PREN 943-2-2012 Protective clothing against solid@ liquid and gaseous chemicals@ including liquid and solid aerosols - Part 2: Performance requirements for gas-tight (Type 1) chemical protective suits for emergency teams (ET)
This European Standard specifies the minimum requirements@ test methods@ marking and information supplied by the manufacturer@ for chemical protective suits for use by emergency teams (ET)@ including component parts such as gloves@ bootees and boots which may be specified elsewhere. It describes personal protective ensembles to be worn during hazardous materials activities involving solid@ liquid@ gaseous and particulate hazards only. This standard does not establish minimum criteria for protection for non-chemical hazards@ e. g. radiological@ fire@ heat@ explosive hazards. This type of equipment is not intended for total immersion in liquids. The seams@ joins and assemblages attaching the accessories are included within the scope of this standard. The performance criteria for the accessories@ gloves@ boots or respiratory protective equipment are given in other European Standards. NOTE Gas-tight suit@ a one piece garment with hood@ gloves and boots which@ when worn with self-contained breathing apparatus provides the wearer a high degree of protection against harmful liquids@ particles and gaseous or vapour contaminants.
PREN 943-2-2012 history
2012PREN 943-2-2012 Protective clothing against solid@ liquid and gaseous chemicals@ including liquid and solid aerosols - Part 2: Performance requirements for gas-tight (Type 1) chemical protective suits for emergency teams (ET)