EN 14404:2004
(Main)Personal protective equipment - Knee protectors for work in the kneeling position
Personal protective equipment - Knee protectors for work in the kneeling position
This European Standard specifies the requirements for knee protectors for use in a kneeling position. Requirements for the marking of knee protectors and the information to be supplied by the manufacturer are given. Test methods are described and performance levels are defined. Where protection against additional hazards is claimed, performance requirements from other applicable standards may also be applied.
This standard does not apply to knee protectors that are medical devices or are intended for sports.
Persönliche Schutzausrüstung - Knieschutz für Arbeiten in kniender Haltung
Diese Europäische Norm legt die Anforderungen an Knieschutz für Arbeiten in kniender Haltung fest. Es werden
Anforderungen an die Kennzeichnung von Knieschutz und die Herstellerinformationen gestellt. Es werden
Prüfverfahren beschrieben und Leistungsstufen definiert. Ist Schutz gegen zusätzliche Gefährdungen erforderlich,
dürfen Leistungsanforderungen anderer zutreffender Normen ebenfalls angewendet werden.
Diese Norm gilt nicht für Knieschutz, der ein Medizinprodukt oder für den Sport vorgesehen ist.
Equipements de protection individuelle - Protection des genoux pour le travail à genoux
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences relatives aux protections des genoux pour le travail à
genoux. Elle présente les exigences de marquage des protections des genoux ainsi que la notice
d�information du fabricant. Elle décrit les méthodes d�essai et définit des niveaux de performance. Si une
protection contre des dangers additionnels est requise, les exigences de performance d�autres normes
applicables peuvent également être appliquées.
La présente Norme européenne ne s�applique pas aux protections des genoux qui sont des dispositifs
médicaux ou sont destinées au sport.
Osebna varovalna oprema – Ščitniki za kolena za delo v klečečem položaju
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.RORåDMXPersönliche Schutzausrüstung - Knieschutz für Arbeiten in kniender HaltungEquipements de protection individuelle - Protection des genoux pour le travail a genouxPersonal protective equipment - Knee protectors for work in the kneeling position13.340.50Varovanje nog in stopalLeg and foot protectionICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14404:2004SIST EN 14404:2005en01-april-2005SIST EN 14404:2005SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 14404November 2004ICS 13.340.10 English versionPersonal protective equipment - Knee protectors for work in thekneeling positionEquipements de protection individuelle - Protection desgenoux pour le travail à genouxPersönliche Schutzausrüstung - Knieschutz für Arbeiten inkniender HaltungThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 2 September 2004.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2004 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 14404:2004: ESIST EN 14404:2005
Information on the problems of using knee protectors for work in the kneeling position.23 A.1 General.23 A.2 Advice to users.23 Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 89/686/EEC.24 Bibliography.25
Type 3 knee protectors devices not attached to the body, but put into place as the user moves around. These may be for each knee or both knees together 3.5 Type 4 knee protectors knee protectors for one or both knees, which are parts of devices with additional functions such as a frame to aid standing up, or a kneeling seat. The knee protectors may be worn on the body or be independent 3.6 fastening part of a knee protector, which keeps it in the right position 3.7 zone of protection area of protective equipment that is intended to provide protection, and is subject to specific testing SIST EN 14404:2005
Requirement Clause number Subject Type of protector to which the requirement applies Clauses describing the tests applicable 5.1 Innocuousness All Types EN 340 and
6.3.1 + 6.4 5.2.2 Type 4 protectors to meet requirements for Type 1 or Type 3 protectors as applicable Type 4 - 5.2.3 Size designation and marking All Types 6.3.1 + 6.4 5.2.4 Dimensions All Types 6.3.1 + 6.4 5.2.5 Penetration resistance (Performance levels 1 and 2) All Types 6.3.1 + 6.5 (EN 863:1995) 5.2.6 Force distribution (Performance levels 1 and 2) All Types 6.3.2 + 6.3.1 + 6.6 5.2.7 Peak transmitted force in impact (Performance levels 1 and 2) All Types 6.3.2 + 6.3.1 + 6.7 5.2.8.1 General requirements for restraint Type 1, Type 2 and
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