From 410863bc77bcac319d56dd671a6c1caef79f6328 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Marie Fossepre <marie.fossepre@uni.lu> Date: Thu, 5 Oct 2023 14:06:43 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Apply 1 suggestion(s) to 1 file(s) --- external/lab-hsa/ppe/ppe.md | 21 +++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 21 insertions(+) diff --git a/external/lab-hsa/ppe/ppe.md b/external/lab-hsa/ppe/ppe.md index 5577302f..441acb28 100644 --- a/external/lab-hsa/ppe/ppe.md +++ b/external/lab-hsa/ppe/ppe.md @@ -121,7 +121,28 @@ If the gloves are not contaminated, discard them in the domestic waste bin of th EN 420: general requirements (identification, size, norms, composition,...) EN 455 1-4: physical properties +For activities with hazardous biological agents and harmful chemicals it is strongly recommended to use category III PPE gloves, and not medical exam gloves. +Quality level and norms are often summarized with the mention Cat III and AQL (acceptance level quality) on the gloves packaging or on the technical datasheet. + +<div align="center"> +<img src="img/Gloves4.png" width="20%"> +</div> + +Disposable gloves of category III involve fulfillment of EN420, EN388, 374-2 and 374-3 requirements. Cat III is the highest protection level. +Category III PPE gloves are tested to fulfill requirements of: + +- General guidelines (identification, size, norms, composition,...) (according to norm EN420) +- Mechanical resistance (according to norm EN388) +- Penetration by chemicals (according to norm EN374-2: 2003) +- Permeation by chemicals (according to norm EN374-3: 2003) +- Protection against micro-organisms (according to norm EN374-2: 2003) + +Additionally, 2 other references make sense for our specific activities: +EN 374-5: micro-organism resistance (bacteria, fungi, viruses) +EN374-1 type B. Permeation resistance of at least 30 minutes with at least three test chemical(s). + +For activities with hazardous biological agents and harmful chemicals the use of nitrile gloves is recommended. #### Safety goggles (highly recommended) <div align="center"> -- GitLab