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INTRODUCTION
1 European Standards for personal protective equipment (PPE) have been
developed as the preferred means of demonstrating equipment conformity
with the basic health and safety requirements (BHSRs) of the EC Personal
Protective Equipment Directive. Only equipment which meets these
BHSRs is entitled to carry the CE mark, and be sold for use in the EC.
The alternative route to obtaining the CE mark relies on the manufacturer
producing a 'technical file' for the equipment which also demonstrates that
it satisfies the BHSRs. In such cases, the equipment will carry the CE
mark but no Standard number. The manufacturer's information will
contain the performance specification
2 The Standards contain design, performance and marking requirements for
the different types of equipment. This document lists the Standards, and
gives a brief explanation of the markings which they define.
ORGANISATION OF THE INFORMATION
3 PPE Standards are separated into broad categories, depending on the
type of protection intended, eg head protection, foot protection. Separate
documents have been produced for each category.
4 Within a category, where possible, Standards have been further
subdivided according to the hazard (eg mechanical hazards, heat and
flame) or component type (eg filters; facepieces) as appropriate.
5 Standard number and date are given, with the title (sometimes abridged).
6 Markings and classifications defined in the Standard for that class of
equipment are listed and briefly described.
7 Related Standards, eg specific test methods which will not usually appear
in the markings on equipment are listed separately at the end of each
document.
8 Pictograms and symbols for each type of equipment are included at the
rear of the relevant document.
UPDATES
9 Standards are constantly under review, and new Standards issued. The
information in this document is believed to be correct at the time of issue,
but updates will be necessary. The intention is to revise and re-issue the
list annually.
FURTHER INFORMATION
10 For information on how the various performance levels and classifications
are assessed, and their relevance to practical use situations, initially
contact: Dr N P Vaughan, PPE Section, HSL Buxton. Tel. 01298 218329,
Fax. 01298 218393 or e:mail nick.vaughan@hsl.gov.uk
F - resistant to flame
Appendix 2 Hearing
Appendix 7 Clothing
INTRODUCTION
1 European Standards for personal protective equipment (PPE) have been
developed as the preferred means of demonstrating equipment conformity
with the basic health and safety requirements (BHSRs) of the EC Personal
Protective Equipment Directive. Only equipment which meets these
BHSRs is entitled to carry the CE mark, and be sold for use in the EC.
The alternative route to obtaining the CE mark relies on the manufacturer
producing a 'technical file' for the equipment which also demonstrates that
it satisfies the BHSRs. In such cases, the equipment will carry the CE
mark but no Standard number. The manufacturer's information will
contain the performance specification
2 The Standards contain design, performance and marking requirements
for the different types of equipment. This document lists the Standards,
and gives a brief explanation of the markings which they define.
ORGANISATION OF THE INFORMATION
3 PPE Standards are separated into broad categories, depending on the
type of protection intended, eg head protection, foot protection. Separate
documents have been produced for each category.
4 Within a category, where possible, Standards have been further
subdivided according to the hazard (eg mechanical hazards, heat and
flame) or component type (eg filters; facepieces) as appropriate.
5 Standard number and date are given, with the title (sometimes abridged).
6 Markings and classifications defined in the Standard for that class of
equipment are listed and briefly described.
7 Related Standards, eg specific test methods which will not usually appear
in the markings on equipment are listed separately at the end of each
document.
8 Pictograms and symbols for each type of equipment are included at the
rear of the relevant document.
UPDATES
9 Standards are constantly under review, and new Standards issued. The
information in this document is believed to be correct at the time of issue,
but updates will be necessary. The intention is to revise and re-issue the
list annually.
FURTHER INFORMATION
10 For information on how the various performance levels and classifications
are assessed, and their relevance to practical use situations, initially
contact: Dr N P Vaughan, PPE Section, HSL Buxton. Tel. 01298 218329,
Fax. 01298 218393 or e:mail nick.vaughan@hsl.gov.uk
Markings may only appear on the packaging. In addition to the Standard number,
maker and model identification:
fitting instructions
As for EN 352-1
As for EN 352-1
As for EN 352-1
As for EN 352-2
INTRODUCTION
1 European Standards for personal protective equipment (PPE) have been
developed as the preferred means of demonstrating equipment conformity
with the basic health and safety requirements (BHSRs) of the EC Personal
Protective Equipment Directive. Only equipment which meets these
BHSRs is entitled to carry the CE mark, and be sold for use in the EC.
The alternative route to obtaining the CE mark relies on the manufacturer
producing a 'technical file' for the equipment which also demonstrates that
it satisfies the BHSRs. In such cases, the equipment will carry the CE
mark but no Standard number. The manufacturer's information will
contain the performance specification
2 The Standards contain design, performance and marking requirements
for the different types of equipment. This document lists the Standards,
and gives a brief explanation of the markings which they define.
ORGANISATION OF THE INFORMATION
3 PPE Standards are separated into broad categories, depending on the
type of protection intended, eg head protection, foot protection. Separate
documents have been produced for each category.
4 Within a category, where possible, Standards have been further
subdivided according to the hazard (eg mechanical hazards, heat and
flame) or component type (eg filters; facepieces) as appropriate.
5 Standard number and date are given, with the title (sometimes abridged).
6 Markings and classifications defined in the Standard for that class of
equipment are listed and briefly described.
7 Related Standards, eg specific test methods which will not usually appear
in the markings on equipment are listed separately at the end of each
document.
8 Pictograms and symbols for each type of equipment are included at the
rear of the relevant document.
UPDATES
9 Standards are constantly under review, and new Standards issued. The
information in this document is believed to be correct at the time of issue,
but updates will be necessary. The intention is to revise and re-issue the
list annually.
FURTHER INFORMATION
10 For information on how the various performance levels and classifications
are assessed, and their relevance to practical use situations, initially
contact: Dr N P Vaughan, PPE Section, HSL Buxton. Tel. 01298 218329,
Fax. 01298 218393 or e:mail nick.vaughan@hsl.gov.uk
Not all types of eye protector are permitted meet all these requirements. Order
of marking on oculars where relevant:
Welding # - scale number between 1.2 and 16. Suffix a denotes filter
filters for use in gas welding with flux
See EN
169 and EN
379
Fields of use
Welding
EN 169:2002 - Filters for eye protectors used in welding and similar operations.
Contains informative annex giving guidance on selection and use.
EN 175:1997 - Eye and face protection during welding and allied processes
(Must be used in conjunction with an appropriate welding filter - EN 169 or
EN 379.)
Laser
face guard, or
eye guard
Sport
EN 172:1995 Specification for sunglare filters for industrial use (amended 2002)
BS 7028:1999 Eye protection for industrial and other uses. Guidance on selection,
use and maintenance
EN 12254: Screens for laser working places - Safety requirements and testing
1999
APPENDIX 4
(para 4)
INTRODUCTION
1 European Standards for personal protective equipment (PPE) have been
developed as the preferred means of demonstrating equipment conformity with
the basic health and safety requirements (BHSRs) of the EC Personal Protective
Equipment Directive. Only equipment which meets these BHSRs is entitled to
carry the CE mark, and be sold for use in the EC. The alternative route to
obtaining the CE mark relies on the manufacturer producing a 'technical file' for
the equipment which also demonstrates that it satisfies the BHSRs. In such
cases, the equipment will carry the CE mark but no Standard number. The
manufacturer's information will contain the performance specification
2 The Standards contain design, performance and marking requirements for the
different types of equipment. This document lists the Standards, and gives a
brief explanation of the markings which they define.
ORGANISATION OF THE INFORMATION
3 PPE Standards are separated into broad categories, depending on the type of
protection intended, eg head protection, foot protection. Separate documents
have been produced for each category.
4 Within a category, where possible, Standards have been further subdivided
according to the hazard (eg mechanical hazards, heat and flame) or component
type (eg filters; facepieces) as appropriate.
5 Standard number and date are given, with the title (sometimes abridged).
6 Markings and classifications defined in the Standard for that class of equipment
are listed and briefly described.
7 Related Standards, eg specific test methods which will not usually appear in the
markings on equipment are listed separately at the end of each document.
8 Pictograms and symbols for each type of equipment are included at the rear of
the relevant document.
UPDATES
9 Standards are constantly under review, and new Standards issued. The
information in this document is believed to be correct at the time of issue, but
updates will be necessary. The intention is to revise and re-issue the list
annually.
FURTHER INFORMATION
10 For information on how the various performance levels and classifications are
assessed, and their relevance to practical use situations, initially contact: Dr N P
Vaughan, PPE Section, HSL Buxton. Tel. 01298 218329, Fax. 01298 218393 or
e:mail nick.vaughan@hsl.gov.uk
Filters
Additional markings:
- whether the filter is for use on a multi-filter device
- indication (+ expired hourglass symbol) showing shelf life expiry
date in ‘yyyy/mm’ format
Superseded by EN 14387:2004
Superseded by EN 14387:2004
Additional markings:
- whether the filter is for use on a multi-filter device
- indication (+ expired hourglass symbol) showing shelf life expiry
date in ‘yyyy/mm’ format
EN 405:2001 - Valved filtering half masks for use against gases or gases and
particles
FF - filtering facepiece
+ one or more of:
A, B, E, K + 1 or 2 (capacity)
AX
SX
P - for use against particles
+ 1, 2 or 3 (efficiency- low, med, high)
D - resistant to dolomite clogging test
- indication (+ expired hourglass symbol) showing shelf life
expiry date in ‘yyyy/mm’ format
FF - filtering facepiece
+ one or more of:
A, B, E, K + 1 or 2 (capacity)
AX
SX
P - for use against particles
+ 1, 2 or 3 (efficiency- low, med, high)
D - resistant to dolomite clogging test
Powered/assisted filtering devices
(Superseded by EN 12941:1998)
(Superseded by EN 12942:1998)
TH - turbo hood
1, 2 or 3 - inward leakage class (10%, 2% or 0.2%)
+ one or more of:
A, B, E, K + 1, 2 or 3 (capacity: low, med, high)
AX
SX
P - for use against particles
+ S or SL - use against soilds only or solids and liquids
NO (with TH3P only)
Hg (with TH3P only)
TH - turbo hood
1, 2 or 3 - inward leakage class (10%, 2% or 0.2%)
+ one or more of:
A, B, E, K + 1, 2 or 3 (capacity: low, med, high)
AX
SX
P - for use against particles
+ S or SL - use against soilds only or solids and liquids
NO (with TM3P only)
Hg (with TM3P only)
Superseded by EN 14593 for demand valve apparatus, and EN 14594 for constant
flow
(Superseded by EN 14594)
EN 271:1995 - Compressed air line / powered fresh air hose BA with hood for
abrasive blasting
(Superseded by EN 14594)
(Superseded by EN 14594)
On the apparatus:
- year of manufacture (4 digits)
- temperature limitations, or appropriate pictogram
- F if flammability requirement met
On the supply tube:
- Year of manufacture (4 digits)
- H - heat resistance
- S - anti-static
- F – higher flame resistance
On the apparatus:
- Year of manufacture (4 digits)
- Temperature limitations, or appropriate pictogram
- F if flammability requirement met
On the supply tube:
- Year of manufacture (4 digits)
- H - heat resistance
- S - anti-static
- F – higher flame resistance
On the apparatus:
- Protection class 1 (lowest) to 4 (highest)
- Year of manufacture (4 digits)
- Temperature limitations, or appropriate pictogram
- F if flammability requirement met
- Pictogram for abrasive blasting if applicable
On the supply tube:
- Year of manufacture (4 digits)
- A – lower strength requirements
- H - heat resistance
- S - anti-static
- F – higher flame resistance
O2 or O2 - N2
1, 2 or 4 - nominal duration in hours
P or N – positive or negative demand
General:
- rated pressure on pressure reducers and gauges
- date of manufacture (at least the year) on parts which may be
affected by ageing
Demand regulator:
>10oC on demand regulators not designed for use in cold water
Superseded by EN 13794
Superseded by EN 13794
Superseded by EN 13794
EN 1146:1997 - Self contained open circuit compressed air escape BA with hood
C – NaClO3 type
D – compressed oxygen type
K – KO2 type
# - rated duration in minutes
S - for underground use
INTRODUCTION
1 European Standards for personal protective equipment (PPE) have been
developed as the preferred means of demonstrating equipment conformity
with the basic health and safety requirements (BHSRs) of the EC Personal
Protective Equipment Directive. Only equipment which meets these
BHSRs is entitled to carry the CE mark, and be sold for use in the EC.
The alternative route to obtaining the CE mark relies on the manufacturer
producing a 'technical file' for the equipment which also demonstrates that
it satisfies the BHSRs. In such cases, the equipment will carry the CE
mark but no Standard number. The manufacturer's information will
contain the performance specification
2 The Standards contain design, performance and marking requirements for
the different types of equipment. This document lists the Standards, and
gives a brief explanation of the markings which they define.
ORGANISATION OF THE INFORMATION
3 PPE Standards are separated into broad categories, depending on the
type of protection intended, eg head protection, foot protection. Separate
documents have been produced for each category.
4 Within a category, where possible, Standards have been further
subdivided according to the hazard (eg mechanical hazards, heat and
flame) or component type (eg filters; facepieces) as appropriate.
5 Standard number and date are given, with the title (sometimes abridged).
6 Markings and classifications defined in the Standard for that class of
equipment are listed and briefly described.
7 Related Standards, eg specific test methods which will not usually appear
in the markings on equipment are listed separately at the end of each
document.
8 Pictograms and symbols for each type of equipment are included at the
rear of the relevant document.
UPDATES
9 Standards are constantly under review, and new Standards issued. The
information in this document is believed to be correct at the time of issue,
but updates will be necessary. The intention is to revise and re-issue the
list annually.
FURTHER INFORMATION
10 For information on how the various performance levels and classifications
are assessed, and their relevance to practical use situations, initially
contact: Dr N P Vaughan, PPE Section, HSL Buxton. Tel. 01298 218329,
Fax. 01298 218393 or e:mail nick.vaughan@hsl.gov.uk
STANDARDS
General requirements
Plus, if appropriate:
EN 1082-1:1997- Protective clothing - Gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts
and stabs by hand knives: Chain mail gloves and arm guards
EN 1082-2:2000 - Gloves and arm guards made of material other than chain mail
- size
- maximum cleaning temperature if <82oC
- size
- maximum cleaning temperature if below 82oC
- intended and forbidden applications
- constituent materials
Physical risks
Superseded by EN 60903:2003
Service history Panel on which date of first use, and dates of subsequent
inspection and test, can be marked
00 (beige)
0 (red)
1 (white)
2 (yellow)
3 (green)
4 (orange) - depending on length of glove and
thickness of material (00 is shortest and thinnest)
Service history panel on which date of first use, and dates of subsequent
inspection and test, can be marked
Service history panel on which date of first use, and dates of subsequent
inspection and test, can be marked
EN1082-3:2000 Gloves impact cut test for fabric, leather and other materials
BS 7971 Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and
in training.
Part 4 – Limb protectors
Part 6 - Gloves against mechanical thermal and chemical hazards
Part 7 – Slash resistant gloves
INTRODUCTION
1 European Standards for personal protective equipment (PPE) have been
developed as the preferred means of demonstrating equipment conformity
with the basic health and safety requirements (BHSRs) of the EC Personal
Protective Equipment Directive. Only equipment which meets these
BHSRs is entitled to carry the CE mark, and be sold for use in the EC.
The alternative route to obtaining the CE mark relies on the manufacturer
producing a 'technical file' for the equipment which also demonstrates that
it satisfies the BHSRs. In such cases, the equipment will carry the CE
mark but no Standard number. The manufacturer's information will
contain the performance specification
2 The Standards contain design, performance and marking requirements for
the different types of equipment. This document lists the Standards, and
gives a brief explanation of the markings which they define.
ORGANISATION OF THE INFORMATION
3 PPE Standards are separated into broad categories, depending on the
type of protection intended, eg head protection, foot protection. Separate
documents have been produced for each category.
4 Within a category, where possible, Standards have been further
subdivided according to the hazard (eg mechanical hazards, heat and
flame) or component type (eg filters; facepieces) as appropriate.
5 Standard number and date are given, with the title (sometimes abridged).
6 Markings and classifications defined in the Standard for that class of
equipment are listed and briefly described.
7 Related Standards, eg specific test methods which will not usually appear
in the markings on equipment are listed separately at the end of each
document.
8 Pictograms and symbols for each type of equipment are included at the
rear of the relevant document.
UPDATES
9 Standards are constantly under review, and new Standards issued. The
information in this document is believed to be correct at the time of issue,
but updates will be necessary. The intention is to revise and re-issue the
list annually.
FURTHER INFORMATION
10 For information on how the various performance levels and classifications
are assessed, and their relevance to practical use situations, initially
contact: Dr N P Vaughan, PPE Section, HSL Buxton. Tel. 01298 218329,
Fax. 01298 218393 or e:mail nick.vaughan@hsl.gov.uk
Basic requirements - Safety footwear must have a 200J toecap. Other properties:
(may not all apply to some designs of footwear)
P - penetration resistance
C - conductive
A - antistatic
HI - insulating against heat
CI - insulating against cold
E - energy absorbing seat region
WRU - uppers resistant to water penetration / absorption
HRO - outsole resistant to hot contact
Classification I - (made from leather and other materials, but not all-rubber or all-
polymeric types)
Fire fighting footwear - Pictogram - Fig. 2 with a strip beneath bearing one of
the following:
Basic requirements - Protective footwear must have a 100J toecap. Other properties:
markings as for EN 345-1
Classification I - (made from leather and other materials, but not all-rubber or all-
polymeric types)
Classification I - (made from leather and other materials, but not all-rubber or all-
polymeric types)
EN 12568:1998 - Requirements and test methods for toecaps and metal penetration
resistant inserts
Basic requirements - Safety footwear must have a 200J toecap. Other properties:
(may not all apply to some designs of footwear)
P - penetration resistance
C - conductive
A - antistatic
I – electrically insulating
HI - insulating against heat
CI - insulating against cold
E - energy absorbing seat region
WR – whole footwear resistant to water penetration / absorption
M – metatarsal protection
AN – ankle protection
WRU – water resistant upper only
CR – cut resistant upper
HRO - outsole resistant to hot contact
Classification I - (made from leather and other materials, but not all-rubber or all-
polymeric types)
Basic requirements - Protective footwear must have a 100J toecap. Other properties:
markings as for EN ISO 20345:2004
Classification I - (made from leather and other materials, but not all-rubber or all-
polymeric types)
PB - basic requirements for protective footwear met
P1 - basic requirements plus closed and energy
absorbing seat region, and antistatic
P2 - as P1 plus water penetration and absorption
P3 - as P2 plus penetration resistance and cleated sole
Classification I - (made from leather and other materials, but not all-rubber or all-
polymeric types)
LEG PROTECTION
EN ISO 18690: Guidance for the selection use and maintenance of safety,
2000 due Oct’05 protective and occupational footwear
INTRODUCTION
1 European Standards for personal protective equipment (PPE) have been
developed as the preferred means of demonstrating equipment conformity
with the basic health and safety requirements (BHSRs) of the EC Personal
Protective Equipment Directive. Only equipment which meets these
BHSRs is entitled to carry the CE mark, and be sold for use in the EC.
The alternative route to obtaining the CE mark relies on the manufacturer
producing a 'technical file' for the equipment which also demonstrates that
it satisfies the BHSRs. In such cases, the equipment will carry the CE
mark but no Standard number. The manufacturer's information will
contain the performance specification
2 The Standards contain design, performance and marking requirements for
the different types of equipment. This document lists the Standards, and
gives a brief explanation of the markings which they define.
ORGANISATION OF THE INFORMATION
3 PPE Standards are separated into broad categories, depending on the
type of protection intended, eg head protection, foot protection. Separate
documents have been produced for each category.
4 Within a category, where possible, Standards have been further
subdivided according to the hazard (eg mechanical hazards, heat and
flame) or component type (eg filters; facepieces) as appropriate.
5 Standard number and date are given, with the title (sometimes abridged).
6 Markings and classifications defined in the Standard for that class of
equipment are listed and briefly described.
7 Related Standards, eg specific test methods which will not usually appear
in the markings on equipment are listed separately at the end of each
document.
8 Pictograms and symbols for each type of equipment are included at the
rear of the relevant document.
UPDATES
9 Standards are constantly under review, and new Standards issued. The
information in this document is believed to be correct at the time of issue,
but updates will be necessary. The intention is to revise and re-issue the
list annually.
FURTHER INFORMATION
10 For information on how the various performance levels and classifications
are assessed, and their relevance to practical use situations, initially
contact: Dr N P Vaughan, PPE Section, HSL Buxton. Tel. 01298 218329,
Fax. 01298 218393 or e:mail nick.vaughan@hsl.gov.uk
Pictogram (Fig. 5)
Chainsaw speed class:
- 0 up to 16 m/s
- 1 up to 20 m/s
- 2 up to 24 m/s
- 3 up to 28 m/s
Year and month of manufacture
“If the protective clothing is damaged, the garment is to be
discarded”
EN 510:1993 - Specification for protective clothing for use where there is a risk of
entanglement with moving parts
Type of protector:
S – shoulder
E – elbow
H – hip
K – knee
K + L – knee + upper and middle tibia
L - front of leg below a K protector
Plus an indication of the covered area:
A – reduced coverage for specialized applications
B – normal coverage
EN ISO 13998:2003 – Aprons, trousers and vests protecting against cuts and stabs
by hand knives
As EN 340 plus:
As EN 340 plus:
Superseded by EN 14605:2005
as EN 340 plus:
date of manufacture (month and year)
pictogram - for resistance to chemicals (Fig 2)
May also specify any of the following (in all cases, higher numbers correspond to
better performance):
Superseded by EN 14605:2005
as for EN 465
Superseded by EN 14605:2005
as for EN 465
EN 943-1:2002 - Protective clothing against liquid chemicals. Ventilated and non-
ventilated "gas-tight" (Type 1) and "non-gas-tight" (Type 2) chemical protective suits
Type of suit:
1a gas tight with BA inside
1b gas tight with BA outside
1c gas tight air fed suit
2 non-gas-tight air fed suit
Pictogram (Fig. 2)
Year of manufacture and shelf life.
Size range
Markings for other properties as defined in the relevant standards
(eg heat and flame resistance, mechanical impact)
Type of suit:
1a-ET gas tight with BA inside
1b-ET gas tight with BA outside
- plus either Limited use or Reusable
Pictogram (Fig. 2)
Year of manufacture and shelf life.
Size range
Markings for other properties as defined in the relevant standards
(eg heat and flame resistance, mechanical impact)
Type of suit:
3a-ET gas tight with BA inside
3b-ET gas tight with BA outside
- plus either Limited use or Reusable
Pictogram (Fig. 2)
Year and month of manufacture and shelf life.
Size range
Type of clothing:
Type 6 – full body
Type PB[6] – partial body
Size
Size
EN 469:1995 - Protective clothing for firefighters. Requirements and test methods for
protective clothing for firefighters
EN 470-1:1995 - Protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes. General
requirements
EN 533:1997 - Protective clothing - Protection against heat and flame. Limited flame
spread materials and material assemblies.
This Standard refers only to the materials or material assemblies from which
garments with limited flame spread properties are made. Such information may
appear in the manufacturer’s literature. Markings in the form:
EN 533 Flame spread index / Durability
As EN 340, plus:
Pictogram (Fig. 10)
As EN 340 plus:
- double triangle symbol (Figure 11), Class 00 and/or colour
code beige
- internal panel on which to mark date of periodic inspection
Radioactive contamination
as for EN 1073-1
ENISO 6942:2002 Protective clothing - Protection against heat and fire: Method of
test: Evaluation of materials and material assemblies when
exposed to a source of radiant heat
EN 381-1:1993 Protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws: Test rig for
testing resistance to cutting by a chainsaw
EN ISO 13982- Protective clothing for use against solid particulates. Test
2:2004 method of determination of inward leakage of aerosols of fine
particles into suits
EN 14360:2004 Protective clothing against rain. Test method for ready made
garments. Impact from above with high energy droplets
ISO 16603:2004 Clothing for protection against contact with blood and body
fluids. Resistance of protective clothing materials to penetration
by blood and body fluids. Test method using synthetic blood
ISO 16604:2004 Clothing for protection against contact with blood and body
fluids. Resistance of protective clothing materials to penetration
by blood-borne pathogens. Test method using Phi-X174
Bacteriophage
Fig.2 Chemicals
Fig. 3 Foul weather
Fig. 4 Cold
Fig. 5 Chainsaws
Fig. 6 Low visibility
Fig. 10 Firefighting
INTRODUCTION
1 European Standards for personal protective equipment (PPE) have been
developed as the preferred means of demonstrating equipment conformity
with the basic health and safety requirements (BHSRs) of the EC Personal
Protective Equipment Directive. Only equipment which meets these
BHSRs is entitled to carry the CE mark, and be sold for use in the EC.
The alternative route to obtaining the CE mark relies on the manufacturer
producing a 'technical file' for the equipment which also demonstrates that
it satisfies the BHSRs. In such cases, the equipment will carry the CE
mark but no Standard number. The manufacturer's information will
contain the performance specification
2 The Standards contain design, performance and marking requirements
for the different types of equipment. This document lists the Standards,
and gives a brief explanation of the markings which they define.
ORGANISATION OF THE INFORMATION
3 PPE Standards are separated into broad categories, depending on the
type of protection intended, eg head protection, foot protection. Separate
documents have been produced for each category.
4 Within a category, where possible, Standards have been further
subdivided according to the hazard (eg mechanical hazards, heat and
flame) or component type (eg filters; facepieces) as appropriate.
5 Standard number and date are given, with the title (sometimes abridged).
6 Markings and classifications defined in the Standard for that class of
equipment are listed and briefly described.
7 Related Standards, eg specific test methods which will not usually appear
in the markings on equipment are listed separately at the end of each
document.
8 Pictograms and symbols for each type of equipment are included at the
rear of the relevant document.
UPDATES
9 Standards are constantly under review, and new Standards issued. The
information in this document is believed to be correct at the time of issue,
but updates will be necessary. The intention is to revise and re-issue the
list annually.
FURTHER INFORMATION
10 For information on how the various performance levels and classifications
are assessed, and their relevance to practical use situations, initially
contact: Dr N P Vaughan, PPE Section, HSL Buxton. Tel. 01298 218329,
Fax. 01298 218393 or e:mail nick.vaughan@hsl.gov.uk
Also covered: whistles, multi-chamber buoyancy aids, safety harness and lines, body
lines, sprayhoods, protective covers.
Figure 1. Minimum label for flotation devices. Should indicate relevant device
Offshore, 150
Foul weather clothing
MANUFACTURER:
Immersion
Performance A B C D
class
Height / waist
Special features
WARNING
ESTIMATED THERMAL PROTECTION TIME ACCORDING TO
PERFORMANCE
CLASSES A…D ARE BASED ON STANDARD TESTING CONDITIONS AS
SPECIFIED
BY EN ISO 15027-3
REAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
WILL
CHANGE THERMAL PROTECTION TIME
Figure 7. Example of information label for EN ISO 15027-2 Suit.
Wet suit
Performance A B C D
class
Height / waist
Special features
WARNING
ESTIMATED THERMAL PROTECTION TIME ACCORDING TO
PERFORMANCE
CLASSES A…D ARE BASED ON STANDARD TESTING CONDITIONS AS
SPECIFIED
BY EN ISO 15027-3
REAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
WILL
CHANGE THERMAL PROTECTION TIME
INTRODUCTION
1 European Standards for personal protective equipment (PPE) have been
developed as the preferred means of demonstrating equipment conformity
with the basic health and safety requirements (BHSRs) of the EC Personal
Protective Equipment Directive. Only equipment which meets these
BHSRs is entitled to carry the CE mark, and be sold for use in the EC.
The alternative route to obtaining the CE mark relies on the manufacturer
producing a 'technical file' for the equipment which also demonstrates that
it satisfies the BHSRs. In such cases, the equipment will carry the CE
mark but no Standard number. The manufacturer's information will
contain the performance specification
2 The Standards contain design, performance and marking requirements for
the different types of equipment. This document lists the Standards, and
gives a brief explanation of the markings which they define.
ORGANISATION OF THE INFORMATION
3 PPE Standards are separated into broad categories, depending on the
type of protection intended, eg head protection, foot protection. Separate
documents have been produced for each category.
4 Within a category, where possible, Standards have been further
subdivided according to the hazard (eg mechanical hazards, heat and
flame) or component type (eg filters; facepieces) as appropriate.
5 Standard number and date are given, with the title (sometimes abridged).
6 Markings and classifications defined in the Standard for that class of
equipment are listed and briefly described.
7 Related Standards, eg specific test methods which will not usually appear
in the markings on equipment are listed separately at the end of each
document.
8 Pictograms and symbols for each type of equipment are included at the
rear of the relevant document.
UPDATES
9 Standards are constantly under review, and new Standards issued. The
information in this document is believed to be correct at the time of issue,
but updates will be necessary. The intention is to revise and re-issue the
list annually.
FURTHER INFORMATION
10 For information on how the various performance levels and classifications
are assessed, and their relevance to practical use situations, initially
contact: Dr N P Vaughan, PPE Section, HSL Buxton. Tel. 01298 218329,
Fax. 01298 218393 or e:mail nick.vaughan@hsl.gov.uk
see EN 365
“A” at each attachment point
see EN 365
COMPONENT HARDWARE
EN 353-1:2002 - PPE against falls from height - guided type fall arresters on a rigid
anchorage line
see EN 365
- correct orientation in use, if removable from anchor line
EN 353-2:2002 - PPE against falls from height - guided type fall arresters on a flexible
anchorage line
see EN 365
- correct orientation in use
- “Use correct rope only”
see EN 365
see EN 365
- maximum allowed length of absorber + lanyard
EN 358:1999 - PPE against falls from height - work positioning systems - Belts and
lanyards
EN 360:2002 - PPE against falls from height - retractable type fall arresters
see EN 365
- intended orientation for use (vertical, horizontal, inclined)
EN 365:2004 - PPE against falls from height - general requirements for instructions
for use and for marking
EN 795:1997 - PPE against falls from height - anchor devices: requirements and
testing
EN 1891:1998 - PPE against falls from height - low stretch kernmantle ropes
RESCUE EQUIPMENT
Note: This equipment is NOT classed as PPE against falls from height, but is
used in conjunction with a number of the items listed above. It is included here
for completeness.
- type identification
- class:
A - for raising only
B - for raising or lowering
- rated load
- last two digits of year of manufacture
- name or mark of manufacturer / supplier
- batch or serial number
- For rescue purposes only
- type identification
- class:
A - loop hold person upright around back and under arms
B - loop holds person in sitting position
C - strap holds person head down by ankles
- last two digits of year of manufacture
- name or mark of manufacturer / supplier
- batch or serial number
- For rescue purposes only
BS 7883:2005 Code of practice for the design, selection, use and maintenance
of anchor devices conforming to BS EN 795
BS 7985:2002 Code of practice for the use of rope access methods for
industrial purposes