Protecting your hands from heat, flame and thermal risks is really important for very obvious reasons!!
EN 407:2004 is the standard used throughout the health & Safety sector to identify gloves that protect workers from these risks.

The gloves certified under this standard are given a rating that comprises its performance in 6 key areas:
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Rating
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Performance Aspect
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Measurement
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“X”
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“1”
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“2”
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“3”
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“4”
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Burning Behaviour
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After Flare Time (seconds)
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NOT TESTED
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<=20
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<=10
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<=3
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<=1
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After Glow Time (seconds)
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N/A
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<=120
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<=25
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<=5
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Contact Heat
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Contact Temperature (0C)
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100
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250
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350
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500
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Threshold Time (seconds)
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>=15
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>=15
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>=15
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>=15
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Convective Heat
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Heat Transfer Delay (seconds)
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>=4
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>=7
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>=10
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>=18
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Radiant Heat
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Heat Transfer Delay (seconds)
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>=7
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>=20
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>=50
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>=95
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Molten Metal – Small Drops
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Number of drops
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>=10
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>=15
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>=25
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>=35
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Molten Metal – Large Mass
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Mass in grams
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30
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60
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120
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200
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Using this framework, it’s very easy to identify the exact specification you need your gloves to comply to.
You can check out our range of heat protective glove here or give us a shout on 01443 741999 to discuss your personal requirements.