EN ISO 13998:2003

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Performance level
5 Requirements
   5.1 Innocuousness
   5.2 Sizing
   5.3 Minimum dimensions of zones of protection
   5.4 Support and restraint of aprons, divided
        aprons and protective trousers
   5.5 Ergonomic requirements
   5.6 Mass
   5.7 Penetration resistance
   5.8 Cut resistance of performance level 1 garments
   5.9 Tensile strength of metal rings
   5.10 Water permeability (optional)
6 Test apparatus
   6.1 Accuracy of test instruments
   6.2 Gauges for interstices
   6.3 Knife impact penetration testing apparatus
   6.4 Tensile strength testing apparatus
   6.5 Cut resistance apparatus
   6.6 Water permeability
7 Test procedures
   7.1 General
   7.2 Test specimens
   7.3 Innocuousness
   7.4 Sizing
   7.5 Measurement of the dimensions of zones of
        protection
   7.6 Support and restraint testing of aprons
        and protective vests
   7.7 Ergonomic testing
   7.8 Determination of mass
   7.9 Penetration testing
   7.10 Cut resistance testing
   7.11 Tensile strength testing
   7.12 Water permeability measurement
8 Marking
9 Information supplied by the manufacturer
10 Pictograms
Annex A (informative) Advice on risk assessment, and
        the selection and fitting of different sizes
        of apron and other garments
   A.1 Scope
   A.2 Content
   A.3 Risk assessment
   A.4 Knife profiles
   A.5 PPE performance levels and garment types
   A.6 Apron sizing and fit
        A.6.1 General
        A.6.2 Minimum body coverage by aprons
        A.6.3 Straps for aprons
        A.6.4 Performance Level 2 garments with
              extended areas of protection
Annex B (informative) Testing for imperfect welds
   B.1 Scope
   B.2 Content
   B.3 Background of the test
   B.4 Principle of the test
   B.5 Types of tensile strength testing devices
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
         addressing essential requirements or other
         provisions of EU Directives
Bibliography

ISO 13998:2003 is applicable to protective aprons, trousers and vests for use with hand knives, and to other garments which provide similar protection to parts of the body in accidents. It specifies requirements for the design, penetration resistance, cut resistance, sizing, ergonomic characteristics, innocuousness, water permeability, cleaning and disinfection, marking and information to be supplied by the manufacturer for users of protective aprons, trousers and vests. It also describes the classification of protection levels and appropriate test methods.