Protective clothing - Wrist, palm, knee and elbow protectors for users of roller sports equipment - Requirements and test methods

This European Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for ergonomics, innocuousness, comfort, restraint, strength, abrasion, impact performance as well as provisions for marking and instructions supplied by the manufacturer for wrist, palm, knee and elbow protectors (hereinafter referred to as protectors) for all users of roller sports equipment.
It does not apply to protectors used in roller sports hockey.

Schutzkleidung - Handgelenk-, Handflächen-, Knie- und Ellenbogenschützer für Benutzer von Rollsportgeräten - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren

Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren hinsichtlich Ergonomie, Unschädlichkeit, Bequemlichkeit, Befestigung, Festigkeit, Abrieb, Stoßdämpfung sowie Bestimmungen zur Kennzeichnung und Herstellerinformation für Handgelenk , Handflächen-, Knie- und Ellenbogenschützer (nachfolgend Protektoren genannt) für alle Benutzer von Rollsportgeräten fest.
Sie gilt nicht für Protektoren, die beim Rollsport-Hockey verwendet werden.

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Published
Publication Date
12-Sep-2007
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
05-Sep-2007
Due Date
10-Nov-2007
Completion Date
13-Sep-2007

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Schutzkleidung - Handgelenk-, Handflächen-, Knie- und Ellenbogenschützer für Benutzer von Rollsportgeräten - Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenVetements de protection - Dispositifs de protection des poignets,des paumes, des genoux et des coudes pour les utilisateurs d'équipements de sports a roulettes - Exigences et méthodes d'essaiProtective clothing - Wrist, palm, knee and elbow protectors for users of roller sports equipment - Requirements and test methods97.220.40Oprema za športe na prostem in vodne športeOutdoor and water sports equipment13.340.50Varovanje nog in stopalLeg and foot protection13.340.40Varovanje dlani in rokHand and arm protectionICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14120:2003+A1:2007SIST EN 14120:2003+A1:2007en,fr,de01-november-2007SIST EN 14120:2003+A1:2007SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 14120:2003+A1
June 2007 ICS 13.340.40; 13.340.50 Supersedes EN 14120:2003English Version
Protective clothing - Wrist, palm, knee and elbow protectors for users of roller sports equipment - Requirements and test methods
Vêtements de protection - Dispositifs de protection des poignets,des paumes, des genoux et des coudes pour les utilisateurs d'équipements de sports à roulettes - Exigences et méthodes d'essai
Schutzkleidung - Handgelenk-, Handflächen-, Knie- und Ellenbogenschützer für Benutzer von Rollsportgeräten - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren This European Standard was approved by CEN on 13 February 2003 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 10 May 2007.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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B-1050 Brussels © 2007 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national Members. Ref. No. EN 14120:2003+A1:2007: ESIST EN 14120:2003+A1:2007



EN 14120:2003+A1:2007 (E) 2 Contents page Foreword.3 Introduction.4 1 Scope.5 2 Normative references.5 3 Terms and definitions.5 4 Performance levels.6 4.1 Level 1.6 4.2 Level 2.6 5 Requirements.6 5.1 General.6 5.2 Ergonomics.6 5.3 Innocuousness.6 5.4 Sizing.7 5.5 Restraint.7 5.6 Abrasion resistance.7 5.7 Impact strength.7 5.8 Impact performance for knee, palm and elbow protectors.7 5.9 Specific requirements for wrist protectors.8 6 Testing.8 6.1 General.8 6.2 Sampling and conditioning of the test samples.9 6.3 Innocuousness.9 6.4 Restraint.9 6.5 Abrasion resistance.10 6.6 Impact strength.11 6.7 Impact performance.12 6.8 Stiffness of wrist protectors.13 7 Marking.15 8 Information supplied by the manufacturer.16 Annex A (informative)
Information about determining the chemical innocuousness of protectors.17 A.1 General.17 A.2 Evidence of innocuousness.17 A.3 Possible specific innocuousness testing.17 Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential requirements or other provisions of EU Directives.19 Bibliography.20
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EN 14120:2003+A1:2007 (E) 3 Foreword This document (EN 14120:2003+A1:2007) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 162 “Protective clothing including hand and arm protection and lifejackets”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN. This document shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by December 2007 and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by December 2007. This document includes Amendment 1, approved by CEN on 2007-05-10. This document supersedes EN 14120:2003. The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags ! ". This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s). For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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EN 14120:2003+A1:2007 (E) 4 Introduction Roller sports are all the pastimes and competitions in which roller sports equipment is used. This equipment includes for example roller skates, inline skates and skateboards. The users range from small children to adults of all ages. The main threat to most roller sports equipment users is an impact with the surface and with obstacles which may cause physical injuries. Wrist, palm, knee and elbow protectors for users of roller sports equipment are intended to protect the wearer against abrasion, bruises and fractures. Protectors will not necessarily prevent all injuries in roller sports accidents.
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EN 14120:2003+A1:2007 (E) 5 1 Scope This European Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for ergonomics, innocuousness, comfort, restraint, strength, abrasion, impact performance as well as provisions for marking and instructions supplied by the manufacturer for wrist, palm, knee and elbow protectors (hereinafter referred to as protectors) for all users of roller sports equipment. It does not apply to protectors used in roller sports hockey. 2 Normative references This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text, and the publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to applies (including amendments). EN 1082-1, Protective clothing — Gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives — Part 1: Chain mail gloves and arm guards. EN 13595-2, Protective clothing for professional motorcycle riders — Jackets, trousers and one-piece or divided suits — Part 2: Test method for determination of impact abrasion resistance. ISO 6344-2, Coated abrasives — Grain size analysis — Part 2: Determination of grain size distribution of macrogrits P 12 to P 220. 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply: 3.1 wrist protector wrist guard device worn on the wrist and extending onto the lower forearm and the hand, that is intended to reduce the risk of injuries caused by abrasion, and to provide some stabilisation of the wrist joint 3.2 palm protector device worn on the palm of the hand that is intended to reduce the risk of injuries caused by impact and abrasion 3.3 knee protector knee pad device worn on the knee that is intended to reduce the risk of injuries caused by impact and abrasion 3.4 elbow protector elbow pad device worn on the elbow that is intended to reduce the risk of injuries caused by impact and abrasion 3.5 roller sports equipment devices that may be attached to each foot or to both feet, or may be stood on without attachment, and have freely turning wheels, and are not motor driven 3.6 acrobatic roller sports use of roller sports equipment on natural or artificial obstacles to execute acrobatic figures SIST EN 14120:2003+A1:2007



EN 14120:2003+A1:2007 (E) 6 3.7 normal roller sports use of roller sports equipment to make progress without acrobatic manoeuvres 3.8 abrasion resistant layer component(s) of a protector that is (are) intended to reduce the risk of injuries from sliding impacts with hard surfaces 3.9 chamois leather leather made from the flesh split of sheepskin or lambskin, or from sheepskin or lambskin from which the grain has been removed by frizing, and tanned by processes involving oxidation of marine oils in the skin, using either solely such oils (full-oil chamois) or first an aldehyde and then such oils (combination chamois) 4 Performance levels 4.1 Level 1 Protectors intended to be suitable for normal roller sports. 4.2 Level 2 Protectors intended to be suitable for use in acrobatic roller sports. 5 Requirements 5.1 General Performance requirements shall be based on 3
ranges of body mass as follows: a) range A: Users of up to 25 kg body mass; b) range B: Users of body mass more than 25 kg to 50 kg; c) range C: Users of body mass above 50 kg. Combined protectors such as palm and wrist protectors shall meet the requirements for each protector. 5.2 Ergonomics Protectors shall be so designed and manufactured that in the foreseeable conditions of use for which they are intended the user can perform the roller sports normally and unhindered whilst enjoying protection at the specified limit. 5.3 Innocuousness Protectors shall be safe to use and fit for their purpose. They shall be designed and manufactured to provide protection when used according to the manufacturer’s instructions, without endangering the user or others. There shall not be hard or sharp edges, seams, buckles or other items on the surfaces of the products that could harm the user or others during normal use. Examination shall be made according to 6.3. Construction materials and incorporated substances, shall not harm those coming into contact with them. The manufacturer shall list in the information supplied with the protectors the main composition of the protectors and shall label any protector containing substances or preparations generally known to be hazardous. Information about determining the chemical innocuousness of protectors is given in annex A. SIST EN 14120:2003+A1:2007



EN 14120:2003+A1:2007 (E) 7 5.4 Sizing Protectors shall be marked with a size. The size shall be designated by the range of body mass of the intended users, see 5.1. 5.5 Restraint Protectors shall not be easily displaced from the areas they are designed to protect during normal movements and when subjected to impacts. When tested in accordance with 6.4 the central point of a protector shall not move more than the appropriate value in Table 1. Table 1 — Maximum movements of protectors permitted during testing Dimensions in millimetres Maximum movement Range of body mass Kind of protector A B C
Elbow protector 20 40 50
Knee protector 30 50 60
Wrist protector 20 20 20
Palm protector 20 20 20
5.6 Abrasion resistance When tested in accordance with 6.5 the abrasion resistant layer of the protector shall not be perforated. 5.7 Impact strength When tested in accordance with 6.6 the abrasion resistant layer of the knee, elbow, wrist or palm protector shall not break or split. 5.8 Impact performance for knee, palm and elbow protectors A protector complies with this standard if the mean value of the peak force does not exceed the values in Table 2 when tested in accordance with 6.7. Table 2 — Impact performance requirements for knee, palm and elbow protectors Protectors level 1 Protectors level 2 Range of body mass Range of body mass A B C A B C r e r e r e r e r e r e Kind of protector mm J mm J mm J mm J mm J mm J Maxi-mumpeakforcekN
Knee protectors 25
3 35 8
50 12 25
15
35
20
50 25 6
Elbow protectors
12,5 1
17,54
25
6
12,5
7,5
17,5 10
25 15 4
Palm protectors 100
3 100
4 100
5 100
6
100
8 100 10 3 r
is the radius of curvature of the anvil e
is the impact energy SIST EN 14120:2003+A1:2007



EN 14120:2003+A1:2007 (E) 8 5.9 Specific requirements for wrist protectors 5.9.1 Adjustment The restraint system shall be continuously adjustable. Testing in accordance with 6.1. 5.9.2 Stiffness Wrist protectors shall be sufficiently stiff that when tested according to 6.8 the extension of the artificial wrist joint is between !35°" and 55°. NOTE Extension of the wrist joint is the bending of the hand backwards from a position in a straight line with the forearm. 5.9.3 Dimensions of stiffness elements Wrist protectors shall have stiffening elements that exceed the dimensions in Table 3. The reference point for measurements shall be the plane of the wrist of an appropriate size of subject, who has put on the protector. The position of the plane of the wrist of the subject shall be determined according to EN 1082-1. Table 3 — Minimum dimensions of stiffness elements in wrist protectors Dimensions in millimetres Range of body mass Location of stiffness elements A B C
Length from the wrist up to the arm 30 40 50
Length from the wrist towards the
finger tip 40 50 60
Width in the palmar region 15 20 25
Testing in accordance with 6.1. 6 Testing 6.1 General If no specific methods are specified compliance with the requirements of this European Standard shall be examined by measurement, visual inspection and tactile examination. For the tests new protectors shall be used. Measuring instruments unless otherwise specified shall be accurate to ± 2 % of the pass/fail level of the characteristic being measured. For each of the required sequences of measurements performed in accordance with this standard a corresponding estimate of the uncertainty of the final result shall be determined. The uncertainty of measurement shall be expressed in the form ± X. It shall be used in determining whether a “Pass” performance has been achieved. If the final result minus X is below the pass level when the requirement that a certain value shall be exceeded, the sample shall be deemed to have failed. NOTE It is anticipated that values of uncertainty of measurement will be usually between 2 % and 5 % of the measured value for force and length measurements. SIST EN 14120:2003+A1:2007



EN 14120:2003+A1:2007 (E) 9 6.2 Sampling and conditioning of the test samples Two pairs of protectors of each size manufactured shall be provided for testing. Where only one size of a protector is manufactured 4 pairs of that protector shall be provided for testing. The test samples shall be supplied to the test house with the information supplied by the manufacturer according to clause 8. Condition the test samples for at least 24 h at an atmosphere with a temperature of (20 ± 2) °C and a relative humidity of (65 ± 5) %. Testing shall be carried out in the conditioning environment or within 10 min of removal from the envi
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