EN ISO 11612 standard
Protective clothing – Against heat and flames
The EN ISO 11612 standard establishes the requirements for protective clothing against heat and flame, aimed at ensuring the safety of workers exposed to these risks in various industries.
EN ISO 11611 standard
Protective clothing – Against heat and flames
EN ISO 11611 establishes requirements for protective equipment used during welding processes, providing protection against heat, flame and molten metal spatter.
STANDARD EN 1149-5
Protective clothing – Electrostatic properties
EN 1149-1: measurement of specific surface resistance
EN 1149-3: measurement of load drop
NOMEX® fabrics
Protective clothing – Thermal and electrostatic risks
IEC 61482 STANDARD
Protective clothing – Electrical risks
The IEC 61482-2 standard specifies the requirements for materials and articles of clothing used for protective clothing for workers against the thermal dangers of an electric arc
ATEX standard
Protective clothing – Antistatic
PPE used in ATEX zones must be antistatic, allow adequate contact with the skin, be earthed, flame retardant and be approved according to specified standards to ensure optimal protection against electrostatic and thermal risks.
the PPE must be approved EN ISO 14116 or EN ISO 11612, in order to best protect the wearer against thermal risks in the event of an explosion.
STANDARD EN ISO 20471
Protective clothing – High visibility
The ISO 20471 standard ensures the visibility and safety of workers on the roads by specifying requirements for the materials and classification of work clothing for optimal visibility day and night
PPE STANDARDS (PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT)
SPECIFIC STANDARDS AGAINST SPECIFIC RISKS
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is governed by Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and the Council of March 9, 2016 to meet the essential health and safety requirements of workers exposed to one or more professional risks. This regulation therefore defines the risks with which to associate suitable PPE, the terms of placing it on the market, with the creation of the EU type examination application and other associated documentation.
In accordance with the legislation, PPE is subject to an EU type examination by a notified body. Each garment is delivered with a sewn-in PPE sticker and instructions for use guaranteeing its compliance with the requirements of the claimed standards and the essential provisions of Regulation 2016/425.
Regulation 2016/425 defines 3 categories of PPE according to the risks involved:
CATEGORY 1 – PPE AGAINST MINOR RISKS
PPE intended for protection against minor risks whose effects have no consequences on the health of the user (for example superficial injuries).
- Superficial mechanical attack.
- Contact with mild cleaning products or prolonged contact with water.
- Contact with hot surfaces whose temperature does not exceed 50°C.
- Eye damage due to exposure to sunlight (other than that occurring while observing the sun).
- Atmospheric conditions that are not extreme.
For this PPE, the manufacturer self-certifies the PPE with the drafting of a file which documents the claimed area of protection to certify the conformity of the PPE to the claimed area of protection (test report, technical sheet, marking THIS).
CATEGORY 2 – PPE AGAINST SIGNIFICANT RISKS
PPE intended for protection against significant risks that could lead to and cause irreversible effects. These are so-called “intermediate” risks.
Example: high visibility, cold, welders, etc.
These more complex PPE are subject to compliance tests with European standards by an authorized body. After validation, the notified body issues the manufacturer with an AET (EU Type Examination Certificate).
CATEGORY 3 – PPE AGAINST SERIOUS AND FATAL RISKS
PPE intended for protection against serious and irreversible risks and fatal risks.
Example: protection against large splashes of molten metal, chemical protection, protection against the thermal dangers of electric arcs, etc.
In addition to conformity tests with European standards by an authorized body, this PPE is subject to mandatory annual quality control according to 2 modules to choose from:
- MODULE C2: Supervised product checks at random intervals (sampling – Annex VII of the Regulation)
- MODULE D: Production quality assurance (quality system audit – Annex VIII of the Regulation)
Any PPE complying with the European standard must be clearly and completely marked. It must be delivered with maintenance and use instructions.