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1、| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | BRITISH STANDARD BS EN 395:1995 Incorporat
2、ing Amendment No. 1, not published separately The European Standard EN 395:1993, together with its amendment A1, has the status of a British Standard ICS 97.220.40 NO COPYING WITHOUT BSI PERMISSION EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY COPYRIGHT LAW Lifejackets and personal buoyancy aids Lifejackets 100 N Licensed
3、 Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Sat Nov 04 01:49:48 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI This British Standard, having been prepared under the direction of the Personal Safety Equipment Standards Policy Committee, was published under the authority of the Standards Board and comes into effe
4、ct on 15 November 1995 BSI 1998 ISBN 0 580 21724 8 BS EN 395:1995Issue 2, November 1998 Amendments issued since publication Amd. No.DateText affected 10069November 1998 Indicated by a sideline in the margin. National foreword This British Standard is the English language version of EN 395:1993, inco
5、rporating amendment A1:1998. The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical Subcommittee PH/3/6, Buoyancy garments, which has the responsibility to: aid enquirers to understand the text; present to the responsible European committee any enquiries on the interpretation, or proposa
6、ls for change, and keep the UK interests informed; monitor related international and European developments and promulgate them in the UK. A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its secretary. In the withdrawn standard BS 3595 Specification for lifejackets
7、, the devices described in this standard as lifejackets were considered to be buoyancy aids. Manufacturers are encouraged to draw attention to the distinctions between the different classes of devices in their promotional material, in order to prevent any possible confusion as a result of this chang
8、e in terms. Cross-references The British Standards which implement international or European publications referred to in this document may be found in the BSI Standards Catalogue under the section entitled International Standards Correspondence Index, or by using the Find facility of the BSI Standar
9、ds Electronic Catalogue. A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application. Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations. Summary of pages
10、 This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, the EN title page, pages 2 to 25, and a back cover. All pages are issue 2. Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Sat Nov 04 01:49:48 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI CEN European Committee for Standardization Comite Europ
11、e en de Normalisation Europa isches Komitee fu r Normung Central Secretariat: rue de Stassart 36, B-1050 Brussels 1993 Copyright reserved to CEN members Ref. No. EN 395:1993 + A1:1998 E EUROPEAN STANDARDEN 395 NORME EUROPE ENNE November 1993 EUROPA ISCHE NORM + A1 March 1998 UDC 614.895 : 62-784.323
12、 : 685.73 : 331.45 : 620.1 Descriptors: rescue equipment, life jackets, safety, accident prevention, buoyancy, specifications, dimensions, tests, marking English version Lifejackets and personal buoyancy aids Lifejackets 100N (includes amendment A1:1998) Gilets de sauvetage et e quipement individuel
13、 daide a la flottaison Gilets de sauvetage 100 N (inclut lamendement A1:1998) Rettungswesten und Schwimmhilfen Rettungswesten 100 N (entha lt A nderung A1:1998) This European Standard was approved by CEN on 1993-11-22. Amendment A1 was approved on 20 February 1998. CEN members are bound to comply wi
14、th 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 Central Secretar
15、iat 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 Central Secretariat has the same status as the official
16、 versions. CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom. Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Sat Nov 04 01:49:48
17、GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI Page 2Issue 2, November 1998 EN 395:1993 BSI 1998 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Foreword This European Standard was prepared by CEN/TC 162, Protective clothing including hand and arm protection and lifejackets, the Se
18、cretariat of which is held by DIN. This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the Commission of the European Communities (and the Secretariat of the European Free Trade Association), and supports essential requirements of EC Directive(s). This European Standard shall be
19、 given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by May 1994, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by May 1994. In accordance with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations the following countries are boun
20、d to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom. Foreword to amendment A1 This amendment EN 395:1993/A1:1998 to the EN 395:1993 has be
21、en 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 amendment to the European Standard EN 395:1993 shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical t
22、ext or by endorsement, at the latest by September 1998, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by September 1998. This amendment to the European Standard EN 395:1993 has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Ass
23、ociation, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s). The purpose of amendment 1 to EN 395 is to modify the existing text of clause 2.4.9, 4.9.1, 6.4, 6.6, 6.7.8, 6.8.6, 8, annex A, annex E, annex H. As a result of the 8th meeting of TC 162 WG 6 in Berlin 1993-06-02/04 and confirmed at t
24、he 9th meeting in Oslo 1994-02-02/04, all members state unanimously that the set of Standards EN 393, EN 396 and EN 399 require some modifications and interpretations. Further inquiries of manufacturers and test houses proved that certain parts require comments and modifications. According to the CE
25、N/CENELEC Internal Regulations the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom. Conten
26、ts Page Foreword2 Foreword of amendment A12 Introduction3 1Scope4 2Normative references4 3Definitions5 4Requirements5 5Sampling9 6Test methods9 7Explanatory leaflet12 8Marking12 Annex A (normative) Horizontal load tests16 Annex B (normative) Measurement of buoyancy whole device19 Annex C (normative)
27、 Measurement of buoyancy material samples19 Annex D (normative) Specification of retro-reflective materials19 Annex E (normative) Test for resistance to burning20 Annex F (normative) Test method for the measurement of freeboard22 Annex G (normative) Test method for resistance to inadvertent inflatio
28、n22 Annex H (normative) Test method for the compressibility of inherently buoyant materials24 Annex J (normative) Rotating shock bin method24 Annex K (normative) Translation of terms24 Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Sat Nov 04 01:49:48 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI Issue 2,
29、 November 1998Page 3 EN 395:1993 BSI 1998 Introduction This standard has been prepared to meet the needs of persons engaged in activities, whether in relation to their work or their leisure, in or near water. Lifejackets manufactured and maintained to this standard will give a reasonable assurance o
30、f safety from drowning to a person who is immersed in relatively calm waters. It is not intended to replace the standard agreed by the International Maritime Organization, or those specified for use in aircraft by the Federal Aviation Authority, the Civil Aviation Authority, and other aviation regul
31、atory bodies, rather to apply to those people who would not be required to comply with those standards. This standard allows for the buoyancy of a lifejacket to be provided by a wide variety of materials, some of which may require preparation before entering the water (e.g. inflation of chambers by
32、gas from a cylinder or blown in orally). However, this broad group of buoyant devices is divided into two main types, those which require the user to initiate the buoyancy provision (whether by oral or gas inflation), and those which provide full buoyancy without any user intervention (i.e. those wi
33、th inherently buoyant materials, or inflated by a fully automatic method), as well as combinations thereof. Automatically-operated lifejackets are those suited to persons likely to enter the water unexpectedly, whereas manually-operated lifejackets should only be used if it is certain that the weare
34、r will have sufficient time to produce full buoyancy. In every circumstance, the user should ensure that the correct operation of the lifejacket is suited to the specific application. The compliance of a lifejacket with this standard does not imply that it is suitable for all circumstances. The requ
35、irement for regular maintenance is another factor of paramount importance in the choice and application of specific lifejackets. This standard is intended to serve as a guide to manufacturers, purchasers and users of such safety equipment in ensuring that the equipment provides an effective standard
36、 of performance in use. Equally essential is the need for the designer to encourage the wearing of the equipment by making it comfortable and attractive for continuous wear on or near water, rather than for it to be stowed in a locker for emergency use. The primary reason for the existence of this s
37、tandard in contrast with EN 396 is the recognition that comfort and mobility are important factors in determining whether or not lifejackets are worn. By offering lifejackets which are of lower buoyancies, it is likely to result in the greatly increased use of such lifejackets, which in both leisure
38、 and industrial applications is of benefit in the prevention of drowning. However, the use of lower buoyancies also reduces the margin of safety, so that whilst 100 N devices perform almost as well as those of higher buoyancy in calm water, their effectiveness diminishes considerably in rough water,
39、 or when other factors such as the wearing of immersion suits come into play. The primary aims in wearing a lifejacket are: a) to support the wearer in reasonable safety in the water, particularly if that person is unable to swim, is exhausted, injured, or otherwise incapacitated. In the case of aut
40、omatically-operated lifejackets, to perform in this way without any intervention on the part of the wearer, except in initially donning the lifejacket; b) to enable the wearer to propel himself in the water without it being an encumbrance; c) to support the wearer, enabling his efforts to be expende
41、d in recovery rather than in remaining afloat; d) to assist the recovery of the wearer. A lifejacket should provide a sufficient degree of buoyancy in a garment which is light in weight, not unnecessarily bulky, and allows freedom of movement. It should be secure in wear, providing positive support
42、in the water, allowing the wearer to swim or actively assist himself or others. The amount of buoyancy specified, and its distribution, should ensure that the wearer is supported with his mouth and nose clear of the water, and at a correct attitude with the trunk inclined backwards. Certain circumst
43、ances may alter this performance, such as waves, or the wearing of garments which provide (intentionally or otherwise) additional buoyancy, such as immersion suits. Users, owners and employers should ensure that any additional garments or equipment to be worn in conjunction with the lifejacket do no
44、t impair its performance. Similarly, certain lifejackets may not perform as well in extremes of temperature, although fully approved under this standard. Lifejackets may also be affected by other conditions of use, such as chemical exposure and welding, and may require additional protection to meet
45、the specific requirements. If the user intends taking a lifejacket into such conditions, then he should satisfy himself that it will not be adversely affected. The standard also allows the lifejacket to be an integral part of a safety harness designed to comply with the European standard. Lifejacket
46、s may also be made an integral part of a more substantial garment, for example to provide thermal protection during immersion, in which case the complete assembly as worn is required to comply with this standard. In compiling the standards required of a lifejacket, consideration has also been given
47、to the potential length of service which the user might expect. Whilst a lifejacket which complies with the specification should be of substantial construction and material, its potential length of service depends mainly on the conditions of use and storage which are the Licensed Copy: sheffieldun s
48、heffieldun, na, Sat Nov 04 01:49:48 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI Page 4Issue 2, November 1998 EN 395:1993 BSI 1998 responsibility of the owner, user and/or employer. Furthermore, whilst the performance tests included are believed to assess relevant aspects of performance in real life u
49、se, they are not intended to be accurate simulations of it. For example, the fact that a device passes the self-righting tests described herein does not guarantee that it will self-right an unconscious user wearing waterproof clothing, neither should it be expected to protect the airway of an unconscious person in rough water. European standards exist for a range of four types of buoyancy garments, of which this standard defines just one. The four are each intended as being suitable for different activities in different risk situations,