BS 7971-8:2003

This standard BS 7971-8:2003 Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training is classified in these ICS categories:

• 13.340.10 Protective clothing

This part of BS 7971 specifies performance requirements and test methods for blunt trauma torso, shoulder, abdomen and genital protectors for use by police and prison officers and others who might be exposed to attack and assault in the course of their duties, for use in operational situations and in training. It specifies requirements for torso protectors for pedestrian use and for torso protectors for equestrian use.

NOTE 1 Information and guidance on the use of these protectors is given in Annex A.

NOTE 2 Guidance on risk assessment and the selection, care and maintenance of protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training is given in BS 7971-2.

This standard is not applicable to protectors intended to provide protection against ballistic or penetrating trauma (e.g. stabbing).

NOTE 3 Such body armour is specified in Police Scientific Development Branch publications [1], [2] and [3].