DIN EN 1621-2:2014-05

This European Standard specifies the minimum coverage to be provided by motorcyclists' back protectors worn by riders in normal traffic situations. The standard contains the requirements for the performance of the protectors under impact and details of the test methods. Requirements for sizing, ergonomic requirements, and requirements for innocuousness, labelling and the provision of information are included. The standard has been prepared under a mandate under Directive 89/686/EEC on personal protective equipment. The aim is to specify a uniform safety level. Potential users of this standard are testing institutes, certification bodies and manufacturers. This standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directives. This standard has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 162 "Protective clothing including hand and arm protection and lifejackets", the secretariat of which is held by DIN. The responsible German standardization committee is Working Committee NA 075-05-09 AA "Motorradfahrerschutzkleidung" ("Motorcycle rider protective clothing") at the Personal Protective Equipment Standards Committee (NPS) at DIN.