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PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
STANDARDS AND LEGISLATION FOR GLASSES
Directive 89/686/EEC (Design) describes the essential requirements to be met
in order to sell protective glasses on the European market.
PPE from the European Union must bear a marking testifying to its compliance
with Directive 89/686/EEC. All our glasses complies with Directive 89/686/EEC
and EN 166 which describes “Technical Performance standards”. Our premium
glasses complies with the EN 175 which describes “equipment for eye and face
protection during welding and allied process”.
The “CE” marking appears on the smallest packaging unit.
DISPOSABLE MASK
EN149: Filtering half-masks (single use) for
protection against particulates. There are
three protection classes: FFP1, FFP2, FFP3.
SEMI DISPOSABLE MASK
EN405: Filtering masks with valves for
protection against gases or against gases
and particulates.
GASES VAPOURS: FOR EACH TYPE OF
CONTAMINANT THERE IS A DEDICATED FILTER
A: Gases and organic vapours, including boiling
points above 65°C e.g.: Solvents, hydrocarbons, etc.
AX: Gases and organic vapours, including boiling
points below 65°C.
P: Particulates, dust.
STANDARD SAFETY REGULATIONS
Protection against major hazards: Respiratory protective devices are PPE Class 3:
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The hazard may be serious, irreversible or fatal
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The design is complex as defined by the directive
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Certification is provided by an approved body with a CE-type examination combined with a quality
control system for production
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Marking is regulated, with additional markings according to the standard in force at the time of the
product’s certification
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Directive 89/656/CEE of 30 November 1989: on the use of PPE by workers.
It stipulates the employers’ obligations
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The PPE required for work must be provided free of charge
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PPE must comply with the legal provisions in force
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The employer must have, at its disposal, the information needed for proper
use of the product. The rules and conditions of use must be defined
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The user must be informed, and training provided
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Directive 89/686/CEE of 21 December 1989: on the design, market entry,
free circulation of PPE within the European Union. This Directive has evolved
and been modified by 95/58/CEE
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The essential requirements to be met by PPE in order to be put on the
European market
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The specific texts provide a classification with regard to hazards
NORTON UPHOLDS THE FOLLOWING EUROPEAN DIRECTIVES
FOR RESPIRATORY MASKS:
SINGLE USE RESPIRATORS AND DUAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR MASK
PERSONAL
PROTECTION
EQUIPMENT
TECHNICAL
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