EN ISO 14877:2002 PDF

Overview

EN ISO 14877:2002 - Protective clothing for abrasive blasting operations using granular abrasives - is a CEN-adopted ISO standard that specifies minimum requirements and test methods for clothing and hand protection used when treating surfaces with granular abrasives propelled by compressed air or mechanical means. The standard addresses protection against rebounding abrasives, dust and other substances generated during blasting, and covers interfaces between clothing and respiratory protective devices. It does not apply to steam, jet or flame blasting operations.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope and definitions: Terms such as “abrasive blasting operation”, “abrasives” and “abrasive blasting combination” are defined to clarify application.
• Types of clothing:
  • Type 1: Body protection independent of respiratory equipment.
  • Type 2: Body protection designed to be used with respiratory protective devices.
  • Type 3: Dust-tight whole‑body protection used with respiratory devices.
• Protective gloves:
  • Compliance with EN 420 general glove requirements.
  • Minimum performance levels per EN 388: abrasion resistance level 3 (≈2 000 cycles), blade cut level 1, tear resistance level 3 (≈50 N), puncture resistance level 3 (≈100 N).
  • Minimum dexterity: pin diameter 11 mm (EN 420 level 1).
  • Minimum glove lengths specified by hand size (e.g., size 7 = 295 mm up to size 11 = 350 mm).
• Material and construction tests:
  • Dimensional change (EN 340), breaking strength (≥450 N unless elongation >50 %), seam strength (≥200 N), puncture resistance (≥30 N), tear resistance, and resistance against abrasive wear.
  • Additional tests for Type 3 (dust-tight) garments and flammability/abrasion evaluations.
• Marking & information: Requirements for manufacturer marking and user information, including compatibility with respiratory protective equipment.

Practical applications and who uses this standard

• Intended for PPE manufacturers designing protective suits and gloves for abrasive blasting.
• Used by safety managers, specifiers, procurement teams and occupational health professionals to select compliant protective clothing.
• Valuable to abrasive blasting contractors, surface treatment plants, and respiratory equipment suppliers to ensure integrated protection (clothing + respirator).
• Supports regulatory compliance and purchasing specifications for operations that use compressed-air or mechanically propelled granular abrasives.

Related standards

• EN 340 (Protective clothing - General requirements)
• EN 388 / EN 420 (Protective gloves - mechanical risks / general)
• EN 466, EN 270, EN 271 (connections to respiratory protective devices)
• ISO 4674, EN ISO 13934, EN ISO 13937 series (material test methods)

Keywords: EN ISO 14877:2002, protective clothing, abrasive blasting, granular abrasives, protective gloves, dust-tight, respiratory protective device, PPE standard.