Standards for protective clothing
PPE standards
What standards exist for protective equipment and PPE protective clothing?
Are you responsible for occupational safety or work as a safety officer and would like to acquire in-depth knowledge of personal protective equipment (PPE) and the associated standards?
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EN ISO 20471 - high visibility clothing
EN ISO 11612 - Protective clothing against heat and flame
EN ISO 11611 - Protective clothing for welding
EN 1149 - electrostatic protective clothing
EN 61482 - Protective clothing for electric arcs
EN 13034 - Protective clothing against liquid chemicals
EN 343 - Protective clothing against rain and snow
EN ISO 11393-2 - Cut protection
EN 13758-2 - UV protection
EN ISO 15797 - Industrial laundry
HACCP - Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points
Definition of standards for personal protective equipment and PPE protective clothing
Risk categories of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is crucial for workplace safety. The risks that PPE is designed to protect against are divided into three categories. These categories take into account the severity of the potential hazards, from minor injuries to life-threatening situations. Below is an overview of the different risk categories and the corresponding risks that PPE is designed to cover.
Kategorie | Beschreibng |
|---|---|
Category I | Minor Risks: Superficial mechanical injuries, contact with mildly aggressive cleaning agents, moderate temperatures, solar radiation, non-extreme weather conditions. |
Category II | Moderate Risks: All risks not covered under Category I or III. |
Category III | Severe Risks: Harmful substances, oxygen-deficient atmospheres, biological agents, ionizing radiation, extreme temperatures, falls, electric shocks, drowning, chainsaws, high-pressure jets, projectile or stabbing injuries, harmful noise. |
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