PPE Certification
is used to recognize the PPE products that are made in compliance with regulation 2016/425.
This is the latest version
that provides safety
requirements for the manufacturers to produce safe PPE products.
Also, meeting the requirements of 2016/425 helps manufacturers to market their products
in the European countries.
PPE means Personal Protective
Equipment. Equipment that protects the individuals from hazards, injuries or infection is called
personal protective equipment. For example, gloves, gowns, masks, N95 respirators,
etc.
PPE helps in
protecting the wearer from injuries. PPE Certification test is a must to verify
your product compliance with relevant standards. High visibility clothing is also
one of the protective equipment that ensures the safety of the person on the working
site can be seen.
It is important
for the workers in construction sites. Also, it should satisfy safety regulations
to prevent injuries and accidents.
Personal Protective
Equipment should be durable to protect a wearer from health and safety risks. So, testing your PPE product
against the regulation of 2016/425 is a must to ensure it met the necessary guidelines
of the harmonized
standards of PPE. The PPE Certification also
ensures the products
satisfied the Essential
Health and Safety Requirements (ESHR).
Why is personal protective equipment certification
important?
The PPE Certificate
is an important accessory for every product that is made to be worn for protection
against hazards and infection. This certification establishes that the product has
satisfied necessary requirements of the directive. The PPE
Certification proves the safety and quality of your products. Also, it
enhances customers' confidence and promotes your brand image.
Regulation EU 2016/425 specifies
requirements to manufacture
the PPE products
with necessary safety guidelines. It also includes procedures that help manufacturers
to market their products in the business market. Moreover, Regulation 2016/425 covers
requirements to design, manufacture and market personal protective equipment.
Products that need PPE Certification
Protective gloves,
protective masks, and other medical
devices such as face masks,
N95 masks all come under the category of personal protective
equipment. Based on the
regulation 2016/425 and the risks associated with the PPE products, personal
protective equipment is classified into three types.
This category
includes products such as safety
spectacles and goggles,
industrial helmets, bump caps, high visibility clothing, etc. Category II
consists of products that do not come under Category I and Category III. Regulation
2016/425 includes two test standards for high-visibility clothing such as EN ISO
20471 and EN 1150
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