This document specifies requirements and test methods for assessing the resistance to cutting of gaiters by hand-held chainsaws and other properties. It includes a requirement and a test method for assessing the strength of underfoot straps of gaiters.

This document is applicable to gaiters used in conjunction with safety footwear with a steel toecap conforming to ISO 20345 design "C" or "D". These gaiters are designed to be used only in association with a defined model of footwear and tested together.

NOTE These products are intended, but are not limited, to be used in combination with a defined model of orthopaedic footwear.

This document does not apply to gaiters intended for use in situations where there is a significant risk of tripping, such as tree climbing or in forests.

Cross References:
ISO 13688:2013
ISO 11393-2:2018
ISO 7000
ISO 11393-1
ISO 11393-3:2018
ISO 3175-2
ISO 20345
ISO 3175-3
ISO 15797
ISO 3175-4
ISO 6330


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