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Marking. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regu
lation (EU) 2016/425. EN 14404 Knee protection. This standard includes the size, force distribution, penetration resistance and user testing 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 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. 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 vapour resistance. Both features three classifications – 1, 2 and 3 – were classification 3 indicates the best performance. 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. EN ISO 20471 High visibility clothing. EN ISO 20471 specifies requirements for clothing capable of signaling the user’s presence visually. Performance requirements are included for color and retro reflection as well as for minimum areas and for the disposition of fluorescent and reflective materials. The norm includes three different classes where class 3 has the highest visibility. For each class, the norm dictates the area and placement of the fluorescent, reflective and contrast materials, respectively. None of the fluorescent and reflective materials can replace the other in calculating areas as the purpose differs. Garments can be combined to reach a higher visibility and class. However, it’s not always that 1+2 equals 3. It all depends on the size of the area of the respective material (fluorescent and reflective). PPE 189