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THE REGULATIONS IN DIN EN 14404: 2004 + A1: 2010
DEFINE 4 TYPES AND 3 PERFORMANCE LEVELS FOR
KNEE PADS!
Types
Type 1: Knee protection that is independent from other clothing
and is fixed to the leg.
Type 2: Knee protection that is fixed e.g. in pockets on trouser
legs.
Type 3: Equipment that is not fixed to the body.
Type 4: Knee protection that is part of devices with additional
functions, e.g. on a frame to aid standing up.
Performance levels
There are three performance levels:
Level 0 is knee protection that is suitable for use on an even floor
surface and that does not offer protection against puncture.
Level 1 is knee protection that is suitable for use on an even or
uneven floor surface and that offers protection against puncture
at a force of (100±5) N.
Level 2 is knee protection that is suitable for use on an even or
uneven floor surface in difficult conditions and offers protection
against puncture at a force of (250±10) N.
Putting the knee pads on
Put on the knee pads on the knees by using the hook-and-loop
strips to cover the kneeling area. The upper edge of the knee
pad should be 2 cm above the bent knee. The knee pads can be
worn over standard work clothes or directly on the skin.
The knee pads are suitable for all sizes. Please check that the
knee pads are comfortable and are fixed sufficiently tightly for
the upcoming task.
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