Australian standard
EN 1149: antistatic protective clothing
CEN publishes the EN 1149 series covering the electrostatic properties of protective clothing, with separate parts for test methods and for material performance and design requirements. Protective coverall listings cite it where the garment is intended for use where static discharge matters.
What is EN 1149?
EN 1149 is the European standard series for the electrostatic properties of protective clothing, published by CEN. Disposable coveralls and similar protective garments name it where the garment is intended for work in areas where a static discharge would be a hazard, such as around flammable atmospheres.
EN 1149 is the European standard series for the electrostatic properties of protective clothing. It is the designation that appears on antistatic disposable coveralls and similar protective garments.
Which products does it apply to?
1 guides on this hub cite EN 1149, across ppe and protective equipment, protective apparel, respiratory protection.
| Marking on the listing | What it indicates | How it appears in these guides |
|---|---|---|
| EN 1149 | Named on protective coverall listings | Appears with other coverall type designations |
| EN 1149-5 | The part named on some listings | Material performance and design requirements |
Guides that cite EN 1149
Frequently asked questions
What does an antistatic coverall actually do?
A garment certified for electrostatic properties is designed to dissipate static charge rather than let it build and discharge as a spark. It is one control among several, and manufacturers state that it works only where the wearer is earthed and the surrounding controls are in place.
Is EN 1149 an Australian standard?
No. EN standards are European, published by CEN, and they appear on Australian listings because the product is manufactured or certified to them. Some workwear in these guides names the Australian antistatic reference AS/NZS 1020 instead. Check which designation your workplace requires.
Does antistatic mean flame resistant?
No. They are separate properties assessed under separate standards, and a garment can carry one without the other. Listings in this corpus that claim flame or heat properties name a different designation for them. Do not read one property into the other.
What this page is not
This page explains how EN 1149 is used in product listings. It is not the standard, and it does not reproduce its text. Compliance decisions should reference the published standard and your own workplace risk assessment.
- CEN, the European Committee for Standardization, EN 1149
- The product listings on donerightsafety.com.au that name this designation