EN 14404 - Knæbeskyttelse til arbejde i knælende stilling

Kneepads certified according to EN 14404 protects the wearer at work in the kneeling position.

Knee protection class are classified as follows:

Protection Class	Appropriate use
Protection Class 0	Flat floor surfaces
Protection Class 1	Flat or uneven floor surfaces. Protects against penetration by a force of at least (100 ± 5) N
Protection Class 2	Flat or uneven floor surfaces under severe conditions. Protects against penetration by a force of at least (250 ± 10) N

 

Knee-pad type is classified as follows:

Type	Presentation
Type 1	Kneepads independent of other clothing, fastened around the legs.
Type 2	Knee pads in foam or other padding, secured in pockets on the legs, or which is permanently attached to the pants.
Type 3	Knee pads not stuck to the body, but placed in position as the user moves around.
Type 4	Knee pads, which is part of a unit with additional functions, such as the framework for support to stand up, or kneeling seat. Can be worn on the body, or be independent.

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