Средства индивидуальной защиты Hoffmann Group 2026 - страница 527

GBP 57 Information about the PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 The PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, which has been not possible to eliminate all potential risks from a test procedures and identification instructions. They binding since 21 April 2018, sets minimum health workplace by using risk-free operational equipment describe the technical requirements to be satisfied and safety requirements for protecting or by implementing organisational measures (TOP in the various sectors so that PPE can be marked as employees throughout Europe. One of the key principle). satisfying the standard and brought on to the market. elements of the Regulation is the principle of risk The PPE Regulation governs both the conditions for For this purpose, personal protective equipment is assessment. bringing it on to the market and for free availability divided into three categories depending on the This places a duty on the employer to determine and within the European Community, and the principal applicable risk. The greater the risk to which the assess risks for health and safety. The employer has safety requirements that the protective equipment employee is exposed, the more demanding the test a duty to make available to its employees, free of must satisfy in order to protect the health of the users requirements in relation to the protective capabilities charge, the personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure their safety. The European standards were and certification of the protective equipment. that is necessary for their safety, insofar as it is developed so as to specify the relevant requirements, Category III Category I (low risk) Category II (medium risk) (high risk) This category contains personal protective equipment Personal protective equipment in this category provides The personal protective equipment in Category III are for which the effectiveness can be evaluated protection against specific hazards not listed in those that provide protection against fatal injuries or and assessed by the user themselves (for instance gloves Categories I or III. irreversible damage to health (such as harnesses for pre- for gardening work, sun-shade safety glasses, winter hats In addition to satisfying the basic requirements for the venting falls, flameproof clothing, respiratory protection and similar). The protective equipment can be CE mark, it must also be tested by a certified laboratory and similar). manufactured by the manufacturer themselves and exhibit a type approval issued by a notified office In addition to laboratory testing and type approval, a without any external testing, and provided with licensed to issue certification. Items in this category are mandatory annual internal review of production the CE mark. for instance safety helmets, welder’s protective gloves procedures is required. The identity code of the notified and safety glasses. office must be shown on the protective article, directly alongside the CE mark. The TOP principle In accordance with Art. 4 of the German Occupational Safety Act (Arbeitsschutzgesetz), hazards must always be eliminated or mitigated directly at the source (technical measures). When this is not sufficient on its own, you must take additional organisational and personnel measures – in this order. Technical improvement of the work environment The company provides an ergonomic work environment that provides employees with safety, health and motivation. Preventing sources of danger through technical measures, such as alternative manufacturing processes, is preferable because it means downstream measures for occupational safety can be avoided. Organisational optimisation of the workstation (factory equipment) The workstation is a part of the company and provides the optimal conditions for efficient and professional daily work. Personal occupational safety directly on people (PPE – personal protective equipment) PPE are products that employees wear to help protect their health and safety. All environmental and workplace influences can be filtered or kept at a distance. 527 i