BS EN 1621 discusses motorcyclists' protective clothing. BS EN 1621‑3 is an international standard on requirements and test methods for motorcyclists' chest protectors that ensures the protection of motorcyclists against mechanical impact.
BS EN 1621‑3 is the third part of a multi-part series that specifies the minimum coverage to be provided by motorcyclists’ chest protectors. BS EN 1621‑3 contains the requirements for the performance of the protectors under impact and details of the test methods, dimensions, ergonomic requirements, and requirements for innocuousness, labelling and the provision of information.
BS EN 1621‑3 defines a product that provides limited protection against mechanical impacts and falls on the chest.
Note: If the product is only intended to protect against lofted stones (commonly used in off-road riding) then EN 14021 is used but where a product is intended to protect against mechanical impacts and lofted stones BS EN 1621‑3 is used.
BS EN 1621‑3 on requirements and test methods for motorcyclists' chest protectors is useful for:
Motorcyclists' chest protectors are devices worn within or on top of other protective clothing, covering the chest of the rider.
BS EN 1621‑3 specifies the requirements for motorcyclist’s check protectors ensuring they are safe to use, comfortable to wear, and fit for their purpose.
The requirements and test methods such as impact attenuation test and impact distribution test methods under BS EN 1621‑3 are designed to guide on protection against impacts for edges such as kerbstones or corners of car roofs.
Overall, by adopting BS EN 1621‑3 the user can enhance the performance of motorcyclists’ protective clothing and ensure protection against mechanical impact to reduce the incidence and severity of injuries.EN 1621-3:2018