scope:

This Standard specifies requirements and the test methods to be used to assess the resistance of gaiters to cutting by hand-held chain-saws and other properties. A requirement and a test method for assessing the strength of underfoot straps of gaiters are also included.

This Standard is applicable to gaiters which are to be used in conjunction with safety footwear with a metallic toecap complying with JIS T 8101, because gaiters alone offer only partial protection against chain-saw cutting.

This Standard is not applicable to gaiters intended for use in situations where there is a significant risk of tripping such as tree climbing or in forests.

NOTE: The International Standard corresponding to this Standard and the symbol of degree of correspondence are as follows.

ISO 11393-5 : 2001 Protective clothing for users of hand-held chain-saws -Part 5: Test methods and performance requirements for protective gaiters (MOD)

In addition, symbols, which denote the degree of correspondence in the contents between the relevant International Standard and JIS, are IDT (identical), MOD (modified), and NEQ (not equivalent) according to ISO/IEC Guide 21-1.