Workwear Certifications, in Plain English
The standard is the first buying decision in this industry. Here is what each one actually means, without the jargon or the PDF safari.
Safety standards exist so that a garment's protection is tested, not promised. Every certified product at Wrkhaus Workwear displays its standards on the product card and page, and we supply conformity documentation with every order. Below are the standards covered by our current range.
EN ISO 20471: High Visibility
The European standard for high-visibility clothing. Classes 1 to 3 define how much fluorescent background material and retroreflective tape a garment carries. Class 3 is the highest and is required for motorways, dual carriageways and rail.
In our range: Beacon Hi-Vis Executive Jacket, Beacon Hi-Vis Softshell Jacket, Apex Hi-Vis Waistcoat, Beacon Hi-Vis Polo Shirt.
RIS-3279-TOM: Rail Industry Standard
The UK rail industry standard for trackside clothing. Requires hi-vis orange to a specified chromaticity with defined tape configurations. If it is not RIS-3279-TOM compliant, it does not go trackside.
In our range: Trackline Rail Jacket, Trackline Rail Coverall, Trackline Hi-Vis Orange Polo, Trackline Rail Trousers.
EN 343: Waterproof Protection
The standard for protection against rain. Two figures are quoted: resistance to water penetration (1 to 4) and breathability (1 to 4). A 4:4 garment is the ceiling of the standard.
In our range: Beacon Hi-Vis Executive Jacket, Beacon Hi-Vis Bomber Jacket, Trackline Rail Jacket, Trackline Waterproof Rail Suit.
EN ISO 11612: Flame Resistant
Protection against heat and flame. Code letters A to F cover limited flame spread, convective, radiant and contact heat, and molten metal splash.
In our range: Forge FR Coverall, Forge FR Work Jacket, Forge FR Trousers, Forge Arc Flash Coverall (APC 2).
EN 61482: Arc Flash Protection
Protection against the thermal hazards of an electric arc. APC Class 1 and Class 2 define the protection level under box-test conditions.
In our range: Forge Arc Flash Coverall (APC 2).
EN 1149-5: Antistatic
Electrostatic dissipative protective clothing, required wherever a static discharge could ignite an atmosphere, including petrochemical and ATEX zones.
In our range: Forge FR Coverall, Forge FR Work Jacket, Forge FR Trousers, Forge Arc Flash Coverall (APC 2).
EN ISO 11611: Welding Protection
Protective clothing for welding and allied processes, rated Class 1 or 2 against spatter and radiant heat.
In our range: Forge Welder's Jacket.
ISO 12402: Personal Flotation
The standard family for lifejackets and buoyancy aids. 50N buoyancy aids assist swimmers; 150N lifejackets self-right most wearers in open water.
In our range: Fathom Flotation Jacket 50N, Fathom Flotation Suit, Fathom Lifejacket 150N Auto.
EN ISO 20345: Safety Footwear
The safety footwear standard. All rated footwear carries a 200 joule toe cap. Codes such as S1P, S3 and S5 add midsole penetration resistance, water resistance and sole performance.
In our range: Fathom Safety Deck Boots, Gauge S3 Safety Boot, Gauge S1P Safety Trainer, Gauge S3 Waterproof Boot.
EN 388: Mechanical Glove Protection
Gloves rated against abrasion, cut, tear and puncture, plus an A to F cut level under the ISO 13997 blade test. Cut level D and above is the benchmark for serious cut risk.
In our range: Grip Cut-D Glove, Grip PU Palm Glove (10 Pack), Grip Thermal Waterproof Glove, Grip Impact Glove.
EN 407: Thermal Glove Protection
Gloves rated against contact, convective and radiant heat, small splashes and large quantities of molten metal.
In our range: Grip Heat-Resistant Gauntlet.
EN 511: Cold Protection
Gloves rated against convective and contact cold, with a pass or fail for water penetration.
In our range: Grip Thermal Waterproof Glove.
EN 397: Industrial Helmets
The industrial safety helmet standard covering shock absorption, penetration and flame resistance, with optional low temperature and electrical insulation ratings.
In our range: Ridge Safety Helmet, Ridge Height-Work Helmet, Ridge Helmet Visor Kit.
EN 812: Bump Caps
Industrial bump caps for protection against striking fixed objects. Not a substitute for a safety helmet where falling objects are a risk.
In our range: Ridge Bump Cap.
EN 12492: Climbing Helmets
The mountaineering helmet standard, adopted for work at height for its chin-strap retention and multi-directional impact protection.
In our range: Ridge Height-Work Helmet.
EN 352: Hearing Protection
The standard for hearing protectors. The SNR figure states the average noise reduction in decibels.
In our range: Ridge Ear Defenders SNR 31.
EN 166: Eye Protection
Personal eye protection against impact, liquids and dust, with optical class 1 suitable for continuous wear.
In our range: Ridge Helmet Visor Kit, Ridge Safety Glasses.
EN 14058: Cold Environment
Garments for protection against cool environments, covering thermal resistance and air permeability.
In our range: Trackline Winter Rail Parka, Stormshift Winter Parka, Fathom Flotation Suit, Fathom Thermal Undersuit.
SOLAS: Marine Safety Convention
The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea. SOLAS-approved kit is mandated on commercial vessels operating internationally.
In our range: Fathom Lifejacket 150N Auto.