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BS EN 14404-5:2024

BS EN 14404-5:2024

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Personal protective equipment. Knee protectors for work in the kneeling position – Requirements for knee mats (type 3)

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BSI 2024 20
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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.

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PDF Pages PDF Title
2 undefined
7 1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Performance levels of knee protectors
8 5 Requirements
5.1 Summary of the requirements
5.2 General requirements
9 5.3 Products for testing
5.4 Orientation of the knee mats
5.5 Specific requirements for knee mats
5.5.1 Size and dimension
5.5.1.1 Size designation
5.5.1.2 Dimension of protection zone
10 5.5.2 Penetration resistance
5.5.3 Force distribution
5.5.3.1 Force distribution on a flat even surface
5.5.3.2 Force distribution on an uneven surface
11 5.5.4 Peak transmitted force
5.6 Optional requirements – Water resistance
5.7 Ergonomic requirements
5.7.1 Comfort during use on a flat even surface
5.7.2 Comfort during use on an uneven surface
6 Marking
6.1 General
6.2 Specific
12 7 Information to be supplied by the manufacturer
14 Annex A (informative)Rationale
A.1 Protection zone
A.1.1 General
A.1.2 Minimum width of the protection zone
A.1.2.1 Small size (patella widths 44 mm to 54 mm)
15 A.1.2.2 Large size (patella widths 55 mm to 64 mm)
A.1.3 Minimum length of the protection zone
A.1.3.1 Small size
A.1.3.2 Large size
A.1.4 Extended protection zone
A.1.4.1 General
A.1.4.2 Small size
16 A.1.4.3 Large size
A.1.4.4 Interoperable knee pad
A.1.5 Extended protection zone for knee mats
17 Annex B (informative)Information on the problems of using knee protectors for work in the kneeling position
B.1 Introduction
B.2 Advice to users

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