prEN 342 rev

Protective clothing - Ensembles and garments for protection against cold prEN 342 rev

General information

10.99 New project approved   Oct 4, 2024

CEN

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

European Norm

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

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

Life cycle

PREVIOUSLY

PUBLISHED
EN 342:2017

NOW

IN_DEVELOPMENT
prEN 342 rev
10.99 New project approved
Oct 4, 2024