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EN/UK STANDARDS EXPLAINED
EN ISO
11612
EN/UK STANDARDS EXPLAINED
IEC 61482-2: IEC 61482-2:
2009
2009
EN ISO 11612
IEC 61482
CLOTHING TO PROTECT AGAINST HEAT AND
FLAME
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AGAINST THE
THERMAL HAZARDS OF AN ELECTRIC ARC
This EN Norm specifies PPE clothing for use when
working where this is a risk that the garments will come
into contact with heat and flame. It is divided into different
categories where code letters (A, B, C, D and E) indicate
which heat and flame requirements the garment needs
to fulfil. These code letters represent hazards including
radiant heat, convective heat and splatters of molten
metal or aluminium. Code A1 and/or A2 is mandatory, and
a minimum of 1 other letter is required in order to CE mark
the garment. The code letters are classified at different
levels where the highest number is the highest tested
level. The design of the garments is also a critical factor in
garments certified to these EN Norms.
PPE Regulation Type: Category III
EN 1149-5:
2008
PPE certified to this standard is for use where there is a
risk of an Electric Arc, most commonly where working
with electricity on open equipment or maintenance
and switching work. Whilst this traditionally has been
regarded as work in dedicated electrical environments,
many companies now recognise that this risk can occur
in many other industrial environments including general
groundworks and industrial maintenance. There are
requirements not only in the fabrics used but in the Design
and Construction of garments certified to this standard.
EN ISO
14116
EN ISO
20471
EN ISO 20471
HI-VISIBILITY PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
This standard specifies the requirements for clothing
designed to visibly emphasize the wearer’s presence in
hazardous work areas during the day and at night and
where there is a risk from moving vehicles or processes.
There are three classifications related to risk assessment
and each class requires that minimum areas of Hi-Visibility
materials are incorporated in the garment. These minimum
areas comprise of background material (the main fabric
colour) and retroreflective material (generally reflective
tape). This area is measured on the smallest garment in the
product range, with all fasteners adjusted to the smallest
configuration possible.
EN ISO
11611
EN 1149-5: 2008
EN ISO 14116
EN ISO 11611
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WITH
ELECTROSTATIC PROPERTIES
LIMITED FLAME SPREAD
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR WELDING
This European Norm is often used for lower-level Flame
Resistant protective garments such as socks, rainwear
and hi-visibility waistcoats. It is divided into 3 classes,
where index 3 is the highest.
EN ISO 11611 Welding Standard is the European Norm for
PPE used in Welding or related processes where there
is a risk of contact with flames, radiant heat from the arc,
risk of splatter (small splashes of molten metal) and risk
of electric shock by short term, accidental contact with
electrical conductors (at voltages of approximately 100 v
DC in normal conditions of welding.
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.
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”.
The flame does not spread, there is no flaming debris,
nor afterglow, a hole may be formed. The flame does
not spread, there is no flaming debris, nor afterglow,
no hole formation. The flame does not spread, there
are no flaming debris, nor afterglow, no hole formation,
the after-flame times of each individual specimen is
less than 2 seconds. It is important to note that Index 3
garments should be worn in conjunction with EN ISO
11612 garments, and Index 1 garments should not be worn
next to the skin.
RIS-3279TOM
RIS-3279-TOM
HI-VISIBILITY PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Railway Group Hi-Visibility Standard for the UK market,
in addition to the EN ISO 20471 standard and defining
the Hi-Visibility Orange and the design of the garment
(fully Hi-Vis Orange, no contrast colour and defined
placement of the reflective tapes).
EN 13034
EN 13034
PROTECTIVE AGAINST LIQUID CHEMICALS
PPE within this category must demonstrate its
suitability to protect where there is a risk of potential
exposure to a light spray, liquid aerosols or low
pressure, low volume splashes against which a
complete liquid permeation barrier (at the molecular
level) is not required. This standards tests four different
chemical types: Acid, Alkaline, Aromatic Hydrycarbone
and Alcohol. At least two of the four chemicals must
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