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Abstract

Specifies the requirements for the design and performance of protective trousers and leggings (chaps) for users of hand-held chainsaws.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee SF-004 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 15 December 2016.
Approved for reconfirmation in New Zealand on behalf of the Standards Council of New Zealand on 13 December 2016.
The following are represented on Technical Committee SF-004:
Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Industry Group
AWTA Textile Testing
Certification Interests (Australia)
Communications, Electrical and Plumbing Union - Electrical Division
Council of Textile and Fashion Industries of Australia
Department of Defence (Australian Government)
New Zealand Road Safety Manufacturers Association
Testing Interests (Australia)
Textile Clothing & Footwear Union of Australia
University of Otago New Zealand
Western Sydney University

Scope

This Standard specifies the requirements for design and performance of trousers and leggings (chaps) which offer protection against cutting by a hand-held chainsaw and includes the requirements for identification, marking and information to be supplied by the manufacturer.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 20/01/2017. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2017 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 20/01/2017
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ISBN
Committee	SF-004
Supersedes	DR 94259