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  • BS 7971-5:2004

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    Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training Footwear. Requirements and test methods

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  31-08-2016

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  23-09-2004

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Footwear types and performance levels
    5 Requirements
    6 Marking
    7 Information to be supplied by the manufacturer
    Annex A (informative) - Information and guidance on the
                            selection and use of protective footwear
    Annex B (normative) - Method for determination of thermal
                            behaviour of footwear upper
    Annex C (normative) - Method for determination of attachment
                            strength of lace fastening system
    Annex D (normative) - Knot slippage test
    Bibliography
    Figures
    Tables

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    Specifies construction and performance requirements and test methods for footwear for use by police and prison officers and others who might be exposed to attack and assault in the course of their duties, for use in operational situations and in training.

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    Committee PH/3/12
    Development Note Supersedes 99/566558 DC (10/2004) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, January 2010. (12/2009)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 7971-11:2006 Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training Foot and ankle protectors and foot protectors. Requirements and test methods

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS EN ISO 105-E04:2013 Textiles. Tests for colour fastness Colour fastness to perspiration
    BS EN 71-2 : 2011 SAFETY OF TOYS - PART 2: FLAMMABILITY
    BS EN ISO 105-X12:2016 Textiles. Tests for colour fastness Colour fastness to rubbing
    BS EN ISO 15025:2016 Protective clothing. Protection against flame. Method of test for limited flame spread
    BS 5131-3.6:1991 Methods of test for footwear and footwear materials. Uppers, textiles and threads Abrasion resistance of shoe laces
    BS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories
    BS 7971-1:2002 Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training General requirements
    BS 7971-2:2003 Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training Guidance on risk assessment and on the selection, use, cleaning and maintenance of protective clothing and equipment
    BS 5131-5.13:1980 Methods of test for footwear and footwear materials. Testing of complete footwear Measurement of the strength of stitched seams in upper and lining materials
    BS EN ISO 20344:2011 Personal protective equipment. Test methods for footwear
    BS EN 13287:2004 Safety, protective and occupational footwear for professional use. Test method for slip resistance
    BS EN 368:1993 Protective clothing. Protection against liquid chemicals. Test method: resistance of materials to penetration by liquids
    BS EN ISO 20345:2011 Personal protective equipment. Safety footwear
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