BS EN 1073-2:2002

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Requirements
   4.1 Design
   4.2 Materials
   4.3 Nominal protection factor
   4.4 Seam, assemblage and join strength
5 Test methods
   5.1 Test preparations
   5.2 Practical performance test
   5.3 Determination of the nominal protection factor
   5.4 Join and assemblage pull test
6 Marking
7 Information supplied by the manufacturer
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European standard
         addressing essential requirements or other
         provisions of EU Directives

Defines the requirements and test methods for non-ventilated protective clothing protecting the wearer against particulate radioactive contamination. Such clothing is intended to protect only the body, arms and legs of the wearer, but it may be used with accessories which provide protection to additional areas of the wearer (e.g. boots, gloves, RPE).

This European Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for non-ventilated protective clothing protecting the wearer against particulate radioactive contamination. Such clothing is intended to protect only the body, arms and legs of the wearer, but it may be used with accessories which provide protection to additional areas of the wearer (e.g. boots, gloves, RPE). Protection to these other areas is specified in other European Standards.

This European Standard does not apply for the protection against ionizing radiation and the protection of patients against contamination with radioactive substances by diagnostic and/or therapeutic measures.