BS EN ISO 11393-2:2019

What is ISO 11393‑2-Leg protectors for users of the hand-held chainsaw about?

ISO 11393 discusses protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws. ISO 11393‑2 is an international standard on leg protectors for users of hand-held chainsaws to

ensure protection against the risks arising from the use of hand-held chainsaws.

ISO 11393‑2 is the second part of a multi-series that specifies the performance requirements, test methods, design requirements, identification, and marking information for leg protectors that offer protection against cutting by handheld chainsaws.

ISO 11393‑2 defines three designs: design A and design C for trousers and leggings, and design B for chaps.

Who is ISO 11393‑2-Leg protectors for users of the hand-held chainsaw for?

ISO 11393‑2 on leg protectors for users of hand-held chainsaw is relevant to:

• Leg protector manufacturers
• Leg protector developers and designers
• People testing leg protectors
• Health and safety departments

Why should you use ISO 11393‑2 ISO 11393‑2-Leg protectors for users of the hand-held chainsaw?

Protective clothing is specifically designed, treated, or fabricated to protect personnel from hazards that are caused by extreme environmental conditions, or a dangerous work environment.

ISO 11393‑2 provides you with procedures to perform the test on leg protectors that enable you to meet the quality standards of leg protectors.

The performance requirements and test procedures provided by ISO 11393‑2 assist you to improve the performance of leg protectors and ensure protection to the end-users from hand-held chainsaws related injuries such as kickback, pushback, and pull-in.

By adopting ISO 11393‑2 you can enhance the efficiency of leg protectors and produce a product that has global acceptance in the market.

What is changed since the last update?

BS EN ISO 11393‑2:2019 supersedes ISO 11393-2:1999, which is withdrawn. BS EN ISO 11393‑2:2019 has made some technical changes with respect to ISO 11393-2:1999. These include:

• In the Introduction, the term “hand-held chainsaws primarily constructed for cutting wood” has been added and terms and definitions have been added
• The normative references have been updated.
• In Clause 4, subclauses have been added, PPE for users of left-handed chainsaws has been added, the previous “design B” has been deleted, a new “design B” has been added to describe chaps, the definition for trousers has been specified and a definition valid for chaps has been added
• Complete revision of clause 6
• Definition in clause 5 and clause 9 has been specified. Marking requirements and information requirements have been revised