What is BS EN 13277‑8-Requirements and test methods for karate face protectors about?
BS EN 13277 discusses protective equipment for martial arts. BS EN 13277-8 is a European standard on requirements and test methods for karate face protectors to ensure protection from severe facial injuries.
BS EN 13277-8 is the eighth part of a multi-part series that specifies additional test methods and requirements for face protectors, used in the practice of karate.
Note: BS EN 13277-8 does not apply for other sports equipment and protectors except face protectors for karate, because the test methods and requirements are specific for karate face protectors and do not meet the characteristics of face protectors for other sports.
Who is BS EN 13277‑8-Requirements and test methods for karate face protectors for?
BS EN 13277‑8 on requirements and test methods for karate face protectors is useful for:
- Karate face protector manufacturers
- Karate face protector test personnel
- Occupational health and safety departments
- Risk assessment authorities
Why should you use BS EN 13277‑8-Requirements and test methods for karate face protectors?
Karate face protectors are individual elements in protection equipment for protecting the upper part of the face: nose, cheekbones, eyebrows, temple, and eyes in the practice of karate. They are designed to provide a high degree of security in case of accidental contact during the practice of karate.
BS EN 13277‑8 provides the requirements, test methods, sampling, conditioning, restraint test, noise clearance, marking, and much more.
The requirements and test methods provided by BS EN 13277‑8 assist in improving the quality of face protectors and ensure protection to the nose, cheekbones, and eyebrows of users from uncontrolled impacts during the bout.
By adopting BS EN 13277‑8 the user can improve the efficacy of the face protectors and thus, help in producing a high-quality product.