Protective clothing for firefighters - laboratory test methods and performance requirements for protective clothing with a reflective outer surface (ISO 15538:2001, IDT)
This Malaysian Standard specifies test methods and minimum performance requirements for protective clothing that relies upon the ability of the outer material to reflect intense radiant heat.
The clothing covered by this International Standard is intended to provide protection against flame lick and intense radiant heat and it should be worn for short periods only.
Subject to a risk assessment, this type of clothing may also be used for certain industrial and other applications.
Subject to a risk assessment, other types of protective clothing, for example clothing complying with the requirements of ISO 11613, may be used for the types of firefighting and industrial applications envisaged by this Malaysian Standard in conjunction with appropriate protection for the head, face, hands and feet as well as suitable respiratory protection.
This Malaysian Standard does not consider requirements for the protection of the head (including the face), hands and feet other than those speci
