ENV 342:1998
(Main)Protective clothing - Ensembles for protection against cold
Protective clothing - Ensembles for protection against cold
This European Prestandard specifies requirements and test methods for performance of clothig ensembles (i.e. two piece suits and coveralls) for protection against cold environment. It does not include specific requirements for head wear, footwear and gloves intended to prevent local cooling.
Schutzkleidung - Kleidungssysteme zum Schutz gegen Kälte
Die Europäische Vornorm legt die Anforderungen und die Prüfverfahren für die Gebrauchseigenschaften von Kleidungssystemen (d.h. zweiteilige Anzüge und einteilige Anzüge) fest. Diese Europäische Vornorm schließt keine besonderen Anforderungen an Kopfbedeckung, Schuhe und Handschuhe ein, die eine örtliche Unterkühlung zu vermeiden sollen.
Vêtements de protection - Ensembles de protection contre le froid
La présente prénorme européenne spécifie les exigences et les méthodes d'essai de performance des ensembles de vêtements (c'est-à-dire combinaisons deux-pièces et une pièce) pour la protection contre les environnements froids. La présente prénorme européenne ne comprend pas de prescriptions spécifiques aux couvre-chefs, aux chaussures et aux gants pour la prévention des refroidissements locaux.
Varovalna obleka - Sistem oblačil za zaščito pred mrazom
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 17-Feb-1998
- Withdrawal Date
- 06-Jul-2004
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 07-Jul-2004
- Completion Date
- 07-Jul-2004
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
ENV 342:1998 is a standardization document published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Protective clothing - Ensembles for protection against cold". This standard covers: This European Prestandard specifies requirements and test methods for performance of clothig ensembles (i.e. two piece suits and coveralls) for protection against cold environment. It does not include specific requirements for head wear, footwear and gloves intended to prevent local cooling.
This European Prestandard specifies requirements and test methods for performance of clothig ensembles (i.e. two piece suits and coveralls) for protection against cold environment. It does not include specific requirements for head wear, footwear and gloves intended to prevent local cooling.
ENV 342:1998 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.
ENV 342:1998 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 342:2004, EN 61000-4-11:2004, EN 61000-4-34:2007, EN 62056-6-1:2016, EN 62056-6-1:2017, EN 62056-61:2007. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
ENV 342:1998 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 89/686/EEC; 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)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-1999
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Protective clothing - Ensembles for protection against cold
Schutzkleidung - Kleidungssysteme zum Schutz gegen Kälte
Vetements de protection - Ensembles de protection contre le froid
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: ENV 342:1998
ICS:
13.340.10 Varovalna obleka Protective clothing
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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