EN 13546:2002/prA1

Protective clothing - Hand, arm, chest, abdomen, leg, foot and genital protectors for field hockey goal keepers, and shin protectors for field hockey players - Requirements and test methods

Modification of Introduction and Table 17 (Impact energies for shin protectors) of EN 13546:2002

Schutzkleidung - Hand-, Arm-, Brustkorb-, Unterleibs-, Bein-, Fuß- und Genitalschützer für Feldhockey-Torwarte und Schienbeinschützer für Feldhockey-Spieler - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren

Vêtements de protection - Protège-mains et bras, plastrons, protection abdominale, guêtres, sabots et coquilles de gardiens de but de hockey sur gazon et protège-tibias de joueurs - Exigences et méthodes d'essai

Varovalna obleka – Varovala dlani, rok, prsnega koša, trebuha, noge, stopal in spolovil vratarjev pri hokeju na travi in varovalne golenice za igralce hokeja na travi – Zahteve in preskusne metode

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• ICS: 13.340.10 - Protective clothing
• 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: 19-Apr-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 13546:2002/oprA1:2006 - Protective clothing - Hand, arm, chest, abdomen, leg, foot and genital protectors for field hockey goal keepers, and shin protectors for field hockey players - Requirements and test methods

Relations

• Merged Into: EN 13546:2002+A1:2007 - Protective clothing - Hand, arm, chest, abdomen, leg, foot and genital protectors for field hockey goal keepers, and shin protectors for field players - Requirements and test methods
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008
• Amends: EN 13546:2002 - Protective clothing - Hand, arm, chest, abdomen, leg, foot and genital protectors for field hockey goal keepers, and shin protectors for field players - Requirements and test methods
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008

Overview

EN 13546:2002/prA1 is a European standard established by CEN that specifies requirements and test methods for protective clothing used in field hockey. This standard focuses on the design, performance, and safety of hand, arm, chest, abdomen, leg, foot, and genital protectors for goalkeepers, as well as shin protectors for field hockey players, ensuring optimal protection during gameplay. The amendment prA1 modifies specific aspects of the original EN 13546:2002, notably impacting the test criteria for shin protectors, such as introducing updated impact energies for different protection zones.

Developed under the mandate to support EU Directive 89/686/EEC, this standard aims to enhance player safety by defining clear performance levels and rigorous testing protocols for protective equipment used in the sport.

Key Topics

• Protective Equipment Scope
  Covers multiple protective clothing elements including hand, arm, chest, abdomen, leg, foot, and genital protectors for goalkeepers and shin guards for players.

• Performance Requirements
  Defines stringent safety and durability requirements to ensure protective gear can absorb impact forces, minimizing injury risk.

• Test Methods
  Details testing procedures for impact resistance, focusing on measuring transmitted forces across various zones such as the ankle, outer shin, and central shin areas.

• Impact Energy Levels for Shin Protectors
  Amendment prA1 updates the impact energy values for testing different zones, ensuring shin guards meet the latest safety standards. Impact energies range from:

  • 3 Joules for the ankle area
  • 5 Joules for the outer and central shin areas

• Maximum Permitted Transmitted Forces
  Corresponding limits on the force transmitted through the equipment, expressed in kilonewtons (kN), establish five performance levels to categorize protection effectiveness.

Applications

This standard plays a critical role in the manufacturing, certification, and quality assurance of field hockey protective gear. It is essential for:

• Equipment Manufacturers
  Designing and producing protective gear compliant with up-to-date safety requirements to safeguard players against high-impact collisions typical in field hockey.

• Sports Regulatory Bodies
  Adopting EN 13546:2002/prA1 as a benchmark for approving or recommending equipment used in official competitions.

• Sports Safety Experts and Facilities
  Evaluating equipment performance to promote safer sporting environments and reduce injury risks in both amateur and professional field hockey.

• Consumers and Teams
  Selecting certified protective clothing that meets rigorous safety standards, providing confidence in the gear’s ability to absorb impact and protect critical body areas.

Related Standards

• EN 13688 - Protective clothing - General requirements
  Covers fundamental safety principles for all protective clothing, applicable as a foundational reference.

• EN 388 - Protective gloves against mechanical risks
  Relevant for hand and arm protectors, detailing resistance to abrasion, cuts, and impacts.

• EN ISO 20345 - Safety footwear
  Applicable for foot protectors, specifying safety requirements for sports and occupational footwear.

• EU Directive 89/686/EEC
  European Directives governing personal protective equipment, under which this standard supports essential health and safety requirements.

Conclusion

EN 13546:2002/prA1 provides essential guidelines for designing and testing field hockey protective clothing, especially for goalkeepers and players wearing shin guards. By specifying impact energy values and testing methodologies, it helps ensure protective equipment delivers vital injury prevention on the field. Manufacturers, sports organizations, and players benefit from adherence to this standard through improved safety, reliability, and performance assurance in the demanding context of field hockey.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2006
Varovalna obleka – Varovala dlani, rok, prsnega koša, trebuha, noge, stopal in
spolovil vratarjev pri hokeju na travi in varovalne golenice za igralce hokeja na
travi – Zahteve in preskusne metode
Protective clothing - Hand, arm, chest, abdomen, leg, foot and genital protectors for field
hockey goal keepers, and shin protectors for field hockey players - Requirements and
test methods
Schutzkleidung - Hand-, Arm-, Brustkorb-, Unterleibs-, Bein-, Fuß- und Genitalschützer
für Feldhockey-Torwarte und Schienbeinschützer für Feldhockey-Spieler -
Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Vetements de protection - Protege-mains et bras, plastrons, protection abdominale,
guetres, sabots et coquilles de gardiens de but de hockey sur gazon et protege-tibias de
joueurs - Exigences et méthodes d'essai
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 13546:2002/prA1
ICS:
13.340.10 Varovalna obleka Protective clothing
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 13546:2002
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
December 2005
ICS
English Version
Protective clothing - Hand, arm, chest, abdomen, leg, foot and
genital protectors for field hockey goal keepers, and shin
protectors for field hockey players - Requirements and test
methods
Vêtements de protection - Protège-mains et bras, Schutzkleidung - Hand-, Arm-, Brustkorb-, Unterleibs-,
plastrons, protection abdominale, guêtres, sabots et Bein-, Fuß- und Genitalschützer für Feldhockey-Torwarte
coquilles de gardiens de but de hockey sur gazon et und Schienbeinschützer für Feldhockey-Spieler -
protège-tibias de joueurs - Exigences et méthodes d'essais Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
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 13546:2002. If this draft becomes an amendment, CEN
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this amendment
into the relevant national standard without
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