European Performance StandardsMost PPE has a European performance standard to which it can be tested in order to qualify for a CE mark. The following European performance standards may be of relevance to you when writing a specification for protective clothing - click on each link for further information on the standard. For a full list of standards, please see http://www.newapproach.org/Directives/Default.asp. GeneralEN 340:2003 Protective clothing: General requirements Poor VisibilityEN 471:2003 High-visibility warning clothing Climatic ConditionsEN 343:2003 Protective clothing: Protection against rain EN 342:2004 Protective clothing against cold Heat & Flame ResistanceEN 469:2006 Protective clothing for fire-fighters ISO 15384:2003 Protective clothing for wildland firefighting EN 470-1:1995 Protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes EN 1149-1:1996 Protective clothing: Electrostatic properties EN 531:1995 Protective clothing for workers exposed to heat |
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