BIS CERTIFICATION FOR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR INDUSTRIAL WORKERS EXPOSED TO HEAT IS 15748

Published Date: March 08, 2025 4 min Read

BIS certification is essential for Protective Clothing for Industrial Workers Exposed to Heat as per IS 15748:2022. This standard ensures that protective clothing meets stringent safety and performance criteria, providing industrial workers with necessary protection against heat-related hazards. Certification guarantees that the clothing undergoes rigorous testing for thermal resistance, flame retardancy, durability, and comfort, ensuring reliability in high-temperature work environments. Compliance with IS 15748:2022 reflects a manufacturer’s commitment to producing high-quality protective apparel that enhances worker safety and operational efficiency.

IS 15748 – Protective Clothing for Industrial Workers Exposed to Heat

This standard specifies the technical requirements and testing methods for protective clothing designed for industrial workers operating in high-temperature conditions. It defines critical performance parameters such as resistance to radiant heat, convective heat, contact heat, and molten metal splashes. Protective clothing must provide effective thermal insulation while ensuring breathability, flexibility, and durability. Testing procedures under this standard assess material composition, ergonomic design, and overall compliance with stringent safety regulations, making BIS certification a crucial requirement for manufacturers supplying heat-resistant workwear.

Benefits of BIS Certification for Protective Clothing

BIS certification under IS 15748:2022 ensures compliance with national safety standards, enhancing product reliability and market credibility. For manufacturers, certification provides regulatory approval, a competitive advantage, and increased trust from industrial safety authorities. For end users, certified protective clothing offers assured protection, longevity, and superior performance, ensuring worker safety in hazardous heat-exposed environments. Certification also facilitates procurement approvals for industrial workplaces, refineries, foundries, and other high-risk sectors.

Key highlights

Product Name	Protective clothing for industrial workers exposed to heat
Applicable Indian Standard	IS 15748:2022
Applicable Certification Scheme	Product Certification Scheme (ISI Mark Scheme) Scheme 1 - Schedule 2
Compliance Requirement	Mandatory
Quality Control Order	Click here
Scope as per Standard	IS 15748:2022 applies to protective clothing designed for industrial workers exposed to heat, excluding clothing for firefighters and welders. The standard covers outer garments made from flexible materials that provide protection to specific parts of the body. It includes hoods and gaiters; however, all other protective equipment for the head, hands, and feet is not covered under this standard.

Note

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Procedure for Domestic Manufacturer
Procedure for Foreign Manufacturer

Timeline for BIS Certification

The estimated timeline for obtaining BIS certification under IS 15748:2022 is as follows:

For Indian Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 30 days)
For Foreign Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 180 days)

Conclusion

BIS certification under IS 15748:2022 is crucial for ensuring the quality, safety, and durability of protective clothing for industrial workers exposed to heat. Adhering to this standard enables manufacturers to supply high-performance protective apparel that meets industry and regulatory requirements.

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