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Cold Weather Performance Standard EN 511:2006 – What Do Those Numbers Mean?

Frigid conditions offer their own challenges when it comes to worker safety, especially when it comes to those employees who work outside in the elements.

Prolonged exposure to freezing temperatures or, harsh winter weather can create serious personal health problems like trench foot, frostbite, hypothermia and, in extreme cases, death.

Protection against the cold is essential and a first line defense to cold weather protection should always start with the hands. Selecting the proper winter work glove that is certified against cold is crucial to personal safety and productivity.

CUT THROUGH THE CONFUSION

Many cold weather work gloves offered in the market meet similar features whether it be the same outer coating, glove liner material, or the glove’s gauge. However, these core features do not effectively showcase the performance of the glove against harsh wintry weather working environments. This is where the EN 511 standard can help cut through the confusion.

The EN 511:2006 cold weather standard specifies the performance requirements for work gloves designed to protect against cold, providing a reliable benchmark for their protective characteristics in cold work scenarios, ranging from outdoor construction sites to cold storage facilities. 

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