EN 531:1995
(Main)Protective clothing for industrial workers exposed to heat (excluding firefighters' and welders' clothing)
Protective clothing for industrial workers exposed to heat (excluding firefighters' and welders' clothing)
This European Standard is applicable to protective clothing for workers exposed to heat. The clothing consists of outer garments made from flexible material to protect specific parts of the body. Hoods and gaiters are included but all other types of protection for the head, hands and feet are excluded. This European Standard specifies the performance requirements and methods of test for the protective clothing materials and gives design recommendations for the clothing where necessary. Protective clothing complying with this European Standard is intended to protect workers against brief contact with flame and against at least one type of heat. The heat may be in the form of convective heat, radiant heat, large molten metal splahes, or a combination of these heat hazards. 1. Scope was modified by Amendment A1:1998
Schutzkleidung für hitzeexponierte Industriearbeiter (ausschließlich Feuerwehr- und Schweißerkleidung)
Diese Europäische Norm ist für hitzeexponierte Industriearbeiter gedacht (ausgeschlossen ist Kleidung für Feuerwehrleute und für Schweißer). Die Kleidung besteht aus einer Überkleidung, die aus flexiblem Material zum Schutz spezifischer Körperregionen gemacht ist. Hauben und Gamaschen sind berücksichtigt, aber alle anderen Arten des Schutzen für den Kopf, die Hände und Füße sind ausgeschlossen.
Vêtements de protection pour les travailleurs de l'industrie exposés à la chaleur (excepté les vêtements de sapeurs pompiers et de soudeurs)
La présente norme européenne est applicable aux vêtements de protection pour les travailleurs de l'industrie exposés à la chaleur (excepté les vêtements de sapeurs-pompiers et de soudeurs). Le vêtement est composé d'articles d'habillement de dessus constitués de matériaux souples destinés à protéger des parties spécifiques du corps. Les cagoules et les guêtres sont incluses mais tous les autres types de protection de la tête, des mains et des pieds sont exclus.
Zaščitna obleka za delavce v industriji, ki so izpostavljeni učinkom toplote (ne vključuje obleke za gasilce in varilce)
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 27-Feb-1995
- Withdrawal Date
- 04-Nov-2008
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 162 - Protective clothing including hand and arm protection and lifejackets
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 162/WG 2 - Resistance to heat and fire of protective clothing
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 05-Nov-2008
- Completion Date
- 05-Nov-2008
- Directive
- 96/98/EC - Marine equipment
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 531:1995 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Protective clothing for industrial workers exposed to heat (excluding firefighters' and welders' clothing)". This standard covers: This European Standard is applicable to protective clothing for workers exposed to heat. The clothing consists of outer garments made from flexible material to protect specific parts of the body. Hoods and gaiters are included but all other types of protection for the head, hands and feet are excluded. This European Standard specifies the performance requirements and methods of test for the protective clothing materials and gives design recommendations for the clothing where necessary. Protective clothing complying with this European Standard is intended to protect workers against brief contact with flame and against at least one type of heat. The heat may be in the form of convective heat, radiant heat, large molten metal splahes, or a combination of these heat hazards. 1. Scope was modified by Amendment A1:1998
This European Standard is applicable to protective clothing for workers exposed to heat. The clothing consists of outer garments made from flexible material to protect specific parts of the body. Hoods and gaiters are included but all other types of protection for the head, hands and feet are excluded. This European Standard specifies the performance requirements and methods of test for the protective clothing materials and gives design recommendations for the clothing where necessary. Protective clothing complying with this European Standard is intended to protect workers against brief contact with flame and against at least one type of heat. The heat may be in the form of convective heat, radiant heat, large molten metal splahes, or a combination of these heat hazards. 1. Scope was modified by Amendment A1:1998
EN 531:1995 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.340.10 - Protective clothing. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 531:1995 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN ISO 11612:2008, EN ISO 9054:1999, EN 443:2008, EN 531:1995/A1:1998. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 531:1995 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2014/90/EU, 89/686/EEC, 93/95/EEC, 96/58/EC, 96/98/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/88/10. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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Protective clothing for industrial workers exposed to heat (excluding firefighters' and
welders' clothing)
Schutzkleidung für hitzeexponierte Industriearbeiter (ausschließlich Feuerwehr- und
Schweißerkleidung)
Vetements de protecti
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