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The Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 2002 (revoked)

S.I. 2002/1144 · Made 20 April 2002 · Extends to United Kingdom

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CONSUMER PROTECTION

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Made 20th April 2002

Laid before Parliament 23rd April 2002

Coming into force 15th May 2002

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Textual amendments

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Regulations revoked (21.4.2018) by The Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/390), regs. 1(1), 2(6) (with reg. 2(1)-(5))

Contents

  1. 1Citation, commencement and revocation Repealed
  2. 2Interpretation Repealed
  3. 3Application Repealed
  4. 4Regulation 4 Repealed
  5. 5Excluded PPE Repealed
  6. 6PPE placed on the market before 1 July 1992 Repealed
  7. 7Transitional Exclusion Repealed
  8. 8General duty of placing on the market of PPE Repealed
  9. 9General duty relating to the supply of PPE Repealed
  10. 10Exceptions to placing on the market and supply in respect of certain PPE Repealed
  11. 11Conformity assessment procedures Repealed
  12. 12CE marking Repealed
  13. 13Approved bodies Repealed
  14. 14Appointment of approved bodies Repealed
  15. 15Fees Repealed
  16. 16Application of Schedule 10 on Enforcement Repealed
  17. 17Offences Repealed
  18. 18Penalties Repealed
  19. 19Defence of due diligence Repealed
  20. 20Liability of persons other than the principal offender Repealed
  21. Signature
  22. Schedule 1: ANNEX I OF THE PPE DIRECTIVE Repealed
  23. Part: EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF PPE CLASSES NOT COVERED BY THIS DIRECTIVE Repealed
  24. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  25. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  26. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  27. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  28. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  29. Schedule 2: ANNEX II OF THE PPE DIRECTIVE Repealed
  30. Part: BASIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Repealed
  31. 1GENERAL REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO ALL PPE Repealed
  32. 1.1Design principles Repealed
  33. 1.1.1Ergonomics Repealed
  34. 1.1.2Levels and classes of protection Repealed
  35. 1.1.2.1Paragraph 1.1.2.1 Repealed
  36. 1.1.2.2Paragraph 1.1.2.2 Repealed
  37. Paragraph Repealed
  38. 1.2Innocuousness of PPE Repealed
  39. 1.2.1Absence of risks and other “inherent” nuisance factors Repealed
  40. 1.2.1.1Paragraph 1.2.1.1 Repealed
  41. Paragraph Repealed
  42. 1.2.1.2Paragraph 1.2.1.2 Repealed
  43. Paragraph Repealed
  44. 1.2.1.3Paragraph 1.2.1.3 Repealed
  45. Paragraph Repealed
  46. 1.3Comfort and efficiency Repealed
  47. 1.3.1Adaptation of PPE to user morphology Repealed
  48. 1.3.2Lightness and strength Repealed
  49. Paragraph Repealed
  50. 1.3.3Compatibility of different classes or types of PPE designed for simultaneous use Repealed
  51. 1.4Information supplied by the manufacturer Repealed
  52. Paragraph Repealed
  53. 2ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS COMMON TO SEVERAL CLASSES OR TYPES OF PPE Repealed
  54. 2.1PPE incorporating adjustment systems Repealed
  55. 2.2PPE “enclosing” the parts of the body to be protected Repealed
  56. 2.3PPE for the face, eyes and respiratory tracts Repealed
  57. Paragraph Repealed
  58. Paragraph Repealed
  59. Paragraph Repealed
  60. 2.4PPE subject to ageing Repealed
  61. Paragraph Repealed
  62. Paragraph Repealed
  63. 2.5PPE which may be caught up during use Repealed
  64. 2.6PPE for use in explosive atmospheres Repealed
  65. 2.7PPE intended for emergency use or rapid installation and/or removal Repealed
  66. Paragraph Repealed
  67. 2.8PPE for use in very dangerous situations Repealed
  68. Paragraph Repealed
  69. 2.9PPE incorporating components which can be adjusted or removed by the user Repealed
  70. 2.10PPE for connection to another, external complementary device Repealed
  71. 2.11PPE incorporating a fluid circulation system Repealed
  72. 2.12PPE bearing one or more identification or recognition marks directly or indirectly relating to health and safety Repealed
  73. Paragraph Repealed
  74. 2.13PPE in the form of clothing capable of signalling the user’s presence visually Repealed
  75. 2.14“Multi-risk” PPE Repealed
  76. 3ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO PARTICULAR RISKS Repealed
  77. 3.1Protection against mechanical impact Repealed
  78. 3.1.1Impact caused by falling or projecting objects and collision of parts of the body with an obstacle Repealed
  79. 3.1.2Falls Repealed
  80. 3.1.2.1Paragraph 3.1.2.1 Repealed
  81. Paragraph Repealed
  82. 3.1.2.2Paragraph 3.1.2.2 Repealed
  83. Paragraph Repealed
  84. Paragraph Repealed
  85. Paragraph Repealed
  86. 3.1.3Mechanical vibration Repealed
  87. Paragraph Repealed
  88. 3.2Protection against (static) compression of part of the body Repealed
  89. 3.3Protection against physical injury (abrasion, perforation, cuts, bites) Repealed
  90. 3.4Prevention of drowning (lifejackets, armbands and lifesaving suits) Repealed
  91. Paragraph Repealed
  92. Paragraph Repealed
  93. Paragraph Repealed
  94. 3.4.1Buoyancy aids Repealed
  95. 3.5Protection against the harmful effects of noise Repealed
  96. Paragraph Repealed
  97. 3.6Protection against heat and/or fire Repealed
  98. 3.6.1PPE constituent materials and other components Repealed
  99. Paragraph Repealed
  100. Paragraph Repealed
  101. Paragraph Repealed
  102. Paragraph Repealed
  103. 3.6.2Complete PPE ready for use Repealed
  104. Paragraph Repealed
  105. Paragraph Repealed
  106. Paragraph Repealed
  107. 3.7Protection against cold Repealed
  108. 3.7.1PPE constituent materials and other components Repealed
  109. Paragraph Repealed
  110. 3.7.2Complete PPE ready for use Repealed
  111. Paragraph Repealed
  112. Paragraph Repealed
  113. 3.8Protection against electric shock Repealed
  114. Paragraph Repealed
  115. Paragraph Repealed
  116. Paragraph Repealed
  117. 3.9Radiation protection Repealed
  118. 3.9.1Non-ionising radiation Repealed
  119. Paragraph Repealed
  120. Paragraph Repealed
  121. Paragraph Repealed
  122. Paragraph Repealed
  123. 3.9.2Ionising radiation Repealed
  124. 3.9.2.1Paragraph 3.9.2.1 Repealed
  125. Paragraph Repealed
  126. Paragraph Repealed
  127. Paragraph Repealed
  128. 3.9.2.2Paragraph 3.9.2.2 Repealed
  129. Paragraph Repealed
  130. Paragraph Repealed
  131. Paragraph Repealed
  132. 3.10Protection against dangerous substances and infective agents Repealed
  133. 3.10.1Respiratory protection Repealed
  134. Paragraph Repealed
  135. Paragraph Repealed
  136. Paragraph Repealed
  137. Paragraph Repealed
  138. Paragraph Repealed
  139. 3.10.2Protection against cutaneous and ocular contact Repealed
  140. Paragraph Repealed
  141. Paragraph Repealed
  142. 3.11Safety devices for diving equipment Repealed
  143. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  144. Paragraph Repealed
  145. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  146. Schedule 3: ANNEX III OF THE PPE DIRECTIVE Repealed
  147. Part: TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION SUPPLIED BY THE MANUFACTURER Repealed
  148. Paragraph Repealed
  149. Paragraph Repealed
  150. Schedule 4: ANNEX IV OF THE PPE DIRECTIVE Repealed
  151. Part: CE CONFORMITY MARKING AND INFORMATION Repealed
  152. Paragraph Repealed
  153. Paragraph Repealed
  154. Schedule 5: ANNEX VI OF THE PPE DIRECTIVE Repealed
  155. Part: MODEL EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Repealed
  156. Paragraph Repealed
  157. Paragraph Repealed
  158. Paragraph Repealed
  159. Paragraph Repealed
  160. Paragraph Repealed
  161. Paragraph Repealed
  162. Paragraph Repealed
  163. Paragraph Repealed
  164. Paragraph Repealed
  165. Paragraph Repealed
  166. Paragraph Repealed
  167. Paragraph Repealed
  168. Paragraph Repealed
  169. Paragraph Repealed
  170. Paragraph Repealed
  171. Paragraph Repealed
  172. Paragraph Repealed
  173. Schedule 6: ARTICLE 13 OF THE PPE DIRECTIVE Repealed
  174. Part: CE MARKING Repealed
  175. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  176. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  177. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  178. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  179. Schedule 7: ARTICLE 10 OF THE PPE DIRECTIVE Repealed
  180. Part: EC TYPE-EXAMINATION Repealed
  181. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  182. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  183. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  184. Paragraph Repealed
  185. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  186. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  187. Paragraph Repealed
  188. Paragraph Repealed
  189. 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
  190. Schedule 8: ARTICLE 11 OF THE PPE DIRECTIVE Repealed
  191. Part: CHECKING OF PPE MANUFACTURED Repealed
  192. A“EC” quality control system for the final product Repealed
  193. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  194. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  195. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  196. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  197. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  198. 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
  199. BSystem for ensuring EC quality of production by means of monitoring Repealed
  200. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  201. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  202. Schedule 9: ARTICLE 12 OF THE PPE DIRECTIVE Repealed
  203. Part: EC DECLARATION OF PRODUCTION CONFORMITY Repealed
  204. Paragraph Repealed
  205. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  206. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  207. Schedule 10: ENFORCEMENT Repealed
  208. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  209. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  210. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  211. Schedule 11: REGULATIONS REVOKED Repealed
  212. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  213. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  214. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  215. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  216. Explanatory note