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ABSTRACT
This article deals with horizontal aspects and provides basic information concerning individual protection equipment (IPE). The role of the IPE is described within the framework of the prevention of occupational risks. The European regulation on the design and use of the IPE, with which manufacturers, distributors and company managers have to comply, is then presented. The importance of control mechanisms and harmonized European standards in order to support the implementation of this regulation is highlighted. Good practices for the selection, purchase, use and maintenance of the IPE, based on the active involvement of the concerned employees i.e. company manager, management, employees are also provided.
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Alain MAYER: Arts et Métiers ParisTech engineer
INTRODUCTION
In the context of occupational risk prevention, the role of PPE is firstly outlined. European regulations governing the design and use of PPE, which are binding on manufacturers, distributors and company managers, are then discussed. The importance of the control mechanisms and harmonized European standards supporting the application of these regulations is particularly emphasized. Finally, elements of best practice for the selection, purchase, use and maintenance of PPE, based on the involvement of all personnel concerned (company directors, managers, employees) are provided.
The aim of this introductory article is to cover horizontal aspects and provide basic information on personal protective equipment (PPE). It will be supplemented by several others which will develop certain aspects linked, in particular, to their use, and will provide additional information specific to each of the major PPE categories (respiratory protective equipment, foot and leg protectors, protective clothing, protective helmets, hearing protectors, eye and face protectors, etc.).
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Personal protective equipment (PPE)
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...Standards and norms
- Recueil des normes équipement de protection individuelle sur CD Rom. - AFNOR - octobre 2009
- Personal protective equipment – Ergonomic principles. - AFNOR, NF EN 13921 - août 2007
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) – Guide to drafting the manufacturer's information leaflet issued to users in accordance with Directive 89/686/EEC. - AFNOR, Fascicule de documentation FD S70-100 - septembre 2007
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Regulations
Council Directive 89/686/EEC of December 21, 1989, on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to personal protective equipment (JOCE, n° L. 399 of December 30, 1989 – pp. 18-38).
Directive 93/95/EEC of October 29, 1993 amending Directive 89/686/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to personal protective equipment (PPE) (JOCE, n° L. 276 of November 9,...
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