BS 7971-8:2003
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Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training Blunt trauma torso, shoulder, abdomen and genital protectors. Requirements and test methods
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English
12-01-2003
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Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Performance levels
5 Construction and performance requirements
6 Test methods
7 Information to be supplied by the manufacturer
Annex A (informative) Information and guidance on the
use of torso, shoulder, abdomen and genital
protectors
Annex B (normative) Additional test for ergonomic
performance and compatibility for equestrian
torso protectors
Bibliography
Specifies performance requirements and test methods for blunt trauma torso, shoulder, abdomen and genital protectors for use by police and prison officers and others who might be exposed to attack and assault in the course of their duties, for use in operational situations and in training.
| Committee |
PH/3/12
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 01/562485 DC (12/2003)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
44
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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| Supersedes |
This part of BS 7971 specifies performance requirements and test methods for blunt trauma torso, shoulder, abdomen and genital protectors for use by police and prison officers and others who might be exposed to attack and assault in the course of their duties, for use in operational situations and in training. It specifies requirements for torso protectors for pedestrian use and for torso protectors for equestrian use.
NOTE 1 Information and guidance on the use of these protectors is given in Annex A.
NOTE 2 Guidance on risk assessment and the selection, care and maintenance of protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training is given in BS 7971-2.
This standard is not applicable to protectors intended to provide protection against ballistic or penetrating trauma (e.g. stabbing).
NOTE 3 Such body armour is specified in Police Scientific Development Branch publications [1], [2] and [3].
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| BS 7971-11:2006 | Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training Foot and ankle protectors and foot protectors. Requirements and test methods |
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| BS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005 | General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories |
| BS 7971-1:2002 | Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training General requirements |
| BS 7971-2:2003 | Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training Guidance on risk assessment and on the selection, use, cleaning and maintenance of protective clothing and equipment |
| BS EN 13158:2000 | Protective clothing. Protective jackets, body and shoulder protectors for horse riders. Requirements and test methods |
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