BS 7971-6:2016 specifies requirements and test methods for two types ofgloves, general duty gloves and public order gloves intended to be used forspecialist operational activities such as public order situations and public ordertraining.They are intended to provide protection against different hazards such asmechanical risk, heat and flame and small volumes of certain liquids.NOTE If the risk assessment of other specialist gloves identifies hazards covered bythis standard then in addition to any specific test requirements they might have,elements from this standard can be referenced.Cross References:BS EN 388:2003BS EN 407BS EN 420BS EN 659:2003+A1:2008 BS EN 13594:2015BS EN ISO 13997HOSDB 48/05:2006ASTM F1342 ASTM F2878BS 7971-1BS 7971-102016/425/EU