EN 13819-1:2002

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Ear-muffs
  4.1 Specimens, conditioning and scheme of testing
  4.2 Adjustability
  4.3 Cup rotation
  4.4 Headband force
  4.5 Cushion pressure
  4.6 Resistance to damage when dropped
  4.7 Resistance to damage when dropped at low temperature
       (optional)
  4.8 Headband flexing
  4.9 Stand-by mechanism durability test (helmet mounted
       ear-muffs only)
  4.10 Water immersion
  4.11 Water immersion - headband under stress (optional)
  4.12 Resistance to leakage (fluid filled cushions only)
  4.13 Ignitability
5 Ear-plugs
  5.1 Specimens, conditioning and scheme of testing
  5.2 Assessment of nominal diameter designation
  5.3 Range of fitting of headband ear-plugs
  5.4 Resistance to damage when dropped
  5.5 Resistance to damage when dropped at low temperature
       (optional)
  5.6 Ignitability
Annex A (informative) Uncertainty of measurement and
         interpretation of test results
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European standard
         addressing essential requirements or other provisions
         of EU Directives
Bibliography

This European Standard prEN 13819 describes methods of tests for hearing protectors. The purpose of these tests is to enable assessment of the performance of the hearing protector as specified in the appropriate product standard. This Part 1 of the prEN 13819 specifies physical test methods.