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INDUSTRIAL WORKWEARS STANDARDS

EN ISO 2047:2013: High visibility clothing

EN ISO 20471 is a revised version of the previous EN 471 high visibility PPE
standard. This is the minimum standard for high visibility clothing, which is
capable of visually signalling the user’s presence and which specifies test
methods and performance requirements for PPE worn in high-risk situations. EN ISO 20471:2013
(Class 1,2,3)

• Class 1: Minimum Level
Minimum level of protection required for any person working on a private
road or to be used in conjunction with a higher classed garment. Must
incorporate a minimum of 0.14m2 of background material and 0.10m2 of
retroreflective material. (2 metres of 5 cm wide reflective tape).
INDUSTRIAL WORKWEARS Required for any person working on or near A and B class roads, also for

• Class 2: Intermediate Level

delivery drivers. Must incorporate a minimum of 0.50m2 of background
material and 0.13m2 of retroreflective material (2.60 metres of 5 cm wide
reflective tape).

• Class 3: Highest Level
Highest level of protection - required for any persons working on or near
motorways or dual-carriage ways or airports. Must incorporate a minimum of
0.80m2 of background material and 0.20m2 of retro-reflective materials.
(4 metres of 5cm wide reflective tape).

EN 343: Protective clothing against rain

Protective clothing certified according to EN 343 protect against precipitation

as rain or snow, fog and ground humidity. The garment and the seams are
tested for its water resistance, but also water vapour resistivity. EN 343

EN 342: Protective clothing against cold environment

Protective clothing certified according to EN 342 gives the wearer protection

against cold environment. Requirements are set on thermal insulation and
air permeability. Resistance to water penetration is an optional requirement. EN 342

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