DIN Standards Committee Personal Protective Equipment
DIN EN 14404-2
Personal protective equipment - Knee protectors for work in the kneeling position - Part 2: Requirements for wearable knee protectors (type 1); German version EN 14404-2:2024
Persönliche Schutzausrüstung - Knieschutz für Arbeiten in kniender Haltung - Teil 2: Anforderungen an tragbare Knieschützer (Typ 1); Deutsche Fassung EN 14404-2:2024
Overview
This document specifies requirements for wearable knee protectors (type 1) and performance levels for use when working in kneeling position in order to reduce injuries to the knees caused by continuous pressure and penetration. Requirements for the marking of wearable knee protectors and the information to be supplied by the manufacturer are given. Where protection against additional hazards is claimed, performance requirements from other standards are applicable. This document does not apply to knee protectors that are medical devices or are intended for sports and motorcycles. The responsible national standardization committee is Working Group NA 075-05-05-01 AK "Knieschutz" ("Knee protection") at DIN Standards Committee Personal Protective Equipment (NPS).
Document: references other documents
Responsible national committee
NA 075-05-05-01 AK - Knee protection
Responsible european committee
CEN/TC 162/WG 5 - Resistance to mechanical impact of protective clothing
