EN 14058: Protective clothing for cold environments
Category 1 PPE: minor risks.
For protection against the effects of cold environments at temperatures above −5 °C.
Jobs concerned with cold environments :
- Installation and maintenance of electricity and telecommunications networks
- Maintenance of green spaces
- Public works
- Airport staff
- Forklift operator
- Road maintenance technician
Performance levels 5 indices :
- Thermal resistance class (Rct) – 4 classes, with 4 being the best level
- Air permeability class (wind passage) (AP) – 3 classes, with 3 being the best level
- Mobile mannequin thermal insulation value (Icler) Mandatory if thermal resistance (Rct) class 4, otherwise optional
- Static mannequin thermal insulation value (Icle) – (optional)
- Water penetration resistance class (WP) – (optional)
Design of EN 14058 standard clothing :
- Jackets, coats and overalls must be able to be closed up to the neck or collar.
- Jackets and coats must be long enough to cover the top of the trousers.
- External pockets intended for use in wet conditions must be able to be closed.
- Fastenings, such as zips, clips, buttons, etc., must not open unexpectedly.
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