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Part BASIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTSF1

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  1. 1GENERAL REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO ALL PPE
  2. 1.1Design principles
  3. 1.1.1Ergonomics
  4. 1.1.2Levels and classes of protection
  5. 1.1.2.1Paragraph 1.1.2.1
  6. 1.1.2.2Paragraph 1.1.2.2
  7. Paragraph
  8. 1.2Innocuousness of PPE
  9. 1.2.1Absence of risks and other “inherent” nuisance factors
  10. 1.2.1.1Paragraph 1.2.1.1
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  12. 1.2.1.2Paragraph 1.2.1.2
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  14. 1.2.1.3Paragraph 1.2.1.3
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  16. 1.3Comfort and efficiency
  17. 1.3.1Adaptation of PPE to user morphology
  18. 1.3.2Lightness and strength
  19. Paragraph
  20. 1.3.3Compatibility of different classes or types of PPE designed for simultaneous use
  21. 1.4Information supplied by the manufacturer
  22. Paragraph
  23. 2ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS COMMON TO SEVERAL CLASSES OR TYPES OF PPE
  24. 2.1PPE incorporating adjustment systems
  25. 2.2PPE “enclosing” the parts of the body to be protected
  26. 2.3PPE for the face, eyes and respiratory tracts
  27. Paragraph
  28. Paragraph
  29. Paragraph
  30. 2.4PPE subject to ageing
  31. Paragraph
  32. Paragraph
  33. 2.5PPE which may be caught up during use
  34. 2.6PPE for use in explosive atmospheres
  35. 2.7PPE intended for emergency use or rapid installation and/or removal
  36. Paragraph
  37. 2.8PPE for use in very dangerous situations
  38. Paragraph
  39. 2.9PPE incorporating components which can be adjusted or removed by the user
  40. 2.10PPE for connection to another, external complementary device
  41. 2.11PPE incorporating a fluid circulation system
  42. 2.12PPE bearing one or more identification or recognition marks directly or indirectly relating to health and safety
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  44. 2.13PPE in the form of clothing capable of signalling the user’s presence visually
  45. 2.14“Multi-risk” PPE
  46. 3ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO PARTICULAR RISKS
  47. 3.1Protection against mechanical impact
  48. 3.1.1Impact caused by falling or projecting objects and collision of parts of the body with an obstacle
  49. 3.1.2Falls
  50. 3.1.2.1Paragraph 3.1.2.1
  51. Paragraph
  52. 3.1.2.2Paragraph 3.1.2.2
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  56. 3.1.3Mechanical vibration
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  58. 3.2Protection against (static) compression of part of the body
  59. 3.3Protection against physical injury (abrasion, perforation, cuts, bites)
  60. 3.4Prevention of drowning (lifejackets, armbands and lifesaving suits)
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  64. 3.4.1Buoyancy aids
  65. 3.5Protection against the harmful effects of noise
  66. Paragraph
  67. 3.6Protection against heat and/or fire
  68. 3.6.1PPE constituent materials and other components
  69. Paragraph
  70. Paragraph
  71. Paragraph
  72. Paragraph
  73. 3.6.2Complete PPE ready for use
  74. Paragraph
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  77. 3.7Protection against cold
  78. 3.7.1PPE constituent materials and other components
  79. Paragraph
  80. 3.7.2Complete PPE ready for use
  81. Paragraph
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  83. 3.8Protection against electric shock
  84. Paragraph
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  87. 3.9Radiation protection
  88. 3.9.1Non-ionising radiation
  89. Paragraph
  90. Paragraph
  91. Paragraph
  92. Paragraph
  93. 3.9.2Ionising radiation
  94. 3.9.2.1Paragraph 3.9.2.1
  95. Paragraph
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  97. Paragraph
  98. 3.9.2.2Paragraph 3.9.2.2
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  102. 3.10Protection against dangerous substances and infective agents
  103. 3.10.1Respiratory protection
  104. Paragraph
  105. Paragraph
  106. Paragraph
  107. Paragraph
  108. Paragraph
  109. 3.10.2Protection against cutaneous and ocular contact
  110. Paragraph
  111. Paragraph
  112. 3.11Safety devices for diving equipment
  113. 1Paragraph 1
  114. Paragraph
  115. 2Paragraph 2

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

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))