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(Main)Guidelines for selection, use, care and maintenance of protective clothing against foul weather, wind and cold
Guidelines for selection, use, care and maintenance of protective clothing against foul weather, wind and cold
This document gives guidance on selection, use, care and maintenance of protective clothing against foul weather, wind and cold giving additional information to TR 15321
Anleitungen für die Auswahl, Anwendung, Pflege und Erhaltung von Schutzkleidung gegen schlechtes Wetter, Wind und Kälte
Dieses Dokument stellt Arbeitgebern oder Personen, die sie beraten, wie z. B. Lieferanten von PSA oder Diensten, Inspektionen, Versicherungsgesellschaften usw., einen Leitfaden für notwendige Entscheidungen bei der Auswahl, Anwendung, Pflege und Erhaltung von Schutzkleidung gegen schlechtes Wetter, Wind und Kälte bereit und entspricht den geltenden europäischen Rechtsvorschriften.
Dieses Dokument ist nicht vollständig bei der Berücksichtigung sämtlicher Sicherheitsbedenken im Zusammenhang mit der Anwendung von konformen Schutzausrüstungen zum Schutz vor schlechtem Wetter, Wind und Kälte und anderen verbundenen Risiken.
Dieses Dokument behandelt nicht alle Sicherheitsbedenken, sofern vorhanden, die mit der Verwendung dieses Dokuments durch Prüf oder Reparatureinrichtungen verbunden sind. Es liegt in der Verantwortung der Personen und Organisationen, die dieses Dokument und alle anderen Dokumente im Zusammenhang mit der PSA verwenden,
- eine Risikobewertung durchzuführen,
- die Schutzkleidung und andere PSA auszuwählen und
- sicherzustellen, dass diese einen ganzheitlichen Schutz bieten; dies kann erreicht werden, indem nicht nur die Risiken, sondern auch der Arbeitsplatz und das Arbeitsumfeld bewertet und die Anwendbarkeit rechtlicher Beschränkungen vor der Verwendung dieses Dokuments für Auslegung, Herstellung und Prüfung bestimmt werden.
Guide pour la sélection, l’utilisation, l’entretien et la maintenance des vêtements de protection contre les intempéries, le vent et le froid
Le présent document fournit des recommandations aux employeurs ou aux personnes qui les conseillent, (comme les fournisseurs d'EPI ou de services, les sociétés d'inspection, les compagnies d'assurance, etc.), pour les aider à prendre les décisions nécessaires pour la sélection, l'utilisation, l'entretien et la maintenance des vêtements de protection contre les intempéries, le vent et le froid. Ce document est en conformité avec la législation européenne en vigueur.
Le présent document ne traite pas de façon exhaustive tous les problèmes de sécurité associés à l'utilisation d'équipements conformes de protection individuelle contre les intempéries, le vent, le froid et les autres risques connexes.
Le présent document ne traite pas, le cas échéant, l'ensemble des questions de sécurité associées à l'utilisation du présent document par des installations d'essai ou de réparation. Il incombe aux personnes et aux organismes qui utilisent ce document et tout autre document relatif aux EPI de :
réaliser une évaluation du risque ;
sélectionner les vêtements de protection et autres EPI ;
s'assurer qu'ils fournissent une protection complète, en évaluant non seulement les risques, mais aussi le lieu et l'environnement de travail, et de déterminer l'applicabilité des limitations règlementaires avant d'utiliser le présent document pour toute conception, fabrication et essai.
Smernice za izbiro, uporabo, nego in vzdrževanje varovalne obleke, ki varuje pred slabim vremenom, vetrom in mrazom
Ta dokument podaja navodila za izbiro, uporabo, nego in vzdrževanje varovalne obleke, ki varuje pred slabim vremenom, vetrom in mrazom, ter podaja dodatne informacije k standardu TR 15321.
General Information
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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01-maj-2019
Smernice za izbiro, uporabo, nego in vzdrževanje varovalne obleke, ki varuje pred
slabim vremenom, vetrom in mrazom
Guidelines for selection, use, care and maintenance of protective clothing against foul
weather, wind and cold
Anleitungen für die Auswahl, Anwendung, Pflege und Erhaltung von Schutzkleidung
gegen schlechtes Wetter, Wind und Kälte
Guide pour la sélection, l’utilisation, l’entretien et la maintenance des vêtements de
protection contre les intempéries, le vent et le froid
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: CEN/TR 17330:2019
ICS:
13.340.10 Varovalna obleka Protective clothing
SIST-TP CEN/TR 17330:2019 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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TECHNICAL REPORT
RAPPORT TECHNIQUE
February 2019
TECHNISCHER BERICHT
ICS 13.340.10
English Version
Guidelines for selection, use, care and maintenance of
protective clothing against foul weather, wind and cold
Guide pour la sélection, l'utilisation, l'entretien et la Anleitungen für die Auswahl, Anwendung, Pflege und
maintenance des vêtements de protection contre les Erhaltung von Schutzkleidung gegen schlechtes
intempéries, le vent et le froid Wetter, Wind und Kälte
This Technical Report was approved by CEN on 8 February 2019. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 162.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2019 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. CEN/TR 17330:2019 E
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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Selection . 11
4.1 General . 11
4.2 Risk assessment . 11
4.3 Selection of protective clothing based on risk assessment . 11
4.4 Optimal protective clothing . 12
4.5 Request for information . 13
4.6 Wearer trials . 14
4.7 Additional assessment to assist selection process. 15
4.8 Other considerations . 16
5 Use . 16
5.1 General . 16
5.2 Training . 17
5.3 Introducing protective clothing into service . 17
5.3.1 Record keeping . 17
5.3.2 Routine examination (see also 7.2 “Inspection”) . 18
5.3.3 In service evaluation and monitoring. 18
5.3.4 Frequency of cleaning on the protective clothing . 19
6 Care . 19
6.1 General . 19
6.2 Cleaning and drying . 20
6.2.1 Cleaning . 20
6.2.2 Drying . 21
6.3 Label, Marking and Instruction for Use/Manufacturer’s Instructions/User
Instructions . 21
6.4 Storage . 21
7 Maintenance . 22
7.1 General . 22
7.2 Inspection . 22
7.2.1 General . 22
7.2.2 Inspections scheduled by the user . 23
7.2.3 Elements to be inspected . 23
7.2.4 Decisions . 24
7.3 Repairs and alterations. 24
7.4 Disposal . 24
Annex A (informative) EN standards and their performance levels relating to clothing
designed to provide protection from foul weather, wind and cold . 25
A.1 General . 25
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A.2 Standards describing performance requirements for protective clothing or
materials . 25
A.2.1 Product Standards . 25
A.2.2 Test methods . 25
Annex B (informative) Risk assessment . 27
Annex C (informative) Guidance on some investigated Artic case scenarios . 29
C.1 Case Scenario1 . 29
C.2 Case Scenario 2 . 30
Bibliography . 34
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European foreword
This document (CEN/TR 17330:2019) 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.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Regulation (EU) 2016/425 indicates that PPE placed on the market complies with the essential health
and safety requirements, and not necessarily with the various relevant EN or EN ISO standards.
Nevertheless nearly all PPE meet the essential requirements of the standards, as harmonized standards
give presumption of conformity with the requirements of the Directive.
The reader should be aware that if PPE is intended for use at a workplace, national and European
legislation intended to ensure the safety of employees usually applies. When one mentions PPE, it must
meet the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425.
All annexes are informative.
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Introduction
This document has the aim to serve as guideline and checklist for companies preparing their own
protective clothing program based on risk analysis.
The information in this document has been produced to assist users, employers and purchasers (or the
person who advises the employer) in making the necessary decisions regarding the selection, use, care
and maintenance of protective clothing, for employees exposed to risks related to foul weather, wind
and cold.
The purpose of this technical report is to establish a guideline for protective clothing against foul
weather, wind and cold with the goal to evaluate and reduce the safety risks and potential health risks
associated with poorly maintained, contaminated, or damaged protective clothing. This Selection, Use,
Care and Maintenance guideline (SUCAM) provides best practice, answers, criteria, and options related
to foul weather, wind and cold to the persons that are selecting or using protective clothing through its
life cycle with respect to protection.” The main topics that an employer needs to consider are
highlighted in this document. Many paragraphs of the document contain bullet-lists as examples and
options that may need to be considered.
The annexes give additional details that are necessary to describe hazards and risks, the value of the
test methods for the end user, etc.
Annex A gives details of the current EN or EN ISO Standards relating to clothing designed to provide
protection from foul weather, wind and cold.
Please be aware of and consider compatibility with other items of PPE that both protect against foul
weather, wind and cold, but consider other risks as well.
For European legislation on PPE see Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of
Council of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment.
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1 Scope
This document provides guidance to the employers or persons advising them such as suppliers of PPE
or services, inspection, insurance companies etc.) in taking the necessary decisions regarding the
selection, use, care and maintenance of protective clothing against foul weather, wind and cold, and is
compliant with the applicable European legislation.
This document is not exhaustive in addressing all the safety concerns associated with the use of
compliant protective equipment for protection against foul weather, wind and cold and other related
risks.
This document does not address all the safety concerns, if any, associated with the use of this document
by testing or repair facilities. It is the responsibility of the persons and organizations using this
document and any other documents related to PPE:
— to conduct a risk assessment,
— to select the protective clothing and other PPE,
— to ensure that these provide a holistic protection; this can be achieved by not only assessing the
risks, but also the work place and the work environment, and to determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to using this document for any designing, manufacturing, and testing.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN ISO 13688:2013, Protective clothing — General requirements (ISO 13688:2013)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
ageing
change of one or more initial properties of protective materials during the passage of time
[SOURCE: EN ISO 13688:2013, 3.1]
3.2
air permeability
AP
velocity of an air flow passing perpendicularly through a test specimen under specified conditions of
test area, pressure drop and time
Note 1 to entry: AP is expressed in millimetres per second.
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[SOURCE: EN ISO 9237:1995, 3.1, modified: abbreviation added as admitted term and Note 1 to entry
added]
3.3
care
provisions for cleaning, decontamination and storage of the protective clothing
3.4
cold environment
environment characterized by the combination of humidity and wind (wind-chill effect) at air
temperature equal to or less than −5 °C
[SOURCE: EN 342:2017, 3.1]
3.5
compatibility
ability of clothing (protective clothing and other clothing) to be used in conjunction with other parts of
PPE
3.6
cool environment
environment characterized by the combination of humidity and wind (wind cooling effect) at air
temperatures above - 5°C
[SOURCE: EN 14058:2017, 3.1]
3.7
deterioration
downgrading of the effectiveness or physical characteristics of textile materials due to use, care,
maintenance or storage conditions
3.8
ensemble
combination or assembly of multiple items that are individually compliant and provide protection to the
head, upper torso together with arms and hands, the lower torso together with feet, and respiratory
protection, and that together fulfil all the requirements
3.9
ergonomics
scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among human and other
elements of a system, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design in
order to optimize human well-being and overall system performance
[SOURCE: EN ISO 26800:2011, 2.2, accepted term and note to entry deleted]
3.10
field evaluation
non-laboratory assessment of an ensemble, ensemble element, or item
3.11
fit
quality, state, and manner in which clothing, when worn, relates to the individual human body or other
PPE
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3.12
garment
individual component of a clothing ensemble covering a part of the body, except separate garment for
head, hands and feet and providing protection against hypothermia
[SOURCE: EN 342:2017, 3.2]
3.13
hardware
non-fabric items used in protective clothing including those made of metal or plastic, e.g. fasteners, rank
markings, buttons, zippers
[SOURCE: EN 469:2005, 3.7]
3.14
hazard
situation which can be the cause of harm or damage to the health of the human body
[SOURCE: EN ISO 13688:2013, 3.2, modified: Note 1 to entry deleted]
3.15
hygiene
any practice or activity that you do to keep protective clothing healthy and clean
3.16
insulation required
IREQ
required resultant thermal insulation calculated on the basis of the thermal parameters of the
environment (e. g. air temperature, mean radiant temperature, air velocity, relative humidity) and the
body metabolism
[SOURCE: EN 14058:2017, 3.6.3, modified: term split into term and acronym, Note 1 to entry deleted]
3.17
integrity
construction of the protective clothing that ensures the proper functioning of the protective clothing
Note 1 to entry: Seams, zippers and other closures provide integrity if they constitute solid barriers which
ensure suitable protection while offering some flexibility by design.
3.18
maintenance
preservation from loss or deterioration by applying procedures for inspection, repair and ultimate
removal from service
3.19
outer shell material
outermost material of which the protective clothing is made
[SOURCE: EN 342:2017, 3.11]
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3.20
protective clothing
clothing which covers or replaces personal clothing and which is designed to provide protection against
one or more hazards
[SOURCE: EN ISO 13688:2013, 3.4]
3.21
resistance to water penetration
WP
hydrostatic pressure supported by a material as a measure of the opposition to the passage of water
through material
Note 1 to entry: WP is expressed in pascal.
[SOURCE: EN 342:2017, 3.9]
3.22
resultant effective thermal insulation
I
cler
thermal insulation from skin to outer clothing surface under defined conditions measured with or
calculated for a moving manikin determined in relation to the naked body surface area
Note 1 to entry: I is expressed in square metres Kelvin per watt
cler
[SOURCE: EN 342:2017, 3,8]
3.23
risk
probability of a specific undesired event occurring so that a hazard is realized
[SOURCE: EN ISO 13688:2013, 3.2]
3.24
risk assessment
overall process that identifies hazards, estimates the potential severity of injury or damage to health,
estimates the likelihood of occurrence of injury or danger to health determines the protective clothing
against cold and cool and other protection measures required
3.25
selection
process of determining the type of protective equipment (garments) that is necessary for the required
protection
3.26
tensile strength
force at which a fibre or fabric will break when pulled in one dimension
3.27
textile fabric
planar structure consisting of yarns or fibres
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3.28
thermal lining
non-watertight layer providing thermal insulation
[SOURCE: EN 14058:2017, 3.4]
3.29
thermal resistance
insulation
R
ct
temperature difference between the two faces of a material divided by the resultant heat flux per unit
area in the direction of the gradient
Note 1 to entry: It is a quantity specific to textile materials or composites, which determines the dry heat flux
across a given area in response to a steady applied temperature gradient. The dry heat flux can consist of one or
more conductive, convective and radiant components.
Note 2 to entry: The thermal resistance is expressed in square metres kelvin per watt.
[SOURCE: EN ISO 11092:2014, 2.1]
3.30
trousers
element of the protective ensemble that provides protection to the lower torso and legs, excluding the
ankles and feet
3.31
use
application of protective clothing including its limitations
3.32
verified independent service provider
ISP
independent service provider verified by a third-party certification organization and who conducts, as
individual or combined services, advanced inspection, advanced cleaning, basic repair, or advanced
repair
3.33
water vapour resistance
R
et
water vapour pressure difference between the two faces of a material divided by the resultant
evaporative heat flux per unit area in the direction of the gradient
Note 1 to entry: It is a quantity specific to textile materials or composites, which determines the “latent”
evaporative heat flux across a given area in response to a steady applied water vapour pressure gradient. The
evaporative heat flux can consist of both diffusive and convective components.
Note 2 to entry: The water vapour resistance is expressed in square metres pascal per watt.
[SOURCE: EN ISO 11092:2014, 2.2]
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4 Selection
4.1 General
The process of selecting protective clothing can be divided into a number of steps with the goal of
providing protective clothing against foul weather, wind and cold and related risks that are suitable and
appropriate for the intended use (job and/or task) and fulfil the requirements of the European
legislation, note that national legislation can apply as well. Not only selection procedures are required
but also for use, care and maintenance of protective clothing against foul weather, wind and cold used
by the employees.
Selection is the starting point when determining the need for protective clothing. The selection should
not be limited to their section as a decision can be broader based on use, cleaning, maintenance, etc.
It is the obligation of the manufacturer, for certified protective clothing and according to EN ISO 13688,
to give clear instructions about use, care and maintenance of the clothing to be followed up by the
employee and employer. These instructions specify the methods and means of cleaning and drying.
4.2 Risk assessment
Prior to starting the selection process of protective clothing against foul weather, wind and cold, the
organization performs a risk assessment. A risk assessment is a dynamic process and is not limited to
the present situation. The risk assessment include but needs not be limited to, the hazards and work
conditions that can be encountered in each task in foul weather, wind and cold environment based on
the following:
— Step 1: Identify the hazards (Annex B).
In identifying the hazard it is important to understand both the intensity and time of exposure.
— Step 2: Estimate the risk
R = LE ××S (see Annex B) based on the task. (1)
where
R is the risk
L is the likelihood
E is the time of exposure
S is the severity of the risk;
— Step 3: Ensure that prevention options (technical, organisational, etc.) have been exhausted before
choosing PPE.
— Step 4: Decide on precautions to mitigate risks.
— Step 5: Record findings and implement them.
— Step 6: Review risk assessment and update if necessary.
Annex A gives references to some of the recommended documents on this subject.
4.3 Selection of protective clothing based on risk assessment
If the risks are identified following the risk assessment (Annex B) it is important that the appropriate
personal protective equipment is selected taking into account that:
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— the standard or method chosen, which will provide the protection required, (see Annex C) are
identified;
— the level(s) of protection required (for the relevant parts of the body) in relative or absolute terms
for each item of protective clothing is (are) determined;
— the risk and experience of the previously used protective clothing against foul weather, wind and
cold risks are assessed;
— the compatibility with other PPE is identified.
Annex C provides guidelines and examples of hazards and applicable standards.
Figure 1 — Acquisition of protective clothing based on risk assessment
4.4 Optimal protective clothing
Selection of optimal over best protective clothing is a better option because over-protection might lead
to a lack of comfort. In addition to ambient air temperature, factors such as work intensity, humidity,
precipitation, wind speed, radiation and clothing worn while working can lead to cold stress.
Employers are expected to be sensitive to these factors as people working in uncomfortable
environments are more likely to behave unsafely because their ability to take decisions and their
performance of manual tasks deteriorates. For example:
— employees might not wear personal protective equipment properly in cold environments,
increasing the risks for cold stress;
— an employee's ability to concentrate on a given task can decrease, which increases the risk of errors
occurring;
— muscle cooling leads to decreased balance abilities and increasing risks of slipping and falling.
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At the same time, the worker is expected to be protected from hazards, therefore a balance between
health or comfort, and the long and short-term risks protection is the best approach. To achieve this, the
following can be done:
— identify the hazards that employees might face and then engineer out or reduce the hazard level;
— define the optimal protective clothing;
the optimal protective clothing depends on a number of factors:
— number of garment layers to balance comfort and protection needed for different tasks;
— garment construction can increase or decrease the perception of comfort;
— fabric weight is a critical factor in determining on-the-job comfort, the heavier the fabric the
less comfort is offered;
— breathability of fabric.
Breathability of fabric is frequently measured by its vapour resistance (R ). For example, the
et
European Standard EN 343 on material comfort rating (Clothing for protection against foul
weather) sets various classes as follows:
2
— Class 1 materials have R values greater than 40 m Pa/W, and are considered to be
et
impermeable, i.e. they offer no perceivable comfort to the wearer;
2 2
— Class 2 materials have R values between 25 m Pa/W and 40 m Pa/W, and are rated as
et
medium performance, offering some breathable performance. The majority of products on
the market are of this class;
2 2
— Class 3 materials have R values between 15 m Pa/W and 25 m Pa/W;
et
2
— Class 4 materials have R values smaller than or equal to 15 m Pa/W.·
et
Fabrics without membrane or coating will always have better breathability.
The thermal comfort is not only affected by the PPE but also by all worn clothing items.
4.5 Request for information
When purchasing purposes of protective clothing against foul weather, wind and cold, it is important
that:
— market research is carried out to determine products that are available (for properties see Table 1);
— information on performance levels is obtained from the potential suppliers and from manufacturer
information;
— protective clothing against foul weather, wind and cold as covered by the Regulation (EU)
2016/425 on personal protective equipment is selected;
— compatibility of all items of PPE to be used is ensured.
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Annex A provides a list of the relevant EN standards for clothing designed to protect against foul
weather, wind and cold.
4.6
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
kSIST-TP FprCEN/TR 17330:2018
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Smernice za izbiro, uporabo, nego in vzdrževanje varovalne obleke, ki varuje pred
slabim vremenom, vetrom in mrazom
Guidelines for selection, use, care and maintenance of protective clothing against foul
weather, wind and cold
Anleitungen für die Auswahl, Anwendung, Pflege und Erhaltung von Schutzkleidung
gegen schlechtes Wetter, Wind und Kälte
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: FprCEN/TR 17330
ICS:
13.340.10 Varovalna obleka Protective clothing
kSIST-TP FprCEN/TR 17330:2018 en,fr,de
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FINAL DRAFT
TECHNICAL REPORT
FprCEN/TR 17330
RAPPORT TECHNIQUE
TECHNISCHER BERICHT
October 2018
ICS
English Version
Guidelines for selection, use, care and maintenance of
protective clothing against foul weather, wind and cold
Anleitungen für die Auswahl, Anwendung, Pflege und
Erhaltung von Schutzkleidung gegen schlechtes
Wetter, Wind und Kälte
This draft Technical Report is submitted to CEN members for Vote. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC
162.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and United Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are
aware and to provide supporting documentation.
Warning : This document is not a Technical Report. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without
notice and shall not be referred to as a Technical Report.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Selection . 11
4.1 General . 11
4.2 Risk assessment . 11
4.3 Selection of protective clothing based on risk assessment . 11
4.4 Optimal protective clothing . 12
4.5 Request for information . 13
4.6 Wearer trials . 14
4.7 Additional assessment to assist selection process. 15
4.8 Other considerations . 16
5 Use . 16
5.1 General . 16
5.2 Training . 17
5.3 Introducing protective clothing into service . 17
5.3.1 Record keeping . 17
5.3.2 Routine examination (see also 8.2 “Inspections”) . 18
5.3.3 In service evaluation and monitoring. 18
5.3.4 Frequency of cleaning on the protective clothing . 19
6 Care . 19
6.1 General . 19
6.2 Cleaning and drying . 20
6.2.1 Cleaning . 20
6.2.2 Drying . 21
6.3 Label, Marking and Instruction for Use/Manufacturer’s Instructions/User
Instructions . 21
6.4 Storage . 21
7 Maintenance . 22
7.1 General . 22
7.2 Inspection . 22
7.2.1 General . 22
7.2.2 Inspections scheduled by the user . 23
7.2.3 Elements to be inspected . 23
7.2.4 Decisions . 24
7.3 Repairs and alterations. 24
7.4 Disposal . 24
Annex A (informative) EN standards and their performance levels relating to clothing
designed to provide protection from foul weather, wind and cold . 25
A.1 General . 25
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A.2 Standards describing performance requirements for protective clothing or
materials . 25
A.2.1 Product Standards . 25
A.2.2 Test methods . 25
Annex B (informative) Risk assessment . 27
Annex C (informative) Guidance on some investigated Artic case scenarios . 29
C.1 Case Scenario1 . 29
C.2 Case Scenario 2 . 30
Bibliography . 34
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European foreword
This document (FprCEN/TR 17330:2018) 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.
This document is currently submitted to the Vote on TR.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Regulation (EU) 2016/425 indicates that PPE placed on the market complies with the essential health
and safety requirements, and not necessarily with the various relevant EN or EN ISO standards.
Nevertheless nearly all PPE meet the essential requirements of the standards, as harmonized standards
give presumption of conformity with the requirements of the Directive.
The reader should be aware that if PPE is intended for use at a workplace, national and European
legislation intended to ensure the safety of employees usually applies. When one mentions PPE, it must
meet the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425.
All Annexes are informative.
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Introduction
This document has the aim to serve as guideline and checklist for companies preparing their own
protective clothing program based on risk analysis.
The information in this document has been produced to assist users, employers and purchasers (or the
person who advises the employer) in making the necessary decisions regarding the selection, use, care
and maintenance of protective clothing, for employees exposed to risks related to cold and cool.
The purpose of this technical report is to establish a guideline for protective clothing against cold and
cool with the goal to evaluate and reduce the safety risks and potential health risks associated with
poorly maintained, contaminated, or damaged protective clothing. This Selection, Use, Care and
Maintenance guideline (SUCAM) provides best practice, answers, criteria, and options related to foul
weather, wind and cold to the persons that are selecting or using protective clothing through its life
cycle with respect to protection.” The main topics that an employer needs to consider are highlighted in
this document. Many paragraphs of the document contain bullet-lists as examples and options that may
need to be considered.
The Annexes give additional details that are necessary to describe hazards and risks, the value of the
test methods for the end user, etc.
Annex A gives details of the current EN or EN ISO Standards relating to clothing designed to provide
protection from cool and cold.
Please be aware of and consider compatibility with other items of PPE that both protect against cold
and cool, but consider other risks as well.
For European legislation on PPE see Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of
Council of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment.
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1 Scope
This document provides guidance to the employers or persons advising them such as suppliers of PPE
or services, inspection, insurance companies etc.) in taking the necessary decisions regarding the
selection, use, care and maintenance of protective clothing against foul weather, wind and cold, and is
compliant with the applicable European legislation.
This document is not exhaustive in addressing all the safety concerns associated with the use of
compliant protective equipment for protection against foul weather, wind and cold and other related
risks.
This document does not address all the safety concerns, if any, associated with the use of this document
by testing or repair facilities. It is the responsibility of the persons and organizations using this
document and any other documents related to PPE:
— to conduct a risk assessment,
— to select the protective clothing and other PPE,
— to ensure that these provide a holistic protection; this can be achieved by not only assessing the
risks, but also the work place and the work environment.and to determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to using this document for any designing, manufacturing, and testing.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN ISO 13688, Protective clothing -- General requirements
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
ageing
change of one or more initial properties of protective materials during the passage of time
[SOURCE: EN ISO 13688:2013, 3.1]
3.2
air permeability
AP
velocity of an air flow passing perpendicularly through a test specimen under specified conditions of
test area, pressure drop and time
Note 1 to entry: AP is expressed in millimetres per second.
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[SOURCE: EN ISO 9237:1995, 3.1, modified: abbreviation added as admitted term and Note 1 to entry
added]
3.3
care
provisions for cleaning, decontamination and storage of the protective clothing
3.4
cold environment
environment characterized by the combination of humidity and wind (wind-chill effect) at air
temperature equal to or less than −5 °C
[SOURCE: EN 342:2017, 3.1]
3.5
compatibility
ability of clothing (protective clothing and other clothing) to be used in conjunction with other parts of
PPE
3.6
cool environment
environment characterized by the combination of humidity and wind (wind cooling effect) at air
temperatures above - 5°C
[SOURCE: EN 14058:2017, 3.1]
3.7
deterioration
downgrading of the effectiveness or physical characteristics of textile materials due to use, care,
maintenance or storage conditions
3.8
ensemble
combination or assembly of multiple items that are individually compliant and provide protection to the
head, upper torso together with arms and hands, the lower torso together with feet, and respiratory
protection, and that together fulfil all the requirements
3.9
ergonomics
scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among human and other
elements of a system, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design in
order to optimize human well-being and overall system performance
[SOURCE: EN ISO 26800:2011, 2.2, accepted term and note to entry deleted]
3.10
field evaluation
non-laboratory assessment of an ensemble, ensemble element, or item
3.11
fit
quality, state, and manner in which clothing, when worn, relates to the individual human body or other
PPE
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3.12
garment
individual component of a clothing ensemble covering a part of the body, except separate garment for
head, hands and feet and providing protection against hypothermia
[SOURCE: EN 342:2017, 3.2]
3.13
hardware
non-fabric items used in protective clothing including those made of metal or plastic, e.g. fasteners, rank
markings, buttons, zippers
[SOURCE: EN 469:2005, 3.7]
3.14
hazard
situation which can be the cause of harm or damage to the health of the human body
[SOURCE: EN ISO 13688:2013, 3.2, modified: Note 1 to entry deleted]
3.15
hygiene
any practice or activity that you do to keep protective clothing healthy and clean
3.16
insulation required
IREQ
required resultant thermal insulation calculated on the basis of the thermal parameters of the
environment (e. g. air temperature, mean radiant temperature, air velocity, relative humidity) and the
body metabolism
[SOURCE: EN 14058:2004, 3.6.3, modified: term split into term and acronym, Note 1 to entry deleted]
3.17
integrity
construction of the protective clothing that ensures the proper functioning of the protective clothing
Note 1 to entry: Seams, zippers and other closures provide integrity if they constitute solid barriers which
ensure suitable protection while offering some flexibility by design.
3.18
maintenance
preservation from loss or deterioration by applying procedures for inspection, repair and ultimate
removal from service
3.19
outer shell material
outermost material of which the protective clothing is made
[SOURCE: EN 342:2017, 3.11]
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3.20
protective clothing
clothing which covers or replaces personal clothing and which is designed to provide protection against
one or more hazards
[SOURCE: EN ISO 13688:1998, 3.4]
3.21
resistance to water penetration
WP
hydrostatic pressure supported by a material as a measure of the opposition to the passage of water
through material
Note 1 to entry: WP is expressed in pascal.
[SOURCE: EN 342:2017, 3.9]
3.22
resultant effective thermal insulation
I
cler
thermal insulation from skin to outer clothing surface under defined conditions measured with or
calculated for a moving manikin determined in relation to the naked body surface area
Note 1 to entry: I is expressed in square metres Kelvin per watt
cler
[SOURCE: EN 342:2017, 3,8]
3.23
risk
probability of a specific undesired event occurring so that a hazard is realized
[SOURCE: EN 340:1993, 3.2]
3.24
risk assessment
overall process that identifies hazards, estimates the potential severity of injury or damage to health,
estimates the likelihood of occurrence of injury or danger to health determines the protective clothing
against cold and cool and other protection measures required
3.25
selection
process of determining the type of protective equipment (garments) that is necessary for the required
protection
3.26
tensile strength
force at which a fibre or fabric will break when pulled in one dimension
3.27
textile fabric
planar structure consisting of yarns or fibres
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3.28
thermal lining
non-watertight layer providing thermal insulation
[SOURCE: EN 14058:2004, 3.4]
3.29
thermal resistance
insulation
R
ct
temperature difference between the two faces of a material divided by the resultant heat flux per unit
area in the direction of the gradient
Note 1 to entry: It is a quantity specific to textile materials or composites, which determines the dry heat flux
across a given area in response to a steady applied temperature gradient. The dry heat flux can consist of one or
more conductive, convective and radiant components.
Note 2 to entry: The thermal resistance is expressed in square metres kelvin per watt.
[SOURCE: EN ISO 11092:2014, 2.1]
3.30
trousers
element of the protective ensemble that provides protection to the lower torso and legs, excluding the
ankles and feet
3.31
use
application of protective clothing including its limitations
3.32
verified independent service provider
ISP
independent service provider verified by a third-party certification organization and who conducts, as
individual or combined services, advanced inspection, advanced cleaning, basic repair, or advanced
repair
3.33
water vapour resistance
R
et
water vapour pressure difference between the two faces of a material divided by the resultant
evaporative heat flux per unit area in the direction of the gradient
Note 1 to entry: It is a quantity specific to textile materials or composites, which determines the “latent”
evaporative heat flux across a given area in response to a steady applied water vapour pressure gradient. The
evaporative heat flux can consist of both diffusive and convective components.
Note 2 to entry: The water vapour resistance is expressed in square metres pascal per watt.
[SOURCE: EN ISO 11092:2014, 2.2]
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4 Selection
4.1 General
The process of selecting protective clothing can be divided into a number of steps with the goal of
providing protective clothing against foul weather, wind and cold and related risks that are suitable and
appropriate for the intended use (job and/or task) and fulfil the requirements of the European
legislation, note that national legislation can apply as well. Not only selection procedures are required
but also for use, care and maintenance of protective clothing against foul weather, wind and cold used
by the employees.
Selection is the starting point when determining the need for protective clothing. The selection should
not be limited to their section as a decision can be broader based on use, cleaning, maintenance, etc.
It is the obligation of the manufacturer, for certified protective clothing and according to EN ISO 13688,
to give clear instructions about use, care and maintenance of the clothing to be followed up by the
employee and employer. These instructions specify the methods and means of cleaning and drying.
4.2 Risk assessment
Prior to starting the selection process of protective clothing against foul weather, wind and cold, the
organization performs a risk assessment. A risk assessment is a dynamic process and is not limited to
the present situation. The risk assessment include but needs not be limited to, the hazards and work
conditions that can be encountered in each task in cold and cool environment based on the following:
— Step 1: Identify the hazards (Annex B).
In identifying the hazard it is important to understand both the intensity and time of exposure.
— Step 2: Estimate the risk
𝑅𝑅 =𝐿𝐿 ×𝐸𝐸 ×𝑆𝑆(see Annex B) based on the task.
where
R is the risk
E is the time of exposure
S is the severity of the risk;
L is the likelihood
— Step 3: Ensure that prevention options (technical, organisational, etc.) have been exhausted before
choosing PPE.
— Step 4: Decide on precautions to mitigate risks.
— Step 5: Record findings and implement them.
— Step 6: Review risk assessment and update if necessary.
Annex A gives references to some of the recommended documents on this subject.
4.3 Selection of protective clothing based on risk assessment
If the risks are identified following the risk assessment (Annex B) it is important that the appropriate
personal protective equipment is selected taking into account that:
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— the standard or method chosen, which will provide the protection required, (see Annex C) are
identified;
— the level(s) of protection required (for the relevant parts of the body) in relative or absolute terms
for each item of protective clothing is (are) determined;
— the risk and experience of the previously used protective clothing against foul weather, wind and
cold risks are assessed;
— the compatibility with other PPE is identified.
Annex C provides guidelines and examples of hazards and applicable standards.
Figure 1 — Acquisition of protective clothing based on risk assessment
4.4 Optimal protective clothing
Selection of optimal over best protective clothing is a better option because over-protection might lead
to a lack of comfort. In addition to ambient air temperature, factors such as work intensity, humidity,
precipitation, wind speed, radiation and clothing worn while working can lead to cold stress.
Employers are expected to be sensitive to these factors as people working in uncomfortable
environments are more likely to behave unsafely because their ability to take decisions and their
performance of manual tasks deteriorates. For example:
— employees might not wear personal protective equipment properly in cold environments,
increasing the risks for cold stress;
— an employee's ability to concentrate on a given task can decrease, which increases the risk of errors
occurring;
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— muscle cooling leads to decreased balance abilities and increasing risks of slipping and falling.
At the same time, the worker is expected to be protected from hazards, therefore a balance between
health or comfort, and the long and short-term risks protection is the best approach. To achieve this, the
following can be done:
— identify the hazards that employees might face and then engineer out or reduce the hazard level;
— define the optimal protective clothing;
the optimal protective clothing depends on a number of factors:
— number of garment layers to balance comfort and protection needed for different tasks;
— garment construction can increase or decrease the perception of comfort;
— fabric weight is a critical factor in determining on-the-job comfort, the heavier the fabric the
less comfort is offered;
— breathability of fabric.
Breathability of fabric is frequently measured by its vapour resistance (R ). For example, the
et
European Standard EN 343 on material comfort rating (Clothing for protection against foul
weather) sets various classes as follows:
2
— Class 1 materials have R values greater than 40 m Pa/W, and are considered to be
et
impermeable, i.e. they offer no perceivable comfort to the wearer;
2 2
— Class 2 materials have R values between 25 m Pa/W and 40 m Pa/W, and are rated as
et
medium performance, offering some breathable performance. The majority of products on
the market are of this class;
2 2
— Class 3 materials have R values between 15 m Pa/W and 5 m Pa/W;
et
2
— Class 4 materials have R values smaller than or equal to 15 m Pa/W.·
et
Fabrics without membrane or coating will always have better breathability.
The thermal comfort is not only affected by the PPE but also by all worn clothing items.
4.5 Request for information
When purchasing purposes of protective clothing against foul weather, wind and cold, it is important
that:
— market research is carried out to determine products that are available (for properties see Table 1);
— information on performance levels is obtained from the potential suppliers and from manufacturer
information;
— protective clothing against foul weather, wind and cold as covered by the Regulation (EU)
2016/425 on personal protective equipment is selected;
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— compatibility of all items of PPE to be used is en
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