Foreword

Introduction

1Scope

2Normative references

3Terms and definitions

4Requirements

4.1General

4.2Basic health and ergonomic requirements

4.2.1Innocuousness

4.2.2Design

4.2.3Comfort

4.3Accessories

4.4Buddy lines

4.5Conspicuity

4.5.1Colour

4.5.2Retro-reflective material

4.6Foam flotation material

4.7Flammability

4.8Temperature cycling

4.9Leakage

4.10Thermal protection in water

4.11Performance requirements

4.11.1Walking

4.11.2Climbing

4.11.3Donning

4.11.4Dexterity and mobility

4.11.5Hand protection

4.11.6Jumping

4.11.7Boarding a platform

4.11.8Flotation and righting

4.11.9Field of vision

4.12Requirements on materials, fabrics and components

4.12.1Fuel resistance

4.12.2Tensile strength of seams

4.12.3Coated fabrics

4.12.4Other fabrics

4.12.5Metal components

5Marking

6Information supplied by the manufacturer

7Consumer information at point of sale

7.1Data list

7.2Consumer information label

Annex AGuidelines for manufacturers, users, regulators and industrial inspectors about immersion suits with respect to the application of thermal protection times relevant to the series (informative)

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