(30.12.89 OJ No L 399/18)
| Short name: | [PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT - PPE] |
| Base: | Directive 89/686/EEC |
| Modification: | Directive 93/68/EEC [CE Marking] Directive 93/95/EEC [1993-11-09 OJ No L 276/11] Directive 96/58/EC [1996-09-18 OJ No L 236/44] |
| Application Guide: | [-] |
| EC contact point: | DG III - D/1 (Mr. Van Gheluwe, Tel. +32.2.296.09.64, Fax. +32.2.296.62.73) |
Personal protective equipment - PPE
| European Standardization Bodies |
Standard Reference |
Titles | Ratification | Publication O. J. |
| CEN | EN 132 | Respiratory protective devices - Definitions | 1990 | C 180 of 1997-06-14. |
| CEN | EN 133 | Respiratory protective devices - Classification | 1990 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 134 | Respiratory protective devices - Nomenclature of components | 1990 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 135 | Respiratory protective devices - List of equivalent terms | 1990 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 136 | Respiratory protective devices - Full-face masks: requirements, testing, marking | 1989 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 136-10 | Respiratory protective devices - Full face masks for special use - Requirements, testing, marking | 1992 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 137 | Respiratory protective devices - Self contained open circuit compressed-air breathing apparatus - Requirements, testing, marking | 1993 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 138 | Respiratory protective devices - Fresh air hose breathing apparatus for use with full face mask, half mask or mouthpiece assembly - Requirements, testing, marking | 1994 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 139 | Respiratory protective devices - Compressed air line breathing apparatus for use with full face mask, half mask or mouthpiece assembly - Requirements, testing, marking | 1994 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 140 | Respiratory protective devices - Half-masks and quarter-masks - Requirements, testing, marking | 1989 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 141 | Respiratory protective devices - Gas filters and combinets filters - Requirements testing, marking | 1990 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 142 | Respiratory protective devices - Mouthpieces assemblies -
Requirements, testing, marking |
1989 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 143 | Respiratory protective devices - Particle filters - Requirements, testing, marking |
1990 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 144-1 | Respiratory protective devices - Gas cylinder valves - Thread connection for insert connector |
1991 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 145 | Respiratory protective devices - Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus compressed oxygen or compressed oxygen-nitrogen type - Requirements, testing, marking | 1997 | C 52 of 1998-02-19 |
| CEN | EN 145-2 | Respiratory protective devices – Self-contained closed circuit compressed oxygen breathing apparatus for special use - Part 2: requirements, testing, marking | 1992 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 146 | Respiratory protective devices – Powered particle filtering devices incorporating helmets or hoods – Requirements, testing, marking | 1991 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 147 | Respiratory protective devices – Power assisted particle filtering devices incorporating full face masks, half masks or quarter masks - Requirements, testing, marking | 1991 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 148-1 | Respiratory protective devices – Threads for facepieces – Part 1: standard thread connection | 1987 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 148-2 | Respiratory protective devices – Threads for facepieces – Part 2: centre thread connection | 1987 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 148-3 | Respiratory protective devices – Threads for face-pieces
– Part 3: thread connection M 45 X 3 |
1992 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 149 | Respiratory protective devices – Filtering half masks to protect against particles – Requirement, testing, marking | 1991 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 165 | Personal eye-protection – Vocabulary | 1995 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 166 | Personal eye protection – Specifications | 1995 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 167 | Personal eye protection – Optical test methods | 1995 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 168 | Personal eye protection – Non-optical test methods | 1995 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 169 | Personal eye-protection – Filters for welding and related techniques – Transmittance requirements and recommended utilization | 1992 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 170 | Personal eye-protection – Ultraviolet filters – Transmittance requirements and recommended use | 1992 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 171 | Personal eye-protection – Infrared filters – Transmittance requirements and recommended use | 1992 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 172 | Personal eye-protection – Sunglare filters for industrial use | 1994 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 174 | Personal eye protection – Ski goggles for downhill skiing | 1996 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 175 | Personal protection – Equipment for eye and face protection during welding and allied processes | 1997 | C 52 of 1998-02-19 |
| CEN | EN 207 | Personal eye-protection - Filters and eye-protection against laser radiation | 1993 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 208 | Personal eye-protection - Eye-protectors for adjustment work on lasers and laser systems (laser adjustment eye-protectors) | 1993 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 250 | Respiratory equipment - Open circuit, self-contained, compressed-air diving apparatus - Requirements, testing, marking |
1993 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 269 | Respiratory protective devices - Powered fresh air hose breathing apparatus incorporating a hood - Requirements, testing, marking | 1994 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 270 | Respiratory protective devices - Compressed air line breathing apparatus incorporating a hood - Requirements, testing, marking | 1994 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 271 | Respiratory protective devices - Compressed air line or powered fresh air hose breathing apparatus incorporating a hood for use in abrasive blasting operations - Requirements, testing, marking | 1995 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 340 | Protective clothing - General requirements | 1993 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 341 | Personal protective equipment against falls from a height
- Descender devices |
1992 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 344 | Requirements and test methods for safety, protective and occupational footwear for professional use | 1992 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 344/A1 | Requirements and test methods for safety, protective and occupational footwear for professional use | 1997 | C 52 of 1998-02-19 |
| CEN | EN 344-2 | Safety, protective and occupational footwear for professional use - Part 2: Additional requirements and test methods | 1996 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 345 | Specification for safety footwear for professional use | 1992 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 345/A1 | Specification for safety footwear for professional use | 1997 | C 52 of 1998-02-19 |
| CEN | EN 345-2 | Safety footwear for professional use - Part 2: Additional specifications | 1996 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 346 | Specification for protective footwear for professional use | 1992 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 346/A1 | Specification for protective footwear for professional use | 1997 | C 52 of 1998-02-19 |
| CEN | EN 346-2 | Protective footwear for professional use - Part 2: Additional specifications | 1996 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 347 | Specification for occupational footwear for professional use | 1992 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 347/A1 | Specification for occupational footwear for professional use | 1997 | C 52 of 1998-02-19 |
| CEN | EN 347-2 | Occupational footwear for professional use – Part 2: Additional specifications | 1996 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 348 | Protective clothing – Test method: determination of behaviour of materials on impact of small splashed of molten metal | 1992 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 352-1 | Hearing protectors – Safety requirements and testing
Part 1: Ear muffs |
1993 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 352-2 | Hearing protectors – Safety requirements and testing
Part 2: Ear plugs |
1993 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 352-3 | Hearing protectors – Safety requirements and testing – Part 3 : Ear-muffs attached to an industrial safety helmet | 1996 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 353-1 | Personal protective equipment against falls from a height
– Guided-type fall arresters Part 1: Guided-type fall arresters on a rigid anchorage line |
1992 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 353-2 | Personal protective equipment against falls from a height
– Guided-type fall arresters Part 2: Guided-type fall arresters on a flexible anchorage line |
1992 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 354 | Personal protective equipment against falls from a height – Lanyards | 1992 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 355 | Personal protective equipment against falls from a height – Energy absorbers | 1992 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 358 | Personal equipment for work positioning and prevention of falls from a height – Work positioning systems | 1992 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 360 | Personal protective equipment against falls from a height – Retractable type fall arresters | 1992 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 361 | Personal protective equipment against falls from a height – Full body harnesses | 1992 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 362 | Personal protective equipment against falls from a height – Connectors | 1992 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 363 | Personal protective equipment against falls from a height – Fall arrest systems | 1992 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 364 | Personal protective equipment against fall from a height – Test methods | 1992 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 365 | Personal protective equipment against falls from a height – General requirements for instructions for use and for marking | 1992 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 366 | Protective clothing – Protection against heat and fire – Method of test: evaluation of materials and material assemblies when exposed to a source of radiant heat | 1993 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 367 | Protective clothing – Protection against heat and fire – Method of determining heat transmission on exposure to flame | 1992 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 368 | Protective clothing – Protection against liquid chemicals – Test method: resistance of materials to penetration by liquids | 1992 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 369 | Protective clothing – Protection against liquid chemicals – Test method: resistance of materials to permeation by liquids | 1993 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 371 | Respiratory protective devices – AX gas filters and combined filters against low-boiling point organic compounds – Requirements, testing, marking | 1992 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 372 | Respiratory protective devices – SX gas filters and combined filters against specific named compounds – Requirements, testing, marking | 1992 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 373 | Protective clothing – Assessment of resistance of materials to molten metal splash | 1993 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 374-1 | Protective gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms – Part 1: Terminology and performance requirements | 1994 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 374-2 | Protective gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms – Part 2: Determination of resistance to penetration | 1994 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 374-3 | Protective gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms – Part 3: Determination of resistance to permeation by chemicals | 1994 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 379 | Specifications for welding filters with switchable luminous transmittance and welding filters with dual luminous transmittance | 1994 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 381-1 | Protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws Part 1: Test rig for testing resistance to cutting by a chainsaw |
1993 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 381-2 | Protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws Part 2: Test methods for leg protectors |
1995 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 381-3 | Protective clothing for users of hand-held chain-saws – Part 3: Test methods for footwear | 1996 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 381-5 | Protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws Part 5: requirements for leg protectors |
1995 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 381-8 | Protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws Part 8: Test methods for chain saw protective gaiters |
1997 | C 317 of 1997-10-18 |
| CEN | EN 381-9 | Protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws Part 9: Requirements for chain saw protective gaiters |
1997 | C 317 of 1997-10-18 |
| CEN | EN 388 | Protective gloves against mechanical risks | 1994 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 393 | Life-jackets and personal buoyancy aids – Buoyancy aids – 50 N | 1993 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 394 | Life-jackets and personal buoyancy aids – Additional items | 1993 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 395 | Life-jackets and personal buoyancy aids – Life-jackets – 100 N | 1993 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 396 | Life-jackets and personal buoyancy aids – Life-jackets – 150 N | 1993 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 397 | Industrial safety helmets | 1995 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 399 | Life-jackets and personal buoyancy aids – Life-jackets – 275 N | 1993 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 400 | Respiratory protective devices for self-rescue – Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus – Compressed oxygen escape apparatus – Requirements, testing, marking | 1993 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 401 | Respiratory protective devices for self-rescue – Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus – Chemical oxygen (KO2) escape apparatus – Requirements, testing, marking | 1993 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 402 | Respiratory protective devices for escape – Self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus with full face mask or mouthpiece assembly – Requirements, testing, marking | 1993 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 403 | Respiratory protective devices for self-rescue - Filtering devices with hood for self-rescue from fire – Requirements, testing, marking | 1993 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 404 | Respiratory protective devices for self-rescue – Filter self-rescuer – Requirements, testing, marking | 1993 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 405 | Respiratory protective devices – Valved filtering half masks to protect against gases or gases and particles – Requirements, testing, marking | 1992 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 407 | Protective gloves against thermal risks (heat and/or fire) | 1994 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 412 | Protective aprons for use with hand-knifes | 1993 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 420 | General requirements for gloves | 1994 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 421 | Protective gloves against ionizing radiation and radioactive contamination | 1994 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 443 | Helmets for firefighters | 1997 | C 52 of 1998-02-19 |
| CEN | EN 458 | Hearing protectors – Recommendation for selection, use, care and maintenance – Guidance document | 1993 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 463 | Protective clothing for use against liquid chemicals – Test method: Determination of resistance to penetration by a jet of liquid (jet test) | 1994 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 464 | Protective clothing for use against liquid and gaseous chemicals including aerosols and solid particles – Test method: Determination of leaktightness of gas-tight suits (internal pressure test) | 1994 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 465 | Protective clothing – Protection against liquid chemicals – Performance requirements for chemical protective clothing with spray-tight connections between different parts of the clothing (Type 4 equipment) | 1995 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 466 | Protective clothing – Protection against liquid chemicals – Performance requirements for chemical protective clothing with liquid-tight connections between different parts of the clothing (Type 3 equipment) | 1995 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 467 | Protective clothing – protection against liquid chemicals – Performance requirements for garments providing protection to parts of the body | 1995 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 468 | Protective clothing for use against liquid chemicals – Test method: Determination of resistance to penetration by spray (spray test) | 1994 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 469 | Protective clothing for fire-fighters - Requirements and test methods for protective clothing for fire-fighting | 1995 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 470-1 | Protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes - Part 1: General requirements | 1995 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 471 | High-visibility warning clothing | 1994 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 510 | Specification for protective clothing for use where there is a risk of entanglement with moving parts | 1993 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 530 | Abrasion resistance of protective clothing material - Test methods |
1994 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 532 | Protective clothing – protection against heat and flame
- Test method for limited flame spread |
1994 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 533 | Protective clothing – Protection against heat and flame – Limited flame spread materials and material assemblies | 1997 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 568 | Mountaineering equipment – Ice anchors – Safety requirements and test methods | 1997 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 659 | Protective gloves for firefighters | 1996 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 702 | Protective clothing – Protection against heat and flame – Test method: Determination of the contact heat transmission through protective clothing or its materials | 1994 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 812 | Industrial bump caps | 1997 | C 52 of 1998-02-19 |
| CEN | EN 813 | Personal protective equipment for prevention of falls from a height - Sit harnesses | 1997 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 863 | Protective clothing - Mechanical properties - Test method: Puncture resistance |
1995 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 892 | Mountaineering equipment - Dynamic mountaineering ropes - Safety requirements and test methods | 1996 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 958 | Mountaineering equipment - Energy absorbing systems for use in klettersteig (via ferrata) climbing - Safety requirements and test methods | 1996 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 959 | Mountaineering equipment - Rock anchors - Safety requirements and test methods | 1996 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 960 | Headforms for the use in the testing of protective helmets | 1994 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 966 | Helmets for airborne sports | 1996 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 967 | Head protectors for ice hockey players | 1996 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 1061 | Respiratory protective devices for escape - Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus - Chemical oxigen (NaClO3) escape apparatus - Requirements, testing, marking | 1996 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 1077 | Helmets for alpine skiers | 1996 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 1078 | Helmets for pedal cyclists and for users of skateboards and roller skates | 1997 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 1080 | Impact protection helmets for young children | 1997 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 1082-1 | Protective clothing - Gloves and arm guards protection against cuts and stabs by hand knives - Part 1: Chain mail gloves and arm guards | 1996 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 1146 | Respiratory protective devices for self-rescue - Self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus incorporating a hood (compressed air escape apparatus with hood) - Requirements, testing, marking | 1997 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 1149-1 | Protective clothing - Electrostatic properties - Part 1: Surface resistivity (Test methods and requirements) | 1995 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 1149-2 | Protective clothing - Electrostatic properties - Part 2: Test method for measurement of the elctrical resistance through a material (vertical resistance) | 1997 | C 52 of 1998-02-19 |
| CEN | EN 1384 | Helmets for equestrian activities | 1996 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 1486 | Protective clothing for firefighters - Test methods and requirements for reflective clothing for specialized fire fighting | 1996 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 1731 | Mesh type eye and face protectors for industrial and non-industrial use against mechanical hazards and/or heat | 1997 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 1836 | Personal eye protection - Sunglasses and sunglare filters for general use | 1996 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 1868 | Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - List of equivalent terms | 1997 | C 317 of 1997-10-18 |
| CEN | EN ISO 4869-2 | Acoustics - Hearing protectors - Part 2 : Estimation of effective A-weighted sound pressure levels when hearing protectors are worn (ISO 4869-2:1994) | 1995 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN ISO 10819 | Mechanical vibration and shock - Hand-arm vibration - Method
for the measurement and evaluation of the vibration transmissibility of gloves
at the palm of the hand (ISO 10819:1996) |
1996 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 24869-1 | Acoustics - Hearing protectors - Part 1: Subjective method for the measurement of sound attenuation (ISO 4869-1: 1990) |
1992 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |
| CEN | EN 24869-3 | Acoustics - Hearing protectors - Part 3: Simplified method for the measurement of insertion loss of earmuff type protectors for quality inspection purposes (ISO/TR 4869-3: 1989) |
1993 | C 180 of 1997-06-14 |