Clothing PPE Information
Standards
EN471 - High Visibility Garments
EN343 - Protection against rain- Class 3 is the highest level for water penetration and breathability
GO/RT 3279 - Railway specification High Visibility garments
EN342 - Cold Protection
EN465 - Type 4 Spray tight - PVC
EN466 - Type 3 Liquid tight - PVC
EN1511 - Type 3 Liquid tight - Limited life
EN1512 - Type 4 Spray tight - Limited life
EN13982 - Type 5 Dry particle protection
EN13034 - Type 6 Reduced spray protection
EN1149-1 - Electrostatic discharge
EN470 - Heat and flame protection
EN531 - Heat and flame protection
EN533 - Heat and flame protection
EN381 - Chainsaw protection
EN510 - Protection against moving parts
EN471 - New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 Safety at Street Works - a code of practice
The New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, relates to those working on local authority roads eg Utility companies. The acts' code of practice, formerly called the "Blue Book" now called the "Pink Book" came into effect February 2002.
What does it mean?
"High visibility clothing conforming to BS EN 471, Table 1, Class 2 or 3, which must be worn at all times. It will comply with the requirements of clause 4.2.3 (b) in all cases."
"Jackets with sleeves in accordance with clause 4.2.4 and to Class 3 must be worn on dual carriageway roads with a speed limit of 50mph or above."
"The colour of the background material should normally
be fluorescent yellow from Table 2 of BS EN 471 and the retro-reflective
material should comply with Table 5".
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Protective Clothing For Users Of Hand-Held Chainsaws
BS EN 381-5:1995
Requirements for leg protectors
Type A Front leg protection
Type C All
round leg protection
BS EN 381-11:2002
Requirements for upper body protectors
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