EN 381-9:1997
(Main)Protective clothing for users of hand-held chain saws - Part 9: Requirements for chain saw protective gaiters
Protective clothing for users of hand-held chain saws - Part 9: Requirements for chain saw protective gaiters
This European Standard specifies requirements to be used to assess the resistance of gaiters to cutting by hand-held chain saws and other properties. A requirement for the strength of underfoot straps of gaiters is also included. This European Standard is applicable to gaiters used together with safety footwear according to EN 345:1992 and EN 345:1992/A1 with a metallic toecap, because gaiters offer only partial protection against chain saw cutting. Gaiters according to this European Standard are not intended for use in situations where there is a significant risk of tripping such as tree climbing or in forests. The test methods associated with the requirements in this European Standard are given in EN 381-8.
Schutzkleidung für die Benutzer von handgeführten Kettensägen - Teil 9: Anforderungen an Schutzgamaschen für Kettensägen
Diese Europäische Norm spezifiziert die Anforderungen des Schnittwiderstandes von Gamaschen gegen Schnitte durch Handgeführte Kettensägen. Eine Anforderung über die Festigkeit der Fußschlaufen von Gamaschen ist ebenfalls enthalten. Dieser Norm gilt für Gamaschen, die in Verbindung mit Sicherheitsschuhen nach EN 345 mit metallischer Zehenschutzkappe verwendet werden, da Gamaschen nur einen partiellen Schutz gegen Kettensägenschnitte bieten. Gamaschen nach dieser Norm sind nicht bestimmt für den Gebrauch in Situationen mit signifikantem Stolperrisiko wie bei der Arbeit im Wald oder beim Besteigen von Bäumen.
Vêtements de protection pour utilisateurs de scies à chaîne tenues à la main - Partie 9: Exigences pour les guêtres de protection pour l'utilisation de scies à chaîne
La présente norme européenne spécifie les exigences à utiliser pour évaluer la résistance des guêtres aux coupures dues aux scies à chaîne tenues à la main. Une exigence à la résistance des brides passant sous le pied de guêtres est également inclue. La présente norme européenne est applicable aux guêtres, uti lisées avec des chaussures de sécurité selon EN 345 avec un embout métallique; les guêtres n'offrent qu'une protection partielle contre les coupures dues aux scies à chaîne.
Varovalna obleka za uporabnike ročnih verižnih žag - 9. del: Zahteve za zaščitne dokolenice (gamaše) za uporabnike verižnih žag
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 22-Apr-1997
- Withdrawal Date
- 20-Jan-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 162 - Protective clothing including hand and arm protection and lifejackets
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 162/WG 5 - Resistance to mechanical impact of protective clothing
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 24-Jul-2019
- Completion Date
- 21-Jan-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 31-Jul-2019
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 381-9:1997 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Protective clothing for users of hand-held chain saws - Part 9: Requirements for chain saw protective gaiters". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies requirements to be used to assess the resistance of gaiters to cutting by hand-held chain saws and other properties. A requirement for the strength of underfoot straps of gaiters is also included. This European Standard is applicable to gaiters used together with safety footwear according to EN 345:1992 and EN 345:1992/A1 with a metallic toecap, because gaiters offer only partial protection against chain saw cutting. Gaiters according to this European Standard are not intended for use in situations where there is a significant risk of tripping such as tree climbing or in forests. The test methods associated with the requirements in this European Standard are given in EN 381-8.
This European Standard specifies requirements to be used to assess the resistance of gaiters to cutting by hand-held chain saws and other properties. A requirement for the strength of underfoot straps of gaiters is also included. This European Standard is applicable to gaiters used together with safety footwear according to EN 345:1992 and EN 345:1992/A1 with a metallic toecap, because gaiters offer only partial protection against chain saw cutting. Gaiters according to this European Standard are not intended for use in situations where there is a significant risk of tripping such as tree climbing or in forests. The test methods associated with the requirements in this European Standard are given in EN 381-8.
EN 381-9:1997 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 381-9:1997 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN ISO 11393-5:2019. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 381-9:1997 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2016/425, 89/686/EEC, 93/95/EEC, 96/58/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/90/2. 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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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Schutzkleidung für die Benutzer von handgeführten Kettensägen - Teil 9: Anforderungen an Schutzgamaschen für KettensägenVetements de protection pour utilisateurs de scies a chaîne tenues a la main - Partie 9: Exigences pour les guetres de protection pour l'utilisation de scies a chaîneProtective clothing for users of h
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