First edition. International Standard ISO 13999 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 94, Personal safety — Protective clothing and equipment, Subcommittee SC 13, Protective clothing. It is based on EN 1082-1:1996. — 46 p.
This part of ISO 13999 specifies requirements for the design, penetration resistance, ergonomic characteristics, straps, weight, material, marking and instructions for use, of gloves and arm guards. It also specifies the appropriate test methods.
This part of ISO 13999 applies to protective chain-mail gloves and to metal and plastics arm guards for use with hand knives.