![]() The hood must be compatible with protective helmets EN 443, EN 397, EN 14052. The hood, gloves and protective boots have the same flame and heat protection as the clothing. These aluminized outfits must provide maximum protection against enveloping flames, intense radiant heat (near the fire and crossing the fire) and during specific high-risk firefighting and rescue operations. This type of reflective clothing can also be used for industrial applications involving high levels of radiant heat. ![]() It also covers protective clothing which relies on the ability of the outer material to reflect intense radiant heat. ![]() fires which also require the use of a breathing apparatus. These garments provide protection against flame licking and intense radiant heat and are only worn for short periods of time, to allow the firefighter to enter specific firefighting and rescue situations in the event of an emergency. To guarantee an optimal level of protection, work clothes must be worn with other basic PPE specified in the relative standards. In particular, the standard considers requirements for the protection of the whole body, including head, hands and feet. ![]() EN 1486 specifies test methods and minimum performance requirements for reflective protective clothing used in specialist firefighting. ![]()
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