632 | Selecting the Correct Cut Protection In order to assist in selecting the best cut gloves to your application, Portwest suggest using this 3 step process: Step 1. Identify the Hazard & Decide on Risk of Injury CUT PROTECTION SELECTION GUIDE HAZARD IDENTIFICATION FACTOR No Hazard 1 Fully Controlled Hazard 2 Partially Controlled Hazard 3 Minimally Controlled Hazard 4 Uncontrolled Hazard 5 Multiplying the Risk by the Hazard will provide a per formance level (value) from which to base the required cut resistance. The value used for the new test method is Newton’s, following this method will give an appropriate Newton value. Using the two tables above, calculate the required minimum cut performance. e.g. High Risk (5) x Limited Control (4) = 20 The Performance Levels Explained table exp l a ins the per f ormance leve l s (values). Performance Levels Explained Step 2. Calculate the Required Protection Levels RISK CUT PERFORMANCE (Newtons) = (Risk x Hazard) 6 6 12 18 24 30 5 5 10 15 20 25 4 4 5 12 16 20 3 3 6 9 12 15 2 2 4 6 8 10 1 1 2 3 4 5 HAZARD 1 2 3 4 5 RISK OF INJURY FACTOR No Perceived Risk 1 Very Low Risk 2 Low Risk 3 Medium Risk 4 High Risk 5 Very High Risk 6 Apply the performance level to the EN388:2016 levels below to find a suitable level of cut protection. Gloves are tested to a minimum performance level, so if you are unsure of the required level of cut protection choose the next level up. For example, if your assessment suggests 12 Newtons then choose a level D glove. Step 3. Find the Suitable Level of Cut Protection LEVELS OF PERFORMANCE TO EN388:2016 CUT LEVEL A B C D E F CUT LEVEL (Newtons) 2 5 10 15 22 30
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