What is BS EN 1621‑3- Requirements and test methods for motorcyclists' chest protectors about?
BS EN 1621 discusses motorcyclists' protective clothing. BS EN 1621‑3 is an international standard on requirements and test methods for motorcyclists' chest protectors that ensures the protection of motorcyclists against mechanical impact.
BS EN 1621‑3 is the third part of a multi-part series that specifies the minimum coverage to be provided by motorcyclists’ chest protectors. BS EN 1621‑3 contains the requirements for the performance of the protectors under impact and details of the test methods, dimensions, ergonomic requirements, and requirements for innocuousness, labelling and the provision of information.
BS EN 1621‑3 defines a product that provides limited protection against mechanical impacts and falls on the chest.
Note: If the product is only intended to protect against lofted stones (commonly used in off-road riding) then EN 14021 is used but where a product is intended to protect against mechanical impacts and lofted stones BS EN 1621‑3 is used.
Who is BS EN 1621‑3- Requirements and test methods for motorcyclists' chest protectors for?
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BS EN 1621-3:2018 history
2019BS EN 1621-3:2018 Motorcyclists' protective clothing against mechanical impact - Motorcyclists' chest protectors. Requirements and test methods