EN 381-3:1996

Foreword
0 introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
  3.1 Footwear with integral protection
4 Test specimen
5 Checking of protective coverage
  5.1 Apparatus
  5.2 Procedure
6 Testing of resistance to cutting
  6.1 Apparatus
      6.1.1 Test rig
      6.1.2 Footwear mounting devices
            6.1.2.1 Base
            6.1.2.2 Artificial shinbone
      6.1.3 Material for filling footwear
  6.2 Test procedure
      6.2.1 General
      6.2.2 Cuts on vamp area
      6.2.3 Cuts on throat area
      6.2.4 Cuts on leg region
      6.2.5 Additional cuts for footwear with non-metallic toecaps
7 Report
Annex A (informative) Relationship between this European Standard
                      and the EC-Directive for Personal Protective
                      Equipment

This European Standard specifies test methods to be used to assess the resistance of footwear to cutting by hand-held chain saws. Methods for other forms of foot and leg protection e.g. gaiters against hand-held chain saws will be covered in other standards. This standard only covers footwear with integral protection.