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EN 14404 Knee protection. This standard encompass
es the size, force distribution, penetration resistance and usage of kneepads. Type 2 – integrated knee protection Work in a kneeling position involves the risk of chronic conditions such as prepatellar bursitis and cartilage injuries caused by continuous pressure on the knees. Knee protection is therefore recommended for all work in a kneeling position. The protection should distribute forces evenly and prevent hard objects on the ground from causing injuries. It is important that knee protectors do not compromise venous drainage in the leg while kneeling or standing up. It must therefore be easy for workers to change position and to stand up to re-establish a normal blood circulation at frequent intervals while wearing knee protectors. We use Type 2 knee protectors in our products. For this type, the knee protection is integrated with the trousers, which means that wherever you go your knees are always protected. For Type 2 setups, the knee protectors and the trousers are co-certified, ensuring safe and secure protection. Various levels of protection Knee protection is also classified in three performance levels. Level 0 includes knee protectors suitable only for use on flat surfaces and providing no protection against penetration. Level 1 and 2 items, however, are suitable for use on both flat and non-flat surfaces in harsher conditions and provide protection against penetration at forces of various degrees. EN 1149-5 Protective clothing electrostatic properties. EN 1149-5 specifies material performance and design requirements for protective clothing with electrostatic properties. These protective clothes are designed to avoid the risk of incendiary discharge (the formation of sparks), when for example an elbow or a knee is brushed against a wall or similar surface/object. This is vital when working with flammable materials such as gas or gasoline. The material performance is based on the material’s surface resistivity, electrical resistance and/or charge decay. In order to be fully protected, all non-complying materials and conductive parts (zippers etc) should be fully covered. In addition, the person must be properly earthed by wearing shoes that allow static electricity to dissipate into the ground. NOTE! EN1149-5 certification is not sufficient for work with fine electronics and similar sensitive electronics (microchips, printed circuit boards, cell phone assembly, etc). For this kind of work, you need protective clothing certified according to EN 61340. EN 343 Protective clothing against rain. Rain doesn’t only make you wet, but also cold, hampering your work performance. EN 343 specifies the performance and requirements of clothing protecting against rain and vapor. The norm defines the water penetration resistance of the garment’s fabric and seams and water vapor resistance. Both feature four classifications – 1, 2 ,3 and 4 – where classification 4 indicates the best performance. Ready-made garment rain tower test (R) is optional and will be replaced with X if garment has not been tested. Remember that although a certified product protects against rain, the wearer can still be wet and cold from the inside through heavy sweating and lack of efficient ventilation (breathability) in the garment. To minimize the accumulation of moisture vapor (sweat) from the body, the user should choose garments based on the work intensity. The higher intensity, the higher breathability is needed, and vice versa. PPE 199