SIST EN ISO 13998:2003
(Main)Protective clothing - Aprons, trousers and vests protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives (ISO 13998:2003)
Protective clothing - Aprons, trousers and vests protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives (ISO 13998:2003)
This European Standard applies to protective aprons trousers and vests for use with hand knives, and to other garments providing similar protection to parts of the body in accidents. It specifies requirements for the design, penetration resistance, cut resistance, sizing, ergonomic, characteristics, innocuousness, water permeability, cleaning and disinfection, marking and information to be supplied by the manufacturer for users of protective aprons, trousers and vests. It also describes the classification of protection levels and appropriate test methods.
Schutzkleidung - Schürzen, Hosen und Westen zum Schutz gegen Schnitte und Stiche durch Handmesser (ISO 13998:2003)
Diese Europäische Norm gilt für Schutzschürzen, Hosen und Westen beim Gebrauch von Handmessern und andere Bekleidungsstücke, die Teilen des Körpers ähnlichen Schutz bei Unfällen bieten. Sie enthält Anforderungen an die Gestaltung, Durchstichfestigkeit, Schnittfestigkeit, Größe, ergonomischen Eigenschaften, Unschädlichkeit, Wasserdurchlässigkeit, Reinigung und Desinfektion, Kennzeichnung und die Informationen des Herstellers für Benutzer von Schutzschürzen, Hosen und Westen. Sie beschreibt ebenfalls die Einteilung der Schutzklassen und geeignete Prüfverfahren.
Vetements de protection - Tabliers, pantalons et vestes de protection contre les coupures et les coups de couteaux a main (ISO 13998:2003)
La présente norme européenne s'applique aux tabliers, pantalons et vestes de protection employés lors de l'utilisation de couteaux a main ainsi qu'aux autres vetements offrant une protection similaire pour certaines parties du corps en cas d'accident. Elle spécifie des exigences pour la conception, la résistance a la pénétration, la résistance a la coupure, la taille, les caractéristiques ergonomiques, l'innocuité, la perméabilité a l'eau, le nettoyage et la désinfection,le marquage et la notice d'information du fabricant a l'attention des utilisateurs de tabliers, pantalons et vestes de protection.
Varovalna obleka - Varovalni predpasniki, hlače in telovniki za varovanje pred urezninami in vbodi ročnega noža (ISO 13998:2003)
Zaščitni predpasniki, hlače in jopiči, ki nudijo zaščito pred vbodi in urezi, se uporabljajo pri delu, kjer se uporabljajo noži, kot je to na primer v klavnicah in obratih za predelavo mesa in rib. Pogosto tako zaščitno obleko uporabljajo tudi pri predelavi polimernih materialov ter v tekstilni, usnjarski in papirni industriji. Mednarodni standard ISO 13998:2003, Zaščitna obleka -- Predpasniki, hlače in jopiči za zaščito pred vrezi in vbodi z ročnimi noži, opredeljuje zahteve za oblikovanje, odpornost pred predrtjem, vrezom, velikosti, ergonomske značilnosti, neškodljivost, odpornost proti vodi, čiščenje in dezinfekcijo ter označevanje in informiranje, ki ga mora dobavitelj zagotoviti uporabnikom zaščitne opreme. V standardu so navedene stopnje zaščite in ustrezne preskusne metode. Posebno pa je poudarjena še povezava z zakonodajo in sorodnimi standardi, ki obravnavajo javno zdravje v živilsko—predelovalni industriji in bi lahko vplivali na oblikovanje ali zasnovo materiala oziroma na čiščenje tovrstne zaščitne obleke. Standard je pripravil ISO/TC 94 Osebna varnost - Zaščitna obleka in oprema, pododbor SC 13 Zaščitna obleka, v tesnem sodelovanju z evropsko organizacijo za standardizacijo CEN.
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Protective clothing - Aprons, trousers and vests protecting against cuts and stabs by
hand knives (ISO 13998:2003)
Schutzkleidung - Schürzen, Hosen und Westen zum Schutz gegen Schnitte und Stiche
durch Handmesser (ISO 13998:2003)
Vetements de protection - Tabliers, pantalons et vestes de protection contre les
coupures et les coups de couteaux a main (ISO 13998:2003)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 13998:2003
ICS:
13.340.10 Varovalna obleka Protective clothing
SIST EN ISO 13998:2003 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 13998
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
January 2003
ICS 13.340.10 Supersedes EN 412:1993
English version
Protective clothing - Aprons, trousers and vests protecting
against cuts and stabs by hand knives (ISO 13998:2003)
Vêtements de protection - Tabliers, pantalons et vestes de Schutzkleidung - Schürzen, Hosen und Westen zum
protection contre les coupures et les coups de couteaux à Schutz gegen Schnitte und Stiche durch Handmesser (ISO
main (ISO 13998:2003) 13998:2003)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 16 June 2001.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the official
versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United
Kingdom.
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Contents
Foreword.4
Introduction .5
1 Scope.5
2 Normative references .5
3 Terms and definitions.5
4 Performance level classification .9
5 Requirements .9
5.1 Innocuousness.9
5.2 Sizing.9
5.3 Minimum dimensions of zones of protection .9
5.4 Support and restraint of aprons, divided aprons and protective trousers.11
5.5 Ergonomic requirements.12
5.6 Mass .12
5.7 Penetration resistance.13
5.8 Cut resistance of performance level 1 garments.13
5.9 Tensile strength of metal rings.13
5.10 Water permeability (optional) .13
6 Test apparatus.13
6.1 Accuracy of test instruments .13
6.2 Gauges for interstices .13
6.3 Knife impact penetration testing apparatus.14
6.4 Tensile strength testing apparatus .19
6.5 Cut resistance apparatus .19
6.6 Water permeability.19
7 Test procedures .20
7.1 General.20
7.2 Test specimens .20
7.3 Innocuousness.20
7.4 Sizing.20
7.5 Measurement of the dimensions of zones of protection .20
7.6 Support and restraint testing of aprons and protective vests .21
7.7 Ergonomic testing.22
7.8 Determination of mass .23
7.9 Penetration testing.23
7.10 Cut resistance testing.23
7.11 Tensile strength testing.24
7.12 Water permeability measurement .24
8 Marking .24
9 Information supplied by the manufacturer.25
10 Pictograms.26
Annex A (informative) Advice on risk assessment, and the selection and fitting of different sizes of
apron and other garments .27
A.1 Scope.27
A.2 Content.27
A.3 Risk assessment.27
A.4 Knife profiles .29
A.5 PPE performance levels and garment types.30
A.6 Apron sizing and fit.30
A.6.1 General.30
A.6.2 Minimum body coverage by aprons.30
A.6.3 Straps for aprons .31
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A.6.4 Performance Level 2 garments with extended areas of protection.31
Annex B (informative) Testing for imperfect welds .32
B.1 Scope .32
B.2 Content .32
B.3 Background of the test.32
B.4 Principle of the test.32
B.5 Types of tensile strength testing devices .32
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential requirements or
other provisions of EU Directives.34
Bibliography .35
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Foreword
This document (EN ISO 13998:2003) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 162, "Protective
clothing including hand and arm protection and lifejackets”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN, in collaboration
with Technical Committee ISO/TC 94/SC 13 “Personal safety — Protective clothing and equipment”.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or
by endorsement, at the latest by July 2003, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by
July 2003.
This document supersedes EN 412:1993
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
The annexes A and B are informative.
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard : Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal,
Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
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Introduction
Protective aprons, trousers and vests that offer some protection against stabs and slashes are used in work where
a knife is moved towards the users’ body, especially when working with hand knives in slaughterhouses, in the
meat, fish and shell fish processing industries, in large-scale catering establishments, and in manual boning-out
operations to process meat, fish, game and poultry. Protective aprons, trousers and vests that offer some
protection against stabs and slashes may also offer adequate protection for those working with hand knives in the
plastics, leather, textile and paper industries, when laying flooring and in similar tasks.
Performance level 1 aprons, trousers and vests as specified in this standard provide some cut protection and are
only appropriate where the work is light, and where powerful cutting movements towards the body do not occur
(see annex A).
Performance level 2 aprons, trousers and vests are appropriate for use in slaughter houses and in boning
operations and in processing industries when narrow bladed knives are used in cutting actions in which the point of
the knife is not directed towards the body. They are appropriate when broad bladed knives are used in cutting
actions in which the point of the knife may be directed towards the body.
Attention is drawn to legislation and other standards concerning public health in the food industry and hygiene in
the meat processing industries, that might apply to the construction, construction materials and cleaning of
protective aprons, trousers and vests and associated straps and fasteners.
1 Scope
This European Standard applies to protective aprons trousers and vests for use with hand knives, and to other
garments providing similar protection to parts of the body in accidents. It specifies requirements for the design,
penetration resistance, cut resistance, sizing, ergonomic characteristics, innocuousness, water permeability,
cleaning and disinfection, marking and information to be supplied by the manufacturer for users of protective
aprons, trousers and vests. It also describes the classification of protection levels and appropriate test methods.
2 Normative references
This European Standard incorporates, by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These
normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed hereafter. For
dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this draft revision of
the European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references, the latest
edition of the publication referred to applies (including amendments).
EN 340:1993, Protective clothing - General requirements.
EN 1082-1:1996, Protective clothing — Gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts and stabs by hand
knives — Part 1: Chain mail gloves and arm guards.
EN ISO 13997, Protective clothing — Mechanical properties — Determination of resistance to cutting by sharp
objects (ISO 13997:1999).
EN 20811:1992, Textiles — Determination of resistance to water penetration — Hydrostatic pressure test.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this European standard the following terms and definitions apply:
3.1
apron
a garment covering the front of the body from the chest to the legs
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3.2
divided apron
an apron the protective surface of which is vertically divided in the thigh region and restrained to each leg, see
Figure 1a
3.3
protective trousers
a garment worn below the waist and provided with separate legs. The protective surface may be confined to certain
parts of the garment, see Figure 1b
3.4
protective vest
a garment worn on the torso of the body and covering the chest down to at least the waist, the shoulders, and parts
of the upper arms. The protective surface may be confined to certain parts of the garment see Figure 1c and d
3.5
protective surface
that part of a garment that is constructed of material designed to resist penetration by hand knives
3.6
protective material
the material(s) of which the protective surface of a garment is constructed
NOTE This material may be metal chain mail or linked metal plates or materials with the same function.
3.7
interstice
the space or opening between two or more elements of a garment’s protective surface
3.8
cover or covering materials
the material that may be used to construct a surrounding bag or a one-sided cover for the protective materials out
of which a protective garment is constructed
3.9
apron support
the means by which the apron is supported on the body while the apron is in use. Apron supports may be:
- shoulder straps in X-form as shown in figure 2a, and an independent waist belt;
- shoulder straps connected to the waist belt in Y-form as shown in figure 2b;
- sleeveless coats or harnesses to which the protective apron is attached;
- or extensions of the protective material to form an entire garment, e. g., a sleeveless coat with a short back
and long front as shown in Figure 1c and d
3.10
ultra narrow knife
a knife with a blade less than 8 mm wide, 20 mm from the tip. (See also Annex A)
3.11
narrow knife
a knife with a blade between 8 mm and 12,5 mm wide, 20 mm from the tip
3.12
broad knife
a knife with a blade more than 12,5 mm wide, 20 mm from the tip
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a) A divided apronshowing the overlap providing b) Shorts, front view
coverageat the top of the division
c) Vest, Coat or Tee-shirt style apron; front view d) Vest, Coat or Tee-shirt style apron; back view
Figure 1 — Types of protective garment other than flat aprons
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a — X form shoulder straps
b — Y form shoulder straps
Key
1 Shoulder strap
2 Shoulder strap fastening points
3 Waist belt fastening points
4 Waist belt
5 Adjuster for altering the strap length
6 Protective surface
7 Fastener
8 Identifying mark which is only visible on the outer surface
9 Restraining buckle through which the straps can slide independently
Figure 2 — Straps and belts of aprons
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3.13
fastening point
a loop or ring that is an integral part of the garment and to which straps or a belt can be attached
3.14
fastener
the means by which a removable strap or belt is attached to the fastening point on the garment
3.15
outer surface identifying mark
a mark on the outer surface of the garment indicating it is the outer surface
3.16
waist line
the horizontal line marking the plane at the level of the top of the hip bones (supra cristal plane)
3.17
central point of an apron or vest on the chest
the point on the midline of the apron at a distance of ½ l above the waist line (see figure 3)
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4 Performance level classification
The performance level number designates the degree of the protection that it is intended the garment should
provide. This number is used in designating the test severity to which the garment is to be subjected.
NOTE Level 1:These garments are suitable for working situations where the level of hazard is low such as when only
broad bladed knives are used. (See informative annex A).
NOTE Level 2:These garments are suitable for working situations where the level of hazard is higher such as when narrow
boning-out knives are used on large carcasses.
5 Requirements
5.1 Innocuousness
Protective equipment shall be designed and manufactured to provide protection when used according to the
manufacturer’s instructions, without endangering the user or other persons. Construction materials and
incorporated substances shall not endanger those coming into contact with them: the manufacturer or his
representative in the European Union shall list in the Information Supplied by the Manufacturer, the names of all
substances contained in the garment which are generally known to cause allergies or to be sensitizers as required
in clause 9. There shall not be hard or sharp edges, seams, buckles or other items on the surfaces, edges or
fasteners of the garments that could harm users or other persons. Examinations shall be made according to 7.3.
5.2 Sizing
Protective equipment shall be marked with its size as required in clause 8. In accordance with EN 340:1993 the
size shall be related to the height (stature), to the chest girth (or bust girth) and to the waist girth of the user the
garment is intended to fit, and this shall be explained in the Information Supplied by the Manufacturer, see
clause 9. Protective garments not extending above the waist shall be sized against the user’s height and waist girth
only. Dimensions and size marking shall be verified in accordance with 7.4.
5.3 Minimum dimensions of zones of protection
5.3.1 Performance Level 1 and performance Level 2 Aprons
Protective aprons meeting either performance level, shall have a protective zone the dimensions of which shall be
related to the size of the intended users.
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The dimensions and position of the zone of protection relative to the overall coverage provided by the garment shall
be given in the Information Supplied by the Manufacturer, see clause 9. The minimum zone of protection specified
below shall be symmetrical about the vertical midline.
The minimum dimensions of the zone of protection shall be determined by the largest size of user the apron is
designed to fit, according to the values in Table 1. These dimensions are illustrated in figure 3. The dimensions of
the zone of protection shall be verified according to the method given in 7.5.1.
Key
l to l Dimensions given in Table 1
1 8
A – A The waist line as determined when the apron is worn
X Defined central point on the chest
Figure 3 — Dimensions of the zones of protection of level 1 aprons
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Table 1 — Minimum dimensions of the zone of protection of performance level 1 and level 2 aprons
Dimension Value of the dimensions of the apron expressed as a percentage of the
control body dimension of the largest user the apron is specified to fit
see figure 3
height chest or bust girth waist girth
l
> 22% - -
1
l > 20% - -
2
l > 6% - -
3
a
l > 12% - -
4
l
- - >45%
5
l - >45% -
6
l - >25% -
7
a
l - - >10%
8
a
Performance Level 1 only
5.3.2 Performance Level 1 divided aprons
The overall dimensions of divided aprons shall be as for undivided aprons except that the lower part may be
divided by a vertical slit. This slit shall not extend higher than a point determined by the dimension l on figure 3
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which shall not be less than 12 % of the height of the largest user the apron is intended to fit.
The protective material either side of the slit in divided aprons shall be increased in width so that the two sides
overlap by not less than dimension l in figure 3 when the apron is laid on a level surface.
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5.3.3 Protective trousers
Protective trousers shall have a continuous zone of protection from the waist to just above the knee. The zone of
protection shall cover the anterior surfaces of the abdomen and thighs extending posteriorly to the mid-coronal
plane of the body. The zone of protection shall have a width greater than 50 % of the circumference of the part of
the body it is designed to protect. The vertical dimension of the zone of protection measured from the waist line
towards the knee shall be not less than 30 % of the largest specified user’s height. The dimensions of the zone of
protection shall be verified according to the method given in 7.5.3.
5.3.4 Protective vests
Protective vests shall have a continuous zone of protection from below the waist to cover the front of the chest, the
top and back of the shoulders, and the upper half of the upper arms. The protective zone shall have a width greater
than 45 % of the part of the body below the arm holes that is covered. The zone shall extend down the back of the
shoulders to the lower level of the arm holes of the garment. The circumference of the neck inlet of the protective
zone shall be less than 55 % of the chest circumference of the user the garment is designed to fit. The front length
of the protective zone from the top of the shoulders shall be greater than 35 % of the height of the user the garment
is designed to fit. The distance between the lower edge of the sleeve measured along the line from the elbow to the
centre point of the back of the neck of the garment shall be greater than 42 % of the chest circumference of the
user the garment is designed to fit. The dimensions of the zone of protection shall be verified according to the
method given in 7.5.3.
5.4 Support and restraint of aprons, divided aprons and protective trousers
5.4.1 All garments
Protective clothing shall be provided with support and restraint systems so that it does not become displaced in
normal use or during an accident.
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5.4.2 Restraint of aprons
The maximum displacement of the defined central point of the apron on the chest, shall be 75 mm when a force of
30 N is applied in lateral and downwards directions as described in 7.6.
5.4.3 Apron supports
All apron supports shall be adjustable in length and the adjusters shall be of a type that does not slip under load.
No strap shall pull through a buckle more than 10 mm under a load of (100 – 5) N during testing according to 7.6.1.
The apron support over the shoulder shall be at least 35 mm wide. The apron support around the waist shall be at
least 25 mm wide. Provision shall be made so that any free end of a strap or belt can be secured to the straps,
belt, or apron after adjustment of the apron support. Fastenings and adjusters shall be irremovable except by
intent. Fastening points for X form and Y form straps shall be provided on at least as many points as indicated in
figure 2 for aprons designed to take these straps
It may be necessary that fabric supports can be removed for separate cleaning of the support and protective parts
of a garment. This could be a requirement in some industries (see the introduction to this European Standard).
Apron supports shall be designed so that they do not exert a force on the back of the neck of the user.
5.4.4 Divided aprons
Divided aprons shall be provided with straps and supports as specified for other aprons, and shall in addition have
straps or other closures to restrain the divided sections to the thighs.
5.4.5 Protective trousers
Protective trousers shall be provided with an adjustable waist strap or over-the-shoulder straps (“braces”).
5.4.6 Protective vests
Protective vests shall be provided with adjustable side closures or an adjustable back closure.
5.5 Ergonomic requirements
The protective garments shall be designed to minimise discomfort and impediment while wearing them. When
tested according to 7.7 the mean score of all subjects shall be less than 2 for performance level 1 garments and 2,5
for performance level 2 garments.
5.6 Mass
Performance Level 1: Protective aprons and other garments shall be constructed of material in the protective zone
-²
of less than 3 kg · m . Testing shall be in accordance with 7.8.
Performance Level 2: Protective aprons shall be constructed of material in the protective zone of less than
-²
4,5 kg · m . Testing shall be in accordance with 7.8.
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5.7 Penetration resistance
5.7.1 Interstices and holes
Penetration resistance shall be provided over the whole area of the minimum zone of protection provided by the
garment. The dimensions of interstices between chain mail rings or any other components, or holes through any
components of the protective material of performance level 1 garments shall be such that the 4 mm wide gauge
number 2 described in 5.5 of EN 1082-1:1996 is unable to pass through them when applied as described in 6.3 of
EN 1082-1:1996 and 7.9.1 of this Europe
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