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ANSI vs. EN 388: An Easy To Understand Guide To Reading Work Glove Safety Ratings
If you have ever flipped a pair of work gloves over and seen something like `4X43C P` or `ANSI A4` stamped on the cuff, you have run into the two systems that govern hand protection on most job sites: EN 388 in Europe and ANSI/ISEA 105 in North America. Both exist to answer the same question — how much protection does this glove actually give my hands? — but they measure it in different units, on different scales, using partly different tests.
Women's Work Gloves: Why Fit Is a Safety Issue, Not a Preference
If you're a woman in the trades, on a job site, or in any hands-on role, there's a good chance you've experienced this: you grab a pair of work gloves from the supply room, pull them on, and spend the...