DIN Standards Committee Personal Protective Equipment
Personal protective equipment - Knee protectors for work in the kneeling position - Part 5: Requirements for knee mats (type 3); German version EN 14404-5:2024
Abstract
This document specifies requirements for knee protectors (knee mats (type 3)) and performance levels for use when working in a kneeling position in order to reduce injuries to the knees caused by continuous pressure and penetration. Requirements for the marking of knee mats and the information to be supplied by the manufacturer are given. Where protection against additional hazards is claimed, performance requirements from other standards are applicable. This document does not apply to knee protectors that are medical devices or are intended for sports and motorcycles.
Begin
2018-10-15
WI
00162428
Planned document number
DIN EN 14404-5
Project number
07500549
Responsible national committee
NA 075-05-05-01 AK - Knee protection
Responsible european committee
CEN/TC 162/WG 5 - Resistance to mechanical impact of protective clothing
draft standard
Personal protective equipment - Knee protectors for work in the kneeling position - Part 5: Requirements for knee mats (type 3); German and English version prEN 14404-5:2019
2019-04
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