BS 7971-8:2003

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 Information to be supplied by the manufacturer
Annex A (informative) Information and guidance on the
        use of torso, shoulder, abdomen and genital
        protectors
Annex B (normative) Additional test for ergonomic
        performance and compatibility for equestrian
        torso protectors
Bibliography

Specifies performance requirements and test methods for blunt trauma torso, shoulder, abdomen and genital protectors 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.

This part of BS 7971 specifies performance requirements and test methods for blunt trauma torso, shoulder, abdomen and genital protectors 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. It specifies requirements for torso protectors for pedestrian use and for torso protectors for equestrian use.

NOTE 1 Information and guidance on the use of these protectors 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 7971-2.

This standard is not applicable to protectors intended to provide protection against ballistic or penetrating trauma (e.g. stabbing).

NOTE 3 Such body armour is specified in Police Scientific Development Branch publications [1], [2] and [3].