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Operational MinuteHealth and Safety Executive

OM 2006/01

Cancellation Date 01/01/2010 Open Government Status Fully Open

Version No & Date 1: 01/01/2006 Author Unit/Section Safety Unit

Target Audience: All HSE Inspectors

STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

This OM provides inspectors with practical guidance for interpreting the markings provided on personal protective equipment to comply with the requirements of European Standards. It replaces OM 2003/120 which should be cancelled.

1 In recent years there has been a continued increase in the number of standards for personal protective equipment, (PPE) produced to support the Personal Protective Equipment Directive on Supply (89/686/EEC) which was implemented in the UK as the Personal Protective Equipment (EC Directive) Regulations 1992 (PPE(EC) Regulations). These Regulations have been revoked by the Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 2002 (SI 2002/1144). These Regulations are enforced by trading standards officers (TSOs)

2 In the case of newly supplied PPE (After 15 May 2002), compliance with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 2002 is a requirement of the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 (PPEW Regulations) and of certain other regulations, eg COSHH. Prior to 15 May 2002 newly supplied PPE would have to comply with the PPE(EC) Regulations as required by the PPEW Regulations.

3 Because there is a very large number of transposed harmonised standards, most PPE suppliers choose to comply with the PPE Regulations 2002 by manufacturing in accordance with the relevant standard. The practical effect of this is that almost all PPE for use at work is marked according to the coding rules of the relevant EN Standards.

4 The appendices to this OM contain a summary of all the currently available PPE standards, grouped under the following headings:

APPENDIX 1

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EUROPEAN STANDARDS AND MARKINGS FOR HEAD PROTECTION

ISSUE 6: November 2005

(Revision due November 2006)

This information is extracted from British Standards with the permission

of BSI under licence number PD\1998 1367

INTRODUCTION

1 European Standards for personal protective equipment (PPE) have been developed as the preferred means of demonstrating equipment conformity with the basic health and safety requirements (BHSRs) of the EC Personal Protective Equipment Directive. Only equipment which meets these BHSRs is entitled to carry the CE mark, and be sold for use in the EC. The alternative route to obtaining the CE mark relies on the manufacturer producing a 'technical file' for the equipment which also demonstrates that it satisfies the BHSRs. In such cases, the equipment will carry the CE mark but no Standard number. The manufacturer's information will contain the performance specification

2 The Standards contain design, performance and marking requirements for the different types of equipment. This document lists the Standards, and gives a brief explanation of the markings which they define.

ORGANISATION OF THE INFORMATION

3 PPE Standards are separated into broad categories, depending on the type of protection intended, eg head protection, foot protection. Separate documents have been produced for each category.

4 Within a category, where possible, Standards have been further subdivided according to the hazard (eg mechanical hazards, heat and flame) or component type (eg filters; facepieces) as appropriate.

5 Standard number and date are given, with the title (sometimes abridged).

6 Markings and classifications defined in the Standard for that class of equipment are listed and briefly described.

7 Related Standards, eg specific test methods which will not usually appear in the markings on equipment are listed separately at the end of each document.

8 Pictograms and symbols for each type of equipment are included at the rear of the relevant document.

UPDATES

9 Standards are constantly under review, and new Standards issued. The information in this document is believed to be correct at the time of issue, but updates will be necessary. The intention is to revise and re-issue the list annually.

FURTHER INFORMATION

10 For information on how the various performance levels and classifications are assessed, and their relevance to practical use situations, initially contact: Dr N P Vaughan, PPE Section, HSL Buxton. Tel. 01298 218329, Fax. 01298 218393 or e:mail [email protected]

STANDARDS FOR HEAD PROTECTION

EN 397:1995 - Industrial safety helmets

In addition to the Standard number, maker and model identification:

size or size range (cm)

year and quarter of manufacture

informative label with specified wording

Optional requirements -20oC or -30oC - tested at very low temperature

+150oC - tested at high temperature

440 V a.c. - tested for electrical insulation

LD - tested for lateral deformation

MM - resists molten metal splash

EN 443:1997 - Helmets for firefighters




Optional requirements [14] - higher radiant heat classification (kW/m2)

E2 - provides electrical insulation when wet

E3 - provides surface electrical insulation

**, *** or **** - tested to -20, -30 or -40oC respectively

EN 812:1997 - Industrial bump caps




informative label with specified wording

Optional requirements -20oC or -30oC - tested at very low temperature

F - resistant to flame

440 V (a.c.) - tested for electrical insulation

OTHER STANDARDS RELEVANT TO HEAD PROTECTION

Occupational equipment is unlikely to be marked with these Standard numbers, but they may contain useful information on equipment performance or test methods.

EN 960:1995 Headforms for use in testing of protective helmets

EN 966:1996 Helmets for airborne sports

EN 967:1997 Head protectors for ice hockey players

EN 1077:1996 Helmets for alpine skiers

EN 1078:1997 Helmets for pedal cyclists and users of skateboards and roller skates

EN 1080:1997 Impact protection helmets for young children

EN 1384:1996 Specification for helmets for equestrian activities

EN 1385:1998 Helmets for canoeing and white water sports

EN 12492:2000 Mountaineering equipment, climbers safety helmets - Safety requirements and test methods

EN 13087-1:2000 Protective helmets - Test methods - Part 1: Conditions and conditioning

EN 13087-2:2000 Protective helmets - Test methods - Part 2: Shock absorption

EN 13087-3:2000 Protective helmets - Test methods - Part 3: Resistance to penetration

EN 13087-4:2000 Protective helmets - Test methods - Part 4: Retention system effectiveness

EN 13087-5:2000 Protective helmets - Test methods - Part 5: Retention system strength

EN 13087-6:2000 Protective helmets - Test methods - Part 6: Field of vision

EN 13087-7:2000 Protective helmets - Test methods - Part 7: Flame resistance

EN 13087-8:2000 Protective helmets - Test methods - Part 8: Electrical properties

EN 13087-10:2000 Protective helmets - Test methods - Part 10: Resistance to radiant heat

EN 13484:2002 Helmets for users of luges

EN 13781:2002 Protection Helmets for drivers and passengers of snowmobiles and bobsleighs

EN ISO 10256:2003 Head protection for ice hockey players

Appendix 1 Head protection

Appendix 2 Hearing

Appendix 3 Eye and face

Appendix 4 Respiratory protective equipment (RPE)

Appendix 5 Hands and arms

Appendix 6 Foot and leg

Appendix 7 Clothing

Appendix 8 Buoyancy and immersion

Appendix 9 Fall arrest

5 The summaries are intended to draw inspectors' attention to the marks on PPE which are of greatest significance for health and safety. The information may assist in determining the adequacy of PPE for use at work. A full copy of any listed EN can be supplied from HSE library or via the divisional library liaison officer. A number of HSE staff also have direct on-line access to the full text of EN standards through BSI. Any queries on the use of PPE should be directed to:

(1) FOD Health Unit (Edindurgh) for Respirtory Protective Equipment, (RPE) cases; and

(2) Safety Unit (Manchester) for all other PPE.

The introductory page to each summary directs technical queries on interpretation of the Standards to Health and Safety Laboratory, PPE Section, Buxton.

6 The summary information in the attachments will be reviewed annually and an updated OM issued at the start of each planning year.

CANCELLATION OF INSTRUCTIONS

7 OM 2003/120 - cancel and destroy.

Date first issued 01 January 2006

APPENDIX 2

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EUROPEAN STANDARDS AND MARKINGS FOR HEARING PROTECTION





INTRODUCTION










UPDATES


FURTHER INFORMATION


STANDARDS FOR HEARING PROTECTION

EN 352-1: 2002 - Hearing protectors - Ear muffs


indication of orientation of the eaf muff, where required, eg 'TOP' and/or 'LEFT' and 'RIGHT'

EN 352-2:2002 - Hearing protectors - Ear plugs

Markings may only appear on the packaging. In addition to the Standard number, maker and model identification:

whether disposable or re-useable

fitting instructions

nominal size of formable plugs, in range 5 to 14 mm.

Left-right differentiation for custom moulded plugs

EN 352-3:2002 - Hearing protectors - Ear muffs attached to a safety helmet


indication of orientation of the eaf muff, where required, eg 'TOP' and/or 'LEFT' and 'RIGHT'

EN 352-4:2001 - Hearing protectors - Ear muffs attached to a safety helmet

As for EN 352-1

EN 352-5:2002 - Hearing protectors – Active noise reduction ear muffs

As for EN 352-1

EN 352-6:2002 - Hearing protectors - Ear muffs with electrical audio input

As for EN 352-1

EN 352-7:2002 - Hearing protectors – level dependent ear plugs

As for EN 352-2

OTHER STANDARDS RELEVANT TO HEARING PROTECTION


EN 458:2004 Hearing protectors- Selection, use, care and maintenance

EN 24869-1:1992 Sound attenuation of hearing protectors. Subjective method of measurement

EN ISO 4869-2:1995 Estimation of effective A-weighted sound pressure levels when hearing protectors are worn

EN 24869-3:1993 Simplified method for measurement of insertion loss of ear muffs

EN ISO 4869-4:2000 Acoustics - Hearing protectors - Part 4: Measurement of effective sound pressure levels for level-dependent sound-restoration ear-muffs

APPENDIX 3

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EUROPEAN STANDARDS AND MARKINGS FOR EYE AND FACE PROTECTION

ISSUE 6: September 2005

(Revision due September 2006)



INTRODUCTION










UPDATES


FURTHER INFORMATION


STANDARDS FOR EYE AND FACE PROTECTION

General

EN 166:2002 - Personal eye protection - specifications

Not all types of eye protector are permitted meet all these requirements. Order of marking on oculars where relevant:

Scale number (filters only)

Makers mark

Optical class

Mechanical strength

Fields of

use

Scratch resist

Fog resist

Radiant heat

Order of marking on frames where relevant:

Makers mark

EN 166

Fields of use

Mechanical

strength

Scale Number - for oculars with filtering effect only. Higher numbers are darker.

Welding filters

See EN 169 and EN 379

# - scale number between 1.2 and 16. Suffix a denotes filter for use in gas welding with flux

UV filters

See EN 170

2- or 3- - code number denoting UV filter without or with good colour recognition respectively, plus;

# - scale number between 1.2 and 5.

IR filters

See EN 171

4- - code number for IR filters, plus;

# - scale number between 1.2 and 10

Sunglare

See EN 172 and EN 1836

5- or 6- - code number for sunglare filters without and with IR specification respectively, plus;

# - scale number between 1.1 and 4.1

Optical class 1, 2 or 3 - indicates optical quality of the ocular. Class 1

is the best.

Mechanical strength - marked on frames and/or oculars.

S - increased robustness (oculars only)

-F - high speed particles, low energy impact (any type)

-B - high speed particles, medium energy impact (goggles and faceshields only)

-A - high speed particles, high energy impact

(faceshields only)

Fields of use

Frames 3 - resistant to liquid droplets (goggles), or liquid splashes (faceshields, but not mesh)

4 - resistant to coarse dust particles

5 - resistant to gas and fine dust particles

9 - resistant to molten metals and hot solids

G - resistant to radiant heat (EN 1731 faceshields only)

Oculars 8 - resistant to short circuit electric arc (faceshields only)

9 - resistant to molten metals and hot solids (goggles and faceshields only)

Other ocular markings

K - resistant to surface damage by fine particles

N - resistant to fogging

G - resistant to radiant heat (EN 1731 faceshields only)

EN 1731:1998 - Mesh type eye and face protectors

Markings, where applicable, in the order:

Makers

mark

EN 1731 Mechanical

strength

Resistant to

radiant heat

Mechanical strength - S, -F, -B or -A - as for EN 166

Resistant to radiant heat - G - faceshields only

Welding

EN 169:2002 - Filters for eye protectors used in welding and similar operations.

Contains informative annex giving guidance on selection and use.

EN 175:1997 - Eye and face protection during welding and allied processes

(Must be used in conjunction with an appropriate welding filter - EN 169 or

EN 379.)

S, -F or -B - mechanical strength (as for EN 166)

9 - resistant to molten metal splash or hot solids

W - face/hand shield sizes stable after water immersion

# - mass of shield if >450g (faceshield) or >500g (handshield)

EN 379:2003 - Filters with switchable or dual luminous transmittance for welding


Light shade

Dark shade

(or range)

Makers mark

Optical class

Light diffusion

class

Variations in luminous

transmittance

EN 379

Light shade - # - scale number between 1.2 and 4 (typically)

Dark shade (or range) -

Filter with zones of different shade:

+ # - scale number (higher than light shade)

Simple two-shade swithcable device:

/ # - scale number (higher than in light shade)

Switchable device with adjustable dark shade:

/ # - # - minimum and maximum of range of dark

shade adjustment

Optical class 1, 2 or 3 - indicates optical quality of the ocular. Class 1 is the best.

Light diffusion class - (switchable filters only)

/1, /2 or /3 - indicates light diffusion by the ocular. Class 1 is the best.

Variations in luminous transmittance - (switchable filters only)

/1, /2 or /3 - indicates shade variability in the dark state of the ocular. Class 1 is the best.

Devices not meeting optical requirements at temperatures below 10oC

“ DO NOT USE BELOW 10OC”

Laser

EN 207:1998 - Filters and eye protection against laser radiation


Laser

type(s)

Wavelength Scale

number

Makers

mark

Test

mark

Mechanical strength

Laser types - if applicable to all types of laser, no mark appears.

D - continuous wave laser

I - pulsed laser

R - giant pulsed laser

M - mode-coupled laser

Wavelength # - single wavelength or range (nm), e.g '1060' or'630 -700'

Scale number L# - in range L1 to L10 denoting spectral transmittance. Higher numbers are lower transmittance

Test mark eg Kitemark (if applicable)

Mechanical strength S, -F, -B, -A - as for EN 166

EN 208:1998 - Personal eye protectors for adjustment work on lasers

Frames must be marked adjustment eye protectors. Other markings, where applicable, in the order:

Max

power

Max

energy

Wavelength Scale

no.

Makers mark

Test mark

Mechanical strength

Maximum power #W - maximum laser power (Watts), e.g. '10W'

Maximum energy #J - maximum laser energy (Joules), e.g '2x10-3J'

Wavelength # - single wavelength or range (nm), e.g '1060' or '630- 700'

Scale number R# - in range R1 to R5 denoting spectral transmittance. Higher numbers are lower transmittance

Test mark eg Kitemark (if applicable)

Mechanical strength S, -F, -B or -A - as for EN 166

Firefighters and emergency teams

EN 14458:2004 – Facecshields and visors for firefighters, ambulance and emergency services

= General (non-firefighting) use, or

+ Firefighters’ use

� face guard, or

� eye guard

Options Scale number appropriate to filtering performance (see EN 166)

Temperature extremes of testing

T – resistance to medium energy impact at extremes of temperature

A – resistance to high energy impact

AT – resistance to high energy impact at extremes of temperature

K – resistance to abrasion

N – resistance to fogging

R – enhanced infrared reflection

� - electrical properties

Sport

EN 174:2001 - Ski goggles for downhill skiing

Filtering oculars marked according to transmittance:

S# - in range S0 to S4. Higher number indicates lower transmittance.

BS 7930-1:1998 - Eye protectors for racket sports - Squash.

Other Standards relevant to eye protectors


EN 165:1996 Eye protection - vocabulary

EN 167:2002 Personal eye protection - optical test methods

EN 168:2002 Personal eye protection - non-optical test methods

EN 170:2002 Specification for UV filters

EN 171:2002 Specification for IR filters

EN 172:1995 Specification for sunglare filters for industrial use (amended 2002)

EN 1836:1997 Sunglasses and sunglare filters for general use

EN 1938:1999 Goggles for motorcycle and moped riders

EN 13178: 2000

Eye protective equipment - Eye protectors for snowmobile drivers

BS 4110:1999 Specification for visors for vehicle users

BS 7028:1999 Eye protection for industrial and other uses. Guidance on selection, use and maintenance

EN 12254: 1999

Screens for laser working places - Safety requirements and testing

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EUROPEAN STANDARDS AND MARKINGS FOR RPE ISSUE 6: November 2005




INTRODUCTION










UPDATES


FURTHER INFORMATION


STANDARDS FOR RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Face masks

EN 136:1998 - Full face mask

CL 1 (light duty, not +ve demand SCBA)

CL 2 (general use)

CL 3 (special use)

EN 136-10:1992- Full face mask (pre-1998 equipment)

A (for use with +ve demand SCBA)

F (on visor, resistant to radiant heat)

EN 140:1998 - Half or quarter masks

size (if more than one available)

Filters

EN 143:2000 - Filters - particles

P - for use against particles

+ 1, 2 or 3 (efficiency: low, med, high)

Additional markings:

- whether the filter is for use on a multi-filter device

- indication (+ expired hourglass symbol) showing shelf life expiry date in ‘yyyy/mm’ format

EN 371:1992 - Filters - AX gas and combined filters

Superseded by EN 14387:2004

AX - certain organic compounds with bp <65oC,

optionally plus:


+ 1, 2 or 3 (effic iency: low, med, high)

EN 372:1992 - Filters - SX gas and combined filters


SX - for use against specific named gases and vapours,

optionally plus:


+ 1, 2or 3 (eff iciency: low, med, high)

EN 12083:1998 - Filters with breathing hoses (non-mask mounted filters)

Markings as for ENs141, 143, 371 or 372

EN 14387:2004- Filters - gas or gas and combined

One or more of:

A - organic gases/vapours, bp >65oC

B - inorganic gases/vapours (not CO)

E - acid gases

K - Ammonia and organic derivatives

+ 1, 2, or 3 (capacity: low, med, high), optionally plus:

P - particles

+ 1, 2, or 3 (efficiency: low, med, high)

NO-P3 - nitrogen oxides

Hg-P3 - mercury vapour

AX - certain organic compounds with bp <65oC,

optionally plus:



SX - for use against specific named gases and vapours,

optionally plus:



Additional markings:

- whether the filter is for use on a multi-filter device


NO-P3 filters - For single use only

Hg-P3 filters - Maximum use time 50 hours

AX filters - For single use only

D - suffixed to any filter class marking indicates dust clogging resistance.

Simple filtering devices

EN 149:2001 - Filtering facepieces against particles

FFP - filtering face piece


D - resistant to dolomite clogging test


EN 405:2001 - Valved filtering half masks for use against gases or gases and particles

FF - filtering facepiece

+ one or more of:

A, B, E, K + 1 or 2 (capacity)

AX

SX


+ 1, 2 or 3 (efficiency- low, med, high)



EN 1827:1999 - Filtering half masks without inhalation valves

FF - filtering facepiece

+ one or more of:

A, B, E, K + 1 or 2 (capacity)

AX

SX


+ 1, 2 or 3 (efficiency- low, med, high)


Powered/assisted filtering devices

EN 146:1991 - Powered particle filtering helmets / hoods

(Superseded by EN 12941:1998)

THP - 'turbo hood', particles

+ 1, 2 or 3 (efficiency - low, med, high)

EN 147:1991 - Power assisted particle filtering full, half or quarter mask

(Superseded by EN 12942:1998)

TMP - 'turbo mask', particles


EN 12941:1998 - Powered filtering device with helmet / hood

TH - turbo hood

1, 2 or 3 - inward leakage class (10%, 2% or 0.2%)

+ one or more of:

A, B, E, K + 1, 2 or 3 (capacity: low, med, high)

AX

SX


+ S or SL - use against soilds only or solids and liquids

NO (with TH3P only)

Hg (with TH3P only)

EN 12942:1998 - Powered filtering device with full,half or quarter mask

TH - turbo hood

1, 2 or 3 - inward leakage class (10%, 2% or 0.2%)

+ one or more of:

A, B, E, K + 1, 2 or 3 (capacity: low, med, high)

AX

SX


+ S or SL - use against soilds only or solids and liquids

NO (with TM3P only)

Hg (with TM3P only)

Hose/airline breathing apparatus

EN 138:1993 - Fresh air hose with half of full facemask

FAH - fresh air hose

Class 1 hose, light duty (not unassisted types), or

Class 2 hose, heavy duty (not half masks)

EN 139:1994 – Compressed air line BA full or half mask or mouthpiece

Superseded by EN 14593 for demand valve apparatus, and EN 14594 for constant flow

EN 269:1994 - Powered fresh air hose with hood

FAH - fresh air hose

Class 1 - light duty hose, or

Class 2 - heavy duty hose

- Anti-static

- Heat resistance

EN 270:1994 - Compressed air line BA with hood (Amended 2000)

(Superseded by EN 14594)

EN 271:1995 - Compressed air line / powered fresh air hose BA with hood for abrasive blasting

(Partly superseded by EN 14594)

EN 1073-1:1998 - Protective clothing against particulate radioactive contamination - Ventilated suits

as for EN 340 (Protective Clothing), plus:

pictogram - particulate radioactive contamination (Fig 11 in Clothing document)

IL: class x - where x = inward leakage class 1-5. 1 is lowest protection, 5 is highest

EN 1835:1999 - Light duty compressed air line helmet or hood


LDH - light duty, hood

1, 2 or 3 - inward leakage class (10%, 2% or 0.5%

respectively)

EN 12419:1999 - Light duty compressed airline masks


LDM - light duty, mask

1, 2, or 3 - inward leakage class (2%, 0.5% or 0.05%

respectively)

EN 14593-1:2005 - Compressed air line BA with demand valve - full mask

On the apparatus:

- year of manufacture (4 digits)

- temperature limitations, or appropriate pictogram

- F if flammability requirement met

On the supply tube:

- Year of manufacture (4 digits)

- H - heat resistance

- S - anti-static

- F – higher flame resistance

EN 14593-2:2005 - Compressed air line BA with demand valve - half mask

On the apparatus:


- Temperature limitations, or appropriate pictogram


On the supply tube:



- S - anti-static


EN 14594:2005 – Continuous flow compressed air line BA

On the apparatus:

- Protection class 1 (lowest) to 4 (highest)


- Temperature limitations, or appropriate pictogram


- Pictogram for abrasive blasting if applicable

On the supply tube:


- A – lower strength requirements


- S - anti-static


Self contained breathing apparatus

EN 137:1992 - Self-contained open circuit compressed air BA

A (for use with +ve demand SCBA)

EN 145:1997 - Self contained closed circuit compressed oxygen or oxygen/nitrogen BA

O2 or O2 - N2

1, 2 or 4 - nominal duration in hours

P or N – positive or negative demand

EN 250:2000 - Open circuit compressed air diving apparatus.

General:

- rated pressure on pressure reducers and gauges

- date of manufacture (at least the year) on parts which may be affected by ageing

Demand regulator:

>10oC on demand regulators not designed for use in cold water

Escape/self rescue devices

EN 400:1992 - Compressed oxygen closed circuit escape BA

Superseded by EN 13794

# rated duration in minutes

Special use - for carrying or transportation

EN 401:1992 - Chemical oxygen (KO2) self contained escape breathing apparatus


# rated duration in minutes

S - for special use (carrying or transportation)

EN 402:2003 - Self contained open circuit compressed air escape BA

# - rated duration in minutes (steps of 5)

For escape only

EN 403:2004 - Filtering devices with hood for escape from fire

M or S - class; designed to be carried on the person, or

stored respectively

# - maximum mass (for condition checking)

EN 404:2005 - Filter self-rescuer from carbon monoxide with mouthpiece assembly

FSR - filter self rescuer

1, 2, 3 or 4 - class; rated duration 60, 75, 90 or 120 mins

respectively

A or B - tested at 30 lpm or 40 lpm

R – rough usage tested

# - mass

EN 1061:1996 – Self-contained chemical oxygen (NaClO3) escape BA


# - rated duration in minutes

S – for special use (carrying or transportation)

EN 1146:1997 - Self contained open circuit compressed air escape BA with hood


For escape only

EN 13794:2002 – Self contained closed circuit BA for escape

C – NaClO3 type

D – compressed oxygen type

K – KO2 type


S - for underground use

Other standards relevant to RPE


EN 132:1999 Glossary of RPE terms

EN 133:2001 Classification of RPE

EN 134:1998 Nomenclature of RPE components

EN 135:1999 List if equivalent terms in English, French and German

EN 142:2002 Mouthpieces for RPE

EN 144-1:2000 Gas cylinder valve insert connector thread specification

EN 144-2:1999 Gas cylinder valves - outlet connectors

EN 144-3:2003 Gas cylinder valves – Diving gases Nitrox and Oxygen

EN 148-1:1999 Facepiece standard thread connector specification

EN 148-2:1999 Facepiece centre thread specification

EN 148-3:1999 Facepiece M 45x3 thread specification

BS 4275:1997 Guide to implementing an effective respiratory protective devoice programme – Now superseded by:

EN 529:2005 Respiratory protective devices – Recommendations for selection, use, care and maintenance – Guidance document

BSEN Compressed air for breathing apparatus

12021:1999

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EUROPEAN STANDARDS AND MARKINGS FOR HAND AND ARM PROTECTION





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UPDATES


FURTHER INFORMATION


STANDARDS

General requirements

EN 420:2003- General requirements for gloves

mark identifying the manufacturer

product identifying mark

# - size designation (normally in range 6 to 11)

- date of obsolescence (if appropriate)

# - dexterity performance in range 1(lowest) to 5 (highest), if required

markings specific to individual risks, including

pictograms (Figs 1 to 11) where appropriate

Mechanical risks

EN 381-7:1999 - Requirements for chainsaw protective gloves

Note: Unless otherwise marked, only the left hand glove will incorporate chainsaw protection and the following markings.

as for EN 420, plus:

pictogram - for chainsaw use (Fig 10)

- A (5 finger glove without protection in the fingers), or

B (glove or mitt also having protection on the back of

the fingers, but not the thumb)

# - chain speed class 0 to 4 (16 to 28 m/s in 4 m/s

increments) below the pictogram

- EN 381-7

-

EN 388:2003 - Protective gloves against mechanical risks

Mechanical properties as for EN 420, plus:

pictogram - for mechanical risk (Fig 1), with four digits in a horizontal line, in the order:

# - abrasion resistance (0 to 4)

# - blade cut resistance (0 to 5)

# - tear resistance (0 to 4)

# - puncture resistance (0 to 4)

(highest number = greatest resistance)

Plus, if appropriate:

Impact cut resistance pictogram - for impact cut resistance (Fig 2)

Anti static pictogram - for antistatic properties (Fig 3)

EN 1082-1:1997- Protective clothing - Gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts

and stabs by hand knives: Chain mail gloves and arm guards

pictogram - for impact cut resistance (Fig 2)

mark identifying the manufacturer

product identifying mark

# - size designation (normally in range 6 to 11)

maximum cleaning temperature if <82oC

EN 1082-2:2000 - Gloves and arm guards made of material other than chain mail

- size

- maximum cleaning temperature if <82oC

EN 14328:2005 - Gloves and armguards protecting against cuts by powered knives.

- size

- maximum cleaning temperature if below 82oC

- intended and forbidden applications

- constituent materials

Physical risks

EN 407:2004 - Protective gloves against thermal risks (heat and/or fire)


pictogram - for thermal resistance (Fig 4), with six digits

in a horizontal line, in the order:

# - burning resistance

# - contact heat resistance

# - convective heat resistance

# - radiant heat resistance

# - resistance to small splashes of molten metal

# - resistance to large splashes of molten metal

each graded X, or 1 to 4. X denotes that this property has not been tested. Higher numbers indicate higher resistance.

EN 421:1994 - Protective gloves against ionising radiation and radioactive contamination

as for EN 420, plus where appropriate:

pictogram - for radioactive risk (Fig 8)

# - 'lead equivalence' in mm

# - water vapour permeability (1[most] to 5[least])

# - ozone cracking resistance (1[least] to 4[most])

- any mechanical resistance as for EN 388

- any chemical resistance tested by EN 374-3

EN 511:1994 - Protective gloves against cold

as for EN 420, plus

pictogram - for cold risk (Fig 6) with two or three digits in a horizontal line in the order:

# - convective cold resistance (1[least] to 4[most])

# - contact cold resistance (1[least] to 4[most])

1 - water impermeability (if required)

EN 659:2003 - Protective gloves for firefighters

as for EN 420, plus pictogram (Fig.11):

EN 659 - implies the following performance levels

Mechanical properties # - abrasion resistance >3

# - cut resistance >2

# - tear resistance >3

# - puncture resistance >3

Thermal properties 4 - burning resistance

# - convective heat resistance >3

# - radiant heat resistance (t24 time of >18 s when tested according to EN ISO 6942)

# - contact heat resistance (tt time of >10 s when tested according to EN 702, wet and dry)

- heat resistant lining

Other properties # - dexterity >1

- defined water permeability for waterproof layer

- water penetration resistance 1 – 4 optional

- integrity to water immersion optional

- liquid chemical penetration resistance optional

EN 12477:2001 – Protective gloves for welders

As for EN 420, plus:

A – Higher protection but lower dexterity

B – Lower protection but higher dexterity

EN 50237:2000 - Gloves and mitts with mechanical protection for electrical

purposes


symbol - for insulating protective equipment (Fig 9)

symbol - for mechanical protection (Fig 1)

- mark identifying the manufacturer

- category (see below)

# - size designation (normally in the range 6 to 11)

- class (see below)

- month and year of manufacture

Category A - acid resistance

H - oil resistance

Z - ozone resistance

P - acid, oil and ozone resistance

C - extreme low temperature

Class - marking / symbol colour code for material thickness:

00 (beige) (thinnest)

0 (red)

1 (white)

Service history Panel on which date of first use, and dates of subsequent inspection and test, can be marked

EN 60903:2003 - Gloves and mitts of insulating material for live working

symbol - for insulating protective equipment (Figs 1 & 9)


# - size designation (normally in the range 6 to 11)



H - oil resistance


R - all the above

C - resistance to low temperature

Class - marking and/or symbol colour code:

00 (beige)

0 (red)

1 (white)

2 (yellow)

3 (green)

4 (orange) - depending on length of glove and thickness of material (00 is shortest and thinnest)

Service history panel on which date of first use, and dates of subsequent inspection and test, can be marked

EN 60984:1993 - Sleeves of insulating material for live working

symbol - for insulating protective equipment (Fig 9)


# - size designation (S, M, LG or XLG)

Right or Left - sleeve orientation



H - oil resistance


S - both oil and ozone resistance

C - resistance to low temperature

Style Style A - straight taper sleeve

Style B - curved elbow sleeve

Class marking and/or symbol colour code:

0 (red)

1 (white)

2 (yellow)

3 (green)

4 (orange) - depending on thickness of material

(0 is thinnest)

Service history panel on which date of first use, and dates of subsequent inspection and test, can be marked

Chemical / Biological risks

EN 374-1:2003 - Protective gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms

As for EN 420 and EN 388, plus:

Gloves resisting penetration and permeation:

- Pictogram (Fig 4) with a minimum of 3 letters A to L denoting which chemicals have been tested

Gloves resisting micro-organisms:

- must achieve performance level 2 in penetration

Note: does not infer protection against virus

Gloves resisting - Pictogram (Fig 12)

penetration only (low chemical hazards):

OTHER STANDARDS RELEVANT TO HAND AND ARM PROTECTION


EN 374-2:2003 Protective gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms: Determination of resistance to penetration

EN 374-3:2003 Protective gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms: Resistance to permeation by chemicals

EN 381-4:1999 Test methods for chainsaw protective gloves

EN1082-3:2000 Gloves impact cut test for fabric, leather and other materials

EN ISO 10819:1997

Hand-arm vibration: Method for the measurement of the vibration transmissibility of gloves at the palm of the hand

BS 6526:1998 Domestic oven gloves - Requirements and test methods

BS 7971 Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training.

Part 4 – Limb protectors

Part 6 - Gloves against mechanical thermal and chemical hazards

Part 7 – Slash resistant gloves

Fig. 1 Mechanical hazards

Fig. 2 Impact cut

Fig. 3 Static electricity

Fig. 4 Chemical hazards

Fig. 5 Micro-organism hazards

Fig. 6 Cold hazard

Fig. 7 Heat and fire

Fig. 8 Ionizing radiations and

radioactive contamination

Fig. 9 Live working symbol

Fig. 10 Chainsaw protection

Fig. 11 Firefighters protection

Fig. 12 Low chemical protection

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STANDARDS FOR FOOT AND LEG PROTECTION

Footwear

EN 345-1:1992 - Safety footwear for professional use - Specification

Superseded by EN ISO 20345:2004

Basic requirements - Safety footwear must have a 200J toecap. Other properties: (may not all apply to some designs of footwear)

P - penetration resistance

C - conductive

A - antistatic

HI - insulating against heat

CI - insulating against cold

E - energy absorbing seat region

WRU - uppers resistant to water penetration / absorption

HRO - outsole resistant to hot contact

Classification I - (made from leather and other materials, but not all-rubber or all-polymeric types)

SB - basic requirements for safety footwear met

S1 - basic requirements plus closed and energy

absorbing seat region, and antistatic

S2 - as S1 plus water penetration and absorption

S3 - as S2 plus penetration resistance and cleated sole

Classification II - (all-rubber or all-polymeric types)


S4 - basic requirements plus energy absorbing seat

region, antistatic


EN 345-2:1996 - Safety footwear for professional use - Additional specifications


WR - water resistance for classification I footwear

Chainsaw footwear - Pictogram - shield enclosing chainsaw (Fig.1)

# - class of protection (0, 1, 2 or 3). Class 0 only applies

to classification I footwear until December 1999, after

which it will disappear

Fire fighting footwear - Pictogram - Fig. 2 with a strip beneath bearing one of

the following:

F - basic requirements met

FP - basic requirements plus penetration resistance

FA - basic requirements plus antistatic

FPA - basic requirements plus penetration resistance

and antistatic

Metatarsal protection - M - basic requirements plus metatarsal protection

Cut resistance - CR - basic requirements plus cut resistance

EN 346--1:1992 - Protective footwear for professional use - Specification


Basic requirements - Protective footwear must have a 100J toecap. Other properties: markings as for EN 345-1


PB - basic requirements for protective footwear met

P1 - basic requirements plus closed and energy


P2 - as P1 plus water penetration and absorption

P3 - as P2 plus penetration resistance and cleated sole



P4 - basic requirements plus energy absorbing seat

region, antistatic


EN 346-2:1996 - Protective footwear for professional use - Additional specification



Metatarsal protection - M - basic requirements plus metatarsal protection

Cut resistance - CR - basic requirements plus cut resistance

EN 347-1:1992 - Occupational footwear for professional use - Specification


Basic requirements - Occupational footwear is not required to have a protective toecap. Other properties: markings as for EN 345-1, plus:

ORO - outsole resistant to fuel oil


O1 - basic requirements plus oil resistant sole, closed

and energy absorbing seat region, and antistatic

O2 - as O1 plus water penetration and absorption

O3 - as O2 plus penetration resistance and cleated sole


O4 - basic requirements plus oil resistant sole, energy

absorbing seat region, antistatic


EN 347-2:1996 - Occupational footwear for professional use - Additional specification


EN 12568:1998 - Requirements and test methods for toecaps and metal penetration resistant inserts

Toecaps - toecap size

- left or right

- manufacturers identification

- type designation

S - for 200 J safety toecap

P - for 100 J protective toecap

Penetration inserts

- insert size

- manufacturers identification

- type designation

EN 13634:2002 – Footwear for professional motorcycle riders

- Abrasion and cut resistance level 1 or 2 of upper (2 is highest)

- Pictogram (Fig. 4)

- Indication of impact protected area

EN 14404:2004 – Knee protectors for work in the kneeling position.

Level 1 for use on flat floor surfaces without projecting objects more than 1 cm high

Level 2 for use in severe conditions, eg kneeling on broken rocks in mining and quarry work.

BS EN ISO 17249 – Safety foot wear with resistance to chainsaw cutting

- Year and at least quarter of manufacture

- Pictogram (Fig. 1)

- Protection level

- 1 chain speed up to20 m/s

- 2 chain speed up to 24 m/s



- HRO – heat resistant outsole (optional)

EN ISO 20345:2004 – Safety footwear

Basic requirements - Safety footwear must have a 200J toecap. Other properties: (may not all apply to some designs of footwear)

P - penetration resistance

C - conductive

A - antistatic

I – electrically insulating

HI - insulating against heat

CI - insulating against cold

E - energy absorbing seat region

WR – whole footwear resistant to water penetration / absorption

M – metatarsal protection

AN – ankle protection

WRU – water resistant upper only

CR – cut resistant upper

HRO - outsole resistant to hot contact



S1 - basic requirements plus closed and energy


S2 - as S1 plus water penetration and absorption




S4 - basic requirements plus energy absorbing seat

region, antistatic


EN ISO 20346:2004 – Protective footwear

Basic requirements - Protective footwear must have a 100J toecap. Other properties: markings as for EN ISO 20345:2004



P1 - basic requirements plus closed and energy


P2 - as P1 plus water penetration and absorption




P4 - basic requirements plus energy absorbing seat

region, antistatic


EN ISO 20347:2004 – Occupational footwear

Basic requirements - Occupational footwear is not required to have a protective toecap. Other properties: markings as for EN ISO 345:2004 except:

FO – sole resistant to fuel oil

(M – metatarsal protection is not on option)


OB – basic requirements for occupational footwear met

O1 - basic requirements plus oil resistant sole, closed

and energy absorbing seat region, and antistatic

O2 - as O1 plus water penetration and absorption



OB – basic requirements for occupational footwear met

O4 - basic requirements plus oil resistant sole, energy

absorbing seat region, antistatic


EN 50321:2000 - Electrically insulating footwear for working on low voltage installations

In addition to that required by EN 345, 346 or 347:

- symbol for live working (Fig. 3)

- class:

00 - installations up to 500V ac and 750V dc (beige)

0 - Installations up to 1000V ac and 1500V dc (red)

- serial or batch number


- Provision for marking the date of first use, and dates of periodic examination / inspection

LEG PROTECTION

EN 381-5:1995 - Chainsaw protection - Requirements for leg protectors

Pictogram - a shield containing a chainsaw (Fig. 1)

Design A, B or C - A gives front and right side rear protection to both legs. B additionally gives rear left side protection to the right leg. C gives all-round protection to both legs

Chain speed Class 1, Class 2 or Class 3 - respectively 20, 24 or 28 m/s, given below the pictogram

EN 381-9:1997 - Chainsaw protection - Requirements for protective gaiters

Pictogram - a shield containing a chainsaw (Fig. 1)

Chain speed Class 0, 1, 2 or 3 - given below the pictogram (16, 20, 24 or 28 m/s). Class 0 only applies to classification I footwear until December 1999, after which it will disappear.

OTHER STANDARDS RELEVANT TO FOOTWEAR AND LEG PROTECTION


EN 381-2:1995 Chainsaw protection - Test methods for leg protectors

EN 381-3:1996 Chainsaw protection - Test methods for footwear

EN 381-8:1997 Chainsaw protection -Test method for protective gaiters

BS 7971-5:2004 Protection for use in violent situations and training: footwear

EN 13287:2004 Test method for slip resistance

EN ISO 18690: 2000 due Oct’05

Guidance for the selection use and maintenance of safety, protective and occupational footwear

EN 20344:2004 Requirements and test methods for safety, protective and occupational footwear for professional use

Fig. 1 Chainsaw protection. Fig. 2 Firefighters protection.

Fig. 3 Live working Fig. 4 Motorcyclist protection

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STANDARDS FOR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

Mechanical hazards

EN 340:2003 - Protective clothing - General requirements


- product identifying mark

# - size or size range designation

EN ### - specific Standard number

pictogram - for specific hazard protection (Figs 1 to 15), plus performance levels, where applicable

- care labelling. May include a maximum number of

cleaning cycles (max ## x)

- single use PPE to be marked “DO NOT RE-USE”

EN 381-11:2002 – Protective clothing for users of chainsaws – Upper body protectors

Pictogram (Fig. 5)

Chainsaw speed class:

- 0 up to 16 m/s

- 1 up to 20 m/s

- 2 up to 24 m/s

- 3 up to 28 m/s

Year and month of manufacture

“If the protective clothing is damaged, the garment is to be

discarded”

EN 471:2003 - Specification for high visibility warning clothing


pictogram - for high visibility clothing (ure 6), and if applicable one or two digits alongside:

# - class of garment (1 to 3) based on minimum

areas of visible background, retro-reflective and

combined performance materials

# - retro-reflective class (1 or 2; 2 is most

reflective) for materials

EN 510:1993 - Specification for protective clothing for use where there is a risk of entanglement with moving parts


pictogram - for moving parts (Fig 1)

EN 1150:1999 - Visibility clothing for non-professional use

- Identifying mark of the manufacturer

- designation of product type, name or code

- size according to EN 340

- Standard number (EN 1150)

EN 1621-1:1997 - Motorcyclists' protective clothing against mechanical impact. Impact protectors

Type of protector:

S – shoulder

E – elbow

H – hip

K – knee

K + L – knee + upper and middle tibia

L - front of leg below a K protector

Plus an indication of the covered area:

A – reduced coverage for specialized applications

B – normal coverage

EN 1621-2:2003 - Motorcyclists' protective clothing against mechanical impact. Motorcyclists back protectors

Pictogram (Fig. 14) accompanied by:

- Type of protector:

B full back protector

L lumbar protection only

- Performance class 1 or 2 (2 is better)

EN 13158:2000 - Protective clothing. Protective jackets, body and shoulder protectors for horse riders.

Size and year of manufacture

Performance level:

1 for professional jockeys (and Warning to this effect)

2 minimum recommended for general horse riding

3 better level of protection

EN 13595-1: Protective clothing for professional motorcycle riders. Jackets, trousers and one piece or divided suits


Abrasion resistance level 1 or 2

Impact cut resistance level 1 or 2

Burst strength level 1 or 2

- Level 2 is more protective in all cases.

EN ISO 13998:2003 – Aprons, trousers and vests protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives

As for EN 340 plus:


- mark identifying the product

- size designation

- mark identifying the outer surface

- performance level:

Level 1 – broad bladed knives only

Level 2 – narrow bladed knives

Pictogram – see Figures12 and 13

EN 14877:2002 - Protective clothing for abrasive blasting operations using granular abrasives

Clothing As EN 340, plus:

Pictogram (Fig. 16) and type of clothing:

Type 1 independent of RPE

Type 2 combined with RPE

Type 3 combined with RPE and dust-tight

Gloves As EN 420, plus:

Pictogram (Fig. 16)

WEATHER / COLD / WET

EN 342:2004 – Ensembles and garments for protection against cold

As EN 340 plus:


- thermal insulation of the garment or specified ensemble (m2.K/W)

- Air permeability class 1 to 3 (3 is least permeable)

Water penetration resistance class 1 or 2 (2 is more resistant)

EN 343:2003 – Protection against rain

As EN 340 plus:


- Resistance to water penetration class 1 to 3 (3 is best)

- Water vapour resistance class 1 to 3 (3 is best). Class 1 garments must also be marked”Restricted wearing time”

EN 14058:2004 - Protective clothing. Garments for protection against cool environments

Pictogram (Fig. 4) accompanied by levels for:

Thermal resistance 1 – 3

Air permeability 1 – 2 (optional)

Water penetration resistance 1 – 2 (optional)

Thermal insulation 1 – 2 (optional) for garment or ensemble

- higher numbers are better protection in all cases

CHEMICAL / BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS

EN 465:1995 - Protective clothing against liquid chemicals. Performance requirements for chemical protective clothing with spray-tight connections between different parts of the clothing (Type 4 equipment)


as EN 340 plus:

date of manufacture (month and year)

pictogram - for resistance to chemicals (Fig 2)

May also specify any of the following (in all cases, higher numbers correspond to better performance):

- abrasion resistance class (1 to 6)

- resistance to heat blocking class (1 or 2)

- flex cracking resistance class (1 to 5)

- puncture resistance class (1 to 5)

- tear resistance class (1 to 5)

- coating adhesion strength class (1 to 5)

- resistance to permeation by liquids class (1 to 6)

- seam strength class (1 to 5)

EN 466-1:1995 - Protective clothing against liquid chemicals. Performance requirements for chemical protective clothing with liquid-tight connections between different parts of the clothing (Type 3 equipment)


as for EN 465

EN 467:1995 - Protective clothing against liquid chemicals. Performance requirements for garments providing protection to parts of the body


as for EN 465

EN 943-1:2002 - Protective clothing against liquid chemicals. Ventilated and non-ventilated "gas-tight" (Type 1) and "non-gas-tight" (Type 2) chemical protective suits

Type of suit:

1a gas tight with BA inside

1b gas tight with BA outside

1c gas tight air fed suit

2 non-gas-tight air fed suit

Pictogram (Fig. 2)

Year of manufacture and shelf life.

Size range

Markings for other properties as defined in the relevant standards (eg heat and flame resistance, mechanical impact)

EN 943-2:2002 - Protective clothing against liquid chemicals. "Gas-tight" (Type 1) chemical protective suits for emergency teams (ET)

Type of suit:

1a-ET gas tight with BA inside

1b-ET gas tight with BA outside

- plus either Limited use or Reusable

Pictogram (Fig. 2)

Year of manufacture and shelf life.

Size range

Markings for other properties as defined in the relevant standards (eg heat and flame resistance, mechanical impact)

BS 8428:2004 - Protective clothing against liquid chemicals. Chemical protective suits with liquid-tight connections between different parts of the clothing for emergency teams (type 3-ET equipment)

Type of suit:

3a-ET gas tight with BA inside

3b-ET gas tight with BA outside

- plus either Limited use or Reusable

Pictogram (Fig. 2)

Year and month of manufacture and shelf life.

Size range

EN 13034:2005 - Protective clothing against liquid chemicals. Chemical protective clothing offering limited protection against liquid chemicals (type 6 and type PB [6] equipment)

Type of clothing:

Type 6 – full body

Type PB[6] – partial body

Pictogram for chemical protection (Fig. 2)

Note: Need to check performance against the specific chemicals in use – see clothing manufacturer’s information.

Care labeling, or “DO NOT RE-USE” for single use items

Size

EN 14126:2003 - Protective clothing. Performance requirements and tests methods for protective clothing against infective agents

Pictogram (Fig. 15) plus:

Type of clothing 1a, 1b, 1c, or 2 to 6 with the suffix –B

- plus markings appropriate to the specific clothing type standard

EN 14605:2005 - Protective clothing against liquid chemicals. Performance requirements for chemical protective clothing with liquid tight (Type 3) or spray-tight (Type 4) connections, including items providing protection to parts of the body only (Types PB[3] and PB[4])

Type of protective clothing:

- Type 3 liquid tight connections for whole body

- Type 4 spray tight connections for whole body

- PB[3] liquid tight partial body protection

- PB[4] spray tight partial body protection

Pictogram for chemical protection (Fig. 2)

Note: Need to check performance against the specific chemicals in use – see clothing manufacturer’s information.

Year and month of manufacture if shelf life <2 years

Care labeling, or “DO NOT RE-USE” for single use items

Size

HEAT, FLAME AND ELECTRICAL HAZARDS

EN 469:1995 - Protective clothing for firefighters. Requirements and test methods for protective clothing for firefighters


EN 469 - the relevant Standard

pictogram - for firefighting use (Fig 10). Minimum performance levels are exceeded for flame spread, heat transfer from flame and radiant heat, residual strength and heat resistance. Additional requirements may be met for tensile strength, tear strength, surface wetting, dimensional change, penetration by liquid chemicals, water resistance and breathability.

EN 470-1:1995 - Protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes. General requirements


pictogram - for protection against heat and fire (Fig 7)

dimensional change after cleaning, if more than 3%

EN 531:1995 - Protective clothing for industrial workers exposed to heat (excluding firefighters' and welders' clothing)


pictogram - for heat and fire hazard (Fig 7) plus, in a horizontal line beneath the symbol, in order:

A - limited flame spread, and at least one of:

B# - convective heat resistance (# = 1 to 5)

C# - radiant heat resistance (# = 1 to 4)

D# - molten aluminium splash (# = 1 to 3)

E# - molten iron splash (# = 1 to 3)

In all cases, higher number = better performance.

If no number is given, no protection is claimed

EN 533:1997 - Protective clothing - Protection against heat and flame. Limited flame spread materials and material assemblies.

This Standard refers only to the materials or material assemblies from which garments with limited flame spread properties are made. Such information may appear in the manufacturer’s literature. Markings in the form:

EN 533 Flame spread index / Durability

Flame spread index 1, 2 or 3 - limited flame spread index (3 is best)

Durability A - aluminized material, or

L - leather material, or

X - after standard washing procedure (12 washes at 75oC), or

#X# - after non-standard washing procedure, eg 5X60 indicates 5 washes at 60oC), or

R - after standard soak and 5 dry cleaning cycles

For assemblies of different materials:

which face tested, and the indices measured

If index 1 materials are present:

Use only over EN 533 Index 2 or 3 material and do not use next to the skin

EN 1149-1:1994 - Protective clothing - Electrostatic properties. Surface resistivity (test methods and requirements)


pictogram - for electrostatic discharge (Fig. 9)

EN 1486:1996 - Protective clothing for firefighters - Test methods and requirements for reflective clothing for specialized fire fighting


pictogram - for firefighting (Fig. 10), with 'see information' symbol

Type 1 - hood / shoulder cape / visor and gloves, or

Type 2 - floor length coat / hood / visor and gloves, or

Type 3 - suit incorporating boots / hood / visor

EN 13911:2004 - Protective clothing for firefighters. Requirements and test methods for fire hoods for firefighters

As EN 340, plus:

Pictogram (Fig. 10)

EN 50286:1999 – Electrical insulating protective clothing for low-voltage installations

As EN 340 plus:

- double triangle symbol (Figure 11), Class 00 and/or colour code beige

- internal panel on which to mark date of periodic inspection

EN 60895:1997 – Conductive clothing for live working at a nominal voltage up to 8kV a.c.

- name or trade mark of manufacturer

- type reference and size

- year of manufacture

- dark blue triangle on light blue background

Radioactive contamination

EN 1073-1:1998 - Protective clothing against particulate radioactive contamination - Ventilated suits


pictogram - particulate radioactive contamination (Fig 8)

IL: class x - where x = 1-5. 1 is lowest protection, 5 is highest

EN 1073-2:2002 - Protective clothing against particulate radioactive contamination - non-ventilated suits

as for EN 1073-1

OTHER STANDARDS RELEVANT TO CLOTHING


EN 348:1992 Protective clothing - Determination of behaviour of materials on impact of small splashes of molten metal

ENISO 6942:2002 Protective clothing - Protection against heat and fire: Method of test: Evaluation of materials and material assemblies when exposed to a source of radiant heat

EN 367:1992 Protective clothing - Protection against heat and flames: Test method. Determination of heat transmission on exposure to flame

EN 348:1992 Protective clothing - Determination of behaviour of materials on impact of small splashes of molten metal

EN 373:1993 Protective clothing - Assessment of resistance of materials to molten metal splash

EN 381-1:1993 Protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws: Test rig for

testing resistance to cutting by a chainsaw

EN 463:1994 Protective clothing - Protection against liquid chemicals: Test method. Determination of resistance to penetration by a jet of liquid (jet test)

EN 464:1994 Protective clothing against liquid and gaseous chemicals, including aerosols and solid particles: Test method. Determination of leak tightness of gas-tight suits (internal pressure test)

EN 468:1995 Protective clothing against liquid chemicals. Test method. Determination of resistance to penetration by spray (spray test)

EN 530:1995 Abrasion resistance of protective clothing material. Test methods

EN 702:1995 Protective clothing - Protective clothing against heat and flame. Test method. Determination of the contact heat transmission through protective clothing or its materials

EN 863:1996 Protective clothing - Mechanical properties. Test method: puncture resistance

EN 1149-2:1997 Protective clothing - Electrostatic properties. Test method for measurement of the electrical resistance through a material (vertical resistance)

EN 1149-3:2004 Protective clothing. Electrostatic properties. Test methods for measurement of charge decay

ENISO 6529:2001 Protective clothing - Protection against liquid chemicals: Test method. Resistance of materials to permeation by liquids

ENISO 6530:2005 Protective clothing - Protection against liquid chemicals: Test method. Resistance of materials to penetration by liquids

EN ISO 6942:2002

Protective clothing – Evaluation of materials and material assemblies when exposed to a source of radiant heat

BS 7184:2001 Selection, use and maintenance of chemical protective clothing. Guidance

BS 7971 Protective clothing for violent situations and training

Part 1:2002 – General requirements

Part 2:2003 – Guidance

Part 8:2003 – Blunt trauma torso, shoulder, abdomen and genital

protectors

Part 9:2005 – Training suits and equipment

Part 10:2004 - Coveralls

EN ISO 13277 Protective equipment for martial arts.

Part 1:2000 General

Part 2:2000 Instep, shin and forearm

Part 3:2000 Trunk

Part 4:2001 Head

Part 5:2002 Genital / abdomen

Part 6:2003 Breast

EN 13595 Test methods for motorcycle clothing

Part 2:2002 – Impact abrasion resistance

Part 3:2002 – Burst strength

Part 4:2002 – Impact cut resistance

EN ISO 13982-2:2004

Protective clothing for use against solid particulates. Test method of determination of inward leakage of aerosols of fine particles into suits

ISO 13994:1998 Clothing for protection against liquid chemicals. Determination of the resistance of protective clothing materials to penetration by liquids under pressure

EN ISO 13995:2001

Test for puncture and dynamic tearing of materials

EN ISO 13997:1999

Protective clothing. Mechanical properties. Determination of resistance to cutting by sharp objects

EN 14325:2004 Protective clothing against chemicals. Test methods and performance classification of chemical protective clothing materials, seams, joins and assemblages

EN 14360:2004 Protective clothing against rain. Test method for ready made garments. Impact from above with high energy droplets

EN ISO 14460:1999

Protective clothing for racing drivers - Heat and flame - Performance requirements and test methods

TR 14560:2003 Guidelines for selection, use, care and maintenance of protective clothing against heat and flame

EN ISO 15025:2002

Protective clothing. Protection against heat and flame. Method of test for limited flame spread

ISO 16603:2004 Clothing for protection against contact with blood and body fluids. Resistance of protective clothing materials to penetration by blood and body fluids. Test method using synthetic blood

ISO 16604:2004 Clothing for protection against contact with blood and body fluids. Resistance of protective clothing materials to penetration by blood-borne pathogens. Test method using Phi-X174 Bacteriophage

ISO 22608:2004 Protective clothing against liquid chemicals. Measurement of repellency, retention, and penetration of liquid pesticide formulations through protective clothing materials

Fig. 1 Moving parts

Fig.2 Chemicals

Fig. 3 Foul weather

Fig. 4 Cold

Fig. 5 Chainsaws

Fig. 6 Low visibility

Fig. 7 Heat and fire

Fig. 8 Particulate radioactive contamination

Fig. 10 Firefighting

Fig. 9 Electrostatic discharge

Fig. 11 Live working symbol

Fig. 12 Level 1 cut/stab resistance

Fig. 13 Level 2 cut/stab resistance

Fig. 14 Motorcyclist use

Fig. 15 Biological hazards

Fig. 16 Abrasive blasting operations

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EUROPEAN STANDARDS AND MARKINGS FOR BUOYANCY AND IMMERSION EQUIPMENT




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STANDARDS FOR BUOYANCY AND IMMERSION EQUIPMENT

Buoyancy

EN 393:1993- Lifejackets and personal buoyancy aids. Buoyancy aid 50

Basic text identifying manufacturer, model, size, limitations, donning and maintenance instructions, month or quarter and year of manufacture, Standard number, and completed label in Figure 1. Plus:

- BUOYANCY AID 50 and/or pictogram (Figure 2)

- DO NOT USE AS A CUSHION

- FOR THOSE WHO CAN SWIM AND ARE CLOSE TO

HELP

If in colour, text table and pictogram should be RED

EN 394:1993 - Lifejackets and personal buoyancy aids. Additional items

Emergency lights A - 'all round light' type

B - 'lens dome light' type

Also covered: whistles, multi-chamber buoyancy aids, safety harness and lines, body lines, sprayhoods, protective covers.

EN 395:1993 - Lifejackets and personal buoyancy aids. Lifejacket 100

Basic text as for EN 393, plus:

- LIFEJACKET 100 and/or pictogram (Figure 3)

- DO NOT USE AS A CUSHION

- TEACH THE CHILD TO FLOAT IN THIS LIFEJACKET

(if intended for use by children under 40kg)

- FULL PERFORMANCE MAY NOT BE ACHIEVED USING CERTAIN CLOTHING OR IN OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES. REFER TO THE LEAFLET

If in colour, text table and pictogram should be YELLOW


Basic text as for EN 393. Additional text as for EN 395 except:


If in colour, text table and pictogram should be GREEN


Basic text as for EN 393. Additional text as for EN 395 except:


If in colour, text table and pictogram should be BLUE

Figure 1. Minimum label for flotation devices. Should indicate relevant device

Lifejacket

Buoyancy Aid

EN 395 / EN 396 / EN 399

EN 393

Standard Application Type

Offshore, extreme conditions

Heavy protective clothing

275

Offshore,

Foul weather clothing

150

Sheltered waters 100

Swimmers only, sheltered waters

Help at hand

Not a lifejacket

50

MANUFACTURER:

LIFEJACKETS / BUOYANCY AIDS

ONLY REDUCE THE RISK OF DROWNING

THEY DO NOT GUARANTEE RESCUE

Figure 2. Pictogram, Buoyancy aid 50. Figure 3. Pictogram, Lifejacket 100.

Figure 4. Pictogram, Lifejacket 150. Figure 5. Pictogram, Lifejacket 275.

Immersion

EN 1809:1998- Diving accessories - Buoyancy compensators - Functional and safety requirements, test methods

- name or mark of manufacturer, importer or supplier

- model and size

- maximum size of cylinders (pictogram)

- maximum buoyancy ( to 10N)

This is not a lifejacket: it does not guarantee a head up position of the wearer at the surface

EN 15027-1:2002 - Immersion suits - Constant wear suits

Wet / dry type and thermal protection class A, B, C or D, preferably as a label - See Figure 6

EN 15027:2002 - Survival suits - Abandonment suits

Marine or Helicopter - intended use

-1.9 to 5.0oC or 5.0 to 35oC - water temperature range

for intended use

EN 12628:1999 Diving accessories - Combined buoyancy and rescue devices - Functional and safety requirements, test methods

- name or mark of manufacturer, importer or supplier

- model and size

- maximum size of cylinders (pictogram)

- year of manufacture

- maximum buoyancy ( to 10N)

- at least the following wording:

For your safety it is essential to follow the instructions for use of the manufacturer

Figure 6. Example of information label for EN ISO 15027-1 Suit.

IMMERSION SUITS ACCORDING TO EN ISO 15027-1

Dry suit CONSTANT WEAR SUIT

HELICOPTER SUIT

TYPE OF

Wet suit

STANDARD APPLICATION

PROTECTION AGAINST COLD WATER DEPENDS ON THE INSULATION OF THE SUIT IN CORRELATION WITH

WATER TEMPERATURE. ESTIMATED PROTECTION TIME PROVIDED BY THIS SUIT CAN BE IDENTIFIED FROM THE

TABLE BELOW

<5OC 6,0h 2,5h 1,5h 1,0h Water

temp 5-10 OC 9,0h 4,5h 2,5h 1,5h

10-15

OC 15,0h 7,0h 4,0h 2,0h

>15 OC 24,0h 15,0h 6,0h 3,0h

Performance class

A B C D

Required under-garments

See system components

Size of suit Small Medium Large X large

Height / waist

Special features

WARNING

ESTIMATED THERMAL PROTECTION TIME ACCORDING TO PERFORMANCE

CLASSES A…D ARE BASED ON STANDARD TESTING CONDITIONS AS SPECIFIED

BY EN ISO 15027-3

REAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS WILL

CHANGE THERMAL PROTECTION TIME

Figure 7. Example of information label for EN ISO 15027-2 Suit.

IMMERSION SUITS ACCORDING TO EN ISO 15027-2

Dry suit ABANDONMENT SUIT

TYPE OF

Wet suit

STANDARD APPLICATION

PROTECTION AGAINST COLD WATER DEPENDS ON THE INSULATION OF THE SUIT IN CORRELATION WITH

WATER TEMPERATURE. ESTIMATED PROTECTION TIME PROVIDED BY THIS SUIT CAN BE IDENTIFIED FROM THE

TABLE BELOW

<5OC 6,0h 2,5h 1,5h 1,0h

5-10 OC 9,0h 4,5h 2,5h 1,5h

10-15

OC 15,0h 7,0h 4,0h 2,0h

Water

temp

>15 OC 24,0h 15,0h 6,0h 3,0h

Performance class

A B C D

Required under-garments

See system components

Size of suit Small Medium Large X large

Height / waist

Special features

WARNING

ESTIMATED THERMAL PROTECTION TIME ACCORDING TO PERFORMANCE

CLASSES A…D ARE BASED ON STANDARD TESTING CONDITIONS AS SPECIFIED

BY EN ISO 15027-3

REAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS WILL

CHANGE THERMAL PROTECTION TIME

OTHER RELEVANT STANDARDS

PD 6636:1998

CR 13033:1997

Lifejackets and buoyancy aids – Guide for selection and use

prEN ISO 12402-1 Personal flotation devices. Part 1. Class A (SOLAS lifejackets), safety requirements

prEN ISO 12402-2. Personal flotation devices. Part 2. Class B (offshore lifejackets, extreme conditions - 275 N), safety requirements

prEN ISO 12402-3 Personal flotation devices. Part 3. Class C (offshore lifejackets - 150 N), safety requirements

prEN ISO 12402-6 Personal flotation devices. Part 6: Special purpose lifejackets and additional test methods

EN 15027-3:2002 Survival suits - Test methods

APPENDIX 9

(para 4)

EUROPEAN STANDARDS AND MARKINGS FOR FALL ARREST ISSUE 6: November 2005



of BSI under license number PD\1998 1367

INTRODUCTION










UPDATES


FURTHER INFORMATION


STANDARDS FOR FALL ARREST

Harnesses

EN 361:2002 - PPE against falls from height - full body harnesses

see EN 365

“A” at each attachment point

EN 813:1997 - PPE against falls from height - sit harnesses

see EN 365

COMPONENT HARDWARE

EN 341:1993- PPE against falls from height - Descender devices

see EN 365, plus

A, B, C or D - device class, according to descent energy. (A is highest, D is lowest)

# - maximum descent height

# - maximum descent load

- Short version of instruction for use

EN 353-1:2002 - PPE against falls from height - guided type fall arresters on a rigid anchorage line

see EN 365

- correct orientation in use, if removable from anchor line

EN 353-2:2002 - PPE against falls from height - guided type fall arresters on a flexible anchorage line

see EN 365

- correct orientation in use

- “Use correct rope only”

EN 354:2002 - PPE against falls from height - lanyards

see EN 365

EN 355:2002 - PPE against falls from height - energy absorbers

see EN 365

- maximum allowed length of absorber + lanyard

EN 358:1999 - PPE against falls from height - work positioning systems - Belts and lanyards

identity of constituent fibre

EN 360:2002 - PPE against falls from height - retractable type fall arresters

see EN 365

- intended orientation for use (vertical, horizontal, inclined)

EN 362:2004 - PPE against falls from height - connectors

see EN 365, plus, Class of connector

B – basic connector

M – multi-use connector

T – termination connector

A – anchor connector

Q – screwlink connector

Optionally:

- Minimum strength (kN) in major axis

EN 365:2004 - PPE against falls from height - general requirements for instructions for use and for marking

- identification of the manufacturer / supplier

# - batch or serial number of the component

- model or type number

- relevant Standard number and year

- pictogram for “see instructions”

EN 795:1997 - PPE against falls from height - anchor devices: requirements and testing

Note: The presumption of conformity has been withdrawn for class A, C and D anchorages within the EN 795 standard, however these products are still within the scope of the PPE Directive and as such these anchorages will remain PPE until such time as the PPE Directive and ultimately the PPE Regulations 2002 are amended to provide for their exclusion. These products will therefore require CE marking and the appropriate Category III compliance obtained through independent third party certification by a notified body. This will involve testing to a verified technical specification and compilation of technical documentation, eg a technical file.

see EN 365, plus

A1 - structural anchor for vertical, horizontal or inclined surfaces

A2 - structural anchor for inclined roofs

B - transportable temporary anchors

C - anchor device incorporating horizontal flexible line

D - anchor device incorporating horizontal rigid rail

E - deadweight anchor for use on horizontal surfaces

Class

EN 1891:1998 - PPE against falls from height - low stretch kernmantle ropes

see EN 365, plus

A or B - type of rope. A is heavier duty than B

# - diameter in mm

- indication of composition - name or colour code:

green - polyamide

blue - polyester

brown - polypropylene

orange - polyethylene

violet - any other material

RESCUE EQUIPMENT

Note: This equipment is NOT classed as PPE against falls from height, but is used in conjunction with a number of the items listed above. It is included here for completeness.

EN 1496:1996 Rescue equipment - rescue lifting devices

- type identification

- class:

A - for raising only

B - for raising or lowering

- rated load

- last two digits of year of manufacture

- name or mark of manufacturer / supplier

- batch or serial number

- For rescue purposes only

EN 1497:1996 Rescue harnesses






EN 1498:1996 Rescue loops


- class:

A - loop hold person upright around back and under arms

B - loop holds person in sitting position

C - strap holds person head down by ankles





BS 8405:2003 Descender devices – Single-hand operated descender devices for self or assisted rescue

- manufacturer identification, and batch / serial number

- standard number and date

- pictogram for “see instructions”

- model / class identification

- correct orientation

- max and min rated load (kg)

- rope or webbing specification intended for use


OTHER STANDARDS RELEVANT TO FALL ARREST


EN 363:2002 PPE against falls from height - fall arrest systems

EN 364:1993 PPE against falls from height - test methods

EN 1868:1997 PPE against falls from height - list of equivalent terms

BS 7883:2005 Code of practice for the design, selection, use and maintenance of anchor devices conforming to BS EN 795

BS 7985:2002 Code of practice for the use of rope access methods for industrial purposes

BS 8437:2005 Code of practice for selection, use and maintenance of personal fall protection systems and equipment for use in the workplace

EN 12277:1998 Mountaineering equipment – Harnesses – Safety requirements and test methods

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Documents

ppe regulations

number of standards

available ppe standards

equipment conformity

british standards

ppew regulations

work regulations

ppeec regulations