EN 421:1994
(Main)Protective gloves against ionizing radiation and radioactive contamination
Protective gloves against ionizing radiation and radioactive contamination
This standard specifies requirements and test methods for gloves to protect against ionizing radiation and radioactive contamination. The standard is applicable to gloves offering protection to the hand and various parts of the arm and shoulder. It also applies to gloves to be mounted in permanent containment enclosures.
Schutzhandschuhe gegen ionisierende Strahlen und radioaktive Kontamination
Diese Norm legt Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Schutzhandschuhe gegen ionisierende Strahlung und radioaktive Kontamination schützen sollen, fest. Die Norm ist für Handschuhe anzuwenden, die die Hand und verschiedene Teile von Arm und Schulter schützen. Sie findet ausserdem Anwendung für Handschuhe, montiert in Handschuhkästen.
Gants de protection contre les rayonnements ionisants et la contamination radioactive
La présente norme spécifie les caractéristiques et les méthodes d'essais des gants de protection contre les rayonnements ionisants et la contamination radioactive. Cette norme est applicable aux gants offrant une protection de la main et des différentes parties du bras et de l'épaule. Elle s'applique également aux gants montés sur les enceintes de confinement.
Varovalne rokavice za zaščito pred ionizirnim sevanjem in radioaktivno kontaminacijo
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 17-Apr-1994
- Withdrawal Date
- 25-May-2010
- 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
- 26-May-2010
- Completion Date
- 26-May-2010
Relations
- Effective Date
- 08-Jun-2022
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 421:1994 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Protective gloves against ionizing radiation and radioactive contamination". This standard covers: This standard specifies requirements and test methods for gloves to protect against ionizing radiation and radioactive contamination. The standard is applicable to gloves offering protection to the hand and various parts of the arm and shoulder. It also applies to gloves to be mounted in permanent containment enclosures.
This standard specifies requirements and test methods for gloves to protect against ionizing radiation and radioactive contamination. The standard is applicable to gloves offering protection to the hand and various parts of the arm and shoulder. It also applies to gloves to be mounted in permanent containment enclosures.
EN 421:1994 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.280 - Radiation protection; 13.340.10 - Protective clothing. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 421:1994 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 421:2010. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 421:1994 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 89/686/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/88/8. 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)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.WLYQRNRQWDPLQDFLMRSchutzhandschuhe gegen ionisierende Strahlen und radioaktive KontaminationGants de protection contre les rayonnements ionisants et la contamination radioactiveProtective gloves against ionizing radiation and radioactive contamination13.340.40Varovanje dlani in rokHand and arm protection13.280Varstvo pred sevanjemRadiation
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