EN Standards

Marine

Marine Directive 2014/90/EU

The Marine Equipment Directive (MED) is a piece of legislation written by the European Commission to ensure the quality of marine equipment placed onboard European Flagged Ships. The aim of the Directive is to increase marine safety and reduce the risk of marine pollution. Directive 2014/90/EU stipulates that marine equipment to be installed on new or existing ships shall be approved to, and bear the MED mark of conformity, the “wheel mark”.

Solas 1974

I: General Provisions – Includes regulations concerning the survey of the various types of ships and the issuing of documents signifying that the ship meets the requirements of the Convention. The Chapter also includes provisions for the control of ships in ports of other Contracting Governments.
II-1: Construction – Subdivision and stability, machinery and electrical installations. The subdivision of passenger ships into watertight compartments must be such that after assumed damage to the ship’s hull the vessel will remain afloat and stable.
II-2: Fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction – Includes detailed fire safety provisions for all ships and specific measures for passenger ships, cargo ships and tankers.
III: Life-saving appliances and arrangement – Includes requirements for life-saving appliances and arrangements, including requirements for lifeboats, rescue boats and life jackets according to type of ship.
IV: Radio communications – Incorporates the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). All passenger ships and all cargo ships of 300 gross tonnage and upwards on international voyages are required to carry equipment designed to improve the chances of rescue following an accident, including satellite emergency position indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs) and search and rescue transponders (SARTs) for the location of the ship or survival craft.
V: Safety of navigation – Identifies certain navigation safety services which should be provided by Contracting Governments and sets forth provisions of an operational nature applicable in general to all ships on all voyages. This is in contrast to the Convention as a whole, which only applies to certain classes of ships engaged on international voyages.
VI: Carriage of cargoes – Covers all types of cargo (except liquids and gases in bulk) “which, owing to their particular hazards to ships or persons on board, may require special precautions”.
VII: Carriage of dangerous goods

The regulations are contained in three parts:

Part A: Carriage of dangerous goods in packaged form – includes provisions for the classification, packing, marking, labelling and placarding, documentation and stowage of dangerous goods.
Part A-1: Carriage of dangerous goods in solid form in bulk – covers the documentation, stowage and segregation requirements for these goods and requires reporting of incidents involving such goods.
Part B: covers Construction and equipment of ships carrying dangerous liquid chemicals in bulk and requires chemical tankers built after 1 July 1986 to comply with the International Bulk Chemical Code (IBC Code).
Part C: covers Construction and equipment of ships carrying liquefied gases in bulk and gas carriers constructed after 1 July 1986 to comply with the requirements of the International Gas Carrier Code (IGC Code).
Part D: includes special requirements for the carriage of packaged irradiated nuclear fuel, plutonium and high-level radioactive wastes on board ships and requires ships carrying such products to comply with the International Code for the Safe Carriage of Packaged Irradiated Nuclear Fuel, Plutonium and High-Level Radioactive Wastes on Board Ships (INF Code).

ATEX Directive

“ATEX” is an abbreviation for the ATEX Directive and is short for “Atmosphères Explosibles”. It is a set of European Union regulations that are designed to ensure the safety of products being used in explosive environments. Explosive atmospheres are work areas that contain flammable gases, mists or vapours or by combustible dusts. All it needs is a source of ignition to cause an explosion.

Gases, vapours and mists - zone classifications directly relevant to oil and gas platforms, drilling rigs and storage facilities
Zone 0: A place in which an explosive atmosphere consisting of a mixture with air of dangerous substances in the form of gas, vapour or mist is present continuously or for long periods or frequently. Category 1 equipment must be used
Zone 1: A place in which an explosive atmosphere consisting of a mixture with air of dangerous substances in the form of gas, vapour or mist is likely to occur in normal operation occasionally. Category 2 or 1 equipment must be used
Zone 2: A place in which an explosive atmosphere consisting of a mixture with air of dangerous substances in the form of gas, vapour or mist is not likely to occur in normal operation but, if it does occur, will persist for a short period only. Category 3, 2 or 1 equipment must be used
Dusts: zone classifications pertinent to underground mines
Zone 20: A place in which an explosive atmosphere consisting of a mixture with air of dangerous substances in the form of gas, vapour or mist is present continuously or for long periods or frequently. Category 1 equipment must be used
Zone 21: A place in which an explosive atmosphere consisting of a mixture with air of dangerous substances in the form of gas, vapour or mist is likely to occur in normal operation occasionally. Category 2 or 1 equipment must be used
Zone 22: A place in which an explosive atmosphere consisting of a mixture with air of dangerous substances in the form of gas, vapour or mist is not likely to occur in normal operation but, if it does occur, will persist for a short period only. Category 3, 2 or 1 equipment must be used

United States Coast Guard (USCG): Type Approval is the primary process for equipment and materials to receive Coast Guard approval. For equipment or materials to receive Type Approval, they must be demonstrated to comply with the relevant requirements in the regulations, successfully complete the specified tests, and be enrolled in a quality control or follow up program as required. This equipment complies with the requirements of the United States Coast Guard.

Canadian Coastguard (CCG): Type Approval is the primary process for equipment and materials to receive Coast Guard approval. For equipment or materials to receive Type Approval, they must be demonstrated to comply with the relevant requirements in the regulations, successfully complete the specified tests, and be enrolled in a quality control or follow up program as required. This equipment complies with the requirements of the Canadian Coast Guard.

Marine Electronics

Cospas-Sarsat: International Cospas-Sarsat Programme is a satellite-based search and rescue (SAR) distress alert detection and information distribution system, established by Canada, France, the United States, and the former Soviet Union in 1979
CAA: Approved for use by the Civil Aviation Authority
R&TTE Certified: Certified to Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 99/5/EC
FCC: Approved by the Federal Communication Commission
GMDSS: Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
RTCM: Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services
IEC: International Electrical Commission Exceeds IMO Regulations (A.694(17): General requirements for shipbourne radio equipment forming part of the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS)
MSC.1496(77): Maritime Safety Commission (adopted on 5 June 2003)
VHF (IEC 61097-12): Global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) – Part 12: Survival craft portable two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus – Operational and performance requirements, methods of testing and required test results
EMC (IEC60945): Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems – General requirements. Methods of testing and required test results
EN 300 151: Global System for Mobile communications (GSM); Part 4: Harmonized EN for GSM Repeaters covering the essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive
EN 301 178-2: Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Portable Very High Frequency (VHF) radiotelephone equipment for the maritime mobile service operating in the VHF bands (for non-GMDSS applications only); Part 2: Harmonized EN covering essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive
EN 60945: Maritime navigation and radio communication equipment and systems.
EN 60950: Information technology equipment
EN 300 698-2: Radio telephone transmitters and receivers for the maritime mobile service operating in the VHF bands used on inland waterways; Part 2: Harmonized EN covering essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive
EN 300 698-3: Radio telephone transmitters and receivers for the maritime mobile service operating in the VHF bands used on inland waterways; Part 3: Harmonized EN covering essential requirements of article 3.3 (e) of the R&TTE Directive
EN 60950-1: Information technology equipment. Part 1: General requirements
ETSI EN 301 489-1: Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 1: Common technical requirements
ETSI EN 301 489-5: Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 1: Common technical requirements
ETSI EN 300 085-2: Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN); Technical characteristics of telephony terminals. Part 2: PCM A-Law handset telephony.
ETSI EN 302-885-1: Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Portable Very High Frequency (VHF) radiotelephone equipment for the maritime mobile service operating in the VHF bands with integrated handheld class D DSC
ETSI EN 302-152-: European standard for Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Satellite Personal Locators Beacons (PLBs) operating in the 406.0 MHz to 406.1 MHz frequency band;
RTCM STD 11010.2: Standard for 406 MHz Satellite Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs)

Marine Safety Lights


EN 50581: Technical documentation for the assessment of electrical and electronic products with respect to the restriction of hazardous substances
USCG 161.010: Floating Electric Waterlight
USCG 161.110. IMOCSA: Floating Electric Waterlight
FAA: Federal Aviation Administration Approved
IECEx Approved: The IECEx Certification of Personnel Competence Scheme
ETL Listed: Proof of compliance to North American Safety standard

Cabinets

Lloyd’s Register Type Approval: Under this category, products are type approved against the requirements of an agreed standard or standards. Standards can be national (for example, flag administration requirements from bodies such as the UK MCA and Transport Canada); international (for example, ISO Standards) or any other type of specific requirement (for example, the LR Rules).

Fire Equipment


EN 1568: Fire extinguishing media. Foam concentrates
EN 6391: Specification for non-percolating layflat delivery hoses and hose assemblies for fire-fighting purposes
EN 14540: Fire-fighting hoses. Non-percolating layflat hoses for fixed systems
EN 15182: Portable equipment for projecting extinguishing agents supplied by firefighting pumps. Hand-held branchpipes for fire service use

Fireman’s Clothing

EN 443: Helmets for fire-fighting in buildings and other structures
EN 469: Protection for fire fighters
EN 531: Protection clothing for industrial workers exposed to heat (including molten metal splash in foundries – levels D(Alum) & E (Iron)
EN 659: Protective gloves for fire fighters
EN 13911: Requirements and test methods for fire hoods for fire fighters

Helideck Crash Equipment

EN 131: Ladders
EN 1869: Fire blankets
EN 13204: Double acting hydraulic rescue tools for fire and rescue service use
EN 3054: Specification for fireman's axe with rubber insulated handle

Floatation Clothing & Lifejackets

EN ISO 12401 (formerly EN 1095): Small craft. Deck safety harness and safety line
EN ISO 12402-5 (formerly EN 393): Lifejackets and personal buoyancy aids. 50N Buoyancy aids
EN ISO 12402-4 (formerly EN 395): Lifejackets and personal buoyancy aids. 100N Lifejackets
EN ISO 12402-3 (formerly EN 396): Lifejackets and personal buoyancy aids. 150N Lifejackets
EN ISO 12402 2 (formerly EN 399): Lifejackets and personal buoyancy aids. 275N Lifejackets
EN ISO 15027-1: Immersion suits. Constant wear suits
EN ISO 15027-1: Immersion suits. Abandonment suits
ETSO-2C503: Helicopter crew and passenger immersion suits for operations to or from helidecks located in a hostile sea area
ETSO-2C504: Helicopter constant wear lifejackets for operations to or from helidecks located in a hostile sea area

Gas Detection

EN 45544: Electrical apparatus used for the direct detection and direct concentration measurement of toxic gases and vapours
EN 45544-1: Workplace atmospheres. Electrical apparatus used for the direct detection and direct concentration measurement of toxic gases and vapours. General requirements and test methods EN 45544-2: Workplace atmospheres. Electrical apparatus used for the direct detection and direct concentration measurement of toxic gases and vapours. General requirements and test methods EN 45544-3: Workplace atmospheres. Electrical apparatus used for the direct detection and direct concentration measurement of toxic gases and vapours. General requirements and test methods
EN 50104: Electrical apparatus for the detection and measurement of oxygen
EN 50270: Electromagnetic compatibility. Electrical apparatus for the detection and measurement of combustible gases, toxic gases or oxygen
EN 50271: Electrical apparatus for the detection and measurement of combustible gases, toxic gases or oxygen. Requirements and tests for apparatus using software and/ or digital technologies
EN 50394-1: Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres. Group I. Intrinsically safe systems. Construction and testing
EN 50402: Electrical apparatus for the detection and measurement of combustible or toxic gases or vapours or of oxygen
EN 61000-6-3: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Generic standards. Emission standard for residential, commercial and light-industrial environments
EN 60945:2002: Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems. General requirements
EN 61000-6-2: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Generic standards. Immunity for industrial environments
EN 61000-6-4: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Generic standards. Immunity for industrial environments
EN 60079-29-1: Explosive atmospheres. Gas detectors. Performance requirements of detectors for flammable gases
EN 60079-29-2: Explosive atmospheres. Gas detectors. Selection, installation, use and maintenance of detectors for flammable gases and oxygen

Head Protection

EN 397: Industrial safety helmets. Specifies physical and performance requirements, methods of test and marking requirements for industrial safety helmets. The mandatory requirements i.e. shock absorption, penetration resistance, flame resistance, chin strap attachment apply to helmets for general use. Additional optional performance requirements i.e. very low temperature, very high temperature, electrical properties, lateral deformation, molten metal splash are included to apply only where specifically claimed by the helmet manufacturer. These helmets are primarily intended to provide protection against falling objects and consequential brain injury and skull fracture
EN 812- Industrial bump caps. Specifies physical and performance requirements, methods of test and marking requirements for industrial bump caps. Industrial bump caps are intended to provide protection to the wearer against the effects of striking his head against hard, stationary objects with sufficient severity to cause laceration or other superficial injuries. They are NOT intended to provide protection against the effects of falling or thrown objects, or moving or suspended loads
EN 12492- Mountaineering equipment. Helmets for mountaineers
EN ISO 14052- High performance industrial helmets. Specifies physical and performance requirements, methods of test and marking requirements for high performance helmets. These helmets are intended to provide to the wearer protection against falling objects and off crown impacts and the consequential brain injury, skull fracture and neck injury
EN 50365: Electrically insulating helmets for use on low voltage installations

Eye Protection

EN 166: Personal eye protection. Specifies functional requirements for various types of personal eye-protectors and incorporates general considerations such as designation; classification; basic requirements applicable to all eye-protectors; various particular and optional requirements; allocation of requirements, testing and application; marking; information for users.

FRAME MARKING:

Areas of use symbols:
3. Liquid droplets or splashes
4. Large dust particles > 5 microns
5. Gas and fine dust particles < 5 microns
9. Molten metal and hot solids

Mechanical strength symbols:
S. Extra strong, resists a 22 mm, 43 g ball falling 1.30 m
F. Low energy impact, resists a 6 mm, 0.86 g ball at 45 m/s
B. Medium energy impact, resists a 6 mm, 0.86 g ball at 120 m/s
A. High energy impact, resists a 6 mm, 0.86 g ball at 190 m/s
T. Extreme temperature, resists extreme temperatures (-5°Cto +55°C)

LENS MARKING:

Optical class symbols:
1. Continuous use
2. Intermittent use
3. Occasional use, but must NOT be worn continuously

Areas of use symbols:
3. Liquid droplets or splashes
4. Large dust particles > 5 microns
5. Gas and fine dust particles < 5 microns
8. Electrical short circuit arc
9. Molten metal and hot solids

Mechanical strength symbols:
S. Extra strong, resists a 22 mm, 43 g ball falling 1.30 m
F. Low energy impact, resists a 6 mm, 0.86 g ball at 45 m/s
B. Medium energy impact, resists a 6 mm, 0.86 g ball at 120 m/s
A. High energy impact, resists a 6 mm, 0.86 g ball at 190 m/s
T. Extreme temperature, resists extreme temperatures (-5°Cto +55°C)
K. Resistance to surface damage by fine particles (optional test)
N. Resistance to fogging and misting (optional test)

EN 169: Filters for welding and related techniques
EN 170: Ultraviolet filters
EN 171: Infrared filters
EN 172: Sunglare filters used in personal eye-protectors for industrial use
EN 175: Equipment for eye and face protection during welding and allied processes

Hearing Protection

EN 352-1:2002: Ear muffs
EN 352-2:2002: Ear plugs
EN 352-3:2002: Ear muffs attached to an industrial safety helmet
EN 352-4:2001: Level-dependent ear muffs
EN 352-5:2002: Active noise reduction ear muffs
EN 352-6:2002: Ear muffs with electrical audio input
EN 352-7:2002: Level-dependent ear plugs
EN 352-8:2008: Entertainment audio ear muffs
Noise Level Min. SNR Ideal SNR Max. SNR
85 dB 5 9 – 14 18
90 dB 10 14 – 19 23
95 dB 15 19 – 24 28
100 dB 20 24 – 29 33
105 dB 25 29 – 34 38
110 dB 30 34 – 39 43

SNR is a Single Number Rating system. The SNR value can be used to compare the level of noise attenuation offered by different hearing protectors. The higher the SNR, the higher the level of noise attenuation provided by the hearing protection

dB (decibel) is used to measure the sound intensity

Respiratory Protection

EN 136: Full face masks used as part of respiratory equipment
Class 1: Light duty and low maintenance
Class 2: General duty with maintainable parts
Class 3: Heavy duty for special use
EN 137 – Self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus
EN 138: Fresh air hose breathing apparatus for use with full face mask, half mask or mouthpiece assembly
EN 140: Half masks and quarter masks for use as part of respiratory protective devices, except escape apparatus and diving apparatus

EN 14387 (formerly EN 141): Gas filters and combined filters

Particle filters:
P1: low efficiency
P2: medium efficiency
P3: high efficiency

Gas / Vapour filters:
A1/B1: low capacity
A2/B2: medium capacity
A3/B3: high capacity

A: Organic gases and vapours (BP>65ºC) as specified by the manufacturer
B: Inorganic gases and vapours as specified by the manufacturer (excluding carbon monoxide-CO)
E: Sulphur dioxide and other acid gases and vapours as specified by the manufacturer
K: Ammonia and organic ammonia derivatives as specified by the manufacturer
Hg: Mercury
NO: Oxides of nitrogen
AX: Organic gases and vapours (BP ≤65 º C) substance as specified by the manufacturer
SX: Filters against specific substances as specified by the manufacturer
EN 143: Particle filters for use as components in unassisted respiratory protective devices with the exception of escape apparatus and filtering facepieces
EN 145: Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus compressed oxygen or compressed oxygen-nitrogen type
EN 12941 (formerly EN 146): Powered filtering devices incorporating a helmet or a hood
EN 12942 (formerly EN 147): Power assisted filtering devices incorporating full face masks, half masks or quarter masks
EN 149: Filtering half masks to protect against particles

FFP1 respirators have a filtering capacity of at least 80% and filter up to four times the respective occupational exposure limit (OEL). These masks are suitable for particles that are neither toxic nor fibrogenic.
FFP2 respirators are suitable for smoke, particles and dusts that are noxious or harmful to health. They filter at least 94% of particles and can be used up to ten times the respective occupational exposure limit (OEL).
FFP3 masks constitute the highest protection class, with a filtering efficiency of at least 99%. They filter up to 30 times the respective occupational exposure limit (OEL*) and are suitable for protecting against toxic particles, dusts and smoke

EN 402: Lung governed demand self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus with full face mask or mouthpiece assembly for escape
EN 403: Filtering devices with hood for escape from fire
EN 405: Valved filtering half masks to protect against gases or gases and particles
EN 1146: Self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus incorporating a hood for escape

Clothing

EN 469: Protective clothing for firefighters

EN ISO 11611: Protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes
Class 1: protection against less hazardous welding techniques and situations, causing lower levels of spatter and radiant heat
Class 2: protection against more hazardous welding techniques and situations, causing higher levels of spatter and radiant heat

EN ISO 11612: Clothing to protect against heat and flame
The garment is classified for the following parameters:
A1: Limited flame spread to outer surface
A2: Limited flame spread to edge
B: Convective heat (scale 1-3)
C: Radiant heat, (scale 1-4)
D: Molten aluminium splash (scale 1-3)
E: Molten iron splash (scale 1-3)
F: Contact heat (scale 1-3)

EN ISO 14116- Protection against flame. Limited flame spread materials, material assemblies and clothing
EN 1486: Protective clothing for fire-fighters
EN ISO 13688- Protective clothing. General requirements

EN 342: Ensembles and garments for protection against cold
A: Thermal insulation, measured value
B: Air permeability class (scale 1 – 3)
C: Resistance to water penetration class – optional (scale 1-2)

EN 343: Protective clothing. Protection against rain
A: Class water penetration (scale 1 – 3)
B: Class water vapour resistance (scale 1 – 3)

EN 1149-5: Protective clothing. Electrostatic properties

EN 14605: Protective clothing against liquid chemicals. Performance requirements for clothing with liquid-tight (Type 3) or spray-tight (Type 4) connections, including items providing protection to parts of the body only (Types PB [3] and PB [4])
EN ISO 20471 (formerly EN 471)- High visibility clothing
A: Class according to the visible materials minimum area (scale 1 – 3)
B: The reflective material’s reflection ability (scale 1 – 3)
EN 14058: Garments for protection against cool environments
EN 13034- Protective clothing against liquid chemicals
EN 13982-1: Protective clothing for use against solid particulates
EN 1073-2: Protective clothing against radioactive contamination
EN 14126: Performance requirements and tests methods for protective clothing against infective agents
RIS-3279-TOM: Approved garments for railway workers
EN 61482-1-2: Protective clothing against the thermal hazards of an electric arc

Foot Protection


EN ISO 20345: Safety footwear

Safety Ratings:
SB: 200 Joules toe cap
S1 -as SB plus fully enclosed heel, energy absorption at seat area & antistatic
S1P: as S1 plus penetration resistant midsole
S2: as S1 plus water penetration & absorption resistance
S3: as S2 plus penetration resistant midsole & cleated outsole
S4: all-rubber or all-polymeric construction, 200 Joules toe cap, fully enclosed heel, energy absorption at seat are & antistatic
S5: as S4 plus penetration resistant midsole & cleated outsole

Slip Resistance Ratings:
SRA: Tested on ceramic tile with sodium lauryl sulphate (a diluted soap solution)
SRB: Tested on steel with glycerol
SRC: Tested under SRA and SRB conditions

Additional Ratings:
A: Antistatic footwear
AN: Ankle protection
C: Conductive
CI: Cold insulation
CR- Cut resistant upper
E- Energy absorption
FO- Fuel/oil resistant
HI: Heat insulation
HRO: Resistance to hot contact of outsole
I: Electricity insulated
M: Metatarsal protection
P: Penetration resistance
WR: Water resistant
WRU: Water resistant upper
ESD: electrostatic discharge restraint

EN 15090- Footwear for firefighters

Hand Protection

EN 659: Protective gloves for firefighters
EN 420: Protective gloves. General requirements
EN 60903: Gloves of insulating material
Class Max Use Voltage(AC) Testing Voltage (VAC) Testing Voltage (VDC)
0 500V 2,500V 10,000V
0 1,000V 5,000V 20,000V
1 7,500V 10,000V 40,000V
2 17,000V 20,000V 50,000V
3 26,500V 30,000V 60,000V
4 36,000V 40,000V 70,000V
EN 1186- Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs. Plastics.
EN 455: Medical gloves for single use
EN 455-1 Requirement and testing for freedom from holes
EN 455-2 Requirements and testing for physical properties
EN 455-3 Requirements and testing for biological evaluation
EN 455-4 Requirements and testing for shelf life determination

EN 511: Protective gloves against cold
A: Resistance to convective cold (scale 0-4)
B: Resistance to contact cold (scale 0-4)
C: Penetration by water (scale 0-1)

EN 421: Protective gloves against ionizing radiation and radioactive contamination

EN 407: Protective gloves against thermal risks (heat and/or fire)
A: Resistance to flammability (scale 0-4)
B: Contact heat resistance (scale 0-4)
C- Convective heat resistance (scale 0-4)
D- Radiant heat resistance (scale 0-4)
E- Resistance to small splashes of molten metal (scale 0-4)
F- Resistance to large splashes of molten metal (scale 0-4)
EN 12477- Protective gloves for welders
Type A- refers to gloves with higher protection against heat but with lower flexibility and dexterity
Type B- refers to gloves with lower protection against heat but with greater flexibility and dexterity
Requirements (EN Levels) Type A Type B
Abrasion 2 1
Cut 1 1
Tear 2 1
Puncture 2 1
Burning Behaviour 3 2
Contact Heat 1 1
Connective Heat 2 -
Small Splashes 3 2
Dexterity 1 4
EN 388: Protective gloves against mechanical risks
A. Abrasion resistance (scale 1-4)
B. Blade cut resistance (scale 1-5)
C. Tear resistance (scale 1-4)
D. Puncture resistance (scale 1-4)
E. ISO cut resistance
F. EN Impact Protection
1 2 3 4 5
A – Abrasion resistance (cycles) 100 500 2000 8000 -
B – Blade cut resistance (factor 1.2 2.5 5 10 20
C – Tear resistance (Newton) 10 25 50 75 -
D – Puncture resistance (Newton) 20 60 100 150 -
A B C D E F
E – ISO cut resistance (Newton) 2 5 10 15 22 30
F – EN impact protection PASS (P) or FAIL (no marking)


Level X can also be applied for A-F above, which means ‘not tested’ or ‘not applicable’.

EN 374: Protective gloves against dangerous chemicals and micro-organisms
Type A: Permeation resistance up to 30 minutes (level 2) against minimum 6 test chemicals
Type B: Permeation resistance up to 30 minutes (level 2) against minimum 3 test chemicals
Type C: Permeation resistance up to 10 minutes (level 1) against minimum 1 test chemical

Defined chemicals
Code Chemical CAS Number Class
A Methanol 67-56-1 Primary Alcohol
B Acetone 67-64-1 Ketone
C Acetonitrile 1975-05-08 Nitrile Compound
D Dichloromethane 1975-09-02 Chlorinated Paraffin
E Carbon Disulfide 75-15-0 Sulphur containing organic compound
F Tolien 108-88-3 Aromatic hydrocarbon
G Diethylamine 109-89-7 Amine
H Tertahydroflourane 109-99-9 Heterocyclic and ether compound
I Ethyl Acetate 141-78-6 Ether
J N-Heptan 142-85-5 Saturated hydrocarbon
K Sodium Hydroxide 40% 1310-73-2 Inorganic Base
L Sulphuric Acid 96% 7664-93-9 Inorganic minreal acid, oxidizing
M Nitric Acid 65% 7697-37-2 Inorganic minreal acid, oxidizing
N Acetic Acid 99% 64-19-7 Organic acid
O Ammonia 25% 1336-21-6 Organic base
P Hydrogen Peroxide 30% 7722-84-1 Peroxide
S Hydroflouric Acid 40% 7664-39-3 Inorganic mineral acid
T Formaldehyde 37% 50-00-0 Aldehyde

Fall Protection

EN 341: Descender devices for rescue
EN 353-1: Guided type fall arresters incl. a rigid anchor line
EN 353-2: Guided type fall arresters incl. a flexible anchor line
EN 354: Lanyards
EN 355: Energy absorbers
EN 358: Work positioning systems
EN 360: Retractable type fall arresters
EN 361: Full body harnesses
EN 362: Connectors
EN 363: Personal fall protection systems
EN 364: Test Methods
EN 365: General requirements
EN 795: Anchor devices
EN 813: Sit harnesses
EN 1496: Rescue lifting devices
EN 1497: Rescue harnesses
EN 1498: Rescue loops
EN 1891: Low stretch kernmantle ropes
EN 12841: Rope access systems

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