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ISO STANDARDS
EN ISO 20344 : Test methods for safety shoes
Standards summarizing all the tests and test methods performed on safety shoes before they are placed on the market. This Standard is used in conjunction with EN ISO 20345 and EN ISO 20347 which define the basic and additional requirements for safety footwear
EN ISO 20345 : Specification of safety shoes for professional use
This international standard specifies the basic and additional (optional) requirements for general purpose safety footwear. The safety shoe is equipped with a safety toe resistant to impacts equivalent to 200 joules and crushing of 15 KNEN ISO 20347 : Specifications for work footwear for professional use
This footwear is different from safety footwear by the fact that these do not have toe caps against injury from falling objects or crushing impacts
SLIP RESISTANCE
SYMBOLS & TYPES OF FLOORS
SRA Hard industrial indoor floors (tile type)
SRB Hard industrial indoor or outdoor floors
(paint or resin type)
SRC SRA + SRB = SRC indoor or outdoor floors
(polyvalent type)GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
In addition, there are particular markings for particular specifications :
AN : Protection of the malleolus
C : Conductive because electrical resistance does not exceed 100kW
CI : Cold insulation
CR : Upper cut resistant
ESD : Dissipative shoe
HI : Heat insulation
HRO : Heat resistant outsole up to 300°C (for 60 seconds)
M : Metatarsus protection against choc impacts
WR : Water resistant (waterproof)RECOMMENDED STORAGE CONDITIONS
We recommend storing safety shoes as follows :
- Do not compress or bend
- Do not store near steam pipes, radiators or other sources of artificial heat or expose directly sunlight, artificial light or other sources of ozone
- Storage ambient temperature must be between 10° C and 21° C. Storage temperature should not exceed 35° C
GENERAL PERFORMANCE OF WORKWEAR
ISO 13688:2013
The ISO 13688:2013 standard, together with its amendment A1:2021, defines the general requirements applicable to protective clothing. More specifically, it addresses aspects such as ergonomics, safety (innocuousness), sizing, ageing, marking, and the information to be provided by the manufacturer. This standard does not, by itself, define performance levels for protection but must be used in conjunction with other standards that specify those protective requirements.
In detail, the ISO 13688:2013+A1:2021 standard specifies :
General requirements : Ergonomics, safety (innocuousness), durability, ageing, sizing, and marking of protective clothing
Innocuousness : The materials and components used must not cause harm, allergies, irritation, or injury to the user
Sizing : Sizes must be defined according to the user’s body measurements
Marking and information : Garments must feature appropriate marking and be accompanied by clear and precise information provided by the manufacturer
Non-standalone standard : This standard must be used in conjunction with other specific standards that define the required protective performance (against heat and flames, chemical or mechanical risks, etc.).
THERMAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
EN ISO 11612:2015
The EN ISO 11612:2015 standard specifies performance requirements for protective clothing designed to protect against heat and flames, including indices A1, A2, B1, C1, and F1. These indices indicate the level of protection the garment provides against different types of heat and flame exposure
The indices A1, A2, B1, C1, and F1 mean :
- A1 and A2 : Indicate limited flame spread. A1 refers to surface ignition, while A2 refers to edge ignition
- B1 : Indicates resistance to convective heat (heat transmitted by air movement)
- C1 : Indicates resistance to radiant heat (heat transmitted by radiation)
- F1 : Indicates resistance to contact heat
In summary, a garment certified to EN ISO 11612:2015 with indices A1, A2, B1, C1, and F1 provides limited protection against flame spread, as well as protection against convective, radiant, and contact heat
NFPA 2112
NFPA 2112 is the American standard from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) that specifies the minimum requirements and test methods for protective clothing against flash fire hazards in industrial environments. It establishes performance criteria for fabrics and garments to protect workers from thermal burns in the event of a sudden fire
Key points of the NFPA 2112 standard :
Protection against flash fires : The standard is designed to protect against flash fires, which are sudden and brief bursts of flames
Minimum requirements : NFPA 2112 defines minimum requirements for flame resistance, durability, and protective clothing design
Test methods : The standard includes specific test methods to evaluate the performance of materials and garments, such as the flame resistance test
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) : Garments compliant with NFPA 2112 are considered Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and are commonly used by workers in the oil, gas, chemical industries, and other high-risk environments
ELECTROSTATIC PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
EN 1149-5:2018
The standard EN 1149-5:2018, in French, concerns protective clothing with electrostatic properties. It specifies the requirements related to the materials and design of these garments, which are intended to dissipate electrostatic charges and prevent the risks of ignition or explosion in environments where explosive atmospheres may be present
Protection against electrostatic discharges : The standard aims to prevent potentially dangerous sparks caused by static electricity, which can ignite flammable gases or dust in hazardous areas
ATEX zones : Garments compliant with the EN 1149-5 standard are particularly important in ATEX zones (Explosive Atmospheres), where the risk of explosion is higher than average
Grounding system : The standard specifies that garments must be used in conjunction with a grounding system (e.g., conductive footwear) to ensure proper dissipation of charges
Design and materials : The standard details the requirements related to garment design (closures, areas to cover, etc.) as well as the materials used, including conductive fibers (carbon, etc.) that enable the dissipation of static electricity
Performance requirements : The standard specifies test methods to verify the electrostatic properties of the garments, such as surface resistivity and puncture resistance
Applications : EN 1149-5 is relevant for many sectors, including petrochemical industry, food processing, metallurgy, chemical industry, and others where explosive atmospheres may be present
ELECTRICAL ARC PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
EN ISO 11612:2015
The IEC 61482-2:2018 standard, associated with a 4 kA arc flash test (APC 1), indicates that the garment provides protection against a 4 kiloampere electric arc
The ATPV of 9.7 cal/cm² means the garment offers protection with a 50% probability of second-degree burns when exposed to an arc energy of 9.7 cal/cm², according to Mascot The ELIM of 9.0 cal/cm² represents the maximum energy level the garment can withstand without risk of injury, according to Mascot
IEC 61482-2 : International standard for protective clothing against the thermal hazards of electric arcs
APC 1 : Arc protection class, tested with a 4 kA arc
ATPV (Arc Thermal Performance Value) : Arc energy that the garment can withstand with a 50% risk of second-degree burns
ELIM (Incident Energy Limit) : Maximum arc energy level that the garment can withstand without risk of injury
WELDING PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
EN ISO 11611:2015
The standard EN ISO 11611:2015, class 1, levels A1 and A2, concerns protective clothing for welders and related trades. It specifies the minimum safety requirements and test methods for protective clothing, including hoods, aprons, sleeves, and gaiters, designed to protect the wearer’s body, head, and feet during welding operations and similar techniques
Requirements of the EN ISO 11611:2015 standard :
Class 1 : Provides protection against welding techniques and less hazardous situations with low levels of spatter and radiant heat
A1 (limited flame spread) : Indicates that the garment meets the requirements for limited flame spread in case of surface ignition
A2 (limited flame spread) : Indicates that the garment meets the requirements for limited flame spread in case of edge ignition
HIGH VISIBILITY CLOTHING
EN 17353
The EN 17353 standard is titled "Enhanced Visibility Equipment for Moderate Risk Situations." It concerns clothing and devices designed to improve the visibility of the user in situations where risks are considered moderate. This standard is gradually replacing the older EN 1150 and EN 13356 standards for non-professional clothing and is complementary to the EN 20471 standard for high visibility
Three types of classifications :
Type A : Garments for daytime use only
Type B : Garments for use in darkness, with retroreflective materials
Type AB : Garments combining the requirements of Types A and B, providing visibility in all lighting conditions
Key points of the EN 17353 standard :
Fluorescent materials : Garments must have a minimum surface area of fluorescent material (0.24 m²)
Distribution of fluorescent material : The fluorescent material must be distributed across the entire garment for 360° visibility
Retroreflective strips : They must be present to ensure visibility in darkness, with a minimum width of 20 mm
Versatile use : The standard can be applied to workwear as well as multi-risk protective clothing (ATEX zones)
WEATHERPROOF PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
EN 343
The EN 343 standard concerns protection against weather conditions, specifically rain and fog. It specifies the requirements for workwear designed to protect against rain, snow, fog, and ground moisture
Key points of the EN 343 standard :
Waterproofness (resistance to water penetration) : The garment is rated from 1 to 3, with 3 being the most waterproof
Breathability (evaporative resistance) : The garment is also rated from 1 to 3, with 3 being the most breathable
Seam strength : The seams of EN 343 certified garments are tested for their resistance to rain
Shrinkage : The materials used to make the garments are tested for shrinkage after washing (limited to 3% for woven materials and 5% for knitted materials)
FFP1
Maximum using time : 8h00
Nominal Protection Factor** X4Particles without specific toxicity and water-based aerosols
Ex : Cotton, graphite, sodium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, cement, cellulose...
CE - EN149FFP2
Maximum using time : 8h00
Nominal Protection Factor** X12
Solid and / or liquid aerosols indicated as dangerous or irritant
Ex : softwoods, metals, resin, fiberglass, mineral fiber, charcoal...
CE - EN149FFP3
Maximum using time : 8h00
Nominal Protection Factor** X50
Toxic solid and / or liquid aerosols
Ex : hardwoods, ceramic, rock wool, cadmium, chromium, powdered pesticide...
CE - EN149EN ISO 149 : Specification of respiratory protection devices (filtering half-masks):
This standard specifies the minimum characteristics to be required of filtering half-masks used as respiratory protection devices against particles. It defines three classes of filtration efficiency, namely FFP1, FFP2 and FFP3
* TIL : Leaking of the ambiant atmosphere into the respiratory interface mesured in laboratory
** FPN : Nominal Protection Factor corresponds to the level of protection tested in the laboratory. The nivel of APF, Assigned Protection Factor, might be different according local regulationsHIGH VISIBILITY CLOTHING
EN ISO 20471 :This standard specifies the requirements for protective clothing aiming to signal the presence of the wearer visually, so that he may be detected and seen in hazardous situations, in all conditions of daylight, and night under illumination of car headlights. There are three classes of high-visibility colthing. Each class must have minimum surfaces of visible material constituing the garnment. The higher the class, the more visible the garnment.
Marking :
X : Class of high visiblity surface (From 1 to 3)PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AGAINST RAIN
EN ISO 343 :This standard specifies the requirements and test methods applicable to the materials and seams of protective clothing against foul weather (for example precipitation in the form of rain or snow), fog and ground humidity
X : Résistance to water penetration, Wp
X : Water vapour resistance, Ret
EN ISO 13034 :
Protective clothing against liquid chemicals (splashes)
EN ISO 13982-1 :
Protective clothing for use against solid particules (dust-asbestos)
EN ISO 14605 :
Protective clothing for use against liquid chemicals (sprays-fogs)
EN ISO 1149-5 :
Protective clothing to dissipate static electricity
EN ISO 1073-2 :Protective clothing against radioactive contamination
EN ISO 14126 :Protective clothing against infective agents
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