Multi-part Document
BS 7971 - Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training

This is a multi-part document divided into the following parts:

• Part 1 Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training. General requirements
• Part 2 Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training. Guidance on risk assessment and on the selection, use, cleaning and maintenance of protective clothing and equipment
• Part 3 Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training. Personal defence shields. Requirements and test methods
• Part 4 Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training. Limb protectors. Requirements and test methods
• Part 5 Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training. Footwear. Requirements and test methods
• Part 6 Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training. Gloves for protection against mechanical, thermal and chemical hazards. Requirements and test methods
• Part 7 Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training. Slash resistant gloves. Requirements and test methods
• Part 8 Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training. Blunt trauma torso, shoulder, abdomen and genital protectors. Requirements and test methods
• Part 10 Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training. Coveralls. Requirements and test methods
• Part 11 Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training. Foot and ankle protectors and foot protectors. Requirements and test methods