Head Protection
EN 397Industrial safety helmets
EN 443Helmets for firefighting
EN 812Industrial bump caps
TECHNICAL REFERENCE
Standards
PPE standards and technical references used in product selection.
PPE STANDARDS
What does the code on the product label mean?
Standard codes help indicate the risk or application for which a product has been tested. This summary is a starting guide to make product selection easier; the final choice should be made together with the risk assessment, manufacturer documentation and current conformity information for the product.
Respiratory Protection
EN 136Full face masks
EN 140Half masks and quarter masks
EN 149Filtering half masks for protection against particles
EN 405Valved filtering half masks for gases/vapors
Eye & Face Protection
EN 166General requirements for personal eye protection
EN 169Filters for welding and related techniques
EN 170Ultraviolet filters
EN 172Sunglare filters for industrial use
Hand Protection
EN 388Protective gloves against mechanical risks
EN ISO 374Gloves against dangerous chemicals and microorganisms
EN 407Protective gloves against thermal risks
EN 511Protective gloves against cold
Fall Protection
EN 355Energy absorbers
EN 358Work positioning and restraint systems
EN 361Full body harnesses
EN 362Connectors
EN 360Retractable type fall arresters
Protective Clothing & Footwear
EN 343Protective clothing against rain and adverse weather
EN ISO 20471High-visibility clothing
EN ISO 20345Safety footwear
EN ISO 20347Occupational footwear
IMPORTANT NOTE
The standard number alone is not enough.
Products carrying the same standard may differ in performance levels, use limitations and scope of conformity. Before ordering, check the product technical data sheet, markings and conditions of use.
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