29.01.2009 EN standarts
EN 343:2003 PROTECTION AGAINST RAIN
• Specifies the performance requirements and testing methods for protective clothing that protects wearers against rain, mist and moisture from the ground.
EN 470-1:1995 protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes
• Protective clothing that complies with this standard protects wearers against small droplets of molten metal, short-term contact with flames and ultraviolet radiation. The product is designed for continuous use throughout the day.
EN 471:2003 high visibility warning clothing for professional use
• THE STANDARD DETERMINES REQUIREMENTS FOR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING THAT ENSURES THE WEARER’S VISIBILITY IN DANGEROUS SITUATIONS
– when illuminated by vehicle lights in the dark
– in all lighting conditions during the day.
• THE PROTECTION CLASSES ARE DIVIDED INTO THREE CATEGORIES BASED ON THE SURFACE AREA OF HIGH VISIBILITY MATERIALS
– class 3 is the best, class 1 the weakest
– surface area is measured from a finished garment, smallest size
– class 1 garments can also feature material assemblies (both reflective and fluorescent).
EN 531:1995 protective clothing for workers exposed to heat
• Specifies the performance requirements and testing methods for materials used in the garments and provides recommendations regarding garments that should be worn when exposed to molten metals.
• The clothing is designed to protect workers against short-term contact with flames and at least one other type of heat.
EN 533:1997 protection against heat and flame
– Limited flame spread materials and material assemblies
• Specifies the performance requirements for the limited flame spread properties of materials and material assemblies used in protective clothing. Protection classes governed by the EN 533:1997 standard are based on a flame spread index (1 weakest – 3 best).
• Materials corresponding to index 1
– no flame spread, a hole may appear in the material
– can only be used as part of a material assembly, not against the skin.
• Materials corresponding to index 2
– No flame spread and no hole in the material.
• Materials corresponding to index 3
– No flame spread and no hole in the material.
– maximum after-burning period 2 seconds.
EN 1149-3:2004 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Electrostatic properties. Part 3:
Test methods for measurement of charge decay
• Specifies a testing method for measuring electrostatic charge decay in materials used in protective clothing.
Source: SFS-HANDBOOK 166, Protective Clothing, Protective Gloves and Footwear for Professional Use 2005
