SIST EN ISO 20471:2013/A1:2017
(Amendment)High visibility clothing - Test methods and requirements - Amendment 1 (ISO 20471:2013/Amd 1:2016)
Hochsichtbare Warnkleidung - Prüfverfahren und Anforderungen - Änderung 1 (ISO 20471:2013/Amd 1:2016)
Vêtements à haute visibilité - Méthodes d'essai et exigences - Amendement 1 (ISO 20471:2013/Amd 1:2016)
Dobro vidna obleka - Preskusne metode in zahteve - Dopolnilo A1 (ISO 20471:2013/Amd 1:2016)
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 09-Feb-2016
- Publication Date
- 12-Dec-2016
- Technical Committee
- OVP - Personal protecting equipment
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 24-Nov-2016
- Due Date
- 29-Jan-2017
- Completion Date
- 13-Dec-2016
- Directive
- Slovenian Regulation2005-01-3626 - Uredba o zagotavljanju varnosti in zdravja pri delu na začasnih in premičnih gradbiščih
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 113 OJ Date: 27-Mar-2018
Not Harmonized89/686/EEC - Personal protective equipment (PPE)OJ Ref: C 118/3 OJ Date: 12-Apr-2017 Conflicting Date: 31-May-2017
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Amends
SIST EN ISO 20471:2013 - High visibility clothing - Test methods and requirements (ISO 20471:2013) - Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2017
- Effective Date
- 07-Feb-2024
Overview
SIST EN ISO 20471:2013/A1:2017 is an amendment to the European and international standard for high visibility clothing, specifically referencing ISO 20471:2013/Amd 1:2016. Developed by SIST (Slovenian Institute for Standardization) in alignment with CEN and ISO, this amendment addresses test methods and requirements to ensure the effectiveness and safety of high visibility clothing for users exposed to occupational hazards where enhanced visibility is critical. The update became effective in January 2017 and harmonizes national requirements across Europe.
High visibility clothing is essential for personal safety in environments with moving vehicles or machinery, especially in low-light or high-risk conditions. This amendment clarifies and updates technical specifications to further protect workers and improve conformity through standardized testing protocols.
Key Topics
Test Methods for High Visibility Clothing
- The amendment details procedures for evaluating the durability and performance of high visibility materials, with a focus on abrasion resistance.
- It introduces guidance regarding the placement of test specimens and abradants during abrasion tests, improving consistency in evaluation.
Requirements for Protective Clothing
- Reinforces criteria for the visibility and integrity of garments after they have been subjected to abrasion, ensuring ongoing safety for end-users.
- Promotes harmonization with related ISO and EN standards for protective clothing.
Implementation of European Directives
- Aligns with essential health and safety requirements outlined by EU legislation.
- Requires national bodies to incorporate these updates, superseding conflicting standards to maintain EU market uniformity.
Applications
High visibility clothing certified to SIST EN ISO 20471:2013/A1:2017 is utilized in sectors where worker visibility can reduce accident risks, such as:
- Construction and Roadwork: Ensures that workers are easily seen by drivers and equipment operators, especially at night or in poor weather conditions.
- Emergency Services: Firefighters, police, and medical responders wear high visibility apparel designed and tested according to this standard to enhance safety during roadside or hazardous operations.
- Railway and Airport Personnel: Staff working around moving vehicles benefit from improved material performance and rigorous testing against abrasion and wear.
- Municipal and Utility Workers: Field and street maintenance teams rely on compliant high visibility clothing for occupational safety.
Ensuring that high visibility garments meet the amended test protocols helps employers demonstrate due diligence and compliance with health and safety laws.
Related Standards
- ISO 20471:2013: The core international standard specifying requirements for high visibility clothing, including minimum areas of visible material, color, and retroreflective properties.
- EN ISO 20471:2013: The European adoption of the ISO standard, widely referenced across EU nations.
- ISO 12947-2: Specifies procedures for the determination of abrasion resistance of textiles, referenced in this amendment's updated test methods.
- Directives for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): EU legal requirements mandating compliant high visibility clothing for specific workplace environments.
Organizations procuring or manufacturing high visibility clothing should ensure their products align with the latest amendment to benefit from improved safety, legal compliance, and international recognition.
Get Certified
Connect with accredited certification bodies for this standard
CIS Institut d.o.o.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) certification body. Notified Body NB-2890 for EU Regulation 2016/425 PPE.
Kiwa BDA Testing
Building and construction product certification.
Kmetijski inštitut Slovenije
Agricultural Institute of Slovenia. Soil testing, plant health, agricultural product analysis.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN ISO 20471:2013/A1:2017 is a amendment published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "High visibility clothing - Test methods and requirements - Amendment 1 (ISO 20471:2013/Amd 1:2016)". This standard covers: High visibility clothing - Test methods and requirements - Amendment 1 (ISO 20471:2013/Amd 1:2016)
High visibility clothing - Test methods and requirements - Amendment 1 (ISO 20471:2013/Amd 1:2016)
SIST EN ISO 20471:2013/A1:2017 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.
SIST EN ISO 20471:2013/A1:2017 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 1789:2020+A1:2024, SIST EN 469:2020, SIST EN 1789:2020, SIST EN ISO 24803:2017, SIST EN ISO 20471:2013, oSIST prEN ISO 20471:2026. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN ISO 20471:2013/A1:2017 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2005-01-3626, 2016/425, 89/686/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/031. 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)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-januar-2017
Dobro vidna obleka - Preskusne metode in zahteve - Dopolnilo A1 (ISO
20471:2013/Amd 1:2016)
High visibility clothing - Test methods and requirements - Amendment 1 (ISO
20471:2013/Amd 1:2016)
Hochsichtbare Warnkleidung - Prüfverfahren und Anforderungen - Änderung 1 (ISO
20471:2013/Amd 1:2016)
Vêtements à haute visibilité - Méthodes d'essai et exigences - Amendement 1 (ISO
20471:2013/Amd 1:2016)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 20471:2013/A1:2016
ICS:
13.340.10 Varovalna obleka Protective clothing
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN ISO 20471:2013/A1
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
November 2016
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 13.340.10
English Version
High visibility clothing - Test methods and requirements -
Amendment 1 (ISO 20471:2013/Amd 1:2016)
Vêtements à haute visibilité - Méthodes d'essai et Hochsichtbare Warnkleidung - Prüfverfahren und
exigences - Amendement 1 (ISO 20471:2013/Amd Anforderungen - Änderung 1 (ISO 20471:2013/Amd
1:2016) 1:2016)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN ISO 20471:2013; it was approved by CEN on 24 September 2016.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of
this amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the
same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
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EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
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© 2016 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN ISO 20471:2013/A1:2016 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
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European foreword . 3
European foreword
This document (EN ISO 20471:2013/A1:2016) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 94
“Personal safety - Protective clothing and equipment” in collaboration with Technical Committee
CEN/TC 162 “Protective clothing including hand and arm protection and lifejackets” the secretariat of
which is held by DIN.
This Amendment to the European Standard EN ISO 20471:2013 shall be given the status of a national
standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by May 2017, and
conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by May 2017.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive.
For relationship with EU Directive, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of
EN ISO 20471:2013.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedoni
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