BS EN ISO 13995:2001

1 Scope
2 Terms and definitions
2.1 Test specimen mounting block
2.2 Tearing blade
3 Requirements
3.1 Use of this standard
4 Test apparatus and procedures
4.1 Principle of the puncture and dynamic tear
      test
4.2 Type of tear and their measurement
4.3 Performance levels
4.4 Test apparatus
4.5 Falling mass - blade holding block
4.6 The tearing blade
4.7 The test specimen mounting block and clamps
4.7.1 Dimensions of test specimen mounting block
4.7.2 The test specimen clamping system
4.8 Preparing the apparatus
4.9 Preparation of test specimens
4.10 Mounting the test specimens
4.11 Carrying out a test
4.12 Classification of results
4.13 Test report
Annex A (informative)
Informative annex on the specification of puncture
and dynamic tear tests on materials and clothing
A.1 Introduction
A.2 Scope
A.3 Use of this European Standard
A.4 Hazard identification - choice of test method
A.4.1 Puncture and propagating tear
A.4.2 Puncture
A.4.3 Impact cut, stab
A.4.4 Sliding cut
A.4.5 Impact abrasion
A.4.6 Shearing, puncturing and tear
A.4.7 Tearing or bursting
A.4.8 Summary of test method choice
A.5 Risk analysis
A.5.1 Threat identification and quantification
A.5.2 Estimation of potential harm
A.5.3 Risk level estimation
A.6 Performance criteria
A.7 Specification of performance levels
A.8 Special conditions and deviation from the
      method in this European Standard
A.8.1 Area of hole or tear length
A.8.2 Pre-conditioning
A.8.3 Special test conditions
Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing
essential requirements or other provisions of EU
Directives

Describes a test method for the determination of the resistance to puncture and dynamic tearing of protective clothing materials which are used in situations where snagging and tearing could result in unacceptable damage to the clothing or danger to the wearer through loss of integrity of a barrier. The performance levels determined will be of use in specifying materials for use in situations where the risk of harm is related to the size of puncture and tear that may occur in accidents.