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Protective clothing , Occupational & personal safety ( Module 07 )

BS 1547:1959Specification for flameproof industrial clothing (materials and design)
BS 1651:1986Specification for industrial gloves
BS 1870:Part 1:1988Safety footwear. Specification for safety footwear other than all-rubber and all-plastics moulded types
BS 1870:Part 3:1981Safety footwear. Specification for polyvinyl chloride moulded safety footwear
BS 2092:1987Specification for eye-protectors for industrial and non-industrial uses
BS 2495:1977Specification for protective helmets for vehicle users (high protection)
BS 2653:1955Specification for protective clothing for welders
BS 3314:1982Specification for protective aprons for wet work
BS 3783:1964Specification for X-ray lead-rubber protective aprons for personal use
BS 4005:1984Single use, sterilized surgical rubber gloves
BS 4171:1981Specification for donkey jackets
BS 4472:1988Specification for protective skull caps for jockeys
BS 4676:1983Specification for gaiters and footwear for protection against burns and impact risks in foundries
BS 4972:1973Specification for women's protective footwear
BS 5240:Part 1:1987Industrial safety helmets. Specification for construction and performance
BS 5426:1993Specification for workwear and career wear
BS 5462:Part 1:1984Footwear with midsole protection. Specification for lined vulcanized rubber footwear with penetration resistant midsoles
BS 5462:Part 2:1984Footwear with midsole protection. Specification for lined or unlined polyvinyl chloride (PVC) footwear with penetration resistant midsoles
BS 6183-1:1981Protective equipment for cricketers. Specification for batting gloves, leg guards and boxes
BS 6183-1:2000Protective equipment for cricketers. General requirements
BS 6183-2:2000Protective equipment for cricketers. Genital protectors
BS 6183-3:2000Protective equipment for cricketers. Leg protectors for batsmen, wicket-keepers and fielders, and thigh, arm and chest protectors for batsmen
BS 6183-4:2001Protective equipment for cricketers. Gloves for batsmen
BS 6249:Part 1:1982Materials and material assemblies used in clothing for protection against heat and flame. Specification for flammability testing and performance
BS 6408:1983Specification for clothing made from coated fabrics for protection against wet weather
BS 6473:1984Specification for protective hats for horse and pony riders
BS 6489:1984Specification for headforms for use in the testing of protective helmets
BS 6526:1984Specification for domestic oven gloves
BS 6629:1985Specification for optical performance of high-visibility garments and accessories for use on the highway
BS 679:1989Specification for filters, cover lenses and backing lenses for use during welding and similar operations
BS 6967:1988* EN 165:1986Glossary of terms for personal eye-protection
BS 7182:1989Specification for air-impermeable chemical protective clothing
BS 7184:1989Recommendations for selection, use and maintenance of chemical protective clothing
BS 7184:2001Selection, use and maintenance of chemical protective clothing. Guidance
BS 7971-10:2004Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training. Coveralls. Requirements and test methods
BS 7971-11:2006Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training. Foot and ankle protectors and foot protectors. Requirements and test methods
BS 7971-1:2002Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training. General requirements
BS 7971-2:2003Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training. Guidance on risk assessment and on the selection, use, cleaning and maintenance of protective clothing and equipment
BS 7971-4:2002Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training. Limb protectors. Requirements and test methods
BS 7971-5:2004Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training. Footwear. Requirements and test methods
BS 7971-6:2003Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training. Gloves for protection against mechanical, thermal and chemical hazards. Requirements and test methods
BS 7971-7:2003Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training. Slash resistant gloves. Requirements and test methods
BS 7971-8:2003Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training. Blunt trauma torso, shoulder, abdomen and genital protectors. Requirements and test methods
BS 8428:2004Protective clothing. Protection against liquid chemicals. Performance requirements for chemical protective suits with liquid-tight connections between different parts of the clothing for emergency teams (type 3-ET equipment)
BS 8467:2006Protective clothing. Personal protective ensembles for use against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) agents. Categorization, performance requirements and test methods
BS 953:1979Methods of test for safety and protective footwear
BS EN 1073-1:1998Protective clothing against radioactive contamination. Requirements and test methods for ventilated protective clothing against particulate radioactive contamination
BS EN 1073-2:2002Protective clothing against radioactive contamination. Requirements and test methods for non-ventilated protective clothing against particulate radioactive contamination
BS EN 1082-1:1997Protective clothing. Gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives. Chain mail gloves and arm guards
BS EN 1082-2:2000Protective clothing. Gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives. Gloves and arm guards made of material other than chain mail
BS EN 1082-3:2000Protective clothing. Gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives. Impact cut test for fabric, leather and other materials
BS EN 1149-1:1996Protective clothing. Electrostatic properties. Surface resistivity (test methods and requirements)
BS EN 1149-2:1997Protective clothing. Electrostatic properties. Test method for measurement of the electrical resistance through a material (vertical resistance)
BS EN 1149-3:2004Protective clothing. Electrostatic properties. Test methods for measurement of charge decay
BS EN 1149-5:2008Protective clothing. Electrostatic properties. Material performance and design requirements
BS EN 1150:1999Protective clothing. Visibility clothing for non-professional use. Test methods and requirements
BS EN 12628:1999Diving accessories. Combined buoyancy and rescue devices. Functional and safety requirements, test methods
BS EN 13034:2005Protective clothing against liquid chemicals. Performance requirements for chemical protective clothing offering limited protective performance against liquid chemicals (type 6 and type PB [6] equipment)
BS EN 13061:2001Protective clothing. Shin guards for association football players. Requirements and test methods
BS EN 13158:2000Protective clothing. Protective jackets, body and shoulder protectors for horse riders. Requirements and test methods
BS EN 13158:2009Protective clothing. Protective jackets, body and shoulder protectors for equestrian use: For horse riders and those working with horses, and for horse drivers. Requirements and test methods
BS EN 13277-1:2000Protective equipment for martial arts. General requirements and test methods
BS EN 13277-2:2000Protective equipment for martial arts. Additional requirements and test methods for instep protectors, shin protectors and forearm protectors
BS EN 13277-3:2000+A1:2007Protective equipment for martial arts. Additional requirements and test methods for trunk protectors
BS EN 13277-5:2002Protective equipment for martial arts. Additional requirements and test methods for genital protectors and abdominal protectors
BS EN 13277-6:2003Protective equipment for martial arts. Additional requirements and test methods for breast protectors for females
BS EN 13595-1:2002Protective clothing for professional motorcycle riders. Jackets, trousers and one piece or divided suits. General requirements
BS EN 13595-2:2002Protective clothing for professional motorcycle riders. Jackets, trousers and one piece or divided suits. Test method for determination of impact abrasion resistance
BS EN 13595-3:2002Protective clothing for professional motorcycle riders. Jackets, trousers and one piece or divided suits. Test method for determination of burst strength
BS EN 13595-4:2002Protective clothing for professional motorcycle riders. Jackets, trousers and one piece or divided suits. Test methods for the determination of impact cut resistance
BS EN 13911:2004Protective clothing for firefighters. Requirements and test methods for fire hoods for firefighters
BS EN 14021:2003Stone shields for off-road motorcycling suited to protect riders against stones and debris. Requirements and test methods
BS EN 14058:2004Protective clothing. Garments for protection against cool environments
BS EN 14120:2003+A1:2007Protective clothing. Wrist, palm, knee and elbow protectors for users of roller sports equipment. Requirements and test methods
BS EN 14126:2003Protective clothing. Performance requirements and tests methods for protective clothing against infective agents
BS EN 14325:2004Protective clothing against chemicals. Test methods and performance classification of chemical protective clothing materials, seams, joins and assemblages
BS EN 14360:2004Protective clothing against rain. Test method for ready made garments. Impact from above with high energy droplets
BS EN 14404:2004Personal protective equipment. Knee protectors for work in the kneeling position
BS EN 14605:2005Protective clothing against liquid chemicals. Performance requirements for clothing with liquid-tight (type 3) or spray-tight (type 4) connections, including items providing protection to parts of the body only (types PB [3] and PB [4])
BS EN 14786:2006Protective clothing. Determination of resistance to penetration by sprayed liquid chemicals, emulsions and dispersions. Atomizer test
BS EN 1486:1997Protective clothing for fire-fighters. Test methods and requirements for reflective clothing for specialized fire-fighting
BS EN 1486:2007Protective clothing for fire-fighters. Test methods and requirements for reflective clothing for specialized fire-fighting
BS EN 15614:2007Protective clothing for firefighters. Laboratory test methods and performance requirements for wildland clothing
BS EN 1621-1:1998Motorcyclists' protective clothing against mechanical impact. Requirements and test methods for impact protectors
BS EN 1621-2:2003Motorcyclists' protective clothing against mechanical impact. Motorcyclists back protectors. Requirements and test methods
BS EN 340:1993Protective clothing. General requirements
BS EN 340:2003Protective clothing. General requirements
BS EN 342:2004Protective clothing. Ensembles and garments for protection against cold
BS EN 343:2003+A1:2007Protective clothing. Protection against rain
BS EN 348:1992Protective clothing. Determination of behaviour of materials on impact of small splashes of molten metal
BS EN 366:1993Protective clothing. Protection against heat and fire. Method of test: evaluation of materials and material assemblies when exposed to a source of radiant heat
BS EN 367:1992Protective clothing. Protection against heat and fire. Method for determining heat transmission on exposure to flame
BS EN 368:1993Protective clothing. Protection against liquid chemicals. Test method: resistance of materials to penetration by liquids
BS EN 369:1993Protective clothing. Protection against liquid chemicals. Test method. Resistance of materials to permeation by liquids
BS EN 373:1993Protective clothing. Assessment of resistance of materials to molten metal splash
BS EN 381-10:2002Protective clothing for users of hand-held chain saws. Test method for upper body protectors
BS EN 381-11:2002Protective clothing for users of hand-held chain saws. Requirements for upper body protectors
BS EN 381-1:1993Protective clothing for users of hand-held chain saws. Test rig for testing resistance to cutting by a chain saw
BS EN 381-2:1995Protective clothing for users of hand-held chain saws. Test methods for leg protectors
BS EN 381-5:1995Protective clothing for users of hand-held chain saws. Requirements for leg protectors
BS EN 381-8:1997Protective clothing for users of hand-held chain saws. Test methods for chain saw protective gaiters
BS EN 381-9:1997Protective clothing for users of hand-held chain saws. Requirements for chain saw protective gaiters
BS EN 412:1993Specification for protective aprons for use with hand knives
BS EN 463:1995Protective clothing. Protection against liquid chemicals. Test method. Determination of resistance to penetration by a jet of liquid (jet test)
BS EN 464:1994Protective clothing. Protection against liquid and gaseous chemicals, including liquid aerosols and solid particles. Test method. Determination of leak-tightness of gas-tight suits (Internal Pressure Test)
BS EN 465:1995Protective clothing. Protection against liquid chemicals. Performance requirements for chemical protective clothing with spray-tight connections between different parts of the clothing (type 4 equipment)
BS EN 466-1:1995Protective clothing. Protection against liquid chemicals. Performance requirements for chemical protective clothing with liquid-tight connections between different parts of the clothing (type 3 equipment)
BS EN 467:1995Protective clothing. Protection against liquid chemicals. Performance requirements for garments providing protection to parts of the body
BS EN 468:1995Protective clothing for use against liquid chemicals. Test method. Determination of resistance to penetration by spray (Spray Test)
BS EN 469:1995Protective clothing for firefighters. Requirements and test methods for protective clothing for firefighting
BS EN 469:2005Protective clothing for firefighters. Performance requirements for protective clothing for firefighting
BS EN 470-1:1995Protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes. General requirements
BS EN 471:1994Specification for high-visibility warning clothing
BS EN 471:2003+A1:2007High-visibility warning clothing for professional use. Test methods and requirements
BS EN 50237:2000Gloves and mitts with mechanical protection for electrical purposes
BS EN 50286:2001Electrical insulating protective clothing for low-voltage installations
BS EN 510:1993Specification for protective clothing for use where there is a risk of entanglement with moving parts
BS EN 530:1995Abrasion resistance of protective clothing material. Test methods
BS EN 531:1995Protective clothing for workers exposed to heat
BS EN 532:1995Protective clothing. Protection against heat and flame. Test method for limited flame spread
BS EN 533:1997Protective clothing. Protection against heat and flame. Limited flame spread materials and material assemblies
BS EN 60895:1997Conductive clothing for live working at a nominal voltage up to 800 kV a.c
BS EN 60895:2003Live working. Conductive clothing for use at a nominal voltage up to 800 kV a.c. and ± 600 kV d.c
BS EN 61331-3:1999* BS 7817-3:1999* IEC 61331-3:1998Protective devices against diagnostic medical X-radiation. Protective clothing and protective devices for gonads
BS EN 702:1995Protective clothing. Protection against heat and flame. Test method. Determination of the contact heat transmission through protective clothing or its materials
BS EN 863:1996Protective clothing. Mechanical properties. Test method: puncture resistance
BS EN 943-1:2002Protective clothing against liquid and gaseous chemicals, aerosols and solid particles. Performance requirements for ventilated and non-ventilated ""gas-tight"" (Type 1) and ""non-gas-tight"" (Type 2) chemical protective suits
BS EN 943-2:2002Protective clothing against liquid and gaseous chemicals, aerosols and solid particles. Performance requirements for 'gas-tight' (Type 1) chemical protective suits for emergency teams (ET)
BS EN ISO 11611:2007Protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes
BS EN ISO 11612:2008Protective clothing. Clothing to protect against heat and flame
BS EN ISO 12127-2:2007Clothing for protection against heat and flame. Determination of contact heat transmission through protective clothing or constituent materials. Test method using contact heat produced by dropping small cylinders
BS EN ISO 13982-1:2004Protective clothing for use against solid particulates. Performance requirements for chemical protective clothing providing protection to the full body against airborne solid particulates (type 5 clothing)
BS EN ISO 13982-2:2004Protective clothing for use against solid particulates. Test method of determination of inward leakage of aerosols of fine particles into suits
BS EN ISO 13995:2001Protective clothing. Mechanical properties. Test method for the determination of the resistance to puncture and dynamic tearing of materials
BS EN ISO 13997:1999Protective clothing. Mechanical properties. Determination of resistance to cutting by sharp objects
BS EN ISO 13998:2003Protective clothing. Aprons, trousers and vests protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives
BS EN ISO 14116:2008Protective clothing. Protection against heat and flame. Limited flame spread materials, material assemblies and clothing
BS EN ISO 14460:1999Protective clothing for automobile racing drivers. Protection against heat and flame. Performance requirements and test methods
BS EN ISO 14877:2002Protective clothing for abrasive blasting operations using granular abrasives
BS EN ISO 15025:2002Protective clothing. Protection against heat and flame. Method of test for limited flame spread
BS EN ISO 15027-1:2002Immersion suits. Constant wear suits, requirements including safety
BS EN ISO 15027-2:2002Immersion suits. Abandonment suits, requirements including safety
BS EN ISO 15027-3:2002Immersion suits. Test methods
BS EN ISO 17491-3:2008Protective clothing. Test methods for clothing providing protection against chemicals. Determination of resistance to penetration by a jet of liquid (jet test)
BS EN ISO 17491-4:2008Protective clothing. Test methods for clothing providing protection against chemicals. Determination of resistance to penetration by a spray of liquid (spray test)
BS EN ISO 22612:2005Clothing for protection against infectious agents. Test method for resistance to dry microbial penetration
BS EN ISO 6529:2001Protective clothing. Protection against chemicals. Determination of resistance of protective clothing materials to permeation by liquids and gases
BS EN ISO 6530:2005Protective clothing. Protection agaist liquid chemicals. Test method for resistance of materials to penetration by liquids
BS EN ISO 6942:2002Protective clothing. Protection against heat and fire. Method of test: Evaluation of materials and material assemblies when exposed to a source of radiant heat
BS EN ISO 9185:2007Protective clothing. Assessment of resistance of materials to molten metal splash
BS ISO 11393-5:2001Protective clothing for users of hand-held chain-saws. Test methods and performance requirements for protective gaiters
BS ISO 11612:1998Clothing for protection against heat and flame. Test methods and performance requirements for heat-protective clothing
BS ISO 13506:2008Protective clothing against heat and flame. Test method for complete garments. Prediction of burn injury using an instrumented manikin
BS ISO 13994:1998Clothing for protection against liquid chemicals. Determination of the resistance of protective clothing materials to penetration by liquids under pressure
BS ISO 13999-1:1999Protective clothing. Gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives. Chain-mail gloves and arm guards
BS ISO 15025:2000Protective clothing. Protection against heat and flame. Method of test for limited flame spread
BS ISO 16603:2004Clothing for protection against contact with blood and body fluids. Determination of the resistance of protective clothing materials to penetration by blood and body fluids. Test method using synthetic blood
BS ISO 16604:2004Clothing for protection against contact with blood and body fluids. Determination of resistance of protective clothing materials to penetration by blood-borne pathogens. Test method using Phi-X174 Bacteriophage
BS ISO 17493:2000Clothing and equipment for protection against heat. Test method for convective heat resistance using a hot air circulating oven
BS ISO 22608:2004Protective clothing. Protection against liquid chemicals. Measurement of repellency, retention, and penetration of liquid pesticide formulations through protective clothing materials
CWA 15756:2007Humanitarian mine action (HMA. Personal protective equipment (PPE). Test and evaluation
DD 7971-9:2005Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training. Training suits and equipment. Requirements and test methods
DD CEN/TS 15256:2005Protective clothing. Hand, arm, leg, genital and neck protectors for use in ice hockey. Protectors for players other than goalkeepers. Requirements and test methods
DD ENV 342:1998Protective clothing. Ensembles for protection against cold
DD ENV 343:1998Protective clothing. Protection against foul weather
DD ENV 50354:2001Electrical arc test methods for material and garments, for use by workers at risk from exposure to an electrical arc
PD 6636:1998* CR 13033:1997Personal protective equipment. Lifejackets and buoyancy aids. Guide for selection and use
PD CEN ISO/TR 11610:2004Protective clothing. Vocabulary
PD CEN/TR 14560:2003Guidelines for selection, use, care and maintenance of protective clothing against heat and flame
PD CEN/TR 15321:2006Guidelines on the selection, use, care and maintenance of protective clothing
PD CEN/TR 15419:2006Protective clothing. Guidelines for selection, use, care and maintenance of chemical protective clothing
PD ISO/TR 2801:2007Clothing for protection against heat and flame. General recommendations for selection, care and use of protective clothing
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