ISO 11393-6:2018

Protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws — Part 6: Performance requirements and test methods for upper body protectors

This document specifies the performance requirements, test methods, design requirements, identification and marking information for upper body protectors that offer protection against cutting by hand-held chainsaws.

It also specifies procedures for sampling and pre-treatment of upper body protectors, the measurement of the protective coverage, the apparatus and test methods for assessing resistance to cutting, and the practical performance test for evaluating ergonomic properties.

Guidance on chainsaw use and the selection of appropriate upper body protectors is given in Annex A.

Edition	2018
Standard Part No	6
Published Date	2018
Published By	International Standardization Organisation
Page Count	22