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EN STANDARDS
HI-VISIBILITY
EN ISO 20471
X
The EN ISO 20471 standard specifies requirements for hi-visibility clothing which is capable of visually signalling users presence. Everyday workers are faced with potential risks and hazards that can be dangerous to one's life therefore safety is vital amongst a workplace. Increasing the wearers visibility is important in promoting safety at work so it is essential all PULSAR® garments meet the EN ISO 20471 hi-visibility standard.
Every garment differs on the level of hi-visibility conformity. Please see the classes below:
Class 3 - Highest class, typically consists of upper body and full sleeved garments or coveralls
Class 2 - Mid level, typically consists of short or no sleeve garments and some trousers
Class 1 - Lowest level, typically consists of lower body or partially fluorescent garments
RAIN PROTECTION & BREATHABILITY
EN343
Y
R
Y
Each waterproof garment must offer protection against water penetration and breathable properties. EN343 is a European Standard for protective clothing that helps protect a wearer against wet weather.
Y - Resistance to water penetration (waterproofness) - 4 classes.
Y - Resistance to water vapour (breathability) - 4 classes.
R - Rain Tower Test (optional), replaced with X when not tested. Will be written for example, Class 4.4.X.
RAIL STANDARD
RIS 3279
The Rail Group Standard is a hi-visibility standard that only applies to orange garments in the UK and Garments must comply to Class 2 hi-visibility. The standard mandates minimum requirements for hi-visibility clothing that is to be provided for wearing by people on the lineside or on or near the line. It applies to all hi-visibility worn in order to meet the requirements of GE/RT8000 Rule Book.
The rail industry standard has now replaced GO/RT 3279 Issue 8. However, garments previously certified to GO/RT 3279 continue to meet the requirements of the rail industry standard.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR USE INWELDING & ALLIED PROCESS
EN ISO 11611
The EN ISO 11611 certified safety clothing must protect the wearer from spark and accidental flame contact. It can help protect workers such as welders, rail workers, miners etc. The standard is divided into two classes with different levels of protection.
Limited Flame Spread Test & Impact of Splatter Test.
Class 1 - Manual welding operations during which small amounts of splatter of molten metal are formed.
Class 2 - Manual welding operations during which large amounts of droplets of molten metal are formed.
CLOTHING TO PROTECT AGAINST HEAT AND FLAME
EN ISO 11612 certified workwear that protects the wearer against heat and fire. The protection level is monitored by the below format:
A(X) - Limited Flame Spread Test - A1 Face and/or A2 edge. Procedure A (leads to Class A1), the flame is applied horizontally, Procedure B (leads to Class A2), the flame is applied laterally.
B(X): (B1-B3) - Performance against convective heat
C(X): (C1-C4) - Performance against radiant heat
D(X): (D1-D3) - Performance against molten aluminium splash
E(X) - (E1-E3) - Performance against molten iron splash
F(X)- (F1-F3) - Performance against contact heat
EN ISO 11612
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING - ELECTROSTATIC PROPERTIES
EN1149-5
It specifies material and design requirements for electrostatic dissapative protection clothing used as part of a total earthed system to avoid incendiary discharge of static electricity. The outer fabric of these garments are therefore made from antistatic materials and components.
Antistatic PPE is certified to EN1149-5 as this standard covers the performance requirements of the garments and refers to the choice of 2 different test methods (EN1149-1 or EN1149-3).
Garments meeting this standard to not offer protection from mains voltage.
PROTECTION AGAINST THERMAL HAZARDS OF AN ELECTRICARC FLASH
IEC 61482-2 is the European standard for the thermal hazards of an arc flash. This standard includes requirements for material testing and additional information for garments constructed from compliant materials. Garments certified to this standard are defined as complex design and are subject to annual audits under Article 11 of the PPE Directive.
IEC 61482-2 is the European garment standard thermal hazards of an ARC flash. The standard includes requirements for material testing and additional information for garments constructed from the compliant materials.
Garments certified to this standard are defined as category III are subject to annual audits under Article 11 of the PPE Directive.
IEC 61482-2
APTV / ELIM
An ARC Thermal Protective Value (APTV) refers to the maximum incident energy (in calories per centimetre squared) that protective equipment can be exposed to and prevent to onset of a second-degree burns where there is a 50% probability.
An Energy Limit Value (ELIM) is the point at which the clothing gives a 0% probability of enough
energy getting through the garment to cause a second degree burn. It is the new cal/cm2 measurement.
Ratings are based upon the total weight of the fabric and ratings can be stacked when using a layered system. A higher rating means better protection.