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EN 13034 Protective clothing against liquid chemi
cals. Specifying the requirements for clothing offering limited protection against liquid chemicals, EN 13034 targets professions and situations in which the wearer relatively easily can step out from the risk environment and quickly remove the garment. Typical professions include truck drivers who drive gasoline transports and service technicians who occasionally handles lubricants, acids etc. For tougher environments with higher risks, higher protection garments are required. The classification Type 6 refers to full chemical overalls whereas Type PB refers to partial body protection, for example jackets and trousers. The norm’s design requirements state that the garment should include no features that may collect liquid chemicals and hold them onto the fabric surface (such as unprotected pockets etc). NOTE! Since liquid chemicals often are flammable, the user should wear antistatic clothing for optimal protection as well as flame retardent clothing. EN 13034, EN ISO 11612 and EN 1149 make a great combination for this purpose. EN ISO 11611 Protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes. EN ISO 11611 specifies material performance and design requirements for clothing developed to protect against heat and flame and welding. Essentially the welding version of EN ISO 11612, this norm defines protection against ignition from various heat sources, such as open flames, molten iron splash and contact heat. In addition, garments certified according to EN ISO 11611 protect against radiant heat from the arc as well as minimize the possibility of electrical shock by short-term, accidental contact with live electrical conductors. EN ISO 11611 features two classes, Class 1 and Class 2, depending on the type of welding technique used. Class 1 comprises less hazardous welding techniques and situations, lower levels of spatter (splashes of molten metal) and radiant heat, whereas Class 2 includes more hazardous welding techniques and situations, higher levels of spatter and radiant heat. The norm also includes several design requirements, such as that suits should completely cover the upper and lower torso, neck, arms and legs, and that external pockets should be covered by flaps at least 20 mm wider than the opening of the pocket. EN 342 Protective clothing against cold. EN 342 specifies the requirements and performance of clothing designed to protect against cooling of the body in cold environments. It is possible to certify single garments as well as an entire outfit in several layers. Wearing several layers is a great way of increasing insulation and enhance the protection against cold. The layered outfit also makes it easy to adjust to rapid temperature changes. Remember that sweating should be avoided during continuous cold exposure, since moisture absorption will progressively reduce insulation. In addition, wind increases the need for protection. In the User´s Guide that comes with each garment you can see correlation between temperature, wind speed and level of activity for the wearer to see under what conditions you can work. 186 PPE