Portwest USA Catalog 2020

CUT

Cut Protection Selection Guide

In order to assist in selecting the best cut gloves for your application, Portwest suggest using this 3 step process:

Step 1:

Rate the Level of Hazard and Risk

Identify the level of risk: RISK OF INJURY FACTOR No Perceived Risk

Identify the hazard and decide on risk of injury by carrying out a risk assessment.

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Identify the level of hazard:

Very Low Risk

Low Risk

No Hazard

Severe Hazard

Medium Risk

High Risk

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10

Very High Risk

Step 2:

Calculate the Required Cut Performance Levels

Once you have carried out a risk assessment for the tasks you are performing you can use the Hazard x Risk x 100 calculation to help select the appropriate levels of cut resistance. Multiplying the hazard by the risk will provide a figure to base the required cut resistance on. Multiplying by 100 converts the figure into grams which is the unit of measure for the ANSI 105 testing. The table below explains the performance levels.

HAZARD CUT PERFORMANCE (grams) = (Risk x Hazard ) x 100 10 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 9 900 1800 2700 3600 4500 5400 8 800 1600 2400 3200 4000 4800 7 700 1400 2100 2800 3500 4200 6 600 1200 1800 2400 3000 3600 5 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 4 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 3 300 600 900 1200 1500 1800 2 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1 100 200 300 400 500 600 RISK 1 2 3 4 5 6

Step 3: Find the 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 1200 grams then perhaps choose a level A4 glove. Apply the performance level required in Step 2 to the ANSI 105 levels below to find a suitable level of cut protection.

ANSI/ ISEA 105 MANUFACTURER DECLARES PRODUCT TESTED TO

LEVELS OF PERFORMANCE to ANSI 105 Cut Level

A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9

2016

Cut Level (grams)

200 500 1000 1500 2200 3000 4000 5000 6000

PORTWEST has over 22 styles of cut resistant gloves and sleeves from level A1 to A8 to suit almost every task. We are continually working on bringing new and improved cut resistant styles to market.

Selecting The Best Cut Protection

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