DIN EN ISO 11393-5:2017-02

This part of ISO 11393 specifies requirements and the test methods to be used to assess the resistance of gaiters to cutting by hand-held chain-saws and other properties. A requirement and a test method for assessing the strength of underfoot straps of gaiters is also included. This part of ISO 11393 is applicable to gaiters which are to be used in conjunction with safety footwear with a steel toecap complying with ISO 20345 design 'C' or 'D',. These gaiters shall be designed to be used only in association with a defined footwear and tested together. These products are intended mainly to use in combination with a defined orthopaedic footwear. This part of ISO 11393 is not applicable to gaiters intended for use in situations where there is a significant risk of tripping such as tree climbing or in forests.