What is BS EN 13911-Requirements and test methods for fire hoods for firefighters about?
BS EN 13911 discusses protective clothing for firefighters. BS EN 13911 is a European standard that provides requirements and test methods for fire hoods for firefighters to ensure protection to the wearer from fire hazards.
BS EN 13911 specifies minimum safety requirements and test methods for a fire hood to be worn during firefighting operations to protect against heat and fire.
BS EN 13911 only applies in situations when protective clothing, breathing apparatus, and helmet are also worn.
Who is BS EN 13911-Requirements and test methods for fire hoods for firefighters for?
BS EN 13911 on the requirements and test methods for fire hoods for firefighters is useful for:
- Fire hoods manufacturers
- Fire hoods designers
- Protective clothing testing laboratories/test personnel
- Occupational health and safety departments
- Risk assessment authorities
Why should you use BS EN 13911-Requirements and test methods for fire hoods for firefighters?
Safety clothing is important in the workplace as it protects users against any health and safety risks at work. Also called PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), it lessens the likelihood of injury, illness, and legal issues, and ensures a safe, happy working environment for all.
BS EN 13911 provides you with requirements, design and material, sizing, sampling and pre-treatment, performance requirements, test methods, marking, and much more.
The requirements and test methods provided by BS EN 13911 assist in improving the performance and quality of protective clothing and ensuring the protection of end-users to the exposed areas of the head and neck against heat and flame.
By adopting BS EN 13911 the user can improve the efficacy of protective clothing and thus, assist in manufacturing a product of higher standard and quality.
What is changed since the last update?
BS EN 13911:2017 supersedes EN 13911:2004, which is withdrawn. BS EN 13911:2017 has made some technical changes compared to previous editions EN 13911:2004. These include:
- The list of Normative References has been updated with the dates of the standards included.
- Terms and definitions are updated with additional terms and definitions
- Design and requirements refer to EN ISO 13688 which replaced EN 340
- Sampling and pre-treatment revised and updated in line with CEN PPE Consultant Agreement.
- Performance requirements are updated