EN 381-9:1997
(Main)Protective clothing for users of hand-held chain saws - Part 9: Requirements for chain saw protective gaiters
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies requirements to be used to assess the resistance of gaiters to cutting by hand-held chain saws and other properties. A requirement for the strength of underfoot straps of gaiters is also included. This European Standard is applicable to gaiters used together with safety footwear according to EN 345:1992 and EN 345:1992/A1 with a metallic toecap, because gaiters offer only partial protection against chain saw cutting. Gaiters according to this European Standard are not intended for use in situations where there is a significant risk of tripping such as tree climbing or in forests. The test methods associated with the requirements in this European Standard are given in EN 381-8.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 22-Apr-1997
- Withdrawal Date
- 16-Sep-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 162 - Protective clothing including hand and arm protection and lifejackets
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 162/WG 5 - Resistance to mechanical impact of protective clothing
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 24-Jul-2019
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2026
- Directive
- Harmonized Standard2016/425 - Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment and repealing Council Directive 89/686/EECOJ Ref: C, C 113 OJ Date: 27-Mar-2018
Not Harmonized89/686/EEC - Personal protective equipment (PPE)OJ Ref: C 317, C 46, C 91 OJ Date: 18-Oct-1997
Not Harmonized93/95/EEC - Personal protective equipment (Dir. 89/686/EEC amendment)OJ Ref: C, C 203, C 247, C 306, C 317 OJ Date: 18-Oct-1997
Not Harmonized96/58/EC - Personal protective equipment (Dir. 89/686/EEC amendment)OJ Ref: C, C 317 OJ Date: 18-Oct-1997
Relations
- Effective Date
- 31-Jul-2019
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 381-9:1997 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Protective clothing for users of hand-held chain saws - Part 9: Requirements for chain saw protective gaiters". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies requirements to be used to assess the resistance of gaiters to cutting by hand-held chain saws and other properties. A requirement for the strength of underfoot straps of gaiters is also included. This European Standard is applicable to gaiters used together with safety footwear according to EN 345:1992 and EN 345:1992/A1 with a metallic toecap, because gaiters offer only partial protection against chain saw cutting. Gaiters according to this European Standard are not intended for use in situations where there is a significant risk of tripping such as tree climbing or in forests. The test methods associated with the requirements in this European Standard are given in EN 381-8.
This European Standard specifies requirements to be used to assess the resistance of gaiters to cutting by hand-held chain saws and other properties. A requirement for the strength of underfoot straps of gaiters is also included. This European Standard is applicable to gaiters used together with safety footwear according to EN 345:1992 and EN 345:1992/A1 with a metallic toecap, because gaiters offer only partial protection against chain saw cutting. Gaiters according to this European Standard are not intended for use in situations where there is a significant risk of tripping such as tree climbing or in forests. The test methods associated with the requirements in this European Standard are given in EN 381-8.
EN 381-9:1997 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.340.10 - Protective clothing. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 381-9:1997 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN ISO 11393-5:2019. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 381-9:1997 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2016/425, 89/686/EEC, 93/95/EEC, 96/58/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/90/2. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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