Hand Protection Standards, Ratings, & Testing
ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 Cut Resistant Ratings
Job Risk Factor
A1 - ≥ 200 - 499 grams A2 - ≥ 500 - 999 grams A3 - ≥ 1000 - 1499 grams A4 - ≥ 1500 - 2199 grams A5 - ≥ 2200 - 2999 grams A6 - ≥ 3000 - 3999 grams A7 - ≥ 4000 - 4999 grams A8 - ≥ 5000 - 5999 grams
Light Cut Risks Light Cut Risks
Light to Medium Cut Risks
Medium Cut Risks
Medium to High Cut Risks
High Cut Risks High Cut Risks High Cut Risks High Cut Risks
A9 - ≥ 6000+ grams
Choosing an ANSI Cut Level
≥ 3000 - 3999 grams : High Cut Risks Metal Stamping • Metal Recycling • Pulp & Paper (Blade Changing) • Automotive Assembly • Metal Fabrication • Sharp Metal Stampings • Glass Manu - facturing • Window Manufacturing • Recycling Plant Sorting • HVAC • Food Prep & Processing • Meat Processing • Aerospace ≥ 4000 - 4999 grams : High Cut Risks Metal Stamping • Metal Recycling • Pulp & Paper (Blade Changing) • Automotive Assembly • Metal Fabrication • Sharp Metal Stampings • Glass Manu - facturing • Window Manufacturing • Recycling Plant Sorting • HVAC • Food Prep & Processing • Meat Processing • Aerospace ≥ 5000 - 5999 grams : High Cut Risks Metal Stamping • Metal Recycling • Pulp & Paper (Blade Changing) • Automotive Assembly • Metal Fabrication • Sharp Metal Stampings • Glass Manu - facturing • Window Manufacturing • Recycling Plant Sorting • HVAC • Food Prep & Processing • Meat Processing • Aerospace ≥ 6000+ grams : High Cut Risks Metal Stamping • Metal Recycling • Pulp & Paper (Blade Changing) • Automotive Assembly • Metal Fabrication • Sharp Metal Stampings • Glass Manu - facturing • Window Manufacturing • Recycling Plant Sorting • HVAC • Food Prep & Processing • Meat Processing • Aerospace
ANSI CUT LEVEL A1
ANSI CUT LEVEL A6
≥ 200 - 499 grams : Light Cut Risks Material Handling • Small Parts Assembly with Sharp Edges • Packaging • Warehouse • General Purpose • Forestry • Construction
≥ 500 - 999 grams : Light Cut Risks Material Handling • Small Parts Assembly with Sharp Edges • Packaging • Warehouse • General Purpose • Forestry • Construction • Pulp & Paper • Automotive Assembly
ANSI CUT LEVEL A2
ANSI CUT LEVEL A7
≥ 1000 - 1499 grams : Light to Medium Cut Risks Material Handling • Small Parts Assembly with Sharp Edges • Packaging • Warehouse • General Purpose • Forestry • Construction • Pulp & Paper • Automotive Assembly
ANSI CUT LEVEL A3
ANSI CUT LEVEL A8
≥ 1500 - 2199 grams : Medium Cut Risks Appliance Manufacturing • Bottle & Glass Handling • Canning • Dry Wall • Electrical • Carpet Installation • HVAC • Pulp & Paper • Automotive Assembly • Metal Fabrication • Metal Handling • Packaging • Warehouse • Aerospace • Food Prep & Processing ≥ 2200 - 2999 grams : Medium to High Cut Risks Appliance Manufacturing • Bottle & Glass Handling • Canning • Dry Wall • Electrical • Carpet Installation • HVAC • Pulp & Paper • Automotive Assembly • Metal Fabrication • Metal Handling • Packaging • Warehouse • Aerospace • Food Prep & Processing
ANSI CUT LEVEL A4
ANSI CUT LEVEL A9
ANSI CUT LEVEL A5
Remember: For Cut Resistance in the U.S., the ANSI Rating is typically considered over any other ratings
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