EN 14404 Knee protection for workers kneeling down

Working in a kneeling position creates constant pressure on the knee. Knee protection is designed to distribute the forces produced evenly across it. In addition to this, it is designed to prevent injuries or damage caused by hard surfaces, small stones or similar objects lying on the ground.

Knee protection is subdivided into 4 types:

Type 1: Knee protection that is separate from clothing and fastened to the leg.
Type 2: Pads inserted into pockets on trouser legs or permanently attached to the trousers.
Type 3: Equipment that is not attached to the body.
Type 4: Knee protection forming part of a unit with additional functions.

In addition to this, there are two performance classifications:

Level 1: The knee protection is suitable for even ground where there is no risk of objects over 1 cm in height.
Level 2: The knee protection is for use in challenging conditions, such as for example when kneeling on stones in mines or quarries.

The PLANAM knee pad product no. 9901027 is certified as Type 2, Level 1 knee protection. This certification only applies in conjunction with PLANAM trousers, dungarees or overalls and cannot be transferred to other products.