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EN 342:2017

Protective clothing - Ensembles and garments for protection against cold EN 342:2017

Publication date:   May 17, 2018

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90.92 Standard to be revised   Oct 4, 2024

CEN

CEN/TC 162 Protective clothing including hand and arm protection and lifejackets

European Norm

13.340.10   Protective clothing

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Scope

This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for the performance of clothing ensembles (i.e. g two piece suits or coveralls) for protection against the effects of cold environments equal to or below −5°C (see Annex C). These effects comprise not only low air temperatures but also humidity and air velocity.
Requirements and test methods of garments for protection against cool environments are specified in EN 14058.
The protective effects and requirements of footwear, gloves and separate head wear are excluded from the scope of this standard.

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard

89/686/EEC

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Legislation 89/686/EEC
2016/425

Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment and repealing Council Directive 89/686/EEC

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Legislation 2016/425

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EN 342:2004

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EN 342:2004/AC:2008

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EN 342:2017
90.92 Standard to be revised
Oct 4, 2024

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