13.340 - Protective equipment
ICS 13.340 Details
Protective equipment
Schutzkleidung. Schutzausrustung
Equipement de protection individuelle
Varovalna oprema
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ICS 13.340 is a classification code in the International Classification for Standards (ICS) system. It covers "Protective equipment". The ICS is a hierarchical classification system used to organize international, regional, and national standards, facilitating the search and identification of standards across different fields.
There are 3047 standards classified under ICS 13.340 (Protective equipment). These standards are published by international and regional standardization bodies including ISO, IEC, CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI.
The International Classification for Standards (ICS) is a hierarchical classification system maintained by ISO to organize standards and related documents. It uses a three-level structure with field (2 digits), group (3 digits), and sub-group (2 digits) codes. The ICS helps users find standards by subject area and enables statistical analysis of standards development activities.
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This document specifies performance and safety requirements for abandonment suits and suit systems in emergency situations for professional and leisure activities to protect the user against the effects of cold-water immersion, by reducing cold shock and delaying the onset of hypothermia. If a suit system includes a personal flotation device (PFD), it provides protection against drowning. This document is applicable to dry and wet abandonment suits. This document does not apply to constant wear suits. Requirements for constant wear suits are given in ISO 15027-1:2026. Test methods for immersion suits are given in ISO 15027-3:2026.
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This document specifies the test methods for constant wear suits and abandonment suits.
Requirements for constant wear suits are given in ISO 15027-1:2026.
Requirements for abandonment suits are given in ISO 15027-2:2026.
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This document specifies performance and safety requirements for constant wear suits and suit systems for professional and leisure activities to protect the user against the effects of cold-water immersion, by reducing cold shock and delaying the onset of hypothermia. If a suit system includes a personal flotation device (PFD), it provides protection against drowning. This document is applicable to dry and wet constant wear suits and suit systems. This document does not apply to abandonment suits. Requirements for abandonment suits are given in ISO 15027-2:2026. Test methods for immersion suits are given in ISO 15027-3:2026.
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This document specifies the test methods for constant wear suits and abandonment suits. Requirements for constant wear suits are given in ISO 15027-1:2026. Requirements for abandonment suits are given in ISO 15027-2:2026.
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This document specifies minimum design and performance requirements for respiratory protective devices (RPD) worn by firefighters, by referencing requirements of ISO 17420-5, whilst engaged in fighting fires occurring in structures, primarily but not solely to protect against exposure to flame and high thermal loads.
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This document describes the scientific background and rationale for the content of EN 17950, Protective helmets - Test methods - Shock absorption including measuring rotational kinematics.
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This document gives recommendations for the selection, use, care and maintenance of hearing protectors.
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This document describes laboratory test methods to determine the resistance of materials used in protective clothing, including gloves and including footwear, when the footwear is an integral part of the clothing, to permeation by liquid or gaseous chemicals under the conditions of continuous contact. This test method is referred to in ISO 16602-3. Method A is applicable to testing against liquid chemicals, either volatile or sufficiently soluble in water (such that detection limits are possible that allow breakthrough times and/or cumulative permeation parameters to be measured), that are expected to be in continuous contact with the protective clothing material. Method B is applicable to testing against gaseous chemicals expected to be in continuous contact with the protective clothing material. These test methods assess the permeation resistance of the protective clothing material under laboratory conditions in terms of cumulative permeation, permeation rate and breakthrough time. These test methods also enable qualitative observations to be made of the effects of the test chemical on the material under test. These test methods are only suitable for measuring permeation by liquids and gases. Permeation by solid challenge chemicals is beyond the scope of this document. NOTE It can be difficult or impossible to normalize the results of permeation tests carried out against solid challenge chemicals. The normalized rate of permeation is dependent on the area of fabric exposed to the challenge chemical. In the case of solids this will, in turn, depend also on factors such as particle size, size distribution, particle shape and packing considerations. These test methods address only the performance of materials or certain materials' constructions (e.g. seams). These test methods do not address the design, overall construction and components, or interfaces of garments, or interfaces between garments and gloves or garments and footwear, or other factors which can affect the overall chemical protection offered by protective clothing, gloves or footwear or combinations of chemical protective clothing, gloves and footwear. It is emphasized that these tests do not necessarily simulate conditions to which materials are likely to be exposed in practice. In most cases the conditions of the permeation test will be far more challenging than expected workplace conditions.
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This document specifies a method for assessing the heat penetration resistance of materials intended for use in clothing to protect against large splashes of molten metal. It provides specific procedures for assessing the effects of splashes of molten aluminium, molten cryolite, molten copper, molten iron and molten mild steel.
The principle of the test method is applicable to a wider range of hot molten materials than those for which specific procedures are set out, provided that appropriate measures are applied to protect the test operator. It is important to note that good resistance of a material to a pure molten metal does not guarantee a good performance against any slag that can be present in a manufacturing process.
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This document specifies requirements and test methods for protective helmets for ski mountaineers intended to protect the head of the user in order to reduce the risk of impact injury.
This document is also applicable to protective helmets used in activities with similar hazards including but not limited to; ski-touring, speed-touring, ski fitness, split-boarding, skimo, telemark touring, but does not apply to protective helmets for alpine skiers and snowboarders.
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This document specifies requirements and test methods for protective helmets for use in mountaineering intended to protect the head of the user in order to reduce the risk of impact injury.
This document is also applicable to protective helmets used in activities with similar hazards as in mountaineering, including, but not limited to, climbing, caving, canyoning, rope courses and via ferrata climbing.
This document does not apply to protective helmets used by ski mountaineers as defined in EN 18100:2025.
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This document specifies requirements and test methods for the performance of materials and readymade garments for protection against the effects of precipitation (e.g. rain, snowflakes), fog and ground humidity. Garments for protection against other effects than precipitation (e.g. water splashes, waves) are excluded from this document.
The protective effects and requirements of footwear, gloves and separate headwear are excluded from the scope of this document.
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This document specifies a test method for the detection of nano-objects release, irrespective of its causes, from surgical masks, surgical respirator masks and barrier face coverings [reusable (regardless of washing characteristics) and disposable types] containing nano-objects, irrespective of the type of production technology. In addition, this document also provides the sampling procedures and qualitative characterization methods for released nano-objects. This document can be used to show the possible exposure due to release, which relates to human health and safety.
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This document gives recommendations for the selection, use, care and maintenance of hearing protectors.
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This document describes the scientific background and rationale for the content of EN 17950, Protective helmets - Test methods - Shock absorption including measuring rotational kinematics.
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This document applies to lifebuoys used on watercraft in sea and inland navigation, on floating bodies, floating equipment, marine equipment and shore equipment in the vicinity of bodies of water.
The document specifies the main dimensions, design, safety requirements and testing of lifebuoys.
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This document specifies the requirements for protective gloves to protect the hairdressers especially from the risk associated with micro-organisms and dangerous chemicals and defines terms to be used.
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This document specifies minimum requirements for light-weight protectors designed to provide protection for the eyes or eyes and face from biological hazards, such as pathogenic micro-organisms in human or other animal bodily fluids that can deposit onto the face or eyes. NOTE 1 Typical scenarios for use include healthcare, retail and transport settings. This document specifies requirements for both single-use (disposable) and re-usable (disinfectable) products or components. This document applies to all afocal (plano) and prescription lensed protectors and their components. This document does not cover the respiratory equipment required for protection against aerosols, which can be used in conjunction with these eye protectors, and for which other standards apply. This document does not apply to — protectors intended for protection from specific hazards, e.g. mechanical hazards, harmful artificial optical radiation, dusts, molten metals, heat, flame, hot solids, harmful gases, vapours (refer to ISO 16321-1 to ISO 16321-3), — protectors specifically for sports (refer to the ISO 18527 series), — protectors for lasers (refer to ISO 19818-1), and — respiratory protection against aerosols (refer to ISO/TS 16975-4). NOTE 2 Guidance related to the specific selection, use and maintenance is provided in Annex A. NOTE 3 Where eye and face protection is incorporated in protective equipment, such as a hood, full face respirators, powered air purifying respirators (PAPR) hoods and headtops, the relevant requirements of this document apply to the components providing eye and face protection.
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This document 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 AC.
The purpose of this clothing 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.
This document does not deal with protection against the effects of an electric arc, DC applications and voltages higher than 500 AC.
The products designed and manufactured according to this document contribute to the safety of the users provided they are used by skilled persons, in accordance with safe methods of work and the instructions for use.
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This document specifies requirements and test methods for the performance of materials and readymade garments for protection against the effects of precipitation (e.g. rain, snowflakes), fog and ground humidity. Garments for protection against other effects than precipitation (e.g. water splashes, waves) are excluded from this document.
The protective effects and requirements of footwear, gloves and separate headwear are excluded from the scope of this document.
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This document 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 AC. The purpose of this clothing 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. This document does not deal with protection against the effects of an electric arc, DC applications and voltages higher than 500 AC. The products designed and manufactured according to this document contribute to the safety of the users provided they are used by skilled persons, in accordance with safe methods of work and the instructions for use.
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This document specifies requirements and test methods for protective helmets for use in mountaineering intended to protect the head of the user in order to reduce the risk of impact injury.
This document is also applicable to protective helmets used in activities with similar hazards as in mountaineering including, but not limited to, climbing, caving, canyoning, rope courses, and via ferrata climbing.
This document does not apply to protective helmets used by ski mountaineers as defined in FprEN 18100:2025 .
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This document specifies a method for assessing the heat penetration resistance of materials intended for use in clothing to protect against large splashes of molten metal. It provides specific procedures for assessing the effects of splashes of molten aluminium, molten cryolite, molten copper, molten iron and molten mild steel.
The principle of the test method is applicable to a wider range of hot molten materials than those for which specific procedures are set out, provided that appropriate measures are applied to protect the test operator. It is important to note that good resistance of a material to a pure molten metal does not guarantee a good performance against any slag that can be present in a manufacturing process.
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This document specifies a method for assessing the heat penetration resistance of materials intended for use in clothing to protect against large splashes of molten metal. It provides specific procedures for assessing the effects of splashes of molten aluminium, molten cryolite, molten copper, molten iron and molten mild steel. The principle of the test method is applicable to a wider range of hot molten materials than those for which specific procedures are set out, provided that appropriate measures are applied to protect the test operator. It is important to note that good resistance of a material to a pure molten metal does not guarantee a good performance against any slag that can be present in a manufacturing process.
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This document specifies the requirements for protective gloves to protect the hairdressers especially from the risk associated with micro-organisms and dangerous chemicals and defines terms to be used.
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This document specifies general requirements for operators' eye protectors for intense light source (ILS) equipment used on humans and animals for cosmetic and medical applications against excessive exposure to optical radiation in the spectral range 250 nm to 3 000 nm, with the exception of laser radiation.
This document is applicable to devices intended for patient protection during ILS procedures, except for treatment in the periorbital area. For guidance on patient eye protection during ILS procedures, see ISO/TR 22463.
For guidance on the use and selection of ILS eye protectors, see ISO 12609-2.
This document does not apply to:
— laser protectors, for which ISO 19818-1 applies;
— protectors for medically prescribed applications (not occupational), e.g. eye protection for severe dry eye, tints prescribed for medical conditions;
— protectors specifically intended for protection against only solar radiation and used in non-occupational environments for which the ISO 12312 (all parts) applies;
— protectors used with tanning equipment;
— protectors intended to protect against ionizing radiation, e.g. X-rays, for which IEC 61331-3 applies.
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This document specifies requirements for enhanced visibility equipment in the form of garments, or devices, which are capable of visually signalling the user’s presence.
The enhanced visibility equipment is intended to provide conspicuity of the wearer in medium risk situations under any daylight conditions and/or under illumination by vehicles headlights or searchlights in the dark.
Performance requirements are included for colour and retroreflection as well as for the minimum areas and for the placement of the materials in protective equipment.
This document is not applicable to:
- high visibility equipment in high-risk situations, which is covered in EN ISO 20471 (for further information concerning risk situations, see Annex A);
- visibility equipment specifically intended for the head, hands and feet, e.g. helmets, gloves and shoes;
- equipment integrating active lighting, e.g. LEDs;
- visibility for low-risk situations.
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This document specifies the requirements for protective gloves to protect the hairdressers especially from the risk associated with micro-organisms and dangerous chemicals and defines terms to be used.
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This document specifies requirements for enhanced visibility equipment in the form of garments, or devices, which are capable of visually signalling the user’s presence.
The enhanced visibility equipment is intended to provide conspicuity of the wearer in medium risk situations under any daylight conditions and/or under illumination by vehicles headlights or searchlights in the dark.
Performance requirements are included for colour and retroreflection as well as for the minimum areas and for the placement of the materials in protective equipment.
This document is not applicable to:
- high visibility equipment in high-risk situations, which is covered in EN ISO 20471 (for further information concerning risk situations, see Annex A);
- visibility equipment specifically intended for the head, hands and feet, e.g. helmets, gloves and shoes;
- equipment integrating active lighting, e.g. LEDs;
- visibility for low-risk situations.
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This document specifies requirements for design, performance, test methods and markings for industrial protective helmets. The requirements apply to helmets for general use in industry.
Additional performance requirements for special applications are included to apply only when specifically claimed by the helmet manufacturer.
Industrial protective helmets are intended to reduce the risk of head injuries caused by impacts and therefore can reduce consequential effects.
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IEC TR 63491:2025 This document has been prepared to provide guidance to end users for the selection, use and maintenance of electrical arc flash personal protective equipment (PPE).
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This document specifies the requirements and test methods for temporary edge protection systems for use during construction or maintenance of buildings and other structures.
This document applies to edge protection systems for flat and inclined surfaces and specifies the requirements for three classes of temporary edge protection.
For edge protection systems with an arrest function (e.g. falling or sliding down a sloping roof) this document specifies requirements for energy absorption.
This document includes edge protection systems, some of which are fixed to the structure and others, which rely on gravity and friction on flat surfaces.
This document does not provide requirements for edge protection systems intended for:
— protection against impact from vehicles or from other mobile equipment,
— protection from sliding down of bulk loose materials, snow etc,
— protection of areas accessible to the public.
This document does not apply to side protection on scaffolds according to EN 12811 1 and EN 1004 1.
NOTE This does not prevent these systems to be used on temporary structures.
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This document specifies the requirements and test methods for temporary edge protection systems for use during construction or maintenance of buildings and other structures.
This document applies to edge protection systems for flat and inclined surfaces and specifies the requirements for three classes of temporary edge protection.
For edge protection systems with an arrest function (e.g. falling or sliding down a sloping roof) this document specifies requirements for energy absorption.
This document includes edge protection systems, some of which are fixed to the structure and others, which rely on gravity and friction on flat surfaces.
This document does not provide requirements for edge protection systems intended for:
— protection against impact from vehicles or from other mobile equipment,
— protection from sliding down of bulk loose materials, snow etc,
— protection of areas accessible to the public.
This document does not apply to side protection on scaffolds according to EN 12811 1 and EN 1004 1.
NOTE This does not prevent these systems to be used on temporary structures.
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This document specifies requirements for design, performance, test methods and markings for industrial protective helmets. The requirements apply to helmets for general use in industry.
Additional performance requirements for special applications are included to apply only when specifically claimed by the helmet manufacturer.
Industrial protective helmets are intended to reduce the risk of head injuries caused by impacts and therefore can reduce consequential effects.
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This document specifies the minimum design and performance requirements for clothing as part of personal protective equipment (PPE) to be used by firefighters, primarily but not solely to protect against exposure to flame and high thermal loads, and particulates (including other products of combustion). To assist with choice based on user risk assessment, a single level of heat and flame protection is included with a number of options that can provide additional protection. For more information on firefighter risk assessment consult ISO/TR 21808. The scope of this document does not include clothing for use in high-risk fire exposures where for example, reflective protective clothing according to ISO 15538 could be more appropriate, or for use in long-term firefighting operations in high ambient temperature, for example bush, wildland, or forest firefighting where clothing according to ISO 15384 (ISO 16073-3) could be more appropriate. Similarly, this document does not include clothing to protect against chemical and biological hazards, other than against short-term and accidental exposure while engaged in firefighting and associated activities when fighting fires occurring in structures. This document describes types, design, and performance of clothing, the specific requirements for clothing, marking, and manufacturer’s instructions.
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This document specifies the minimum design and performance requirements for a fire hood as part of personal protective equipment (PPE) to be used by firefighters, primarily but not solely to protect against exposure to flame, high thermal loads and particulate protection.
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This document specifies physical and performance requirements, test methods and marking requirements for industrial protective helmets. This document describes the requirements for two helmet types. Type I — intended to protect the upper part of wearer’s head against impacts that may occur in an industrial setting, such as a falling object. Type II — intended to protect the head against impacts that may occur in an industrial setting, such as a falling object or a fall. NOTE The Type II helmet is intended to offer protection from falls from standing or a low height, e.g. standing height elevated by up to one metre. The Type II helmet is not intended to offer protection to the head in all falls and is unlikely to prevent serious head injury or death in uncontrolled falls from one level to another or from a position elevated on a ladder or scaffolding. The selection of a Type II helmet should be considered as one part of an overall safe system of work in the context of working at heights and managing the risks of falls from greater than two metres.
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