DIN EN 381-7:1999-09

Foreword
      Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
      3.1 Chainsaw protective gloves
      3.2 Cuff
      3.3 Metacarpus
      3.4 Five-finger glove
      3.5 Mitt
      3.6 One-finger mitt
      3.7 Protective material
      3.8 Protective coverage
      3.9 Specified protective area
4 Designs
      4.1 Designs of gloves
      4.2 Design A
      4.3 Design B
      4.4 Attachment of protective material
5 Performance requirements
      5.1 General
      5.2 Protection against general mechanical
             risks
      5.3 Protection against chainsaw cutting
      5.4 Ergonomic requirements
6 Marking
7 Information supplied by manufacturer
8 Pictogram
Annex A (informative) Selection Advice
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
                       addressing essential requirements
                       or other provisions of EU Directives

Outlines requirements for gloves for resistance to cutting by a chainsaw when assessed by the test procedure covered in EN 381-4. Supplies marking requirements and information which is provided by the manufacturer, including criteria for selection and instructions for use.