What is PD CEN/TR 14560- Selection, use, care, and maintenance of protective clothing against heat and flame about?
PD CEN/TR 14560 discusses protective clothing. PD CEN/TR 14560 is an international standard on selection, use, care, and maintenance of protective clothing against heat and flame.
PD CEN/TR 14560 guides the employers, users, and purchasers with respect to selection, use, care, and maintenance requirements for protective clothing against heat and flame and is compliant with European legislation.
The guidance under PD CEN/TR 14560 is meant for all end users that may be confronted with heat and flame risks although it focuses on the first four in the list below:
Petrochemical and chemical industry
Welders and foundries
Utilities (electrical, gas, water)
Firefighters and emergency response
Sports (motorsports, boating, etc.)
Security forces (military, police, and private)
Note 1 : PD CEN/TR 14560 is not exhaustive in addressing all the safety concerns associated with the use of compliant protective equipment for protection against heat and flames and other related risks.
Note 2: It is essential not to construe PD CEN/TR 14560