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EN 14404
EN 14404 protection for kneeling work
This standard describes the test methods and specifies the requirements for different types of knee protectors for working in a kneeling position. Garments and kneepads that comply with this certification are aimed to reduce and prevent injuries and risks that may occur immediately or over time.
Choose your trousers and kneepads in SYNQ
All our work trousers and bib & brace overalls with knee pockets are certified in combination with the SYNQ® Jerom kneepads.
They offer a protection type 2, level 1: which means they protect against penetration of small objects and are suitable for use on flat and uneven floor surfaces.
They offer a protection type 2, level 1: which means they protect against penetration of small objects and are suitable for use on flat and uneven floor surfaces.
There are 4 types of knee protectors:
- Type 1:
- Knee protectors that are not part of a garment ("independent"). These are fastened to the knee separately, for example by means of straps around the leg.
- Type 2:
- Kneepads that are placed inside the therefore foreseen knee pockets on the trouser legs.
- Type 3:
- Loose protectors, which are not in any way attached to the wearer's body and need to be put into the correct position whenever the user moves.
- Type 4:
- Knee protectors that are incorportated into another form of protection (e.g. a support frame for standing up or a kneeling stool). These can be worn on the body or can be stand-alone.
Knee protection is classified according to 3 performance levels:
- Level 0:
- Knee protectors that offer no verified penetration protection.
- Should mainly be used when working on flat surfaces.
- Level 1:
- Knee protectors that offer penetration protection by objects smaller than 1 cm (e.g. small stones).
- Suitable for use on flat and uneven floor surfaces.
- Level 2:
- Knee protectors that offer penetration protection for more extreme surfaces (e.g. scrap in mines).
- Suitable for very uneven and sharp surfaces.
Working on your knees? Never without my kneepads! That's why I wear a pair of SYNQ work trousers with knee pockets to get to work comfortably and better protected.
Jonathan from VBS Car Audio
Member of the SYNQ Squad (test team)
