DIN EN ISO 18640-2:2016-08

This international standard provides the general principles of a test method for evaluating the physiological impact of complete garments or protective clothing ensembles in a simulated activity under defined relevant conditions for fire fighters. This International Standard is intended to be used to describe the thermo-physiological impact of protective clothing but not the risk for heat stress due to actual fire conditions. The results of this test method can be used as elements of a risk assessment with respect to heat stress or cardiovascular load. Note: The presently used evaluation methods are only validated for structural firefighting garments.