Standards and Certifications

Lifting pros walk you through the operation and benefits of various hoist types so you can choose the best hoist for your lifting needs.

Basic chain sling configurations are often described using a 3 or 4 letter code, one letter for each item in the sling configuration. For instance, SSG describes a single leg chain sling with a sling hook on top and a grab hook at the bottom. To make your life easier, we have prepared a visual […]

Chain grades are a standard method for showing the ultimate breaking strength (tensile strength) of a chain. It is used to determine what sort of applications are appropriate for a given chain. In order to choose the right grade of chain for your project, it is essential to know the specific applications for each grade. […]

Understand the distinction and choose between ANSI/ASSP Z359, ANSI/ASSP A10, ANSI/ASSP A10.32 and OSHA.

Safety requirements for different categories of high visibility workwear.

See cheat sheet for CSA and ANSI requirements.

Manufacturers offer gloves ranging from 7 to 18 gauge. This is the measurement of the thickness of the knit fabrics used in manufacturing.

See the glove gauge cheat sheet.

The length and cut of the cuff directly affects your protection, your dexterity and speed of execution.

See the glove cuff styles cheat sheet.

The ability of the glove material not to conduct cold on contact.

Refer to the EN ISO 511:2006 standard cheat sheet.

The level of insulation of the glove to protect against the cold.

Refer to the EN ISO 511:2006 standard cheat sheet.

The force required to tear the glove material.

Refer to the EN ISO 388:2016 standard cheat sheet.

The level of protection that a FR/AR garment offers in the event of an arc flash (welding).

Refer to the CAT rating cheat sheet.

The level of insulation of the glove in order to not feel the heat.

Consult the ASTM F1060-08 standard cheat sheet.

Thermal degradation is the deterioration of the glove in contact with heat: an alteration of its physical properties (eg softening, hardening, etc.).

Refer to the ISO 17493:2000 standard checklists.

How easily a glove will ignite, and if ignited, how readily it will continue to burn once the flame is removed.

Refer to the ASTM F 1358-08 standard checklists.

The rate at which chemicals pass through the material on a molecular level.

Refer to the ASTM F739-12 and EN ISO 374-1: 2016 standard checklists.

The loss of puncture resistance of the glove upon exposure to a chemical.

Refer to the ASTM F 1358-08 standard checklists.

Abrasion is the wear that results from scratching or rubbing the glove fabric.

Refer to the ASTM D3389-10, ASTM D3884-09 and EN 388:2016 standard checklists.

The force required to pierce the glove with a sharp needle.

Refer to the ASTM F2878-10 standard cheat sheet.

The force required to puncture the glove with a point.

Consult the EN ISO 388:2016 standard cheat sheet.

The force required to cut the glove fabric with a blade.

Check out the ASTM F2992-15, EN ISO 388:2016 and EN ISO 13997 cheat sheets.