# Council Directive of 30 November 1989 on the minimum health and safety requirements for the use by workers of personal protective equipment at the workplace (third individual directive within the meaning of Article 16 (1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) (89/656/EEC), Division: SKIN PROTECTION — BARRIER CREAMS

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

There could be barrier creams to protect against:
Non ionizing radiation (UV, IR, solar or welding radiation)
Ionizing radiation
Chemicals
Biological agents
Thermal risks (heat, flame and cold)

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/1989/656/annex/II/division/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-1989-656/annex-II/division-7
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