{
  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-1989-656/annex-III/division-II",
  "json_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-1989-656/annex-III/division-II.json",
  "legislation": "eudr/1989/656",
  "legislation_title": "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)",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-1989-656",
  "path": "annex/III/division/II",
  "kind": "division",
  "number": "II",
  "heading": "CHEMICAL RISKS (including nanomaterial)",
  "text": "Risks\nBody part affected Type of PPE\nExamples of activities where the use of the corresponding type of PPE may be necessary (*)\nIndustry and Sectors\nCHEMICAL — AEROSOLS\nSolid (dusts, fumes, smokes, fibres,\nand nano-material)\nRespiratory system\nRespiratory protective devices against particles\nDemolition\nBlasting works\nSanding and Polishing of surfaces\nWork in presence of asbestos\nUse of materials consisting of/containing nanoparticles\nWelding\nChimney sweeper\nWork on the lining of furnaces and ladles where there may be dust\nWork in the vicinity of blast furnace taps where there may be heavy metal fumes\nWork in the vicinity of the blast furnace charge\nBuilding construction\nCivil engineering construction\nShipbuilding\nMining works\nIron and Steel industries\nMetal and Wood industries\nAutomotive industry\nStone carving\nPharmaceuticals industry\nHealthcare services\nPreparation of cytostatics\nHands\nChemical Protective gloves\nand barrier cream as an additional/accessory protection\nWork in presence of asbestos\nUse of materials consisting of/containing nanoparticles\nBuilding construction\nCivil engineering construction\nShipbuilding\nIndustrial facilities maintenance\nWhole body\nProtective clothing against solid particles\nDemolition\nWork in presence of asbestos\nUse of materials consisting of/containing nanoparticles\nChimney sweeper\nPreparation of plant protection products\nBuilding construction\nCivil engineering construction\nShipbuilding\nIndustrial facilities maintenance\nAgriculture\nEyes\nSpectacles/goggles and face shields\nWoodworking\nRoad work\nMining industry\nMetal and wood industry\nCivil engineering construction\nLiquid\n(mists and fogs)\nRespiratory system\nRespiratory protective devices against particles\nSurface treatment (e.g. varnishing/painting, abrasive blasting)\nSurface cleaning\nMetal Industry\nManufacturing Industry\nAutomotive sector\nHands\nChemical protective gloves\nSurface treatment\nSurface cleaning\nWork with liquid sprays\nWorks with acids and caustic solutions, disinfectants and corrosive cleaning substances\nMetal Industry\nManufacturing industry\nAutomotive sector\nWhole body\nChemical protective clothing\nSurface treatment\nSurface cleaning\nMetal Industry\nManufacturing industry\nAutomotive sector\nCHEMICAL — LIQUIDS\nImmersion\nSplashes, sprays and jets\nHands\nChemical protective gloves,\nWork with liquid sprays\nWorks with acids and caustic solutions, disinfectants and corrosive cleaning products\nProcessing of coating materials\nTanning\nWork in hairdressers and beauty salons\nTextile and clothing industry\nCleaning industry\nAutomobile industry\nBeauty and hairdressing sectors\nForearms\nChemical protective sleeves\nWorks with acids and caustic solutions, disinfectants and corrosive cleaning products\nCleaning\nChemical industry\nCleaning industry\nAutomobile industry\nFoot\nChemical protective boots\nWork with liquid sprays\nWorks with acids and caustic solutions, disinfectants and corrosive cleaning products\nTextile and clothing industry\nCleaning industry\nAutomobile industry\nWhole body\nChemical protectiveclothing\nWork with liquid sprays\nWorks with acids and caustic solutions, disinfectants and corrosive cleaning products\nCleaning\nChemical industry\nCleaning industry\nAutomobile industry\nAgriculture\nCHEMICAL — GASES AND VAPOURS\nGases and vapours\nRespiratory system\nRespiratory protective devices against gases\nSurface treatment (e.g. varnishing/painting, abrasive blasting)\nSurface cleaning\nWork in fermentation and distilling rooms\nWork inside tanks and digesters\nWork in containers, restricted areas and gas-fired industrial furnaces where there may be gas or insufficient oxygen\nChimney sweeper\nDisinfectants and corrosive cleaning substances\nWork in the vicinity of gas converters and blast furnace gas pipes\nMetal Industry\nAutomotive sector\nManufacturing industry\nCleaning industry\nAlcoholic drinks production\nWastewater treatment plants\nWaste treatment plant\nChemical Industry\nPetrochemical industry\nHands\nChemical protective gloves\nSurface treatment\nSurface cleaning\nWork in fermentation and distilling rooms\nWork inside tanks and digesters\nWork in containers, restricted areas and gas-fired industrial furnaces where there may be gas or insufficient oxygen\nMetal Industry\nAutomotive sector\nManufacturing industry\nAlcoholic drinks production\nWastewater treatment plants\nWaste treatment plant\nChemical Industry\nPetrochemical industry\nWhole body\nChemical protective clothing\nSurface treatment\nSurface cleaning\nWork in fermentation and distilling rooms\nWork inside tanks and digesters\nWork in containers, restricted areas and gas-fired industrial furnaces where there may be gas or insufficient oxygen\nMetal Industry\nAutomotive sector\nManufacturing industry\nAlcoholic drinks production\nWastewater treatment plants\nWaste treatment plant\nChemical Industry\nPetrochemical industry\nEyes\nSpectacles, goggles and face shields\nSpray painting\nWoodworking\nMining operations\nAutomotive sector\nManufacturing industry\nMine industry\nChemical Industry\nPetrochemical industry",
  "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
  "status": null,
  "version": "current",
  "annotations": [
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F1",
      "text": "Substituted by Commission Directive 2019/1832 of 24 October 2019 amending Annexes I, II and III to Council Directive 89/656/EEC as regards purely technical adjustments."
    }
  ],
  "outstanding_effects": [],
  "provenance": {
    "source": "legislation.gov.uk",
    "source_url": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/1989/656/annex/III/division/II",
    "retrieved_at": "2026-11-01T15:23:28.457809+00:00"
  },
  "licence": "Open Government Licence v3.0",
  "licence_url": "https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/",
  "attribution": "Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives."
}