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Introduction to Global CPC Standards & Product Selection Best Practice Presentation to: Genesee Valley Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers Slide 2 Global Market Place = Global Standards (?) The Global Types of Chemical Protective Clothing Certification of PPE European Chemical Protective Clothing Standards and Test Methods Selection and use of PPE, including chemical protective clothing Agenda Slide 3 Manufacturer of limited life chemical protective clothing Established: 1975 Markets: Global distribution network covering over 50 countries UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia, Africa, Australasia and the Americas Headquarters: Kingston upon Hull, UK Production: Microgard Xiamen Ltd (Xiamen, China) Employees: Hull (35*), Xiamen (700), Leverkusen (7) *Figure includes a global sales team of 11 Slide 4 Microgard Ltd Hull, UK MICROGARD Limited Global Headquarters Kingston Upon Hull, United Kingdom Slide 5 Microgard Ltd Hull, UK MICROGARD Limited European DC Kingston Upon Hull, United Kingdom Slide 6 MICROGARD Xiamen Limited Xiamen, PRC Slide 7 Global Market Place = Global Standards (?) Slide 8 The Global Types of Chemical Protection Limited protection against liquid spray TYPE 6 EN 13034 ISO 16602 Protection against solid particulates TYPE 5 EN ISO 13982-1 Protection against saturating spray of liquids TYPE 4 EN 14605 ISO 16602 Protection against strong & directional jets of liquid TYPE 3 EN 14605 ISO 16602 non-gas-tight protection against liquids, gases & solid particulates TYPE 2 EN 943-1 ISO 16602 Gas-Tight protection against liquids, gases & solid particulates TYPE 1 EN 943-1/2 ISO 16602 Microgard Ltd 2011 Slide 9 European Norms (EN) International Standards (ISO) American National Standards (ANSI) Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) EN 943-1: 2002 Type 1 ISO 16602: 2007 Type 1 ANSI 103: 2010 Category 1 JIS T 8115: 2010 Type 1 EN 943-1: 2002 Type 2 ISO 16602: 2007 Type 2 ANSI 103: 2010 Category 2 JIS T 8115: 2010 Type 2 EN 14605: 2005+A1: 2009 Type 3 ISO 16602: 2007 Type 3 ANSI 103: 2010 Category 3 JIS T 8115: 2010 Type 3 EN 14605: 2005+A1: 2009 Type 4 ISO 16602: 2007 Type 4 ANSI 103: 2010 Category 4 JIS T 8115: 2010 Type 4 EN ISO 13982-1: 2004 +A1: 2010 Type 5 ISO 13982-1: 2004 Type 5 ANSI 103: 2010 Category 5 JIS T 8115: 2010 Type 5 EN 13034: 2005+A1: 2009 Type 6 ISO 16602: 2007 Type 6 ANSI 103: 2010 Category 6 JIS T 8115: 2010 Type 6 Major CPC Standards Slide 10 Certification of PPE CE Marking Production quality monitoring system Category I (Simple Design) Category IICategory III (Complex Design) Technical Documentation EC Declaration of Conformity EC Type-Examination EC quality control system for the final product XXXX Slide 11 Certification of PPE - Categories of PPE CategoriesDescriptionDefinitionRequirements Category ISimple Design Minimal risk e.g. cleaning materials of weak action and easily reversible effects Self certification Self assessment of production Category IINeither simple or complex Intermediate risk e.g. protection against mechanical impact EC-Type Examination by a notified body EC Declaration of Conformity Self assessment of production Category IIIComplex Design Mortal risk e.g. worn or used in situations where there is a risk of mortal danger or irreversible harm EC-Type Examination by a notified body Notified body assessment of production (Article 11A or 11B) EC Declaration of Conformity Clothing for protection against hazardous substances are designated as Category III PPE Slide 12 Innocuousness. To ensure that no harmful, forbidden or restricted substance is used in product construction, as well as checking for sharp edges or injurious surfaces. Ergonomics. Design, comfort, fit. Can the wearer carry out the required activity comfortably? Protective coverage. Adequate coverage to provide sufficient protection Protective qualities. Impact, abrasion, cut, chemical and thermal resistance Marking and instructions Manufacturers name and address Storage/ cleaning/ maintenance Protective performance level Suitable accessories/spare parts Relevant warnings Type approval Notified Body details The European standard which covers the general requirements for protective clothing is EN 340: 2003 European PPE Testing What is covered? Slide 13 PPE Directive 89/686/EEC Category III Complex Design EN 14325: 2004 Test Methods and performance classification of chemical protective clothing materials, seams, joins and assemblages EN530 Abrasion Resistance EN340: 2003 Protective Clothing General Requirements Article 11A or B Manufacturer Assessment & Certification Article 10 Product EC-Type Examination Certificate EN ISO 7854 Flex Cracking Resistance EN ISO 9073-4 Trapezoidal Tear Resistance EN ISO 13934-1 Tensile Strength EN 863 Puncture Resistance EN 374-3 / ISO 6529 Chemical permeation resistance (Materials & Seams) ISO 13935-2 Seam Strength EN ISO 17491-3 Jet Spray Test Manufacturers EC Declaration of Conformity XXXX EN 943-1, Annex A Inward Leakage Test EN 464 Leak Tightness EN 943-1, Annex A Inward Leakage Test (Type 1b* & 1c) EN530 Abrasion Resistance EN ISO 7854 Flex Cracking Resistance EN ISO 9073-4 Trapezoidal Tear Resistance EN ISO 13934-1 Tensile Strength EN 863 Puncture Resistance EN 374-3 / ISO 6529 Chemical permeation resistance (Materials & Seams) ISO 13935-2 Seam Strength EN530 Abrasion Resistance EN ISO 7854 Flex Cracking Resistance EN ISO 9073-4 Trapezoidal Tear Resistance EN ISO 13934-1 Tensile Strength EN 863 Puncture Resistance EN 374-3 / ISO 6529 Chemical permeation resistance (Materials & Seams) ISO 13935-2 Seam Strength EN 943-1: 2002 Test methods and performance classification** The European Model Slide 14 PPE Directive 89/686/EEC Category III Complex Design EN14325: 2004 Test Methods and performance classification of chemical protective clothing materials, seams, joins and assemblages EN340: 2003 Protective Clothing General Requirements Article 11A or B Manufacturer Assessment & Certification Article 10 Product EC-Type Examination Certificate EN530 Abrasion Resistance EN ISO 9073-4 Trapezoidal Tear Resistance EN ISO 13934-1 Tensile Strength EN 863 Puncture Resistance ISO 6530 Chemical penetration/repellence ISO 13935-2 Seam Strength EN530 Abrasion Resistance EN ISO 7854 Flex Cracking Resistance EN ISO 9073-4 Trapezoidal Tear Resistance EN 863 Puncture Resistance ISO 13935-2 Seam Strength EN ISO 17491-4, Method B Spray Test EN ISO 13982-2 Inward Leakage Test EN ISO 17491-4, Method A Reduced Spray Test EN530 Abrasion Resistance EN ISO 7854 Flex Cracking Resistance EN ISO 9073-4 Trapezoidal Tear Resistance EN ISO 13934-1 Tensile Strength EN 863 Puncture Resistance ISO 13935-2 Seam Strength Microgard Ltd 2008 Manufacturers EC Declaration of Conformity XXXX EN 374-3 / ISO 6529 Chemical permeation resistance (Materials & Seams) The European Model Slide 15 EN & ISO CPC Standards and Test Methods Slide 16 Chemical Protective Clothing - Whole suit test requirements, ergonomics Movements to be performed prior to whole suit inward leakage testing Suit hinders one or more movements = automatic failure!! Any substantial rips, tears or other visible damage = automatic failure!! Slide 17 ISO 13935-2 Measures the force required to pull the seam apart Unit: Newton Each straight seam type on a garment tested Classification based on the weakest seam type. Six performance classes Class Seam Strength (N) Min. Performance 6>500 5>300Type 1, 2 4>125 3>75 2>50 1>30Type 3, 4, 5, 6 Chemical Protective Clothing - Whole suit test requirements, seam strength Slide 18 EN 943 / ISO 16602 TYPE 1 Gas tight protective clothing suits are intrinsically sealed against the environment Slide 19 EN 464 / ISO/FDIS* 17491-1 Pressure Test for Gas-Tight Suits *FDIS indicates that this test method is under development Slide 20 EN 943 TYPE 2 Non-gas tight (positive pressure) protective clothing suits which retain a positive internal pressure to prevent ingress of dusts, liquids or vapours Slide 21 EN 14605 TYPE 3 Liquid tight protective clothing - Suits which can protect against strong and directional jets of a liquid chemical. Slide 22 Whole Suit Requirements Type 3 Inward Leakage Test ISO 16602 / EN 14605 Test Method: ISO 17491-3 Test liquid containing; Water at (20 +/- 2)C Water-soluble dye e.g. methyl blue Surfactant e.g. genapol Surface tension: (30 5) 103 N/m Pressure at the nozzle: 1.5 bar (150 kPa) Distance from nozzle to target: 1 meter Target Areas: potential weak points (i.e. seams, zips) Pass Criteria: