93/95/EEC - Personal protective equipment (Dir. 89/686/EEC amendment)
Directive 93/95/EEC amends Directive 89/686/EEC concerning personal protective equipment (PPE) to address issues in the implementation of harmonized standards and the internal market for PPE. It removes Article 5(3) of the original directive, extending the transitional period for PPE compliance from national regulations until 30 June 1995 to accommodate the delay in availability of harmonized standards and the establishment of control and certification systems. The directive specifically excludes helmets and visors for users of two- or three-wheeled motor vehicles from the scope of Directive 89/686/EEC until specific requirements are introduced, ensuring continued safety during this interim. Member States are required to adopt and publish necessary laws and regulations within three months of this directive’s adoption and to inform the Commission. They must apply the directive's provisions from 1 July 1992 and communicate all national legal provisions related to PPE to the Commission, facilitating the uniform application and free movement of personal protective equipment within the EU internal market.
Purpose
Council Directive 93/95/EEC of 29 October 1993 amends Directive 89/686/EEC concerning the approximation of laws of EU Member States relating to personal protective equipment (PPE). The main purpose of this amendment is to address transitional challenges arising from the original Directive’s application, particularly when harmonized standards for PPE were unavailable by the intended deadlines. It aims to ensure a balanced market introduction of PPE while maintaining an adequate level of user protection and conformity control.
Specifically, the Directive excludes helmets and visors intended for users of two- or three-wheeled motor vehicles from Directive 89/686/EEC due to the absence of harmonized standards and risks to user safety. It also extends transitional periods to better facilitate compliance by Member States and economic operators.
Key obligations
Deletion of Article 5(3) of Directive 89/686/EEC: The provision allowing PPE without harmonized standards to be placed on the market under national arrangements until 31 December 1992 is removed, reflecting the need for an extended transitional period.
Replacement of Article 16:
- By 31 December 1991, Member States were to adopt necessary laws, regulations, and administrative provisions to comply with the Directive and apply them from 1 July 1992.
- PPE compliant with national regulations as of 30 June 1992 could be placed on the market or put into service until 30 June 1995, prolonging the transitional period.
- Member States must transmit the texts of related national legal provisions to the European Commission.
Exclusion of specific PPE from Directive 89/686/EEC: Helmets and visors intended for users of two- or three-wheeled motor vehicles are explicitly excluded pending the establishment of specific harmonized standards because of safety concerns.
Obligation to reference the Directive in national measures: When adopting laws or regulations pursuant to this Directive, Member States must include or accompany them with a reference to Directive 93/95/EEC.
Communication duties: Member States are required to inform the Commission promptly about the adoption of national laws and submit corresponding legal texts relevant to this Directive.
Affected products and actors
Products: The amendment specifically targets personal protective equipment (PPE) covered under Directive 89/686/EEC including a transitional exclusion of helmets and visors designed for users of two- or three-wheeled motor vehicles.
Actors: The Directive primarily concerns EU Member States who must align their national legislation accordingly. Economic operators placing PPE on the market are also indirectly affected due to extended transitional provisions and altered conformity requirements.
Implementation timeline
By 31 December 1991: Member States should have adopted and published necessary implementing legislation.
From 1 July 1992: Member States must apply the new measures aligning with Directive 89/686/EEC as amended.
Until 30 June 1995: Transitional period allowing PPE conforming to national regulations as of 30 June 1992 to continue being placed on the market or put into service.
Within 3 months of adoption (post 29 October 1993): Member States must adopt and publish laws and inform the Commission of these measures as required under Directive 93/95/EEC.
The directive applies to personal protective equipment (PPE) intended to be placed on the market and put into service within the European Community. It specifically concerns PPE covered under Directive 89/686/EEC, including helmets and visors intended for users of two- or three-wheeled motor vehicles. The directive addresses issues related to harmonized standards and conformity assessment procedures for PPE to ensure safety and facilitate free movement within the internal market. In particular, it takes into account the transitional period for PPE without harmonized standards, aiming to maintain an adequate degree of protection and control. It excludes helmets and visors for two- and three-wheeled motor vehicle users from Directive 89/686/EEC until specific requirements for such helmets are introduced, to prevent any deterioration in safety. Member States are required to adopt national laws and regulations aligned with this directive.
Die Richtlinie 93/95/EWG ändert die Richtlinie 89/686/EWG zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften für persönliche Schutzausrüstungen in der EU. Sie hebt die Übergangsfrist für die Anwendung einzelstaatlicher Vorschriften bei fehlenden harmonisierten Normen auf und ergänzt den Anhang I um Helme und Sonnenblenden für Nutzer zweirädriger und dreirädriger Kraftfahrzeuge. Dies erfolgt, da zum Zeitpunkt der Einführung der ursprünglichen Richtlinie noch nicht alle harmonisierten Normen verfügbar waren, was die Einheitlichkeit des Marktes und die Sicherheit beeinträchtigen konnte. Die neue Regelung schließt diese Schutzhelme vom Anwendungsbereich der Richtlinie 89/686/EWG aus und fordert spezielle Vorschriften, um das Schutzniveau und die Konformitätsüberwachung zu gewährleisten. Mitgliedstaaten müssen erforderliche Rechtsvorschriften spätestens bis 31. Dezember 1991 erlassen und anwenden, wobei bestimmte national geltende Vorschriften bis zum 30. Juni 1995 weiter gelten dürfen. Die Richtlinie zielt darauf ab, die Sicherheit und den freien Warenverkehr von Schutzausrüstungen zu fördern sowie einen einheitlichen Binnenmarkt zu gewährleisten.
Zweck
Die Richtlinie 93/95/EWG zielt darauf ab, die bestehende Richtlinie 89/686/EWG zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften für persönliche Schutzausrüstungen (PSA) zu ändern. Insbesondere werden Regelungen für Helme und Sonnenblenden für Benutzer zweirädriger und dreirädriger Kraftfahrzeuge ergänzt. Diese Änderungen sollen einen einheitlichen Binnenmarkt gewährleisten, der Sicherheit und Konformitätsüberwachung bei PSA sicherstellt.
Die Richtlinie berücksichtigt, dass zum Zeitpunkt der ursprünglichen Richtlinie 89/686/EWG für einige PSA, insbesondere Helme, noch keine harmonisierten Normen vorhanden waren. Die Übergangsfrist für die Anwendung einzelstaatlicher Vorschriften erwies sich als zu kurz, weshalb diese Richtlinie eine Verlängerung und Anpassung der Übergangsregelungen vornimmt.
Zentrale Verpflichtungen
- Streichung des Artikels 5 Absatz 3 der Richtlinie 89/686/EWG, der die Anwendung einzelstaatlicher Vorschriften bei fehlenden harmonisierten Normen bis zum 31. Dezember 1992 gestattete.
- Anpassung des Artikels 16 der Richtlinie 89/686/EWG:
- Mitgliedstaaten müssen bis zum 31. Dezember 1991 erforderliche Rechts- und Verwaltungsvorschriften erlassen und veröffentlichen.
- Anwendung dieser Vorschriften ab dem 1. Juli 1992.
- Bis zum 30. Juni 1995 ist weiterhin das Inverkehrbringen und die Benutzung von PSA erlaubt, die den zum 30. Juni 1992 geltenden einzelstaatlichen Vorschriften entsprechen.
- Mitgliedstaaten sind verpflichtet, die Kommission unverzüglich über die erlassenen innerstaatlichen Vorschriften zu informieren.
- Ergänzung des Anhangs I der Richtlinie 89/686/EWG um Helme und Sonnenblenden für Zweirad- und Dreirad-Kraftfahrzeugnutzer als gesonderten Produktbereich.
- Verpflichtung der Mitgliedstaaten, binnen drei Monaten nach Annahme der Richtlinie die erforderlichen Rechts- und Verwaltungsvorschriften zu erlassen und die Kommission darüber zu informieren. Hierbei ist ein Bezug zur vorliegenden Richtlinie in den Vorschriften oder deren amtlicher Veröffentlichung herzustellen.
Betroffene Produkte und Akteure
- Persönliche Schutzausrüstungen gemäß Richtlinie 89/686/EWG.
- Speziell neu aufgenommen sind in dieser Richtlinie Helme und Sonnenblenden für Benutzer von zweirädrigen und dreirädrigen Kraftfahrzeugen.
- Mitgliedstaatliche Behörden, die für die Umsetzung und Überwachung der PSA-Vorschriften verantwortlich sind.
- Hersteller und Händler von PSA, die sicherstellen müssen, dass ihre Produkte den geltenden EU-Vorschriften entsprechen.
- Die Europäische Kommission, die über die erlassenen innerstaatlichen Vorschriften informiert wird und deren einheitliche Überwachung mitgestaltet.
Umsetzungszeitplan
- Bis zum 31. Dezember 1991: Mitgliedstaaten müssen die erforderlichen Rechts- und Verwaltungsvorschriften erlassen und veröffentlichen.
- Ab dem 1. Juli 1992: Verpflichtende Anwendung der neuen Vorschriften für PSA.
- Bis zum 30. Juni 1995: Übergangsphase, in der noch PSA in Verkehr gebracht und benutzt werden dürfen, die den zum 30. Juni 1992 geltenden einzelstaatlichen Vorschriften entsprechen.
- Innerhalb von drei Monaten nach Annahme der Richtlinie: Mitgliedstaaten müssen die Rechts- und Verwaltungsvorschriften erlassen und die Kommission informieren.
Diese Fristen stellen sicher, dass alle Mitgliedstaaten die notwendigen Anpassungen im Bereich des PSA-Rechts fristgerecht umsetzen und gleichzeitig ein reibungsloser Übergang in den harmonisierten Binnenmarkt gewährleistet wird.
Die Richtlinie 93/95/EWG ändert die Richtlinie 89/686/EWG hinsichtlich persönlicher Schutzausrüstungen (PSA). Sie gilt insbesondere für Helme und Sonnenblenden für Benutzer zweirädriger und dreirädriger Kraftfahrzeuge, die aus dem Anwendungsbereich der ursprünglichen Richtlinie 89/686/EWG ausgenommen und mit besonderen Vorschriften versehen werden. Ziel ist es, während der Übergangszeit eine Verringerung der Sicherheit und Konformitätsüberwachung zu vermeiden, da zum Zeitpunkt der Anwendung der 89/686/EWG noch nicht alle harmonisierten Normen verfügbar waren. Die Richtlinie betrifft das Inverkehrbringen und die Benutzung von PSA in den Mitgliedstaaten der Europäischen Union, wobei temporäre Einzelstaatliche Regelungen bis zum 30. Juni 1995 für PSA erlaubt sind, die den am 30. Juni 1992 geltenden nationalen Vorschriften entsprechen.
La directive 93/95/CEE modifie la directive 89/686/CEE relative aux équipements de protection individuelle (EPI). Elle vise à prolonger la période transitoire initialement prévue pour l’application des normes harmonisées, estimée trop courte, permettant ainsi aux États membres de continuer à autoriser la mise sur le marché des EPI conformes aux réglementations nationales jusqu’au 30 juin 1995. La directive supprime le paragraphe 3 de l’article 5 relatif à cette période transitoire et remplace l’article 16 pour préciser les obligations des États membres en matière d’adoption et de communication des mesures nationales. Il est également ajouté que les casques et visières destinés aux usagers de véhicules à moteur à deux ou trois roues sont exclus du champ d’application de la directive 89/686/CEE en attendant l’adoption de prescriptions spécifiques, afin d’éviter toute baisse de la sécurité. Les États membres doivent adopter les mesures nécessaires dans un délai de trois mois et informer la Commission. Cette démarche vise à assurer la protection des usagers et la libre circulation des équipements au sein du marché intérieur.
Objet
La directive 93/95/CEE modifie la directive 89/686/CEE relative aux équipements de protection individuelle (EPI) afin d’assurer un meilleur fonctionnement du marché intérieur, notamment en prolongeant les périodes transitoires concernant l’application des normes harmonisées. Elle vise à garantir un niveau adéquat de protection des utilisateurs tout en facilitant la mise sur le marché et la libre circulation des EPI. En particulier, cette directive exclut temporairement les casques destinés aux usagers de véhicules à moteur à deux ou trois roues du champ d’application de la directive 89/686/CEE, jusqu’à l’adoption de prescriptions spécifiques.
Obligations principales
- Suppression du paragraphe 3 de l’article 5 de la directive 89/686/CEE, qui prévoyait une période transitoire limitée concernant la conformité des EPI en l’absence de normes harmonisées.
- Modification de l’article 8 concernant certains points de contrôle, notamment la suppression d’un tiret à l’alinéa 4 point a).
- Remplacement de l’article 16 par un nouveau texte précisant :
- L’obligation pour les États membres d’adopter et publier avant le 31 décembre 1991 les mesures nécessaires pour se conformer à la directive modifiée.
- L’application de ces mesures à partir du 1er juillet 1992.
- Une période transitoire jusqu’au 30 juin 1995 pendant laquelle les EPI conformes aux réglementations nationales en vigueur au 30 juin 1992 peuvent encore être mis sur le marché.
- L’obligation de communication à la Commission européenne des mesures nationales adoptées.
- Ajout en annexe I d’un point 5 portant sur « Casques et visières destinés aux usagers de véhicules à moteur à deux ou trois roues », indiquant leur exclusion temporaire du champ d’application jusqu’à la mise en place de règles spécifiques.
Produits et acteurs concernés
- Produits : Tous les équipements de protection individuelle (EPI) visés par la directive 89/686/CEE, avec une attention particulière portée aux casques et visières destinés aux usagers de véhicules à moteur à deux ou trois roues. Ces derniers sont temporairement exclus du champ d’application de la directive modifiée.
- Acteurs :
- Les fabricants, importateurs et distributeurs d’EPI doivent se conformer aux nouvelles obligations.
- Les autorités nationales sont responsables de l’adoption, la publication et l’application des mesures législatives, réglementaires et administratives nécessaires.
- La Commission européenne reçoit les informations relatives aux dispositions nationales adoptées.
Calendrier de transposition
- Adoption et publication des mesures nationales nécessaires par les États membres : avant le 31 décembre 1991 (article 16, §1).
- Application obligatoire de ces mesures sur le territoire national : à partir du 1er juillet 1992.
- Période transitoire autorisant la mise sur le marché et la mise en service d’EPI conformes aux réglementations nationales antérieures à cette date : jusqu’au 30 juin 1995.
- Adoption des mesures législatives, réglementaires et administratives spécifiques au titre de la présente directive par les États membres : dans un délai de trois mois après l’adoption de la directive 93/95/CEE.
Cette directive consolide la mise en œuvre harmonisée des règles relatives aux EPI en Europe tout en garantissant une transition sécurisée pour certains produits spécifiques, notamment les casques moto, afin d’éviter toute régression en matière de sécurité.
La directive 93/95/CEE modifie la directive 89/686/CEE relative aux équipements de protection individuelle (EPI). Elle s'applique aux produits destinés à protéger les personnes contre les risques susceptibles de porter atteinte à leur santé ou à leur sécurité lors de leur utilisation. Cela inclut une large gamme d'équipements utilisés dans divers secteurs professionnels et activités où la protection individuelle est nécessaire. Toutefois, la directive exclut temporairement du champ d'application les casques et visières destinés aux usagers de véhicules à moteur à deux ou trois roues, en raison de l'absence temporaire de normes harmonisées spécifiques garantissant un niveau adéquat de protection et de contrôle de la conformité pour ces produits. Cette exclusion vise à éviter une régression en matière de sécurité des usagers jusqu'à ce que de nouvelles prescriptions spécifiques soient mises en place.
Direktiva 93/95/EGS spremeni Direktivo 89/686/EGS glede osebne zaščitne opreme (OZO) z namenom vzpostavitve enotnega notranjega trga. Zaradi pomanjkanja usklajenih standardov, ki omogočajo pravilno izvajanje direktive, je bilo prehodno obdobje podaljšano do 30. junija 1995, kar dovoljuje dajanje OZO na trg in uporabo tiste, ki ustreza nacionalnim predpisom, veljavnim do 30. junija 1992. Posebna pozornost je namenjena čeladam za uporabnike dvo- ali trikolesnih motornih vozil, ki so do uvedbe posebnih zahtev izvzete iz direktive, da ne bi bilo ogroženo varstvo uporabnikov pri nesrečah. Direktiva zahteva, da države članice do 31. decembra 1991 sprejmejo in objavijo potrebne predpise, s čimer zagotavljajo skladnost s to direktivo. Prav tako morajo nemudoma sporočiti Komisiji besedila nacionalnih zakonodajnih določb s tega področja. Namen spremembe je preprečiti zmanjšanje ravni varstva ter omogočiti prosti pretok OZO na trgu.
Namen
Direktiva Sveta 93/95/EGS z dne 29. oktobra 1993 spreminja Direktivo 89/686/EGS, ki ureja usklajevanje zakonodaje držav članic v zvezi z osebnimi zaščitnimi sredstvi (OZO). Namen spremembe je zagotoviti pravilno izvajanje direktive o osebni zaščitni opremi ter omogočiti vzpostavitev enotnega trga OZO ob hkratnem zagotavljanju ustrezne varnosti in nadzora skladnosti. Posebna pozornost je namenjena čeladam za uporabnike dva- ali trikolesnih motornih vozil, ki zaradi odsotnosti usklajenih standardov niso bile zajete v začetni uredbi.
Ključne obveznosti
Odprava prehodnih obdobij: Člen 5(3) direktive 89/686/EGS, ki je dovoljeval uporabo nacionalnih predpisov za OZO, če za njih niso bili na voljo usklajeni standardi do 31. decembra 1992, je bil črtan. S tem se ukinja prehodno obdobje za neusklajene standarde.
Uvajanje zakonodaje držav članic: Države članice morajo do 31. decembra 1991 sprejeti in objaviti potrebne zakone in predpise za uskladitev s spremenjeno direktivo ter jih začeti uporabljati od 1. julija 1992.
Podaljšanje veljavnosti nacionalnih standardov za OZO do 30. junija 1995: Do tega datuma države članice dovoljujejo dajanje na trg in uporabo osebne zaščitne opreme, ki ustreza njihovim nacionalnim predpisom, veljavnim na dan 30. junija 1992. S tem ukrepom se omogoči postopni prehod k usklajenim standardom.
Izvzetje določenih čelad: Čelade in ščitniki za uporabnike dva- ali trikolesnih motornih vozil se do uvedbe posebnih zahtev izvzmejo iz področja uporabe Direktive 89/686/EGS, da se prepreči zmanjšanje ravni varstva uporabnikov.
Obveznost obveščanja: Države članice morajo Komisiji posredovati besedila vseh nacionalnih predpisov, sprejetih za uskladitev te direktive.
Vplivani proizvodi in akterji
Osebna zaščitna oprema (OZO): Vse vrste osebne zaščitne opreme, ki se dajejo na trg v državah članicah EU, so predmet usklajevanja in nadzora skladnosti v skladu z direktivo.
Čelade in ščitniki za dva- ali trikolesna motorna vozila: Zaradi izrecnega izvzetja iz Direktive 89/686/EGS do uvedbe posebnih zahtev, ta segment zaščitne opreme dobiva posebno obravnavo.
Države članice EU: So primarni izvrševalci direktive, z obveznostjo uvedbe, objave in nadzora usklajenih zakonodajnih ukrepov.
Proizvajalci in distributerji OZO: Morajo upoštevati usklajene standarde in zakonodajo vsake države članice. Do leta 1995 lahko še dalje tržijo OZO po veljavnih nacionalnih predpisih.
Evropska komisija: Spremlja izvedbo, zbira obvestila o nacionalni zakonodaji in pomaga pri vzpostavitvi enotnega trga ter ustrezne stopnje varstva.
Rok za izvedbo
Države članice so morale sprejeti in objaviti ustrezne zakone ter druge predpise za uskladitev s spremembo direktive do 31. decembra 1991.
Začetek uporabe teh predpisov je določen za 1. julij 1992.
Podaljšano obdobje dovoljevanja trga OZO po nacionalnih predpisih poteče 30. junija 1995.
Države članice naj bi Komisijo takoj obvestile o sprejetih ukrepih in posredovale besedila nacionalnih določb.
Sledenje tej direktivi omogoča postopno in urejeno prilagoditev nacionalne zakonodaje ter usklajevanje trga osebne zaščitne opreme v Evropski uniji, ob hkratnem zagotavljanju zaščite uporabnikov pred tveganji.
Direktiva 93/95/EGS se nanaša na osebno zaščitno opremo (OZO) in spreminja določbe Direktive 89/686/EGS, zlasti glede prehodnega obdobja za uporabo usklajenih standardov. Namenjena je vzpostavitvi enotnega trga za osebno zaščitno opremo v državah članicah EU. Posebno se ukvarja s čeladami in ščitniki, namenjenimi uporabnikom dvokolesnih in trikolesnih motornih vozil, ki so izključeni iz področja uporabe Direktive 89/686/EGS do uvedbe posebnih zahtev za te čelade. Direktiva zagotavlja podaljšanje prehodnega obdobja, kar omogoča uporabo nacionalnih predpisov o osebni zaščitni opremi, veljavnih do 30. junija 1992, do 30. junija 1995. Tako se urejajo proizvodi za varovanje oseb pri nesrečah v cestnem prometu, ki so del sektorja osebne zaščitne opreme.
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This document makes distinction between firefighting activities dividing them into two performance levels based on a risk assessment:
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Visors for sporting use, those with corrective effect, and goggles used with a protective helmet are not covered by this standard.
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This European Standard specifies the minimum requirements for visors designed specifically to be used only with protective helmets, including but not limited to those conforming to EN 443, EN 14052, EN 16471 and EN 16473 as the situation dictates. These visors may be permanently fitted to, or removable from, the helmet. See the scope of the various helmet standards for applications.
These visors are not intended to protect against smoke and gas /vapour hazards.
Three types of visors in two forms are described in this document.
The two forms are:
- face guards provide both eye and face protection, and
- eye guards that are shorter and effectively provide only eye protection.
The three types are:
- Visors for general use: Eye guards and face guards providing resistance and/or protection against mechanical, liquid chemical and basic physical hazards.
- Visors with increased thermal performance: Face guards that additionally provide resistance and/or protection against higher than basic levels of heat and flame. This additional requirement is not applicable for eye guards.
- Mesh visors: Eye guards and face guards that incorporate mesh oculars with defined levels of performance from EN 1731, and other additional mechanical requirements described in this standard.
Visors for sporting use, those with corrective effect, and goggles used with a protective helmet are not covered by this standard.
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This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for diving masks to protect the eyes of persons engaged in underwater activities where the user is breathing underwater.
Full face and oro-nasal masks are not covered by this European Standard.
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This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for diving masks to protect the eyes of persons engaged in underwater activities where the user is breathing underwater.
Full face and oro-nasal masks are not covered by this European Standard.
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This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for self-contained re-breathing diving apparatus to ensure a minimum level of safe operation of the apparatus. It applies to the following:
- a maximum depth of 6 m for apparatus using pure oxygen;
- a maximum depth of 40 m for apparatus using oxygen in nitrogen gas mixtures;
- a maximum depth of 100 m for apparatus using oxygen and helium or oxygen, nitrogen and helium gas mixtures;
- water temperatures from 4 °C to 34 °C or outside these temperatures as specified by the manufacturer.
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This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for self-contained re-breathing diving apparatus to ensure a minimum level of safe operation of the apparatus. It applies to the following:
- a maximum depth of 6 m for apparatus using pure oxygen;
- a maximum depth of 40 m for apparatus using oxygen in nitrogen gas mixtures;
- a maximum depth of 100 m for apparatus using oxygen and helium or oxygen, nitrogen and helium gas mixtures;
- water temperatures from 4 °C to 34 °C or outside these temperatures as specified by the manufacturer.
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ISO 20471:2013 specifies requirements for high visibility clothing which is capable of visually signalling the user's presence. The high visibility clothing is intended to provide conspicuity of the wearer in any light condition when viewed by operators of vehicles or other mechanized equipment during daylight conditions and under illumination of headlights in the dark.
Performance requirements are included for colour and retroreflection as well as for the minimum areas and for the placement of the materials in protective clothing.
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ISO 20471:2013 specifies requirements for high visibility clothing which is capable of visually signalling the user's presence. The high visibility clothing is intended to provide conspicuity of the wearer in any light condition when viewed by operators of vehicles or other mechanized equipment during daylight conditions and under illumination of headlights in the dark.
Performance requirements are included for colour and retroreflection as well as for the minimum areas and for the placement of the materials in protective clothing.
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ISO 15027-3:2012 specifies the test methods for constant wear suits, including helicopter transit suits, and abandonment suits.
Requirements for constant wear suits are given in ISO 15027-1:2012 and requirements for abandonment suits are given in ISO 15027-2:2012.
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ISO 15027-1:2012 specifies performance and safety requirements for constant wear immersion suits for work and leisure activities to protect the body of a user against the effects of cold water immersion, such as cold shock and hypothermia.
It is applicable for dry and wet constant wear immersion suits.
Abandonment suits are not covered by ISO 15027-1:2012. Requirements for abandonment suits are given in ISO 15027-2. Test methods for immersion suits are given in ISO 15027-3.
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ISO 15027-2:2012 specifies performance and safety requirements for abandonment suits in emergency situations in work and leisure activities to protect the body of a user against the effects of cold water immersion, such as cold shock and hypothermia, including head, hand and feet protection.
It is applicable for dry and wet abandonment suits.
Constant wear suits are not covered by ISO 15027-2:2012. The requirements of constant wear suits are given in ISO 15027-1. Test methods are given in ISO 15027-3.
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ISO 15027-1:2012 specifies performance and safety requirements for constant wear immersion suits for work and leisure activities to protect the body of a user against the effects of cold water immersion, such as cold shock and hypothermia.
It is applicable for dry and wet constant wear immersion suits.
Abandonment suits are not covered by ISO 15027-1:2012. Requirements for abandonment suits are given in ISO 15027-2. Test methods for immersion suits are given in ISO 15027-3.
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ISO 15027-3:2012 specifies the test methods for constant wear suits, including helicopter transit suits, and abandonment suits.
Requirements for constant wear suits are given in ISO 15027-1:2012 and requirements for abandonment suits are given in ISO 15027-2:2012.
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ISO 15027-2:2012 specifies performance and safety requirements for abandonment suits in emergency situations in work and leisure activities to protect the body of a user against the effects of cold water immersion, such as cold shock and hypothermia, including head, hand and feet protection.
It is applicable for dry and wet abandonment suits.
Constant wear suits are not covered by ISO 15027-2:2012. The requirements of constant wear suits are given in ISO 15027-1. Test methods are given in ISO 15027-3.
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This European standard specifies minimum requirements and test methods for the performance of three types (see 4.3) of footwear for use by firefighters for fire suppression, general-purpose rescue, fire rescue and hazardous materials emergencies.
This European standard does not cover special personal protective equipment used in high-risk situations (for example, the conditions described in ISO 15538).
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This European standard specifies minimum requirements and test methods for the performance of three types (see 4.3) of footwear for use by firefighters for fire suppression, general-purpose rescue, fire rescue and hazardous materials emergencies.
This European standard does not cover special personal protective equipment used in high-risk situations (for example, the conditions described in ISO 15538).
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This European Standard specifies the requirements, test methods, marking, information supplied by the manufacturer and packaging for lanyards. Lanyards conforming to this European Standard are used as connecting elements or components in personal fall protection systems (i.e. restraint systems, work positioning systems, rope access systems, fall arrest systems and rescue systems).
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This European Standard specifies the requirements, test methods, marking, information supplied by the manufacturer and packaging for lanyards. Lanyards conforming to this European Standard are used as connecting elements or components in personal fall protection systems (i.e. restraint systems, work positioning systems, rope access systems, fall arrest systems and rescue systems).
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ISO 12401:2009 specifies the requirements for performance, sizing, marking and test methods for deck safety harnesses and safety lines on recreational craft.
It is applicable to harnesses and lines in the following sizes of body mass (multisizing is permitted):
size 1: > 50 kg ;
size 2: > 20 kg ≤ 50 kg;
size 3: ≤ 20 kg;
which are intended to be worn by all persons when in the exposed cockpit or on the working deck of a craft afloat.
It is not applicable to dinghy 'trapeze' harnesses, windsurfing harnesses, seat harnesses for fast motor boats, and harnesses intended to protect against falls from a height.
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ISO 12401:2009 specifies the requirements for performance, sizing, marking and test methods for deck safety harnesses and safety lines on recreational craft.
It is applicable to harnesses and lines in the following sizes of body mass (multisizing is permitted):
size 1: > 50 kg ;
size 2: > 20 kg ≤ 50 kg;
size 3: ≤ 20 kg;
which are intended to be worn by all persons when in the exposed cockpit or on the working deck of a craft afloat.
It is not applicable to dinghy 'trapeze' harnesses, windsurfing harnesses, seat harnesses for fast motor boats, and harnesses intended to protect against falls from a height.
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TC - Correction of Figure 1 in the English language version
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TC - Correction of Figure 1 in the English language version
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This document specifies the minimum requirements for the following types of limited use and reusable chemical protective clothing:
- Full-body protective clothing with liquid-tight connections between different parts of the clothing (Type 3: liquid-tight clothing) and, if applicable, with liquid-tight connections to component parts, such as hoods, gloves, boots, visors or respiratory protective equipment, which may be specified in other European Standards.
Examples of such clothing are one-piece coveralls or two-piece suits, with or without hood or visors, with or without boot-socks or over-boots, with or without gloves;
- Full-body protective clothing with spray-tight connections between different parts of the clothing (Type 4: spray-tight clothing) and, if applicable, spray-tight connections to component parts, such as hoods, gloves, boots, visors or respiratory protective equipment, which may be specified in other European Standards.
Examples of such clothing are one-piece coveralls or two-piece suits, with or without hood or visors, with or without boot-socks or over-boots, with or without gloves;
- Partial body protection garments offering protection to specific parts of the body against permeation of chemical liquids.
Examples of such garments are e.g. laboratory coats, jackets, trousers, aprons, sleeves, hoods (not air-supplied) etc. As partial body protection leaves some parts of the body unprotected this document specifies only the performance requirements for the clothing material and the seams.
NOTE Partial body chemical protective garments which offer only protection against penetration of chemical liquids are within the scope of EN 13034 (Type PB [6] clothing).
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This document specifies the minimum requirements for the following types of limited use and reusable chemical protective clothing:
- Full-body protective clothing with liquid-tight connections between different parts of the clothing (Type 3: liquid-tight clothing) and, if applicable, with liquid-tight connections to component parts, such as hoods, gloves, boots, visors or respiratory protective equipment, which may be specified in other European Standards.
Examples of such clothing are one-piece coveralls or two-piece suits, with or without hood or visors, with or without boot-socks or over-boots, with or without gloves;
- Full-body protective clothing with spray-tight connections between different parts of the clothing (Type 4: spray-tight clothing) and, if applicable, spray-tight connections to component parts, such as hoods, gloves, boots, visors or respiratory protective equipment, which may be specified in other European Standards.
Examples of such clothing are one-piece coveralls or two-piece suits, with or without hood or visors, with or without boot-socks or over-boots, with or without gloves;
- Partial body protection garments offering protection to specific parts of the body against permeation of chemical liquids.
Examples of such garments are e.g. laboratory coats, jackets, trousers, aprons, sleeves, hoods (not air-supplied) etc. As partial body protection leaves some parts of the body unprotected this document specifies only the performance requirements for the clothing material and the seams.
NOTE Partial body chemical protective garments which offer only protection against penetration of chemical liquids are within the scope of EN 13034 (Type PB [6] clothing).
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ISO 12127-2:2007 specifies a test method designed to evaluate the heat transfer and the behaviour of materials used for protective clothing when such materials are struck by high temperature metal particles, especially when these are trapped in the folds of the garment in working situations.
The results obtained by this method permit the comparison of the behaviour of different materials which have undergone this test under standardized conditions. They do not permit conclusions to be drawn with respect to contacts with large splashes of molten cast iron or other metal, nor do they allow the behaviour of complete garments under industrial conditions to be predicted.
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This standard defines minimum performance requirements and test methods for firefighters' protective gloves.
This standard applies only to firefighters' protective gloves which protect the hands during normal firefighting, including search and rescue.
These gloves are not intended for deliberate handling of liquid chemicals, but provide some protection against accidental contact with chemicals.
Protective gloves for special operations within firefighting service are excluded from the scope of this standard.
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This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for firefighters' helmets protecting the upper head mainly against the effects of impact, penetration and heat and flame, whilst firefighting in buildings and other structures.
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This standard defines minimum performance requirements and test methods for firefighters' protective gloves.
This standard applies only to firefighters' protective gloves which protect the hands during normal firefighting, including search and rescue.
These gloves are not intended for deliberate handling of liquid chemicals, but provide some protection against accidental contact with chemicals.
Protective gloves for special operations within firefighting service are excluded from the scope of this standard.
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This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for firefighters' helmets protecting the upper head mainly against the effects of impact, penetration and heat and flame, whilst firefighting in buildings and other structures.
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- Standard – translation41 pagesSlovenian languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies the general requirements for ergonomics, sizing, coverage and performance of protective clothing and equipment for use in the sport of fencing. Requirements for the marking of clothing and equipment and the information to be supplied by the manufacturer are given. Test methods are described and performance levels are defined.
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Modification of clause 4.7 and figure 2, table 2, 5.6, 5.7.2, 5.7 of EN 13277-4:2001
- Amendment5 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard provides guidance on the generic ergonomic characteristics related to personal protective equipment (PPE).
It specifies for the writers of PPE product standards, principles relating to:
anthropometric characteristics related to PPE;
the biomechanical interaction between PPE and the human body;
the thermal interaction between PPE and the human body;
the interaction between PPE and the human senses: vision; hearing; smell and taste; and skin contact.
This European Standard does not cover requirements related to the specific hazard for which PPE is designed.
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This European Standard specifies the general requirements for ergonomics, sizing, coverage and performance of protective clothing and equipment for use in the sport of fencing. Requirements for the marking of clothing and equipment and the information to be supplied by the manufacturer are given. Test methods are described and performance levels are defined.
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This European Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for ergonomics, innocuousness, comfort, restraint, strength, abrasion, impact performance as well as provisions for marking and instructions supplied by the manufacturer for wrist, palm, knee and elbow protectors (hereinafter referred to as protectors) for all users of roller sports equipment.
It does not apply to protectors used in roller sports hockey.
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This standard specifies the general requirements for the ergonomics, performance, innocuousness, sizing and coverage of field hockey goal keepers’ equipment, providing protection to the hands, arms, chest, abdomen, legs, feet and genitals, and field players’ shin protectors. Requirements for the marking of equipment and the information to be supplied by the manufacturer are given. Test methods are described and performance levels are defined.
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This European Standard is applicable to performance requirements and tests for two classes of helmets for alpine skiers, snowboarders and for similar groups, including children and participants in competitions. The standard comprises two different classes of protection, class A and class B.
Requirements and the corresponding methods of test, where appropriate, are given for the following:
- construction including field of vision;
- shock absorbing properties;
- resistance to penetration;
- retention system properties;
- marking and information.
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This European Standard is applicable to performance requirements and tests for two classes of helmets for alpine skiers, snowboarders and for similar groups, including children and participants in competitions. The standard comprises two different classes of protection, class A and class B.
Requirements and the corresponding methods of test, where appropriate, are given for the following:
- construction including field of vision;
- shock absorbing properties;
- resistance to penetration;
- retention system properties;
- marking and information.
- Standard19 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Modification of clause 4.7 and figure 2, table 2, 5.6, 5.7.2, 5.7 of EN 13277-4:2001
- Amendment5 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard provides guidance on the generic ergonomic characteristics related to personal protective equipment (PPE).
It specifies for the writers of PPE product standards, principles relating to:
anthropometric characteristics related to PPE;
the biomechanical interaction between PPE and the human body;
the thermal interaction between PPE and the human body;
the interaction between PPE and the human senses: vision; hearing; smell and taste; and skin contact.
This European Standard does not cover requirements related to the specific hazard for which PPE is designed.
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This European Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for ergonomics, innocuousness, comfort, restraint, strength, abrasion, impact performance as well as provisions for marking and instructions supplied by the manufacturer for wrist, palm, knee and elbow protectors (hereinafter referred to as protectors) for all users of roller sports equipment.
It does not apply to protectors used in roller sports hockey.
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This standard specifies the general requirements for the ergonomics, performance, innocuousness, sizing and coverage of field hockey goal keepers’ equipment, providing protection to the hands, arms, chest, abdomen, legs, feet and genitals, and field players’ shin protectors. Requirements for the marking of equipment and the information to be supplied by the manufacturer are given. Test methods are described and performance levels are defined.
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Frequently Asked Questions
An EU Directive is a legislative act of the European Union that sets out goals that all EU member states must achieve. However, it is up to each member state to devise their own laws on how to reach these goals through national transposition. Directives are used to harmonize laws across the EU, particularly for the functioning of the single market.
Directive 93/95/EEC covers "Personal protective equipment (Dir. 89/686/EEC amendment)". There are 532 standards associated with this directive.
Harmonized standards under 93/95/EEC are European standards (ENs) developed by CEN, CENELEC, or ETSI in response to a mandate from the European Commission. When these standards are cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with them benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of 93/95/EEC, facilitating CE marking and free movement within the European Economic Area.