# Council Directive of 21 December 1989 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to personal protective equipment (89/686/EEC), Division 3.1.2.1: Prevention of falls due to slipping

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

The outsoles for footwear designed to prevent slipping must be so designed, manufactured or equipped with added elements as to ensure satisfactory adhesion by grip and friction having regard to the nature or state of the surface.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/1989/686/annex/II/division/3/division/3.1/division/3.1.2/division/3.1.2.1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-1989-686/annex-II/division-3/division-3.1/division-3.1.2/division-3.1.2.1
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