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  • BS 7971-2:2003

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    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

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  11-04-2003

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Principles of risk assessment and risk management
    5 Selection of protective clothing and equipment
    6 Use of protective clothing and equipment
    7 Cleaning and care of protective clothing and equipment
    8 Records, maintenance, inspection, repair and disposal
    Annex A (informative) Principles of risk assessment
    Annex B (informative) Guidance on conducting a risk
            assessment and what needs to be considered
    Annex C (informative) Formats for risk assessment tables
    Annex D (informative) Formats for tables for use in the
            selection of protective clothing and equipment
    Annex E (informative) Practical performance of protective
            clothing and equipment
    Annex F (informative) Analysis of the suitability and
            acceptability of protective clothing and equipment
    Bibliography
    Tables

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Provides guidance on carrying out risk assessments on violent situations and on the selection of protective clothing and equipment.

    Scope - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    This part of BS 7971 gives guidance on carrying out risk assessments on violent situations and on the selection of protective clothing and equipment for use in such situations, and in training of operatives exposed to such situations.

    Guidance is given on the identification of those with responsibility for decision making and the factors to be taken into account in decision making. Guidance is also given on establishing systems for the maintenance, storage, preparation, and issuing of protective clothing and equipment, and the segregation, decontamination, cleaning, inspection and eventual disposal of used clothing and equipment.

    NOTE Additional guidance on assessment of the suitability of protective clothing and equipment, and factors to be taken into account in improving the design of items of protective clothing and equipment is given in Annex F.

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    Committee PH/3/12
    Development Note Supersedes 00/565111 DC (04/2003) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, August 2012. (07/2012)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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

    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
    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
    S.R. CEN/TR 16149:2011 GUIDANCE DOCUMENT FOR DRAFTING CEN/TC 158 STANDARDS
    BS 7971-10:2004 Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training Coveralls. Requirements and test methods
    PD 6686:2006 Guidance on directives, regulations and standards related to prevention of fire and explosion in the process industries
    CSA Z617 : 2006 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) FOR BLUNT TRAUMA
    CSA Z617 : 2006 : R2011 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) FOR BLUNT TRAUMA
    CSA Z617 : 2006 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) FOR BLUNT TRAUMA
    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
    PD CEN/TR 16149:2011 Guidance Document for drafting CEN/TC 158 Standards
    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
    BS 7971-7:2003 Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training Slash resistant gloves. Requirements and test methods
    CEN/TR 16149:2011 Guidance Document for drafting CEN/TC 158 Standards

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

    BS 8800:1996 Guide to occupational health and safety management systems
    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 8444-3:1996 Risk management Guide to risk analysis of technological systems
    BS 7963:2000 Ergonomics of the thermal environment. Guide to the assessment of heat strain in workers wearing personal protective equipment
    BS 6079-3:2000 Project management Guide to the management of business related project risk
    ISO/IEC Guide 51:2014 Safety aspects Guidelines for their inclusion in standards
    ISO/IEC Guide 37:2012 Instructions for use of products by consumers
    ISO/IEC Guide 73:2002 Risk management Vocabulary Guidelines for use in standards
    BS 7971-1:2002 Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training General requirements
    BS EN 458:2016 Hearing protectors. Recommendations for selection, use, care and maintenance. Guidance document
    ISO Guide 64:2008 Guide for addressing environmental issues in product standards
    ISO 2801:1998 Clothing for protection against heat and flame — General recommendations for selection, care and use of protective clothing
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