EN 13546:2002

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Schutzkleidung - Hand-, Arm-, Brustkorb-, Unterleibs-, Bein-, Fuß- und Genitalschützer für Feldhockey-Torwarte und Schienbeinschützer für Feldhockey-Spieler - Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenVetements de protection - Protege-mains et bras, plastrons, protection abdominale, guetres, sabots et coquilles de gardiens de but de hockey sur gazon et protege-tibias de joueurs - Exigences et méthodes d'essaiProtective clothing - Hand, arm, chest, abdomen, leg, foot and genital protectors for field hockey goal keepers, and shin protectors for field players - Requirements and test methods97.220.40Oprema za športe na prostem in vodne športeOutdoor and water sports equipment13.340.10Varovalna oblekaProtective clothingICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13546:2002SIST EN 13546:2002en01-november-2002SIST EN 13546:2002SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13546July 2002ICS 13.340.01English versionProtective clothing - Hand, arm, chest, abdomen, leg, foot andgenital protectors for field hockey goal keepers, and shinprotectors for field players - Requirements and test methodsVêtements de protection - Protège-mains et bras,plastrons, protection abdominale, guêtres, sabots etcoquilles de gardiens de but de hockey sur gazon etprotège-tibias de joueurs - Exigences et méthodes d'essaiSchutzkleidung - Hand-, Arm-, Brustkorb-, Unterleibs-,Bein-, Fuß- und Genitalschützer für Feldhockey-Torwarteund Schienbeinschützer für Feldhockey-Spieler -Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 25 March 2002.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2002 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13546:2002 ESIST EN 13546:2002

Information about determining the chemical innocuousness of protectiveclothing and equipment.53A.1General.53A.2Evidence of innocuousness.53A.3Possible specific innocuousness testing.53A.4Bibliography.54Annex B (informative)
Selection of field hockey protective equipment with an appropriate level ofperformance.55B.1General.55B.2Performance levels of products other than hard genital protectors.55B.3Use of products at high ambient temperatures.56B.4Performance levels of hard genital protectors.56Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential requirements orother provisions of EU Directives.58SIST EN 13546:2002

normal underclothing to be worn3.3.2chest girthmaximum horizontal girth measured during normal breathing with the subject standing upright and the tape-measurepassed over the scapulae under the armpits and across the chest3.3.3stature(Height) vertical distance between the crown of the head and the ground, measured with the subject standingupright without shoes and with their feet together3.3.4total crotch lengthlower trunk length. Length measured from the centre of the front of the waist as defined above through the crotch tothe side of the genitalia, to the centre of the back of the waist3.3.5under bust girthhorizontal girth of the body immediately below the breasts measured as for the bust girth3.3.6waist girthmaximum horizontal girth measured during normal breathing with the subject standing upright and the tape-measurepassed around the body in the plane of the waist, 50 mm above the supra-cristal plane which is at the level of thehighest points of the iliac crests. The dimension of 50 mm refers to a subject of 178 cm tall and should be scaled prorata with the height of the actual subject3.3.7waist to waist over the shoulder lengthmaximum length measured from the plane of the waist, as defined above, over the shoulder to the plane of the waist.The tape-measure crosses the shoulder at the mid point between the point of the shoulder and the junction of theshoulder to the neck. Anteriorly the tape measure passes over the chest (or bust) to a point 90 mm lateral to themidline of the body on the plane of the waist. Posteriorly the tape measure follows the shortest distance to a point90 mm lateral to the midline of the body. The distances of 90 mm refer to a subject with a waist girth of 85 cm andshould be scaled pro rata with the waist girth of the actual subject. Normal underclothing to be worn for themeasurement4 Requirements4.1 InnocuousnessProtective clothing and equipment for field hockey players shall meet a general requirement that the product is safe touse and fit for its purpose. It shall be designed and manufactured to provide protection when used according to themanufacturer’s instructions, without endangering the user or other players. There shall not be hard or sharp edges,seams, buckles or other items on the surfaces of the products that could harm the user or other players during normaluse. Examination shall be made according to 5.4.Construction materials and incorporated substances, shall not harm those coming into contact with them. Themanufacturer shall list in the Information supplied with the product, the substances used in the main components ofthe product, and shall label any product containing substances or preparations generally known to be hazardous.SIST EN 13546:2002

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The volume to be measured, dimension D.Figure 14.3.2 Nominal sizes of certain productsIn addition to sizing based on the users’ body dimensions as required in 4.3, manufacturers may, if appropriate,allocate their products to nominal sizes each of which covers a range of actual sizes. If nominal sizing is used theranges and numbers in Table 1 shall be used. Sizing shall be verified as described in 5.6.= DSIST EN 13546:2002

protectors - 15 mm,¾ Shoulder and upper arm protectors - 20 mm.¾ Chest protectors, abdominal protectors and gloves do not require protective zone dimensions to be scaled forthickness.The dimensions of zones of protection shall be verified as described in 5.7. Areas outside zones 1, 2 or 3 do not haveto meet impact or dimensional requirements and are designated zone 0. The zones, of the dimensions given below,will be subject to impact testing in accordance with 5.9 to establish compliance with the performance requirements.SIST EN 13546:2002

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Zone 1, ankle area2
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Zone 2, outer area3
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Zone 3, central areaNOTEThe central zone is shown for a left shin protector (solid line) and for the right shin protector (dotted line).Figure 2 — A plan diagram of the outer surface of a shin protector showing the dimensions of the zones ofprotection listed in Table 3= 1= 2= 3SIST EN 13546:2002

Dimension C is theactual distance up the shin protector that dimension F is measured. Dimension D is the minimumdistance below the instep notch that the outer zone shall extend. Dimensions M, N and O are themaximum radii of curvature permitted.SIST EN 13546:2002

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Zone 2, knee outer area2S
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Zone 2, shin outer area3K
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Zone 3, knee inner area3S
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Zone 3, shin inner areaXX
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(min.)Outer edge of the kicker44,1591670750829908B
(actual)Distance from the end ofthe kicker to point B12,93944495560C
(actual)Distance B1
to C17,094106119132144D
(min.)Smallest height of kickerbetween B1 and C17,5101114128141154E
(min.)Smallest height of kicker7,094106119132144F
(min.)Toe height of kicker10,6142161180199218Shoe sizes that should be adequatelycovered by the size of kicker,(Point de Paris)36, 3738, 39, 4041, 42, 4344, 4546, 47, 48The values of dimensions A, D, E and F are minimum values.The values of dimensions B and C are the actual values to be used.Table 6 — Requirements for the dimensions of zones of higher protection of kickers expressed as apercentage of stature, and in relation to user’s shoe sizes, and also (for information) the values of thedimensions in millimetres for the five nominal sizesValue of the dimension in millimetres for each nominal sizeDesignation of thedimensionValue of thedimensionexpressed asa percentageof the user’sstature12345G
(min.)Length of medial andlateral areas13,0174198221244268H (min.)Radius of curvature of theposterior ends of themedial and lateral areas3,24349546066I (min.)Radius of curvature of theanterior ends of themedial and lateral areas2,63540444954SIST EN 13546:2002

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Zone 1, outer area2T
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Zone 2, toe area2L
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Zone 2, lateral surface3M
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Zone 3, medial surfaceFigure 4 — A plan diagram of the outer surface of a kicker showing the dimensions of the zones ofprotection listed in Tables 5 and 6. For clarity, the tongue is omitted= 1= 2T= 2L & 3MSIST EN 13546:2002

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zone of protectionFigure 6 — A diagram of a pair of short trousers with thigh and hip protectors showing the dimensions ofthe zone of protection listed in Table 8NOTEThe trousers are shown opened flat by cuts in the centre back and along the inside leg seam. The waist is showncut to facilitate the drawing.= 1SIST EN 13546:2002

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Zone 02
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Zone 2, outer area3
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Zone 3, heart areaFigure 7 — A plan diagram of the outer surface of a chest protector showing the dimensions of the zonesof protection listed in Table 94.4.8 Breast protectorsBreast protectors shall have a zone of protection that covers the breast tissue including the axilliary tail. Thedimensions of the zone of protection shall be based on the bust girth OR the under girth and brassiere cup size.The nominal sizes in Table 10 are based on bust girth. Breast protectors are intended to be worn with chestprotectors or to be part of a chest protector. The information supplied by the manufacture shall make it clear whatperformance level of chest protector should be worn (see clause 7).The minimum dimensions of the zone of protection are given in Table 10, and illustrated in Figure 8.= 0= 2= 3SIST EN 13546:2002
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