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The standard specifies requirements for the apron's design, penetration resistance, ergonomic characteristics, straps, weight, material, marking and instructions. It also describes the appropriate test methods. The standard applies to protective aprons for use with hand knives. The use of protective aprons against stabs is required in all cases where the knife is moved towards the user's body, especially while working in slaughterhouses, in the meat processing industry, in large scale catering establishments, in boning-out operations to process meat, fish, game and...