EN 659:1996
(Main)Protective gloves for firefighters
Protective gloves for firefighters
This European Standard defines minimum performance requirements and test methods for firefighters' protective gloves. This European Standard applies only to firefighters' protective gloves which protect the hands during normal firefighting, including search and rescue. Protective gloves for special firefighting operations, such as these covered by prEN 1486, or for interventions involving a contact with oils and chemicals are outside the scope of this standard.
Feuerwehrschutzhandschuhe
In dieser Europäischen Norm werden Anforderungen (Mindest-Leistungsstufen) und Prüfverfahren für Feuerwehrschutzhandschuhe festgelegt. Diese Europäische Norm gilt nur für Feuerwehrschutzhandschuhe, die die Hände bei üblichen Feuerbekämpfungstätigkeiten einschließlich Bergung und Rettung schützen. Schutzhandschuhe für besondere Feuerbekämpfungstätigkeiten, die beispielsweise durch die prEN 1486 abgedeckt sind oder bei Arbeiten den Kontakt mit Ölen oder Chemikalien bedingen, sind durch diese Norm nicht abgedeckt.
Gants de protection pour sapeurs-pompiers
La présente norme européenne spécifie les exigences de performances minimales et les méthodes d'essai requises pour les gants de protection pour sapeurs-pompiers. La présente norme européenne s'applique uniquement aux gants de protection pour sapeurs-pompiers qui protègent les mains lors de la lutte contre l'incendie, y compris les opérations de recherche et sauvetage.
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General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 23-Jan-1996
- Withdrawal Date
- 10-Jun-2003
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 162 - Protective clothing including hand and arm protection and lifejackets
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 162/WG 8 - Protective gloves
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 11-Jun-2003
- Completion Date
- 11-Jun-2003
- Directive
- 96/98/EC - Marine equipment
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 659:1996 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Protective gloves for firefighters". This standard covers: This European Standard defines minimum performance requirements and test methods for firefighters' protective gloves. This European Standard applies only to firefighters' protective gloves which protect the hands during normal firefighting, including search and rescue. Protective gloves for special firefighting operations, such as these covered by prEN 1486, or for interventions involving a contact with oils and chemicals are outside the scope of this standard.
This European Standard defines minimum performance requirements and test methods for firefighters' protective gloves. This European Standard applies only to firefighters' protective gloves which protect the hands during normal firefighting, including search and rescue. Protective gloves for special firefighting operations, such as these covered by prEN 1486, or for interventions involving a contact with oils and chemicals are outside the scope of this standard.
EN 659:1996 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.220.10 - Fire-fighting; 13.340.10 - Protective clothing. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 659:1996 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 659:2003. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 659:1996 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2014/90/EU, 89/686/EEC, 96/98/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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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-1996
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Protective gloves for firefighters
Feuerwehrschutzhandschuhe
Gants de protection pour sapeurs-pompiers
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 659:1996
ICS:
13.220.10 Gašenje požara Fire-fighting
13.340.40 Varovanje dlani in rok Hand and arm protection
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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