002 Occupational protective gloves Method of measurement and evaluation of the vibration transmissibility of gloves at the palm of the hand
    AS/NZS 2161.10.2:2005 Occupational protective gloves Protective gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms - Determination of resistance to penetration
    AS/NZS 2161.7.1:1998 Occupational protective gloves Protection against cuts and stabs by hand knives - Chainmail gloves and arm guards (Reconfirmed 2016)

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    AS 2507-1998 The storage and handling of agricultural and veterinary chemicals
    AS/NZS 3833:2007 The storage and handling of mixed classes of dangerous goods, in packages and intermediate bulk containers
    AS 1940:2017 The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids
    AS 2476-2008 General fumigation procedures
    AS 5239-2011 Examination of ignitable liquids in fire debris
    AS 5483-2012 Minimizing the risk of contamination in products used to collect and analyse biological material for forensic DNA purposes
    AS 4326-2008 The storage and handling of oxidizing agents
    AS 1796-2001 Certification of welders and welding supervisors (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS/NZS 2161.1:2016 Occupational protective gloves Selection, use and maintenance
    AS/NZS 4501.2:2006 Occupational protective clothing General requirements
    SAA HB 9-1994 Occupational personal protection
    AS 3743-2003 Potting mixes
    AS/NZS 2022:2003 Anhydrous ammonia - Storage and handling (Reconfirmed 2023)
    AS 2714-2008 The storage and handling of organic peroxides (Reconfirmed 2021)
    AS 3780-2008 The storage and handling of corrosive substances
    AS 4233.1:2013 High pressure water jetting systems Safe operation and maintenance
    AS/NZS 2243.3:2010 Safety in laboratories Microbiological safety and containment
    AS/NZS 5026:2012 The storage and handling of Class 4 dangerous goods
    AS 5034-2005 Installation and use of inert gases for beverage dispensing
    AS 2601-2001 The demolition of structures
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