BS 7971-5:2016
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Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training Footwear. Requirements and test methods
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31-08-2016
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Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Requirements
5 Test methods and method guidance
6 Marking
7 Manufacturer's information to user
Bibliography
Defines requirements and test methods for footwear, which is to be used predominantly but not exclusively by police and prison officers in specialist operational situations and in training and by others who might be exposed to attack and assault in the course of their duties.
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PH/3/12
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS 7971-5(2004) & 16/30280808 DC. Partially supersedes BS 7971-11(2006). (08/2016)
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Standard
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0
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British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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| Supersedes |
This part of BS7971 specifies requirements and test methods for footwear, which is to be used predominantly but not exclusively by police and prison officers in specialist operational situations and in training and by others who might be exposed to attack and assault in the course of their duties. NOTE1 Civilian groups working alongside police or prison services in specialist operational situations might find by risk assessment that this British Standard offers additional protection for such activities and threats not within the scope of other standards. NOTE2 This British Standard does not cover external, over-the-boot metatarsal protection which is intended to be considered in the next revision of BS7971‑4 .
| BS EN ISO 13997:1999 | Protective clothing. Mechanical properties. Determination of resistance to cutting by sharp objects |
| 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 6942:2002 | Protective clothing. Protection against heat and fire. Method of test: Evaluation of materials and material assemblies when exposed to a source of radiant heat |
| BS EN ISO 20345:2011 | Personal protective equipment. Safety footwear |
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