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  What is EN 397:2012+A1:2012- Industrial safety helmets? EN 397:2012+A1:2012 specifies the requirements and testing methods for industrial safety helmets. The standard sets out the minimum requirements for impact resistance, penetration resistance, and shock absorption for safety helmets used in a variety of industrial settings. The standard includes requirements for the design and construction of safety helmets, as well as requirements for the materials used in their manufacture. It also specifies the requirements for testing the helmets to ensure they meet the necessary safety standards.  Some of the key points are: Impact resistance Penetration resistance Shock absorption Retention system Marking and instructions for use It is an important standard for ensuring the safety of workers in industrial settings where there is a risk of head injury. Compliance with the standard can help to ensure that safety helmets provide effective protection against impact and penetration, and...

  What is EN ISO 11393-3:2018- Protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws – Part 3: Test methods for footwear? EN ISO 11393-3:2018 specifies the test methods for protective footwear designed for users of hand-held chainsaws. The standard is part of a series of standards related to protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws, which also includes EN ISO 11393-1 (protective trousers), EN ISO 11393-2 (protective gloves), and EN ISO 11393-4 (upper body protection). The purpose of EN ISO 11393-3 is to establish test methods for determining the performance of protective footwear designed to provide protection to the feet of users of hand-held chainsaws during use. The standard sets out specific testing procedures that measure the footwear’s ability to resist cuts and impacts from a chainsaw. As well as its resistance to penetration by chainsaw teeth. The tests specified in the standard include the impact test, cut resistance test, and chainsaw penetration test. The impa...

  What is EN ISO 21420:2020 – Protective gloves – General requirements and test methods? EN ISO 21420:2020 specifies the general requirements and test methods for protective gloves. It covers gloves designed to protect the wearer from mechanical risks. Such as abrasion, cut, tear, and puncture hazards, as well as gloves designed to protect against other risks, such as thermal, electrical, and chemical hazards. The standard provides guidance on the selection, use, and maintenance of protective gloves, as well as on the labelling and packaging of gloves for sale. It also specifies the requirements for the performance and testing of gloves. Including mechanical resistance, resistance to penetration by liquids and gases, and resistance to thermal hazards. EN ISO 21420 applies to all types of protective gloves, including disposable gloves, and is intended to be used by manufacturers, distributors, and users of protective gloves. Therefore, The standard provides a common basis for the ev...

  What is EN 341:2011 – Personal fall protection equipment – Descender devices for rescue EN 341:2011 specifies the requirements and test methods for descender devices used in personal fall protection systems for rescue purposes. Descender devices are used to control the descent of a person who is in a fall and needs to be rescued. This standard applies to descender devices that are designed for use with a static or dynamic rope, which can be manually operated or mechanically controlled. The standard sets out requirements for the design, construction, marking, and instructions for use of descender devices. It also specifies the testing methods and performance requirements to ensure that the devices meet the necessary safety standards. EN 341:2011 is intended to ensure that descender devices provide a reliable. And safe means of descent for rescue purposes. Requirements of EN 341:2011 Design and construction : The descender device must be designed and constructed to ensure that it i...

  What is SIST EN 358:2019-Personal protective equipment for work positioning and prevention of falls from a height – Belts and lanyards for work positioning or restraint? SIST EN 358:2019 is a European standard that specifies requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE) used for work positioning or restraint, intended to prevent falls from a height. This standard covers belts and lanyards that are used in combination with a full-body harness or work positioning belt. It defines minimum requirements for the design, construction, and performance of work positioning and restraint systems. It specifies testing procedures for these systems to ensure they can withstand the loads and stresses they will encounter during use. Additionally, the standard provides guidelines for the marking and information that should be provided with the equipment. So, SIST EN 358:2019 is an important standard for manufacturers and users of personal protective equipment used for work positioning and ...

  What is ISO 13009:2015 – Tourism and related services? ISO 13009:2015 standard provides guidelines for the management of sustainable tourism in natural areas. The standard aims to promote the sustainable use of natural and cultural resources in tourism activities. The standard provides a framework for tourism organizations and destinations to develop and implement sustainable tourism practices that minimize negative impacts on the environment and local communities while promoting economic growth and social well-being. It covers a wide range of issues, including environmental management, cultural heritage preservation, stakeholder engagement, and visitor management. ISO 13009 is intended for use by tourism operators, destination managers, and other stakeholders involved in the planning, development, and management of tourism activities in natural and cultural areas. The standard is designed to be applicable to all types and sizes of tourism organizations, from small community-base...