BS 7971-3:2002
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Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training Personal defence shields. Requirements and test methods
Hardcopy , PDF
English
26-11-2002
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Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Shield types and performance levels
5 Performance requirements
6 Procedures for conditioning and preparation of
test specimens
7 Test methods
8 Marking
Annex A (informative) Information and guidance on
selection and use of personal defence
shields
Bibliography
Figures
Tables
Gives performance requirements and test methods for personal defence shields 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.
| Committee |
PH/3/12
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 99/566136 DC (12/2002)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
24
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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| Supersedes |
This part of BS 7971 specifies performance requirements and test methods for personal defence shields 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.
NOTE 1 Information and guidance on the selection and use of personal defence shields is given in Annex A.
NOTE 2 Guidance on risk assessment and the selection, care and maintenance of protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training is given in BS 7971-21).
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