SIST EN 50286:2000

Electrical insulating protective clothing for low-voltage installations

This standard is applicable to electrical insulating protective clothing used by skilled persons when they are working on or near live parts of low voltage installations at nominal voltages up to 500 V a.c. or 750 V d.c. The purpose of this clothing when used in conjunction with other PPE, such as boots and gloves etc., is to prevent dangerous current from passing through persons when there is a risk of unintentional contact with several live parts located in and around the working area. Where the risk of unintentional contact with live parts is restricted e.g. with live parts in front of the worker, the wearing of this clothing is not essential. NOTE: Some restrictions on the use of this clothing may exist in areas with hot climatic conditions, for example.

Elektrisch isolierende Schutzkleidung für Arbeiten an Niederspannungsanlagen

Vêtements de protection isolants pour installations basse tension

Električno izolacijska zaščitna oblačila za delo na nizkonapetostnih inštalacijah

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2000
• ICS: 13.260 - Protection against electric shock. Live working
• ICS: 13.340.10 - Protective clothing
• Technical Committee: DPN - Live Working
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Sep-2000
• Due Date: 01-Sep-2000
• Completion Date: 01-Sep-2000
• Directive: 2016/425 - Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment and repealing Council Directive 89/686/EEC
• 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
• Mandate: M/031 - Standardization mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning standards for Personal Protective Equipment
• Ref Project: EN 50286:1999 - Electrical insulating protective clothing for low-voltage installations

Relations

• Replaced By: SIST EN 50286:2025 - Electrical insulating protective clothing for low-voltage installations
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2025

Overview

EN 50286:1999 (adopted by CLC) is a European standard for electrical insulating protective clothing for low-voltage installations. It applies to non‑conductive protective garments used by skilled personnel working on or near live parts at nominal voltages up to 500 V a.c. or 750 V d.c. The clothing-when used together with other PPE such as insulating boots and gloves-protects the wearer by preventing dangerous current from passing through the body during unintended contact with multiple live parts in and around the work area.

A later corrigendum (October 2004) clarified the definition of electrical insulating protective clothing and gave examples of articles (e.g., jacket with hood, trousers, overall with hood). The standard also notes practical limitations, for example reduced applicability in hot climates and situations where live parts are only in front of the worker (where full insulating clothing may not be essential).

Key Topics and Requirements

EN 50286 centers on practical safety and design principles. Key topics include:

• Scope and definitions - who the standard applies to and what constitutes insulating protective clothing (non‑conductive garments).
• Types of garments - examples such as jackets with hoods, overalls and trousers intended for live‑work use.
• Intended use - clothing to be used in conjunction with other PPE (boots, gloves) to reduce electrocution risk.
• Safety limitations - guidance on situations where clothing is not essential and environmental restrictions (e.g., hot climates).
• Marking and information - requirement for clear identification of garment type and use instructions (clarified in corrigendum).
• Care, maintenance and inspection - the importance of correct storage, routine inspection and maintenance to preserve insulating properties (general expectation in PPE standards).

Note: EN 50286 specifies the application boundary (up to 500 V a.c. / 750 V d.c.) but does not replace specific testing standards for insulating materials and components.

Applications and Who Uses It

EN 50286 is relevant to:

• Electricians and skilled live‑line workers performing maintenance on low‑voltage equipment
• Utilities and industrial maintenance teams
• Safety managers and PPE purchasers specifying protective clothing for live working
• Manufacturers and certifiers of insulating garments who need to align product information with the EN 50286 scope and definitions

Practical uses include live equipment servicing, switchgear access, and any task where there is a risk of accidental contact with several live conductors.

Related Standards

For comprehensive safety programs, EN 50286 is used alongside other PPE and live‑working standards covering insulating gloves, boots, helmets, live‑working procedures and workplace risk assessments. Check national and industry regulations to ensure combined compliance.

Keywords: EN 50286:1999, electrical insulating protective clothing, low‑voltage installations, PPE, live working, 500 V a.c., 750 V d.c., insulating garments.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2000
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Electrical insulating protective clothing for low-voltage installations
Elektrisch isolierende Schutzkleidung für Arbeiten an Niederspannungsanlagen
Vêtements de protection isolants pour installations basse tension
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 50286:1999
ICS:
13.260 9DUVWYRSUHGHOHNWULþQLP Protection against electric
XGDURP'HORSRGQDSHWRVWMR shock. Live working
13.340.10 Varovalna obleka Protective clothing
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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