ISEA 138-2019 PDF Download

The American National Standard for Performance and Classification for Impact-Resistant Gloves (ISEA 138-2019) is a standard developed by the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) to address the evaluation and selection of gloves that provide back-of-the-hand impact protection. The purpose of this standard is to fill the gaps in evaluating the performance of gloves' dorsal protection and to help employers make informed decisions when choosing gloves for their workers.

The standard includes testing requirements to assess the gloves' ability to dissipate impact forces on the knuckles and fingers. Based on the test results, gloves are classified into different categories. These classifications enable employers to compare and select gloves based on their impact resistance capabilities, ensuring that the chosen gloves are suitable for the specific tasks being performed.

ISEA 138-2019 is particularly relevant in industries such as automotive, heavy equipment and construction operation, cargo handling, oil/gas, and towing/transportation, where workers are exposed to potential impact hazards on the back of their hands.