01 / SAFETY GLOVES MALAYSIA
Quick answer: safety gloves should be selected from the specific hand hazard, task, required dexterity, environment and tested performance not simply by glove material or whichever model is already in store. Mechanical hazards use standards such as EN 388 / ISO cut testing; chemical gloves must be checked against the actual chemical and compatibility data; thermal and electrical hazards require different standards again. HIRARC should define the hazard before procurement defines the glove.
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02 / MALAYSIA SELECTION BASIS
The current Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 provides the employer-duty and risk-assessment foundation, while DOSH HIRARC guidance provides a practical method for identifying hand hazards and selecting controls. PPE is a residual-risk control rather than a substitute for eliminating or reducing the hazard at source.
Hand-protection specification should answer four questions: what can injure the hand, how severe / frequent is the exposure, what performance does the glove need, and can the worker still perform the task safely while wearing it?
For chemical hand protection, DOSH's chemical-PPE guidance and the workplace SDS / CHRA are relevant. For electrical shock protection, use the separate electrical-insulating-glove requirements rather than treating a normal work glove as electrical PPE.
03 / GLOVE STANDARDS
| Standard | Hazard area | Buyer takeaway |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 21420:2020 | General protective-glove requirements | Design / construction, innocuousness, comfort, sizing / dexterity, marking and manufacturer information. ISO lists this edition as current and confirmed in 2025. |
| EN 388 / ISO 13997 | Mechanical risks / cut resistance | Abrasion, cut, tear and puncture performance. ISO 13997:2024 is the current ISO sharp-object cut-test method; check the actual glove certificate / EN 388 marking for the product being purchased. |
| EN ISO 374 series | Chemical / micro-organism protection | Chemical resistance is substance-specific. Check the exact tested chemicals and permeation / degradation data rather than relying on 'nitrile' or 'neoprene' alone. |
| EN 407 / ISO 23407 | Thermal / heat risks | Use where hot contact, convective / radiant heat or other thermal hazards are identified and the exact product is rated for the task. |
| EN 511 | Cold risks | Relevant to cold-room / cold-chain tasks where cold contact and insulation are part of the hazard. |
| IEC 60903 | Electrical insulating gloves | Separate voltage-rated rubber insulating glove system for electrical shock protection; not interchangeable with mechanical / chemical work gloves. |
Do not convert ANSI and EN cut ratings casually. If a client specification calls for a particular system / rating, request certification in that system rather than relying on an approximate cross-reference.
04 / SELECT BY HAZARD
| Hazard | Examples | Selection direction |
|---|---|---|
| General handling / abrasion | Cartons, tools, rough surfaces, routine maintenance | Mechanical / multi-purpose glove with grip, abrasion resistance and enough dexterity for the task. |
| Sharp edges / cutting | Sheet metal, glass, cable armour, racking, fabrication | Cut-resistant glove with the required EN 388 / ISO cut level plus grip / dexterity appropriate to the task. |
| Oil / wet handling | Oily components, maintenance, wet industrial work | Suitable nitrile or other coating / glove construction matched to grip, abrasion and chemical / oil exposure. |
| Chemical splash / contact | Acids, alkalis, solvents, cleaners, process chemicals | Chemical-resistant glove matched to the exact substance / concentration / contact type and manufacturer compatibility data. |
| Heat / welding-adjacent work | Hot surfaces, sparks, thermal exposure | Thermal / leather / specialist glove specifically rated for the heat / process hazard. |
| Cold work | Freezers, cold-chain handling | Cold-rated insulated glove with sufficient grip and dexterity for the exposure. |
| Electrical shock | Electrical systems where insulating hand protection is required | Voltage-rated insulating glove selected by approved electrical procedure / class; use the electrical-safety system rather than this general glove category. |
Over-specifying can also create risk. A very bulky high-cut glove may reduce dexterity, grip or trigger control in a precision task. Select enough protection for the assessed hazard while preserving safe task performance.
05 / CUT & MECHANICAL PROTECTION
EN 388 mechanical-glove marking can include abrasion, blade cut, tear, puncture and ISO 13997 / TDM cut performance. For high-performance yarns, the TDM result is especially important because rotating-blade tests can be affected when the material dulls the blade.
Choose only the cut performance justified by the risk assessment while prioritising grip and dexterity.
Specify the required ISO / EN cut performance and confirm the certificate rather than relying on 'Level 5' marketing alone.
Where back-of-hand impact exists, check that the glove has the relevant impact performance as well as cut resistance.
Do not assume an EN 388 puncture result proves hypodermic-needle resistance; those are different hazards / test methods.
06 / CHEMICAL, THERMAL & ELECTRICAL GLOVES
A glove marketed as nitrile, neoprene, PVC or latex is not automatically suitable for every chemical. Use the workplace SDS / CHRA and the manufacturer's permeation / degradation information for the exact glove model and substance. Replace / quarantine gloves that show swelling, hardening, cracking, internal contamination or other evidence that the material has been compromised.
Heat-resistant, welding, cold-protection and voltage-rated electrical gloves should be selected under their own applicable standards. In particular, IEC 60903 insulating gloves are not the same product category as EN 388 mechanical gloves. The electrical PPE programme should define voltage class, protectors, inspection / retest requirements and compatibility with the actual task.
For electrical hand protection, see Electrical Safety PPE Malaysia and Insulating Gloves Class Guide Malaysia.
07 / FEATURED HAISAR GLOVES
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Haisar lists a 13-gauge EN 388:2016 Cut Level D seamless liner, grey PU dip, breathable / form-fitting construction and sizes 7–12.
Product details: Haisar listing.
Haisar lists heavy-duty neoprene with soft cotton-flock lining, 30 cm length and resistance claims covering many solvents, mild acids, oils and fats. Final chemical suitability must still be checked against the actual substance.
Product details: Haisar listing.
Haisar lists heavyweight abrasion-resistant nitrile, full dipping, canvas safety cuff, sizes 9–11, 12 pairs per pack and 120 pairs per carton.
Product details: Haisar listing.
Haisar lists a 6 mil, latex-free / vinyl-free / powder-free disposable nitrile glove in black or hi-vis orange, sizes S–2XL, with EN 420 / AS-NZS general-requirement and EN 455 test references on the product page.
Product details: Haisar listing.
08 / FIT, INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT
For a wider PPE replacement system, see Safety Equipment Inspection Checklist Malaysia.
09 / BUYING MISTAKES & RFQ
Nitrile, neoprene, PU or leather describe materials—not complete hazard performance.
Confirm the EN 388 / ISO 13997 or ANSI rating and certificate actually required.
Check the exact chemical list / compatibility data for the exact glove model.
Poor fit reduces grip, dexterity and consistent wearing.
Voltage-rated insulating gloves are a separate electrical PPE system.
Gloves are high-consumption PPE; plan size-specific reorder levels and replacement quantities.
Send the hazard, required rating, sizes and quantity to Haisar so each glove category can be quoted against the actual task.
10 / FAQ, SOURCES & SEO CONSOLIDATION
EN 388 is commonly used for mechanical hazards such as abrasion, cut, tear and puncture. For cut resistance, confirm the actual EN 388 / ISO 13997 result rather than relying on a generic 'cut-resistant' claim.
No. 'Level 5' can refer to the older rotating-blade / Coup scale, while ISO 13997 uses letter grades. For higher-cut-risk work, specify the exact standard / test result required by the site.
Some nitrile gloves resist certain chemicals well, but nitrile is not universally compatible. Check the exact glove model against the specific chemical, concentration and manufacturer compatibility data.
Leather is generally selected for mechanical / heat-adjacent tasks rather than chemical barrier protection. Use a chemical glove specifically verified for the substance and task.
No. Mechanical cut gloves are not a substitute for voltage-rated insulating rubber gloves. Electrical shock protection should follow the approved electrical PPE system and IEC 60903 glove class where applicable.
Yes. Haisar's hand-protection range covers disposable, chemical-resistant, cut-protection, nitrile-dipped, mechanical, leather and special-purpose gloves, with mixed-size / multi-category RFQ support.
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This is a hand-protection selection and procurement guide. Final glove specification should follow the task risk assessment, chemical / SDS / CHRA information where relevant, client requirements and valid product certification / manufacturer data.
Send the glove categories, ratings, chemical information where relevant, workforce sizes and replenishment quantities to Haisar.
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