What is PD CEN/TR 14560- Selection, use, care, and maintenance of protective clothing against heat and flame about?
PD CEN/TR 14560 discusses protective clothing. PD CEN/TR 14560 is an international standard on selection, use, care, and maintenance of protective clothing against heat and flame.
PD CEN/TR 14560 guides the employers, users, and purchasers with respect to selection, use, care, and maintenance requirements for protective clothing against heat and flame and is compliant with European legislation.
The guidance under PD CEN/TR 14560 is meant for all end users that may be confronted with heat and flame risks although it focuses on the first four in the list below:
- Petrochemical and chemical industry
- Welders and foundries
- Utilities (electrical, gas, water)
- Firefighters and emergency response
- Sports (motorsports, boating, etc.)
- Security forces (military, police, and private)
Note 1: PD CEN/TR 14560 is not exhaustive in addressing all the safety concerns associated with the use of compliant protective equipment for protection against heat and flames and other related risks.
Note 2: It is essential not to construe PD CEN/TR 14560 as addressing all the safety concerns, if any, associated with the use of PD CEN/TR 14560 by testing or repairing facilities.
Who is PD CEN/TR 14560- Selection, use, care, and maintenance of protective clothing against heat and flame for?
PD CEN/TR 14560 on the selection, use, care, and maintenance of protective clothing against heat and flame is useful for:
- Protective clothing manufacturers
- PPE testing or repair facilities
- Health and safety departments
- Risk assessment departments
Why should you use PD CEN/TR 14560- Selection, use, care, and maintenance of protective clothing against heat and flame?
PPE maintenance is essential to make sure the equipment continues to provide the degree of protection for which it is designed.
PD CEN/TR 14560 provides you with guidelines to assist users, employers, and purchasers (or the person who advises the employer) in making the necessary decisions regarding the selection, use, care, and maintenance of protective clothing, for employees exposed to risks related to heat and flame.
By adopting the guidelines provided by PD CEN/TR 14560 the user can evaluate and reduce the safety risks and potential health risks associated with poorly maintained, contaminated, determined, or damaged protective clothing.