Specifies the requirements for the design and performance of protective trousers and leggings (chaps) for users of hand-held chainsaws.RECONFIRMATION NOTICETechnical Committee SF-004 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 15 December 2016.Approved for reconfirmation in New Zealand on behalf of the Standards Council of New Zealand on 13 December 2016.The following are represented on Technical Committee SF-004:Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities CouncilAustralian Chamber of Commerce and IndustryAustralian Industry GroupAWTA Textile TestingCertification Interests (Australia)Communications, Electrical and Plumbing Union - Electrical DivisionCouncil of Textile and Fashion Industries of AustraliaDepartment of Defence (Australian Government)New Zealand Road Safety Manufacturers AssociationTesting Interests (Australia)Textile Clothing