Skyddsutrustning

This document specifies requirements for construction, design, performance, marking and user information for earmuffs.

In particular, it specifies the sound attenuation of the earmuffs, measured in accordance with EN ISO 4869-1.

This document does not deal with earmuffs for attachment to head protection and/or face protection devices.

Ergonomic aspects are addressed by taking into account, within the requirements, the interaction between the user, the device and where possible the working environment in which the device is likely to be used (see Annex ZA and EN 458).

This document specifies requirements on construction, design, performance, marking and user information for earplugs.

In particular, it specifies the sound attenuation of the earplugs, measured in accordance with EN ISO 4869-1.

Ergonomic aspects are addressed by taking into account, within the requirements, the interaction between the user, the device and where possible the working environment in which the device is likely to be used (see Annex ZA and EN 458).

This document specifies requirements for construction, design, performance, marking and user information for earmuffs attached to head protection and/or face protection devices, hereinafter referred to as ‘mounted earmuffs’.

In particular, it specifies the sound attenuation of mounted earmuffs, measured in accordance with EN ISO 4869-1.

Because one model of earmuffs designed to be attached to head protection and/or face protection devices can be fitted to a number of other models and sizes of the carrier, this part of the standard sets out a series of physical and acoustic requirements for earmuffs when fitted to the specified model(s) or size(s) of head protection and/or face protection device.

All requirements apply to earmuffs fitted to one of the specified models or sizes of head protection and/or face protection device (the basic combination). An abbreviated set of requirements applies to the same model of earmuffs when fitted to the other specified models or sizes of head protection and/or face protection device (the supplementary combinations).

Information shall be given on the range of models of carriers tested with the earmuffs which satisfies this document.

Ergonomic aspects are addressed by taking into account, within the requirements, the interaction between the user, the device and, where possible, the working environment in which the device is likely to be used (see Annex ZA and EN 458).

This document specifies methods for flame tests to be applied to respiratory protective devices.

This document specifies practical performance tests for respiratory protective devices, except for diving apparatus. The purpose of these tests is to subjectively assess certain properties, characteristics and functions of the device, when worn by test subjects in simulated practical use, which cannot be assessed by tests described in other standards.

This International Standard specifies a method of test for the slip resistance of PPE footwear including overshoes such as electrically insulating overshoes, which are worn over other footwear. It is not applicable to special purpose footwear containing spikes, metal studs or similar.

NOTE 1 Footwear claiming ‘slip resistance’ would be deemed an item of personal protective equipment.

NOTE 2 For product development purposes, sole units, outsoles or other soling components such as top pieces may be tested.

This document specifies design requirements of protective garments that minimize the risk of its entanglement or drawing-in by moving parts when the wearer is working at or near hazardous moving machines or devices, complementary to the general requirements as stated in EN ISO 13688.

This document does not include protective clothing against injuries by special moving machine parts for which specific standards exist, e.g. protective clothing for user of chainsaws (EN ISO 11393).

This document specifies the requirements and test methods for ergonomics, innocuousness, comfort/sizing, restraint, ability to limit wrist extension as well as provisions for marking and instructions supplied by the manufacturer for wrist protectors for all users of snowboard equipment. It does not apply to protectors used in roller sports or alpine skiing.

NOTE 1 The requirements of a clause take precedent over figures.

NOTE 2 The intent of this standard is to specify performance requirements of wrist protectors needed to reduce the risk of direct injury to the wrist caused by contact of the ground within the protective zone of the wrist protectors.

NOTE 3 The intent of this standard is to reduce the risk of injuries to the wrist and distal forearm without increasing the risk of injuries to the arm and shoulder of the user and without compromising the form or appeal of the sport.

NOTE 4 Snowboarding is a sport in which there is a risk of injury. This standard is intended only for wrist

protectors used for snowboarding. Snowboarding wrist protectors do not afford protection from impacts to the proximal forearm or fingers.

NOTE 5 The tests required to ensure that a wrist protector conforms to the requirements of this standard do not attempt to predict the performance of the wrist protector in all possible situations. This standard does not

address protection from axial forces caused by an impact on the fingers or fist. Moreover, this standard does not address protection against palmar flexion (terminal flexion) caused by an impact on the dorsal side of the hand.

NOTE 6 In order for a wrist protector to perform adequately, it must be in good condition, fit properly and not be altered in any way.

NOTE 7 This standard does not address accessories that are associated with a wrist protector.

This document defines requirements for anchor devices and safety hooks permanently fixed to buildings and structures.

Anchor devices intend to prevent persons from falling and arrest falls used in and on buildings and civil engineering works. Anchor devices meant to be secured in such a way that they are part of the construction work and intended to ensure the safety in use or in the functioning of a construction work pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council.

The anchor devices are intended for the attachment of personal fall protection systems complying with EN 363.

The safety hooks are intended as anchor points to which personal fall protection systems complying with EN 363 are attached. The safety hooks are also intended to attach mobile roof ladders or work platforms.

This document also covers the fixings used to secure the anchor devices or safety hooks into the load bearing structure.

It specifies essential dimensions, materials and load-bearing requirements.

This document contains requirements for the following systems:

— single anchor point system;

— safety hook system;

— wire anchor line system;

— rail anchor line system.

The systems described in this document consist usually of several components. They must be evaluated as a system in its entirety.

This document also includes requirements for the durability, marking, installation, assembly, documentation, operating and maintenance.

This document is not applicable to:

— temporary anchor devices according to EN 795;

— facilities for roof access according to EN 516;

— permanently fixed ladders on roofs according to EN 12951.

This document specifies the test methods for determining inward leakage of respiratory interfaces (RI) and total inward leakage of complete respiratory protective devices (RPD) using specified test agents and incorporating specified body movements, at specified metabolic work rates.

These tests are conducted in laboratories using specific test agents under specified conditions and therefore do not indicate the performance of the device in actual use.

This document specifies a laboratory test method for determining the sound level generated by the complete respiratory protective device (RPD) and RPD warning sounds measured on a headform to which the RPD is fitted.