BS 7971 is a British standard on protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training that discusses the requirements and test methods for coveralls to enhance safety at the workplace.
BS 7971-10 is the tenth part of the BS 7971 series that specifies requirements and test methods for coveralls, which are to be used predominantly but not exclusively by police and prison officers in specialist operational situations and in training, and which are intended to provide protection against heat and flame and small volumes of certain liquids.
BS 7971-10 is applicable to single and two-piece garments, single-layer garments, multi-layer garments and garment assemblies requiring the use of a specific undergarment.
Note1: BS 7971-10 does not cover other protective features such as electrostatic, cut or slash resistance.
Note2: Civilian groups working alongside police or prison services in specialist operational situations might find by risk assessment that BS 7971-10 offers additional protection.
BS 7971-10 on the requirements and test methods for coveralls is useful for:
Coveralls are used in specialist operational situations and in training to reduce the risk of injury to the user, who might be faced with threats such as heat, flame, and the effects.
Coveralls are intended to provide protection for a limited period only. They cover the whole body, excluding the head, hands, and feet. A coverall is intended to be worn externally to other protective items, such as blunt trauma protectors and body armour, base layer garments and duty clothing
BS 7971-10 provides you with guidance on the requirements for sizing, innocuousness, cleaning, material composition, design and construction of multi-layer coveralls, two-piece coveralls, test performance, testing of materials in original state, testing of materials following pre-treatment processes, test methods and method guidance, marking, etc.
The requirements and test methods provided by BS 7971-10 assist you in improving the performance and quality of the coveralls and ensure protection to end-users from heat and flame hazards so that they can perform their job safely.
With obedience and compliance to BS 7971-10, you can enhance coverall’s effectiveness and efficacy and manufacture a standardized high-quality product.