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A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
BS EN 15090 - FOOTWEAR FOR FIREFIGHTERS
Hardcopy , PDF
29-02-2012
English
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification, design and type
4.1 Classification
4.2 Design
4.3 Type
5 Sampling and conditioning
6 Requirements
6.1 Types and classifications
6.2 General requirements
6.3 Thermal behaviour
6.3.1 Insulation against heat
6.3.2 Radiant heat
6.3.3 Flame resistance
6.4 Rigidity of the toepuff
6.5 Resistance to chemicals
6.6 Electrical Properties
6.6.1 General
6.6.2 Electrically insulating footwear
6.6.3 Antistatic footwear
6.6.4 High electrical resistance outsoles
6.7 Outsole
6.7.1 Cleat design
6.7.2 Cleat height
6.7.3 Cleat height in the waist area
6.7.4 Heel breast
6.8 Zipper
6.8.1 Zipper construction
6.8.2 Zipper (slide fastener) puller attachment
6.8.3 Zipper (slide fastener) lateral strength
7 Test methods
7.1 Insulation against heat
7.2 Radiant heat
7.3 Flame resistance test
7.3.1 Conditioning and sampling
7.3.2 Procedure
7.4 Rigidity of toepuff
7.5 Zipper
7.5.1 Puller attachment strength
7.5.2 Lateral strength
8 Marking
9 Manufacturer's information
Annex A (informative) - Example of guidelines and considerations
for performing a risk assessment
A.1 General
A.2 General approach for conducting a risk
assessment
A.2.1 Risk identification
A.2.2 Risk evaluation
A.2.3 Risk control
A.3 Recommended factors for identifying and
evaluating fire fighter risks
A.3.1 General
A.3.2 Level of firefighter training and experience
A.3.3 Level of fitness and health of the firefighter
A.3.4 Function of the firefighter at the incident scene
A.3.5 Environmental conditions at the incident scene
A.3.6 Specific hazards to be faced at the incident scene
A.3.7 Known limitations of footwear for firefighters
and other PPE
A.3.8 Appropriate fit of footwear for firefighters
A.3.9 Type and application of command system at
the incident scene
Annex B (normative) - Assessment of the footwear by
the laboratory during testing of thermal
behaviour
B.1 General
B.2 Criteria for the assessment of the state of footwear
B.2.1 Insulation against heat
B.2.2 Radiant heat
B.2.3 Flame resistance
Annex C (informative) - Assessment of the footwear by the wearer
C.1 General
C.2 Criteria for the assessment of the state of footwear
Annex D (informative) - Testing of laces
Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this European
Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU
Directive 89/686/EEC
Bibliography
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