![header thumbnail](/images/img-default-logo.png)
UNI EN 13921 : 2007
Current
The latest, up-to-date edition.
![header thumbnail](/images/img-default-logo.png)
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT - ERGONOMIC PRINCIPLES
22-11-2007
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Factors to be considered on general specification of
ergonomic requirements
4.1 General
4.2 Integration of performance and ergonomic requirements
4.3 Factors to be considered in the determination of the
best ergonomic solution
4.3.1 General
4.3.2 Factors to be considered in specifying the optimum
level of protection to be provided
4.3.3 Factors to be considered in specifying the optimal
practicability
4.3.4 Factors for measuring the physiological impact of PPE
4.4 Factors to be considered in specifying requirements for the
adjustability of PPE and its appropriate fixation to the body
4.5 Factors to be considered in specifying requirements to ensure
that PPE does not irritate or cause discomfort
4.6 Factors to be considered in specifying requirements to take
into account the anthropometric factors of PPE
4.7 Factors to be considered in specifying requirements to take
into account the biomechanical characteristics of PPE
4.7.1 General
4.7.2 Mass distribution
4.7.3 Restriction and prevention of movements
4.7.4 Abrasion or compression of the skin and underlying
structures
4.7.5 Exacerbation of vibration
4.8 Factors to be considered in specifying requirements to take
into account the thermal characteristics of PPE
4.8.1 General
4.8.2 Thermal characteristics of materials and complete PPE
4.9 Factors to be considered in specifying requirements to take
into account the sensory effects of PPE
4.9.1 General
4.9.2 Vision
4.9.3 Hearing
4.9.4 Taste or smell
4.9.5 Touch or other skin contact
5 Verification procedure for compliance with ergonomic
characteristics
5.1 General approach
5.2 Selecting an appropriate type of test
5.3 Assessment of the anthropometric characteristics of PPE
and their impact on the wearer
5.4 Assessment of the biomechanical characteristics of PPE and
their impact on the wearer
5.4.1 General
5.4.2 Mass
5.4.3 Restriction of movement
5.4.4 Compression
5.4.5 Vibration
5.5 Assessment of the thermal characteristics of PPE and their
impact on the wearer
5.5.1 General
5.5.2 Possible test methods for thermal characteristics
5.6 Assessment of the sensory characteristics of PPE and
their impact on the wearer
5.6.1 General
5.6.2 Visual aspects of PPE
5.6.3 Auditory aspects of PPE
5.6.4 Smell or taste aspects of PPE
5.6.5 Skin contact aspects of PPE
Annex A (informative) Ergonomic assessment of PPE using panels
of test subjects
A.1 Introduction
A.2 Principle
A.3 Wearer trials
A.4 Duration of tests
A.5 Test of thermal impact
A.5.1 General
A.5.2 Task
A.5.3 Subjects
A.5.4 Subject safety
A.5.5 Measurements
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard
and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 89/686
Bibliography
Access your standards online with a subscription
Features
-
Simple online access to standards, technical information and regulations.
-
Critical updates of standards and customisable alerts and notifications.
-
Multi-user online standards collection: secure, flexible and cost effective.