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  • BS 7971-1:2002

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    Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training General requirements

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  26-11-2002

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Performance levels
    5 Construction and performance requirements
    6 Test methods
    7 Markings
    8 Information to be supplied by the manufacturer
    Annex A (informative) Interpretation of regulations and
            terms and their application to protective clothing
            and equipment for use in violent situations
    Annex B (normative) Procedures for evaluation of chemical
            safety
    Annex C (normative) Procedures for assessment of ergonomic
            performance and compatibility
    Annex D (normative) Chemicals for testing chemical resistance
            of clothing and equipment
    Bibliography
    Tables

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Gives general requirements and test methods for protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and associated training activities.

    Scope - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    This part of BS 7971 specifies general requirements and test methods for protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and associated training activities.

    Requirements for marking and for information to be supplied with the clothing or equipment are also specified.

    This part of BS 7971 is intended only for use with the part of BS 7971 which specifies the particular requirements for a specific type of protective clothing or equipment.

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    Committee PH/3/12
    Development Note Supersedes 00/565110 DC (12/2002)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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

    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC13/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 13 - THE WORKPLACE
    BS 7971-4:2002 Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training Limb protectors. Requirements and test methods
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC12/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 12 - OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE & SUPPORT
    DEFSTAN 00-25(PT20)/1(2004) : 2004 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 20: HEALTH HAZARD ASSESSMENT DOMAIN
    BS 7971-6:2003 Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training Gloves for protection against mechanical, thermal and chemical hazards. Requirements and test methods
    BS 7971-6:2016 Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training Gloves. Requirements and test methods
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT2)/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 2: PARTICULAR PEOPLE-RELATED REQUIREMENTS
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC1-7/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTIONS 1-7 - OVERALL CONTENTS/SCOPE
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC8/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 8 - PEOPLE IN SYSTEMS
    03/109143 DC : DRAFT JUNE 2003 BS 7971-10:2003 - PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR USE IN VIOLENT SITUATIONS AND IN TRAINING - PART 10: COVERALLS - REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS
    CSA Z617 : 2006 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) FOR BLUNT TRAUMA
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC14/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 14 - THE ENVIRONMENT
    BS 7971-3:2002 Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training Personal defence shields. Requirements and test methods
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC10/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 10 - SYSTEMS SAFETY
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC11/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 11 - TRAINING
    BS 7971-10:2004 Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training Coveralls. Requirements and test methods
    06/30122877 DC : DRAFT MAR 2006 BS 7971-11 - PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT FOR USE IN VIOLENT SITUATIONS AND IN TRAINING - PART 11: FOOT AND ANKLE PROTECTORS AND FOOT PROTECTORS - REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT0)/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 0: HUMAN FACTORS INTEGRATION
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT4)/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 4: HFI METHOD, TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES
    CSA Z617 : 2006 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) FOR BLUNT TRAUMA
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC15/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 15 - WORK EQUIPMENT
    CSA Z617 : 2006 : R2011 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) FOR BLUNT TRAUMA
    BS DD7971-9(2005) : 2005 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT FOR USE IN VIOLENT SITUATIONS AND IN TRAINING - PART 9: TRAINING SUITS AND EQUIPMENT - REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS
    BS 7971-5:2004 Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training Footwear. Requirements and test methods
    BS 7971-8:2003 Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training Blunt trauma torso, shoulder, abdomen and genital protectors. Requirements and test methods
    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
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC16/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 16 - LIVING SPACES
    DEFSTAN 00-25(PT18)/1(2004) : 2004 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 18: TRAINING DOMAIN
    DEFSTAN 00-25(PT17)/1(2004) : 2004 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 17: PERSONNEL DOMAIN
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC9/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 9 - PEOPLE CHARACTERISTICS
    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 7971-7:2003 Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training Slash resistant gloves. Requirements and test methods
    16/30288107 DC : 0 BS 7971-6 - PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT FOR USE IN VIOLENT SITUATIONS AND IN TRAINING - PART 6: GLOVES - REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS
    03/104179 DC : DRAFT MAR 2003 BS 7971-9 - PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT - PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT FOR USE IN VIOLENT SITUATIONS AND IN TRAINING - PART 9: TRAINING SUITS AND EQUIPMENT - REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT1)/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 1: OVERARCHING PEOPLE-RELATED REQUIREMENTS

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

    BS EN ISO 4045:2008 Leather. Chemical tests. Determination of pH
    BS EN ISO 105-E04:2013 Textiles. Tests for colour fastness Colour fastness to perspiration
    89/686/EEC : 1989 AMD 5 2012 COUNCIL DIRECTIVE OF 21 DECEMBER 1989 ON THE APPROXIMATION OF THE LAWS OF THE MEMBER STATES RELATING TO PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
    BS EN 1811 : 2011 REFERENCE TEST METHOD FOR RELEASE OF NICKEL FROM ALL POST ASSEMBLIES WHICH ARE INSERTED INTO PIERCED PARTS OF THE HUMAN BODY AND ARTICLES INTENDED TO COME INTO DIRECT AND PROLONGED CONTACT WITH THE SKIN
    BS EN 131-1:2015 Ladders Terms, types, functional sizes
    BS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories
    ISO 3071:2005 Textiles Determination of pH of aqueous extract
    BS EN 420 : 2003 PROTECTIVE GLOVES - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS
    PREN 14362-1 : DRAFT 2010 TEXTILES - METHODS FOR DETERMINATION OF CERTAIN AROMATIC AMINES DERIVED FROM AZO COLORANTS - PART 1: DETECTION OF THE USE OF CERTAIN AZO COLORANTS ACCESSIBLE WITH AND WITHOUT EXTRACTING THE FIBRES
    ISO 7000:2014 Graphical symbols for use on equipment Registered symbols
    BS EN 131-2 : 2010 LADDERS - PART 2: REQUIREMENTS, TESTING, MARKING
    BS EN 20105-A02:1995 Textiles. Tests for colour fastness Grey scale for assessing change in colour
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