M/249 - PPE: Guides for select.(study)
Mandate to CEN and CENELEC for a feasibility study on the need and proposed form of a guide to the selection of Personal Protection Equipment
Mandate M/249 tasks CEN and CENELEC with conducting a feasibility study to assess the necessity and potential format of a guide for selecting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The study aims to determine whether such a guide would be beneficial and how it should be structured to effectively assist users in choosing appropriate PPE. This mandate supports enhancing safety standards by providing clear selection guidance. The decision regarding the approval or disapproval of this mandate is referenced under CEN/BT C78/1997.
Purpose
The mandate M/249 tasks CEN and CENELEC with conducting a feasibility study concerning the need for, and the possible structure of, a guide related to the selection of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The focus is to assess whether standardized guidance is required to support the appropriate selection of PPE and to propose how such a guide might be formatted.
Standardisation request
CEN and CENELEC are requested to evaluate the necessity of a harmonized guide aimed at facilitating the selection process of PPE. This involves analyzing current practices, identifying any gaps in existing standards or guidance documents, and considering stakeholder needs. Based on this assessment, the technical committees should propose the form and scope of a potential guide to standardize PPE selection.
Expected deliverables
- A feasibility study report outlining:
- The demand and justification for a PPE selection guide.
- Recommendations on the structure, content, and development approach for the proposed guide.
- Possible identification of relevant technical areas or PPE categories to be covered.
Context
The mandate was resolved under the reference CEN/BT C78/1997 and aims to support safer and more effective usage of PPE through clearer selection guidelines. This fits within broader activities to enhance workplace health and safety by ensuring that users and purchasers of PPE have access to standardized, authoritative guidance. The feasibility study is a preliminary step before the development of any new normative documents.
This mandate covers a feasibility study on developing guides for the selection of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), focusing on the appropriateness and methodology for selecting PPE to ensure user safety across various sectors utilizing such equipment.
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M/249 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Mandate to CEN and CENELEC for a feasibility study on the need and proposed form of a guide to the selection of Personal Protection Equipment". Mandate to CEN and CENELEC for a feasibility study on the need and proposed form of a guide to the selection of Personal Protection Equipment There are 0 standards developed under this mandate.
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