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New PPE & CE MARKINGS

Since 1 July 1995, new PPE needs to be 'CE' marked in accordance with the requirements of the amended Personal Protective Equipment (EC Directive) Regulations 1992.

A ‘CE’ mark signifies that the PPE satisfies certain basic safety requirements & in most cases will have been type-tested & certified by an independent body.

All PPE. at work, including clothing for protection against adverse weather, should be certified with the letters CE followed by the Category of Approval.

Categories are:

‘Simple Design’ denotes Minor Risks & approval is by the manufacture.

‘Intermediate Design’ denotes Serious or Permanent Injury Risks & approval is by a Notified Body.

‘Complex Design’ denotes a risk of Mortal Danger or Danger that may seriously & Irreversibly Damage Health. Approval is by a Notified Body (on a regular basis) & the license number of the Notified Body must be shown.

In addition the garment or product label should show (where possible):

Manufacturer's designation

Aftercare instructions

Need to refer to manufacturer's information sheet

Garment size

Hazard which the garment design addresses (pictogram in shield)

Standard (EN) with which the garment complies

Type of protection offered shown by code letter (e.g. protection against flame).

Level of protection offered shown by performance number

Please Note:

Non-CE-marked PPE supplied before 30 June 1995 can continue to be used after that date providing it still offers adequate protection.