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EN 1149-5: 2008
Protective Clothing with Electrostatic Properties
This is the European Standard
for garments that protect against
electrostatic discharge in areas
where there is a risk of explosion (e.g. ATEX Environments)
where there is a risk that the garments could create
sparks (source of ignition), which in turn could ignite
explosive materials. Typical environments would include
petrochemical refineries and fuel distribution companies.
ATEX
Annex II, art. 2.3. of the ATEX directive 99/92/CE
concerning the protection of workers likely to be exposed
to the risk of explosive atmospheres says: “Workers must
be provided with appropriate working clothing consisting
of materials which do not give rise to electrical discharges
that can ignite explosive atmospheres”.
There are several categories within EN 1149 that enable
the final EN 1149 to be displayed on a EN 1149-5 certified
CE marked garment. The fabric and components are
tested according to EN 1149-1 (surface resistivity) or
EN 1149-3 (charge decay). There are also design critical
requirements for garments certified to this EN Norm
including the covering of components on the exterior of
the garment, and limitations of the dimensions of some
components such as reflective tape.
Wearing your Antistatic PPE
During use, the garments must be fastened at the front
at all times and the wrist fastenings secured close to
the wrist. If 2 Part garments are to be worn i.e. a Jacket,
another item e.g. a Trouser, also conforming to the same
standards must also be worn. Non-conforming garments
worn over antistatic garments would eliminate the
effectiveness of the garments.
Further details regarding your Antistatic PPE can be
found on the User Information sheet contained within
the product packaging.
EN ISO 20345:2011
Personal Protective Equipment - Safety Footwear
Minimum safety standards set out
by the International Organization
for Standardization (ISO). The
current standard for Safety Footwear across Europe (EN)
is EN ISO 20345:2011 and this was updated in 2011 to
enforce stricter policies. Under this standard, all safety
footwear must now have toe protection against a 200
Joule impact - this is the amount of energy the toe region
can absorb before breaking and all new products must be
manufactured and certified under EN ISO 20345:2011.
Any product certified under any previous version of the
standard (2004; 2007) was required to be recertified.
Slip Resistance Ratings
Safety Footwear Classifications
SRB
Tested on steel with glycerol
Category
EN ISO 20345 requirements
SB
Basic requirements
For safety footwear with a toe cap resistant to
an impact of 200 Joules
S1
Basic requirements +
Closed heel area
Energy absorption at seat area
Antistatic properties
Resistance to fuel oil
S1P
S1 +
Penetration resistance (P)
S2
S1 +
Water penetration and absorption
S3
S2 +
Penetration resistance
Cleated outsole
S4
S1 +
Entirely moulded polymer/rubber upper (e.g
Wellington Boots) making them waterproof
and leak proof
S5
S4 +
Midsole penetration resistance.
Footwear that has passed tests for slip resistance will also
have one of the following codes:
SRA
Tested on ceramic tile wetted with sodium lauryl sulphate
(a diluted soap solution)
SRC
Tested under SRA and SRB conditions
Additional Symbols/Abbreviations
P – Penetration resistance
C – Conductive
A – Antistatic
I – Electricity insulating footwear
WR – Water Resistance
M – Metatarsal Protection
AN – Ankle Protection
CR – Cut Resistant Upper
WRU – Water Penetration and Water Absorption Upper
HRO – Outsole Resistance to Hot Contact
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