Standard EN 510 specifies the properties of anti-entanglement protective clothing. This is clothing designed to reduce the risk of getting stuck and consequently being dragged; for operators who work near or with particularly dangerous moving equipment. Linked to the mechanical risk, that of entanglement can be just as lethal and for this reason it should not be underestimated.
Standard EN 510 specifies the properties of anti-entanglement protective clothing. This is clothing designed to reduce the risk of getting stuck and consequently being dragged; for operators who work near or with particularly dangerous moving equipment. Linked to the mechanical risk, that of entanglement can be just as lethal and for this reason it should not be underestimated.
Parts of the body, such as hands and hair or objects, such as laces, sleeves, scarves, bracelets and watches can help to increase the risk for the operator of getting caught in a moving machine, thereby following the movement of the machine itself. The consequences can be very serious, depending on intervention timeliness. It is therefore essential to wear safety clothing that is appropriate for the job. In particular for turning, finishing, sandblasting, milling, metal plasma cutting, drawing workers, users of paper converting machines, mechanics, operators in production industries and maintenance of industrial plants.
Anti-entanglement work clothing, made according to standard EN 510, must have specific characteristics to guarantee this type of protection.
Specifically:
The presence of pockets must only be on the inside of the garment and must be closed with Velcro.
Buttons, zips and buckles must be stainless.
Fasteners must be covered and fast acting (Velcro) for quick removal in an emergency.
All seams must be riveted on the inside.
The pockets must be closed with Velcro.
The created creases must be facing inwards.
The hems of the sleeves and trousers must be adjustable and fitted to the body (generally they are made with an elastic).
An internal adjustment system (generally elasticised) must be present at the waist.
EN 510
