"Protective clothing - Mechanical properties - Determination of resistance to puncture"
This International Standard specifies a test method for measuring the puncture resistance of protective clothing or materials used for these products.
A definitive procedure that produces a test result: Examples of test methods include, but are not limited to: identification, measurement, and evaluation of one or more qualities, characteristics, or properties. A precision and bias statement shall be reported at the end of a test method.
All items of clothing and/or accessories (whether or not detachable) designed and manufactured to provide specific protection. This includes bullet-proof clothing, general protective clothing and full body ensembles that protect from cuts, radiation, temperature extremes, hot splashes from molten metals and other hot liquids, potential impacts from tools, machinery and materials and hazardous chemicals. Examples of body protection include laboratory coats, coveralls, vests, jackets, aprons, surgical gowns and full body suits
- Physical protective clothing
- Physical
- Puncture Hazard
* This standard is also a European Norm (EN)
* This standard was last reviewed in 2016 and is currently being reviewed
- Page last reviewed: February 21, 2024
- Page last updated: February 21, 2024
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