EN 14120:2003/prA1

Protective clothing - Wrist, palm, knee and elbow protectors for users of roller sports equipment - Requirements and test methods

Modification of clause 5.2.9 of EN 14120:2003

Schutzkleidung - Handgelenk-, Handflächen-, Knie- und Ellenbogenschützer für Benutzer von Rollsportgeräten - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren

Vêtements de protection - Dispositifs de protection des poignets, paumes, genoux et coudes pour les utilisateurs d'équipements de sports à roulettes - Exigences et méthodes d'essais

Varovalna obleka – Ščitniki zapestja, dlani, kolena in komolca za uporabnike opreme za športe na koleščkih – Zahteve in preskusne metode

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• ICS: 13.340.40 - Hand and arm protection
• ICS: 13.340.50 - Leg and foot protection
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 162 - Protective clothing including hand and arm protection and lifejackets
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 162/WG 11 - Body protection for sports
• Current Stage: 5060 - Closure of Vote - Formal Approval
• Start Date: 08-Apr-2007
• Due Date: 10-Mar-2008
• Completion Date: 08-Apr-2007
• Directive: 89/686/EEC - Council Directive 89/686/EEC of 21 December 1989 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to personal protective equipment
• Directive: 93/68/EEC - Council Directive amending Dir. 87/404/EEC (simple pressure vessels), 88/378/EEC (safety of toys), 89/106/EEC (construction products), 89/336/EEC (electromagnetic compatibility), 89/392/EEC (machinery), 89/686/EEC (personal protective equipment), 90/384/EEC (automatic weighing instruments), 90/385/EEC (active implantable medicinal devices), 90/396/EEC (appliances burning gaseous fuels), 91/263/EEC (telecommunications terminal equipment), 92/42/EEC and 73/23/EEC
• Directive: 93/95/EEC - Personal protective equipment (Dir. 89/686/EEC amendment)
• Directive: 96/58/EC - Personal protective equipment (Dir. 89/686/EEC amendment)
• Mandate: M/031 - Standardization mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning standards for Personal Protective Equipment
• Ref Project: SIST EN 14120:2003/oprA1:2006 - Protective clothing - Wrist, palm, knee and elbow protectors for users of roller sports equipment - Requirements and test methods

Relations

• Merged Into: EN 14120:2003+A1:2007 - Protective clothing - Wrist, palm, knee and elbow protectors for users of roller sports equipment - Requirements and test methods
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008
• Amends: EN 14120:2003 - Protective clothing - Wrist, palm, knee and elbow protectors for users of roller sports equipment - Requirements and test methods
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008

Overview

EN 14120:2003/prA1 is an important European standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) that focuses on protective clothing designed for users of roller sports equipment. This standard specifies the requirements and test methods for wrist, palm, knee, and elbow protectors. It serves as an amendment modifying clause 5.2.9 of the original EN 14120:2003 standard, ensuring enhanced safety and performance in protective gear.

The standard addresses essential safety parameters and testing protocols to ensure the functionality and durability of personal protective equipment (PPE) used in roller sports such as rollerblading, skateboarding, and inline skating. This amendment helps manufacturers and safety professionals maintain compliance with EU safety directives, specifically supporting Directive 89/686/EEC.

Key Topics

• Scope and Focus
  EN 14120:2003/prA1 specifically covers wrist, palm, knee, and elbow protectors worn by roller sports practitioners to reduce injury risk during falls or collisions.

• Safety Requirements
  Detailed performance criteria specify impact resistance, abrasion resistance, and ergonomic design to maximize user protection without compromising mobility.

• Test Methods
  The document outlines standardized laboratory procedures for assessing the protectors’ effectiveness, including mechanical impact tests and durability assessments.

• Amendment Details
  The key modification in this amendment is the adjustment of an angle value in clause 5.9.2, changing "40°" to "35°," which fine-tunes the testing conditions to better represent real-world usage scenarios.

• Harmonization with EU Directives
  Alignment with the EU Directive 89/686/EEC highlights its significance in the regulatory framework for personal protective equipment.

Applications

• Roller Sports Equipment Manufacturers
  Using this standard helps manufacturers design and produce compliant protective gear that meets stringent European safety requirements, ensuring market acceptance across EU member states.

• Safety Testing Laboratories
  Labs employ the specified test methods to verify and certify wrist, palm, knee, and elbow protectors to guarantee consistent quality and protective performance.

• Retailers and Distributors
  Ensures that protective clothing marketed for roller sports users meets recognized safety standards, enhancing consumer trust.

• Sports Organizations and Training Centers
  Adoption of equipment complying with EN 14120:2003/prA1 promotes safer practice environments and reduces sports-related injuries.

Related Standards

• EN 14120:2003
  The base standard outlining initial requirements and test methods for protective clothing in roller sports before the amendment.

• EN ISO 20345
  Specifies safety footwear standards that may complement protective clothing for roller sports users.

• EU Directive 89/686/EEC
  The legal framework setting essential health and safety requirements for personal protective equipment in Europe.

• Other Protective Clothing Standards
  Relevant standards covering hand and arm protection (ICS 13.340.40) and leg and foot protection (ICS 13.340.50) ensure comprehensive coverage of body protection during roller sports activities.

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Keywords: EN 14120:2003/prA1, protective clothing, wrist protectors, palm protectors, knee protectors, elbow protectors, roller sports equipment, safety standards, test methods, CEN, EU Directive 89/686/EEC, personal protective equipment (PPE), rollerblading safety, skateboarding gear, impact resistance.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Protective clothing - Wrist, palm, knee and elbow protectors for users of roller sports
equipment - Requirements and test methods
Schutzkleidung - Handgelenk-, Handflächen-, Knie- und Ellenbogenschützer für
Benutzer von Rollsportgeräten - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Vetements de protection - Dispositifs de protection des poignets, paumes, genoux et
coudes pour les utilisateurs d'équipements de sports a roulettes - Exigences et
méthodes d'essais
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 14120:2003/prA1
ICS:
13.340.40 Varovanje dlani in rok Hand and arm protection
13.340.50 Varovanje nog in stopal Leg and foot protection
97.220.40 Oprema za športe na Outdoor and water sports
prostem in vodne športe equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
DRAFT
EN 14120:2003
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
December 2005
ICS
English Version
Protective clothing - Wrist, palm, knee and elbow protectors for
users of roller sports equipment - Requirements and test
methods
Vêtements de protection - Dispositifs de protection des Schutzkleidung - Handgelenk-, Handflächen-, Knie- und
poignets, paumes, genoux et coudes pour les utilisateurs Ellenbogenschützer für Benutzer von Rollsportgeräten -
d'équipements de sports à roulettes - Exigences et Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
méthodes d'essais
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 162.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 14120:2003. If this draft becomes an amendment, CEN
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regul
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