BS EN 381-5:1995

Foreword
0 Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
3.1 Leg protectors
3.2 Protective material
3.3 Protective coverage
3.4 Specified protective area
4 Designs
4.1 Designs of leg protectors
4.2 Design A
4.2.1 Specified protective area for design A
4.2.2 Other design requirements for design A
4.3 Design B
4.3.1 Specified protective area for design B
4.3.2 Other design requirements for design B
4.4 Design C
4.4.1 Specified protective area for design C
4.4.2 Other design requirements for design C
5 Ergonomic considerations
6 Requirements
6.1 Dimensional change
6.2 Protective coverage
6.3 Resistance to saw chain cutting
6.3.1 Classification according to chain speed
6.3.2 Requirements to cut resistance
6.4 Requirements to attachment of protective padding
7 Changes of construction
8 Marking
9 Information for the user
10 Pictogram
Annexes
A (informative) Selection of design A, design B or
                 design C
ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
                 addressing essential requirements of
                 other provisions of EU Directives

Defines design and specifies the requirements for leg protectors that offer protection against cutting from a hand-held chain saw.