This European Standard specifies minimum requirements and test methods for protective clothing for abrasive
blasting operations and for hand protection, for the treatment of surfaces with granular abrasives propelled by
compressed air or by mechanical means. The protection against substances that develop during the blasting
operation as well as connections between the protective clothing and the respiratory protective device are also
covered.
This European Standard does not apply to steam blasting, jet blasting and flame blasting operations.