Health and Safety Executive / Local Authorities Enforcement Liaison Committee (HELA)

Local Authority Circular

Subject: Protective Equipment Open Government Status: Fully Open LAC Number: 68/8 Keywords: personal protective equipment, PPE Revised: June 2009 Review Date: June 2014 Author unit / section: Safety Unit HSE and PPE team HSL Target audience: All HSE and LA Inspectors

Standards for Personal Protective Equipment

Background In recent years there has been a continued increase in the number of harmonised standards for personal protective equipment, (PPE) produced to support the Personal Protective Equipment Directive on Supply (89/686/EEC) which was implemented in the UK as the Personal Protective Equipment (EC Directive) Regulations 1992 (PPE(EC) Regulations). These Regulations have been replaced by the Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 2002 (SI 2002/1144). These Regulations are predominantly enforced by trading standards officers (TSOs), although some aspects are enforced by HSE. In the case of newly supplied PPE (after 15 May 2002), compliance with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 2002 is a requirement of the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 (PPEW Regulations) and of certain other regulations, e.g. COSHH. Prior to 15 May 2002 newly supplied PPE would have to comply with the PPE (EC) Regulations as required by the PPEW Regulations. Because there is a very large number of transposed harmonised standards, most PPE suppliers choose to comply with the PPE Regulations 2002 by manufacturing in accordance with the relevant standard. The practical effect of this is that almost all PPE for use at work is marked according to the coding rules of the relevant EN Standards. The appendices to this circular contain a summary of all the currently available PPE standards, grouped under the following headings: Appendix 1[1] Appendix 2[2] Head protection Hearing

Appendix 3[3] Appendix 4[4] Appendix 5[5] Appendix 6[6] Appendix 7[7] Appendix 8[8] Appendix 9[9]

Eye and face Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) Hands and arms Foot and leg Clothing Buoyancy, immersion and diving suits Fall arrest

The summaries are intended to draw inspectors' and others attention to the marks on PPE which are of greatest significance for health and safety. The information may assist in determining the adequacy of PPE for use at work. A number of HSE staff have direct on-line access to the full text of EN Standards through BSI. Any queries on the use of PPE should be directed to: For Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) cases, contact your local HSE RPE specialist Occupational Hygiene inspector; or Safety Unit (Manchester, 0161 952 8310) for all other PPE; or PPE team, HSL (01298 218330)

The introductory page to each summary directs technical queries on interpretation of the Standards to the PPE team at the Health and Safety Laboratory, Buxton. The summary information in the attachments will be reviewed periodically and an updated circular issued accordingly.

Appendix 1 European Standards and Markings for Head Protection Issue 7: August 2008 This information is extracted from British Standards with the permission of BSI under licence number PD\1998 1367 INTRODUCTION 1 Harmonised European Standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) have been developed as the preferred means of demonstrating equipment conformity with the basic health and safety requirements (BHSRs) of the EC Personal Protective Equipment Directive (89/686/EEC). Only equipment which meets these BHSRs is entitled to carry the CE mark and to be sold for use in the EC. 2 The alternative route to obtaining the CE mark involves the manufacturer producing a 'technical file' for the equipment which also demonstrates that it satisfies the BHSRs. In such cases, the equipment will carry the CE mark but may not display any Standard number. The manufacturer's information will contain the performance specification. 3 For Category III PPE (for use against mortal danger), the CE mark will be accompanied by a four-digit code number identifying the responsible Notified Body appointed to ensure that the manufactured product continues to satisfy the BHSRs. 4 Increasingly, European Standards (prefixed EN European Norm) are being superseded or subsumed by International Standards (prefixed ISO). Where these are adopted in the UK, they will also be issued as British Standards and be prefixed BS. The British versions of standards (BS EN, BS ISO or BS EN ISO) may have minor differences from the original versions of the standard, usually in the form of a National Foreword or National Annex, to account for legislative or technical variations specific to the UK. If such a UK variation exists, this is flagged up in the attached listings below for the individual standards. BS versions may also differ slightly in the stated year of issue from the EN or ISO versions; the original EN or ISO issue dates are quoted here. 5 The Standards may contain design, performance and marking requirements for the different types of equipment. This document lists the Standards, and gives a brief explanation of the markings which they define. Organisation of the information 6 PPE Standards are separated into broad categories, depending on the type of protection intended, e.g. head protection, foot protection. Separate documents have been produced for each category. 7 Within a category, where possible, Standards have been further subdivided according to the hazard (e.g. mechanical hazards, heat and flame) or component type (e.g. filters; facepieces) as appropriate. Both current and recently superseded versions are listed, as equipment marked according to either version may be encountered in the field. 8 Standard number and date are given, with the title (sometimes abridged). 9 If a UK National variation applies to this standard, the nature of this variation is described.

10 Markings and classifications defined in the Standard for that class of equipment are listed and briefly described. 11 Related Standards, e.g. specific test methods which will not usually appear in the markings on equipment are listed separately at the end of each document. 12 Pictograms and symbols for each type of equipment are included at the rear of the relevant document. Updates 13 Standards are constantly under review, and new Standards issued. The information in this document is believed to be correct at the time of issue, but updates will be necessary. The intention is to revise and re-issue the list periodically. Further information

Standards for Head Protection EN 397:1995 - Industrial safety helmets On the shell, in addition to the Standard number, maker and model identification: size or size range (cm) (on both shell and harness) year and quarter (or month) of manufacture informative label with specified wording shell material, e.g. ABS, PC, HDPE etc Optional requirements -20oC or -30oC - tested at very low temperature +150oC - tested at high temperature 440 V a.c. - tested for electrical insulation LD - tested for lateral deformation MM - resists molten metal splash Note also that the helmet must have attachment points for a chinstrap EN 443:1997 - Helmets for firefighters Superseded by EN 443:2008 On the shell, in addition to the Standard number, maker and model identification: size or size range (cm) year of manufacture Optional requirements [14] - higher radiant heat classification (kW/m2) E2 - provides electrical insulation when wet E3 - provides surface electrical insulation **, *** or **** - tested to -20, -30 or -40oC respectively EN 443:2008 - Helmets for firefighting in buildings and other structures Note also EN 14458:2004 Faceshields and visors for firefighters, ambulance and emergency services which is described in Appendix 3 on Eye and Face Protection In addition to the Standard number, maker and model identification: - year of manufacture - Type of helmet: A (protects dome of the skull) or B (additionally protects the sides of the head), or A3b (protects dome of the skull and the frontal chin region) or B3b (additionally protects the sides of the head) - size or size range (cm) - *, **, *** or **** - tested to 10, -20, -30 or -40oC respectively - E2 - provides electrical insulation when wet - E3 - provides surface electrical insulation - C resistance to liquid chemicals

EN 812:1997 - Industrial bump caps In addition to the Standard number and year, maker and model identification: size or size range (cm) (on both shell and, if fitted, harness) year and quarter of manufacture informative label with specified wording Optional requirements -20oC or -30oC - tested at very low temperature F - resistant to flame 440 V (a.c.) - tested for electrical insulation EN 14052:2005 High performance industrial helmets In addition to the Standard number, maker and model identification: - year and quarter of manufacture - size or size range (cm) (also on retention system) - mass of helmet (g) - material, if made from ABS, PC, HDPE, PS etc - KS if chinstrap supplied Optional markings: -20oC or 30 or -40oC - tested at very low temperature 150oC - tested at high temperature 7 or 14 resistance to radiant heat (kW) 440 V (A.C.) - tested for electrical insulation MM - molten metal splash resistance PAS 028:2002 - Marine safety helmets Note: A PAS is an interim specification in the absence of a British or European standard specifying performance criteria. In this case these are for marine safety helmets for use by occupants of small, fast craft (e.g. lifeboats). In addition to the PAS number and maker identification: - year and quarter (or month) of manufacture: - size or size range (cm); - type of helmet. Other Standards relevant to head protection These standards are intended for leisure equipment. However, the helmets may be found in the workplace. EN 1078:1997 EN 1384:1996 EN 12492:2000 EN 14572:2005 Helmets for pedal cyclists and users of skateboards and roller skates Specification for helmets for equestrian activities Mountaineering equipment, climbers safety helmets - Safety requirements and test methods High performance helmets for equestrian activities

This standard is for motorcycle helmets, and may be found in the workplace. BS 6658:1985 Protective helmets for vehicle users

The following standard does not appear to be a harmonized standard (i.e. able to be used for CE marking of helmets). There is also debate about the technical validity of some of the electrical insulation test methods. EN 50365:2002 Electrically insulating helmets for use on low voltage installations

These standards are intended for leisure equipment or alpine use and are unlikely be found in the UK workplace. EN 966:1996 EN 967:1997 EN 1077:2007 EN 1080:1997 EN 1385:1998 EN 13484:2002 EN 13781:2002 EN ISO 10256:2003 Helmets for airborne sports Head protectors for ice hockey players. Superseded by EN ISO 10256:2003 Helmets for alpine skiers Impact protection helmets for young children Helmets for canoeing and white water sports Helmets for users of luges Protection Helmets for drivers and passengers of snowmobiles and bobsleighs Head protection for ice hockey players

These standards are for headforms and test methods. EN 960:2006 EN 13087-1:2000 EN 13087-2:2000 EN 13087-3:2000 EN 13087-4:2000 EN 13087-5:2000 EN 13087-6:2000 EN 13087-7:2000 EN 13087-8:2000 EN 13087-10:2000 Headforms for use in testing of protective helmets Protective helmets - Test methods - Part 1: Conditions and conditioning Protective helmets - Test methods - Part 2: Shock absorption Protective helmets - Test methods - Part 3: Resistance to penetration Protective helmets - Test methods - Part 4: Retention system effectiveness Protective helmets - Test methods - Part 5: Retention system strength Protective helmets - Test methods - Part 6: Field of vision Protective helmets - Test methods - Part 7: Flame resistance Protective helmets - Test methods - Part 8: Electrical properties Protective helmets - Test methods - Part 10: Resistance to radiant heat

Appendix 2 European Standards and Markings for Hearing Protection Issue 7: August 2008 This information is extracted from British Standards with the permission of BSI under licence number PD\1998 1367 INTRODUCTION 1 Harmonised European Standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) have been developed as the preferred means of demonstrating equipment conformity with the basic health and safety requirements (BHSRs) of the EC Personal Protective Equipment Directive (89/686/EEC). Only equipment which meets these BHSRs is entitled to carry the CE mark and to be sold for use in the EC. 2 The alternative route to obtaining the CE mark involves the manufacturer producing a 'technical file' for the equipment which also demonstrates that it satisfies the BHSRs. In such cases, the equipment will carry the CE mark but may not display any Standard number. The manufacturer's information will contain the performance specification. 3 For Category III PPE (for use against mortal danger), the CE mark will be accompanied by a four-digit code number identifying the responsible Notified Body appointed to ensure that the manufactured product continues to satisfy the BHSRs. 4 Increasingly, European Standards (prefixed EN European Norm) are being superseded or subsumed by International Standards (prefixed ISO). Where these are adopted in the UK, they will also be issued as British Standards and be prefixed BS. The British versions of standards (BS EN, BS ISO or BS EN ISO) may have minor differences from the original versions of the standard, usually in the form of a National Foreword or National Annex, to account for legislative or technical variations specific to the UK. If such a UK variation exists, this is flagged up in the attached listings below for the individual standards. BS versions may also differ slightly in the stated year of issue from the EN or ISO versions; the original EN or ISO issue dates are quoted here. 5 The Standards may contain design, performance and marking requirements for the different types of equipment. This document lists the Standards, and gives a brief explanation of the markings which they define. Organisation of the information 6 PPE Standards are separated into broad categories, depending on the type of protection intended, e.g. head protection, foot protection. Separate documents have been produced for each category. 7 Within a category, where possible, Standards have been further subdivided according to the hazard (e.g. mechanical hazards, heat and flame) or component type (e.g. filters; facepieces) as appropriate. Both current and recently superseded versions are listed, as equipment marked according to either version may be encountered in the field. 8 Standard number and date are given, with the title (sometimes abridged). 9 If a UK National variation applies to this standard, the nature of this variation is described.

10 Markings and classifications defined in the Standard for that class of equipment are listed and briefly described. 11 Related Standards, e.g. specific test methods which will not usually appear in the markings on equipment are listed separately at the end of each document. 12 Pictograms and symbols for each type of equipment are included at the rear of the relevant document. Updates 13 Standards are constantly under review, and new Standards issued. The information in this document is believed to be correct at the time of issue, but updates will be necessary. The intention is to revise and re-issue the list periodically.

Standards for Hearing Protection EN 352-1: 2002 - Hearing protectors - Ear muffs In addition to the Standard number, maker and model identification: indication of orientation of the ear muff, where required, e.g. 'TOP' and/or 'LEFT' and 'RIGHT' EN 352-2:2002 - Hearing protectors - Ear plugs Markings may only appear on the packaging. In addition to the Standard number, maker and model identification: whether disposable or re-useable fitting instructions nominal size of formable plugs, in range 5 to 14 mm. Left-right differentiation for custom moulded plugs EN 352-3:2002 - Hearing protectors - Ear muffs attached to a safety helmet In addition to the Standard number, maker and model identification: indication of orientation of the ear muff, where required, e.g. 'TOP' and/or 'LEFT' and 'RIGHT' EN 352-4:2001 - Hearing protectors - Ear muffs attached to a safety helmet As for EN 352-1 EN 352-5:2002 - Hearing protectors Active noise reduction ear muffs As for EN 352-1 EN 352-6:2002 - Hearing protectors - Ear muffs with electrical audio input As for EN 352-1 EN 352-7:2002 - Hearing protectors level dependent ear plugs As for EN 352-2 EN 352-8:2008 - Hearing protectors entertainment audio earmuffs As for EN 352-2 Other Standards Relevant to Hearing Protection Occupational equipment is unlikely to be marked with these Standard numbers, but they may contain useful information on equipment performance or test methods. EN 458:2004 EN ISO 4869-2:1995 EN ISO 4869-4:2000 Hearing protectors- Selection, use, care and maintenance Estimation of effective A-weighted sound pressure levels when hearing protectors are worn Acoustics - Hearing protectors - Part 4: Measurement of effective sound pressure levels for level-dependent soundrestoration ear-muffs Hearing protectors Testing - Physical test methods Hearing protectors Testing - Acoustic test methods Sound attenuation of hearing protectors. Subjective method of measurement Simplified method for measurement of insertion loss of ear muffs

EN 13819-1:2002 EN 13819-2:2002 EN 24869-1:1992 EN 24869-3:1993

Appendix 3 European Standards and Markings for Eye and Face Protection Issue 7: August 2008 This information is extracted from British Standards with the permission of BSI under licence number PD\1998 1367 INTRODUCTION 1 Harmonised European Standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) have been developed as the preferred means of demonstrating equipment conformity with the basic health and safety requirements (BHSRs) of the EC Personal Protective Equipment Directive (89/686/EEC). Only equipment which meets these BHSRs is entitled to carry the CE mark and to be sold for use in the EC. 2 The alternative route to obtaining the CE mark involves the manufacturer producing a 'technical file' for the equipment which also demonstrates that it satisfies the BHSRs. In such cases, the equipment will carry the CE mark but may not display any Standard number. The manufacturer's information will contain the performance specification. 3 For Category III PPE (for use against mortal danger), the CE mark will be accompanied by a four-digit code number identifying the responsible Notified Body appointed to ensure that the manufactured product continues to satisfy the BHSRs. 4 Increasingly, European Standards (prefixed EN European Norm) are being superseded or subsumed by International Standards (prefixed ISO). Where these are adopted in the UK, they will also be issued as British Standards and be prefixed BS. The British versions of standards (BS EN, BS ISO or BS EN ISO) may have minor differences from the original versions of the standard, usually in the form of a National Foreword or National Annex, to account for legislative or technical variations specific to the UK. If such a UK variation exists, this is flagged up in the attached listings below for the individual standards. BS versions may also differ slightly in the stated year of issue from the EN or ISO versions; the original EN or ISO issue dates are quoted here. 5 The Standards may contain design, performance and marking requirements for the different types of equipment. This document lists the Standards, and gives a brief explanation of the markings which they define. Organisation of the information 6 PPE Standards are separated into broad categories, depending on the type of protection intended, e.g. head protection, foot protection. Separate documents have been produced for each category. 7 Within a category, where possible, Standards have been further subdivided according to the hazard (e.g. mechanical hazards, heat and flame) or component type (e.g. filters; facepieces) as appropriate. Both current and recently superseded versions are listed, as equipment marked according to either version may be encountered in the field. 8 Standard number and date are given, with the title (sometimes abridged). 9 If a UK National variation applies to this standard, the nature of this variation is described.

10 Markings and classifications defined in the Standard for that class of equipment are listed and briefly described. 11 Related Standards, e.g. specific test methods which will not usually appear in the markings on equipment are listed separately at the end of each document. 12 Pictograms and symbols for each type of equipment are included at the rear of the relevant document. Updates 13 Standards are constantly under review, and new Standards issued. The information in this document is believed to be correct at the time of issue, but updates will be necessary. The intention is to revise and re-issue the list periodically.

Standards for Eye and Face Protection General EN 166:2001 - Personal eye protection - specifications Not all types of eye protector are permitted to meet all these requirements. Order of marking on oculars where relevant:

Scale Makers Optical Mechanical Fields Scratch Fog resist resist class strength of number mark use (filters only) Order of marking on frames where relevant: Makers EN 166 mark Fields of use Mechanical strength

Radiant heat

Scale Number - for oculars with filtering effect only. Higher numbers have a stronger filtering effect (e.g. are darker for welding). Scale number consists of a code number and a shade number separated by a hyphen, except for welding filters which have no code number Example: an IR filter with shade number 4 has the scale number 4-4. Welding filters
See EN 169 and EN 379

shade number between 1.2 and 16. Suffix a denotes filter for use in gas welding with flux 2- or 3- - code number denoting UV filter without or with good colour recognition respectively, plus; shade number between 1.2 and 5. 4- - code number for IR filters, plus; shade number between 1.2 and 10. 5- or 6- - code number for sunglare filters without and with IR specification respectively, plus; shade number between 1.1 and 4.1.

UV filters
See EN 170

IR filters
See EN 171

Sunglare
See EN 172 and EN 1836

Optical class 1, 2 or 3 - indicates optical quality of the ocular. Class 1 is the best.

Mechanical strength - marked on frames and/or oculars. S - increased robustness (oculars only) F - high speed particles, low energy impact (any type) B - high speed particles, medium energy impact (goggles and faceshields only) A - high speed particles, high energy impact (faceshields only) Fields of use Frames 3 - resistant to liquid droplets (goggles), or liquid splashes (faceshields, but not mesh) 4 - resistant to coarse dust particles 5 - resistant to gas and fine dust particles 9 - resistant to molten metals and hot solids G - resistant to radiant heat (EN 1731 faceshields only) Oculars 8 - resistant to short circuit electric arc (faceshields only) 9 - resistant to molten metals and hot solids (goggles and faceshields only) K - resistant to surface damage by fine particles N - resistant to fogging G - resistant to radiant heat (EN 1731 faceshields only) EN 1731:1998 - Mesh type eye and face protectors Superseded by EN 1731:2006 Markings (following EN166) are, where applicable, in the order: Makers EN 1731 Mechanical mark strength Mechanical strength Resistant to radiant heat S, F, B or A - as for EN 166 G - faceshields only

Other ocular markings

Resistant to radiant heat

EN 1731:2006 - Mesh type eye and face protectors Note: Requirements and markings for radiant heat deleted from the standard. Markings (following EN166) are, where applicable, in the order: Makers mark Mechanical strength EN 1731 Mechanical strength S, F, B or A - as for EN 166

Welding EN 169:2002 - Filters for welding and related techniques Markings follow EN166. Contains informative annex giving guidance on selection and use of welding filters. EN 175:1997 - Eye and face protection during welding and allied processes Note this describes the frame or holder which must be used in conjunction with an appropriate welding filter - EN 169 or EN 379.) Markings (following EN166 with additions) are, where applicable: S, F or B - mechanical strength (as for EN 166) 9 - resistant to molten metal splash or hot solids W - face/hand shield sizes stable after water immersion # - if mass of shield >450g (faceshield) or >500g (handshield), mass in grams (where applicable) EN 379:2003 Personal eye-protection Automatic welding filters Markings follow EN166 with additions. It is easiest to explain the markings for different types of device. Automatic welding filters and automatic welding filters with manual scale number setting The order of markings (each separated by an oblique stroke /) is: Light shade Variations in Makers Optical Light Dark luminous mark class diffusion shade transmittance class [or range(s)] Angle dependence of luminous transmittance class (optional)

followed by the standard number EN379 Light and dark scale (shade) numbers The light state scale number and the lightest dark state scale number(s), separated by an oblique stroke, are given instead of a single scale number. If the dark state is manually controlled, the limits of the range are separated by a hyphen. Light shade - scale number between 1.2 and 5 (typically) Dark shade [or range(s)] Options: - one dark state single number - one dark state range top and bottom of range separated by hyphen - two dark state ranges each range as above, with ranges separated by hyphen

Examples of light and dark scale numbers a) A simple device with one light state (5) and one dark state (11): 5/11 b) A device with one light state (4) and manual control of the dark state in one range (9-13): 4/9-13 c) A device with one light state (4) and manual control of the dark state in two ranges (5-7) & (10-13) : 4/5-7 /10-13 Optical class 1, 2 or 3 - indicates optical quality of the ocular. Class 1 is the best.

Light diffusion class - (switchable filters only) 1, 2 or 3 - indicates light diffusion by the ocular. Class 1 is the best. Variations in luminous transmittance - (switchable filters only) 1, 2 or 3 - indicates shade variability in the dark state of the ocular. Class 1 is the best. Angle dependence of luminous transmittance class (optional) If applicable, marked before the standard number. Classes 1, 2 or 3 with class 1 the best. Welding filter with automatic scale number setting The order of markings (each separated by an oblique stroke /) is: Light shade Dark shade range Variations in Makers Optical Light luminous mark class diffusion transmittance class Angle dependence of luminous transmittance class (optional)

followed by the standard number EN379 The light state scale number and the lightest dark state scale number, separated by an oblique stroke, are given instead of a single scale number. The darkest state scale number is marked separated by the symbol<. For filters with manual offset, M is added after the number for the darkest state. Light shade - scale number between 1.2 and 5 (typically) Dark shade range top and bottom of range separated by < Example of light and dark scale numbers A device with one light state (4) and a dark state range (9-13): 4/9<13

The other markings are as described for automatic welding filters. Note For all device types there may also be a marking, if the device does not meet optical requirements at temperatures below 10oC: DO NOT USE BELOW 10oC Laser EN 207:1998 - Filters and eye protection against laser radiation Markings, where applicable, in the order: Laser Wavelength type(s) Scale number Makers Test mark mark Mechanical strength

Laser types - if applicable to all types of laser, no mark appears. D - continuous wave laser I - pulsed laser R - giant pulsed laser M - mode-coupled laser Wavelength Scale number # - single wavelength or range (nm), e.g. '1060' or'630 700' L# - in range L1 to L10 denoting spectral transmittance. Higher numbers are lower transmittance e.g. Kitemark (if applicable)

Test mark

Mechanical strength S, F, B, A - as for EN 166 EN 208:1998 - Personal eye protectors for adjustment work on lasers Frames must be marked adjustment eye protectors. Other markings, where applicable, in the order: Max power Max Wavelength energy Scale no. Makers mark Test mark Mechanical strength

Maximum power Maximum energy Wavelength Scale number

#W - maximum laser power (Watts), e.g. '10W' #J - maximum laser energy (Joules), e.g. '2x10-3J' # - single wavelength or range (nm), e.g. '1060' or '630 700' R# - in range R1 to R5 denoting spectral transmittance. Higher numbers are lower transmittance

Test mark Mechanical strength

e.g. Kitemark (if applicable) S, F, B or A - as for EN 166

Firefighters and emergency teams EN 14458:2004 Faceshields and visors for firefighters, ambulance and emergency services = General (non-firefighting) use, or + Firefighters use face guard, or eye guard Options Scale number appropriate to filtering performance (see EN 166) Temperature extremes of testing T resistance to medium energy impact at extremes of temperature A resistance to high energy impact AT resistance to high energy impact at extremes of temperature K resistance to abrasion N resistance to fogging R enhanced infrared reflection - electrical properties

Sport EN 174:2001 - Ski goggles for downhill skiing Filtering oculars marked according to transmittance: S# - in range S0 to S4. Higher number indicates lower transmittance. BS 7930-1:1998 - Eye protectors for racket sports - Squash. - manufacturer identification Oculars - Standard number (BS 7930-1) - manufacturer identification Frames - Standard number (BS 7930-1) - model size if applicable

Other Standards relevant to eye protectors Occupational equipment is unlikely to be marked with these Standard numbers, but they may contain useful information on equipment performance or test methods. EN 165:2005 EN 167:2001 EN 168:2001 EN 170:2002 EN 171:2002 EN 172:1994 EN 1836:2005 EN 1938:1998 BS 4110:1999 BS 7028:1999 EN 12254: 1998 EN 13178: 2000 Personal eye protection - vocabulary Personal eye protection - optical test methods Personal eye protection - non-optical test methods Specification for UV filters Specification for IR filters Specification for sunglare filters for industrial use (amended 2002) Sunglasses and sunglare filters for general use Goggles for motorcycle and moped riders Specification for visors for vehicle users Eye protection for industrial and other uses. Guidance on selection, use and maintenance Screens for laser working places - Safety requirements and testing Eye protective equipment - Eye protectors for snowmobile drivers

Appendix 4 European Standards and Markings for Respiratory Protection Issue 7: August 2008 This information is extracted from British Standards with the permission of BSI under licence number PD\1998 1367 INTRODUCTION 1 Harmonised European Standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) have been developed as the preferred means of demonstrating equipment conformity with the basic health and safety requirements (BHSRs) of the EC Personal Protective Equipment Directive (89/686/EEC). Only equipment which meets these BHSRs is entitled to carry the CE mark and to be sold for use in the EC. 2 The alternative route to obtaining the CE mark involves the manufacturer producing a 'technical file' for the equipment which also demonstrates that it satisfies the BHSRs. In such cases, the equipment will carry the CE mark but may not display any Standard number. The manufacturer's information will contain the performance specification. 3 For Category III PPE (for use against mortal danger), the CE mark will be accompanied by a four-digit code number identifying the responsible Notified Body appointed to ensure that the manufactured product continues to satisfy the BHSRs. 4 Increasingly, European Standards (prefixed EN European Norm) are being superseded or subsumed by International Standards (prefixed ISO). Where these are adopted in the UK, they will also be issued as British Standards and be prefixed BS. The British versions of standards (BS EN, BS ISO or BS EN ISO) may have minor differences from the original versions of the standard, usually in the form of a National Foreword or National Annex, to account for legislative or technical variations specific to the UK. If such a UK variation exists, this is flagged up in the attached listings below for the individual standards. BS versions may also differ slightly in the stated year of issue from the EN or ISO versions; the original EN or ISO issue dates are quoted here. 5 The Standards may contain design, performance and marking requirements for the different types of equipment. This document lists the Standards, and gives a brief explanation of the markings which they define. Organisation of the information 6 PPE Standards are separated into broad categories, depending on the type of protection intended, e.g. head protection, foot protection. Separate documents have been produced for each category. 7 Within a category, where possible, Standards have been further subdivided according to the hazard (e.g. mechanical hazards, heat and flame) or component type (e.g. filters; facepieces) as appropriate. Both current and recently superseded versions are listed, as equipment marked according to either version may be encountered in the field. 8 Standard number and date are given, with the title (sometimes abridged). 9 If a UK National variation applies to this standard, the nature of this variation is described.

10 Markings and classifications defined in the Standard for that class of equipment are listed and briefly described. 11 Related Standards, e.g. specific test methods which will not usually appear in the markings on equipment are listed separately at the end of each document. 12 Pictograms and symbols for each type of equipment are included at the rear of the relevant document. Updates 13 Standards are constantly under review, and new Standards issued. The information in this document is believed to be correct at the time of issue, but updates will be necessary. The intention is to revise and re-issue the list periodically.

Standards for Respiratory Protective Equipment Face masks EN 136:1998 - Full face mask CL 1 (light duty, not +ve demand SCBA) CL 2 (general use) CL 3 (special use) EN 136-10:1992 - Full face mask (pre-1998 equipment only) A (for use with +ve demand SCBA) F (on visor, resistant to radiant heat) EN 140:1998 - Half or quarter masks size (if more than one available) BS 8468-2: 2006 Respiratory protective devices for use against chemical, biological radiological and nuclear (CBRN) agents Part 2: Negative pressure air purifying devices with full face mask - Specification As for EN 136 and marked with BS 8468-2:2006 Masks Filters - Class and colour code (orange / white): - 15 15 mins - 30 30 mins - 45 45 mins - 60 60 mins - 90 90 mins - 120 120 mins - indication if multi-filter - For single use only - BS 8468-2:2006 - year and month of end of shelf life (yyyy/mm) - manufacturer and model identification - See information supplied by the manufacturer Filter packaging - year and month of end of shelf life (yyyy/mm) - manufacturer and model identification - storage conditions

Filters EN 143:2000 - Filters - particles P - for use against particles + 1, 2 or 3 (efficiency: low, med, high) Additional markings: - whether the filter is for use on a multi-filter device - indication (+ expired hourglass symbol) showing shelf life expiry date in yyyy/mm format R reusable, or NR not reusable (single shift) EN 371:1992 - Filters - AX gas and combined filters Superseded by EN 14387:2004 AX - certain organic compounds with bp <65oC, optionally plus: P - for use against particles + 1, 2 or 3 (efficiency: low, med, high) EN 372:1992 - Filters - SX gas and combined filters Superseded by EN 14387:2004 SX - for use against specific named gases and vapours, optionally plus: P - for use against particles + 1, 2 or 3 (efficiency: low, med, high) EN 12083:1998 - Filters with breathing hoses (non-mask mounted filters) Markings as for ENs141, 143, 371 or 372 EN 14387:2004 - Filters - gas or gas and combined One or more of: A - organic gases/vapours, bp >65oC B - inorganic gases/vapours (not CO) E - acid gases K - Ammonia and organic derivatives + 1, 2, or 3 (capacity: low, med, high), optionally plus: P - particles + 1, 2, or 3 (efficiency: low, med, high) NO-P3 - nitrogen oxides Hg-P3 - mercury vapour AX - certain organic compounds with bp <65oC, optionally plus: P - for use against particles + 1, 2 or 3 (efficiency: low, med, high) SX - for use against specific named gases and vapours, optionally plus: P - for use against particles + 1, 2 or 3 (efficiency: low, med, high)

Additional markings: - whether the filter is for use on a multi-filter device - indication (+ expired hourglass symbol) showing shelf life expiry date in yyyy/mm format For filters including a particle filtering element: R reusable, or NR not reusable (single shift) NO-P3 filters - For single use only Hg-P3 filters - Maximum use time 50 hours AX filters - For single use only D - suffix indicates dust clogging resistance. Simple filtering devices EN 149:2001 - Filtering facepieces against particles FFP - filtering face piece + 1, 2 or 3 (efficiency: low, med, high) D - resistant to dolomite clogging test - indication (+ expired hourglass symbol) showing shelf life expiry date in yyyy/mm format Revision imminent in 2008 to include: R reusable, or NR not reusable (single shift) EN 405:2001 - Valved filtering half masks for use against gases or gases and particles FF - filtering facepiece + one or more of: A, B, E, K + 1 or 2 (capacity) AX SX P - for use against particles + 1, 2 or 3 (efficiency- low, med, high) D - resistant to dolomite clogging test - indication (+ expired hourglass symbol) showing shelf life expiry date in yyyy/mm format

Revision imminent in 2008 to include: R reusable, or NR not reusable (single shift) EN 1827:1999 - Filtering half masks without inhalation valves FF - filtering facepiece + one or more of: A, B, E, K + 1 or 2 (capacity) AX SX P - for use against particles + 1, 2 or 3 (efficiency- low, med, high) D - resistant to dolomite clogging test Powered/assisted filtering devices EN 146:1991 - Powered particle filtering helmets / hoods Superseded by EN 12941:1998 THP - 'turbo hood', particles + 1, 2 or 3 (efficiency - low, med, high) EN 147:1991 - Power assisted particle filtering full, half or quarter mask Superseded by EN 12942:1998 TMP - 'turbo mask', particles + 1, 2 or 3 (efficiency: low, med, high) EN 12941:1998 - Powered filtering device with helmet / hood TH - turbo hood 1, 2 or 3 - inward leakage class (10%, 2% or 0.2%) + one or more of: A, B, E, K + 1, 2 or 3 (capacity: low, med, high) AX SX P - for use against particles + S or SL - use against solids only or solids and liquids NO (with TH3P only) Hg (with TH3P only) Revision imminent in 2008 to include filter marking: R reusable, or NR not reusable (single shift)

EN 12942:1998 - Powered filtering device with full, half or quarter mask TH - turbo hood 1, 2 or 3 - inward leakage class (10%, 2% or 0.2%) + one or more of: A, B, E, K + 1, 2 or 3 (capacity: low, med, high) AX SX P - for use against particles + S or SL - use against solids only or solids and liquids NO (with TM3P only) Hg (with TM3P only) Revision imminent in 2008 to include filter marking: R reusable, or NR not reusable (single shift) Hose/airline breathing apparatus EN 138:1993 - Fresh air hose with half or full facemask FAH - fresh air hose Class 1 hose, light duty (not unassisted types), or Class 2 hose, heavy duty (not half masks) EN 139:1994 Compressed air line BA full or half mask or mouthpiece Superseded by EN 14593 for demand valve apparatus, and EN 14594 for constant flow EN 269:1994 - Powered fresh air hose with hood FAH - fresh air hose Class 1 - light duty hose, or Class 2 - heavy duty hose Anti-static Heat resistance EN 270:1994 - Compressed air line BA with hood (Amended 2000) Superseded by EN 14594 EN 271:1995 - Compressed air line / powered fresh air hose BA with hood for abrasive blasting Superseded by EN 14594 Note: EN 271 contained requirements for powered fresh air hose abrasive blasting helmets. The replacing standard does not contain any requirements for this specific type of equipment there are no known examples on the market.

EN 1073-1:1998 - Protective clothing against particulate radioactive contamination Ventilated suits as for EN 340 (Protective Clothing), plus: pictogram - particulate radioactive contamination (Fig 11 in Clothing document) IL: class x - where x = inward leakage class 1-5. 1 is lowest protection, 5 is highest EN 1835:1999 - Light duty compressed air line helmet or hood Superseded by EN 14594 LDH - light duty, hood 1, 2 or 3 - inward leakage class (10%, 2% or 0.5% respectively) EN 12419:1999 - Light duty compressed airline masks Superseded by EN 14594 LDM - light duty, mask 1, 2, or 3 - inward leakage class (2%, 0.5% or 0.05% respectively) EN 14593-1:2005 - Compressed air line BA with demand valve - full mask On the apparatus: - year of manufacture (4 digits) - temperature limitations, or appropriate pictogram - F if flammability requirement met On the supply tube: - Year of manufacture (4 digits) - H - heat resistance - S - anti-static - F higher flame resistance EN 14593-2:2005 - Compressed air line BA with demand valve - half mask On the apparatus: - Year of manufacture (4 digits) - Temperature limitations, or appropriate pictogram - F if flammability requirement met On the supply tube: - Year of manufacture (4 digits) - H - heat resistance - S - anti-static - F higher flame resistance

EN 14594:2005 Continuous flow compressed air line BA On the apparatus: - Protection class 1 (lowest) to 4 (highest) - Year of manufacture (4 digits) - Temperature limitations, or appropriate pictogram - F if flammability requirement met - Pictogram for abrasive blasting if applicable On the supply tube: - Year of manufacture (4 digits) - A lower strength requirements - H - heat resistance - S - anti-static - F higher flame resistance EN 15333-1 Respiratory Protective devices- Surface supplied diving apparatus Part 1: Demand valve Apparatus General: - manufacturer, type, serial number and standard number plus: - rated pressure on pressure reducers and gauges - date of manufacture (at least the year) on parts which may be affected by ageing

Self-contained breathing apparatus (including diving) EN 137:1992 - Self-contained open circuit compressed air BA Superseded by EN 137:2006 A (for use with +ve demand SCBA) EN 137:2006 - Self-contained open circuit compressed air BA with full face mask Manufacturer, model, serial number and standard number, plus: - year of manufacture/shelf life (also on perishable components) - Classification: - Type 1 industrial use - Type 2 firefighting use - cl 3+ - on mask if it passes flame engulfment - A on demand valve if specific pressure requirements met - any abnormal temperature range - provision for marking test dates on pressure reducer EN 145:1997 - Self contained closed circuit compressed oxygen or oxygen/nitrogen BA O2 or O2 - N2 1, 2 or 4 - nominal duration in hours P or N positive or negative demand EN 250:2000 - Open circuit compressed air diving apparatus. General: - manufacturer, type, serial number and standard number plus:

- rated pressure on pressure reducers and gauges - date of manufacture (at least the year) on parts which may be affected by ageing Demand regulator: >10oC on demand regulators not designed for use in cold water BS 8468-1: 2006 Respiratory protective devices for use against chemical, biological radiological and nuclear (CBRN) agents Part 1: Positive pressure self-contained open-circuit breathing apparatus - Specification As EN 137, plus: BS 8467-1:2006 on SCBA and facepiece EN 13949:2003 Open-circuit self-contained diving apparatus for use with Nitrox and oxygen As EN 250 plus: - Nitrox or O2 or Nitrox/O2 on any pressure vessel valve body, demand regulator and safety device EN 14143:2003 Self-contained re-breathing diving apparatus - manufacturer, type, serial number and standard number plus: - rated pressure on pressure reducers and gauges - date of manufacture (at least the year) on parts which may be affected by ageing EN 14435:2004 - Self-contained open circuit compressed air breathing apparatus with half mask designed to be used with positive pressure only Manufacturer, model, serial number and standard number, plus: - year of manufacture (also on perishable components) - any abnormal temperature range - provision for marking test dates

Escape/self rescue devices EN 400:1992 - Compressed oxygen closed circuit escape BA Superseded by EN 13794 # rated duration in minutes Special use - for carrying or transportation

EN 401:1992 - Chemical oxygen (KO2) self contained escape breathing apparatus Superseded by EN 13794 # rated duration in minutes S - for special use (carrying or transportation) EN 402:2003 - Self contained open circuit compressed air escape BA # - rated duration in minutes (steps of 5) For escape only EN 403:2004 - Filtering devices with hood for escape from fire M or S - class; designed to be carried on the person, or stored respectively # - maximum mass (for condition checking) EN 404:2005 - Filter self-rescuer from carbon monoxide with mouthpiece assembly FSR - filter self rescuer 1, 2, 3 or 4 - class; rated duration 60, 75, 90 or 120 mins respectively A or B - tested at 30 lpm or 40 lpm R rough usage tested # - mass EN 1061:1996 Self-contained chemical oxygen (NaClO3) escape BA Superseded by EN 13794 # - rated duration in minutes S for special use (carrying or transportation) EN 1146:1997 - Self contained open circuit compressed air escape BA with hood # - rated duration in minutes For escape only EN 13794:2002 Self contained closed circuit BA for escape C NaClO3 type D compressed oxygen type K KO2 type # - rated duration in minutes S - for underground use EN 14529:2005 - Self-contained open circuit compressed air breathing apparatus with half mask designed to include a positive pressure lung governed demand valve for escape purposes only Manufacturer, model, serial number and standard number, plus: - year of manufacture/shelf life (also on perishable components) - Classification: Clx, where x = 5 to 30 in steps of 5, representing duration (minutes) in a standard test - identified as for escape only - maximum vessel pressure If unit supplied in a sealed container, marking to be on the container.

Other standards relevant to RPE Occupational equipment is unlikely to be marked with these Standard numbers, but they may contain useful information on equipment performance or test methods. Glossary of RPE terms Classification of RPE Nomenclature of RPE components List if equivalent terms in English, French and German Mouthpieces for RPE Gas cylinder valve insert connector thread specification Gas cylinder valves - outlet connectors Gas cylinder valves Diving gases Nitrox and Oxygen Facepiece standard thread connector specification Facepiece centre thread specification Facepiece M 45x3 thread specification Respiratory protective devices Recommendations for selection, use, care and maintenance Guidance document Bourdon tube pressure gauges, dimensions and testing BS EN 837-1,2,3 selection design, diaphragm gauges dimension and testing 1996 Diving accessories Snorkels safety requirements and test EN 1972:1997 methods Guide to implementing an effective respiratory protective BS 4275:1997 devoice programme Now superseded by EN 529 Compressed air for breathing apparatus BS EN 12021:1999 Note: National foreword reducing the general requirement for contaminant content of air to be generally <10% of the relevant 8-hour TWA OEL. CO limit for breathing air stated in HSE guidance (HSG53) as 5ppm. RPD Breathing gases for diving and Hyperbaric applications BS 8478:2006 EN 13274-1:2001 RPE test methods inward leakage EN 13274-2:2001 RPE test methods practical performance tests EN 13274-3:2001 RPE test methods breathing resistance EN 13274-4:2001 RPE test methods flame tests EN 13274-5:2001 RPE test methods climatic conditions EN 13274-6:2001 RPE test methods rebreathed CO2 measurement EN 13274-7:2008 RPE test methods particle filter penetration EN 13274-8:2002 RPE test methods dolomite clogging DD ISO TS 16976- Human factors Metabolic rates and respiratory flow rates 1:2007 Functional safety of electrical/electronic/programmable IEC 61508electronic safety related systems. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 EN 132:1998 EN 133:2001 EN 134:1998 EN 135:1998 EN 142:2002 EN 144-1:2000 EN 144-2:1999 EN 144-3:2003 EN 148-1:1999 EN 148-2:1999 EN 148-3:1999 EN 529:2005

The following standards relate to cylinders and associated equipment used on SCBA and diving equipment. BS EN 10892:2002 BS EN 10893:2002 BS EN 1795:1998 BS EN 1802:2002 BS EN 1920:2000 BS EN 19641,3:2000 BS EN 1968:2002 BS EN 1975:2000 BS 5045-6:1987 BS 5045- 7:2000 BS 5045-8:2000 BS 5430-6:1994 BS EN ISO 111141:1998 BS EN ISO 111142:2001 BS EN ISO 111143:1998 BS EN ISO 11623: 2002 BS EN 12245:2002 BS EN 12257:2002 BS EN ISO 13341:1998 BS ISO 13679:2002 BS EN 14189:2003 EN ISO 12209-1, 2 and 3:2001 BS IEC 60877:1999 Transportable gas cylinders gas cylinder identification part 2 precautionary labels Transportable gas cylinders gas cylinder identification part 3 colour coding (revision being prepared) Transportable gas cylinders procedures for change of gas service Transportable gas cylinders Periodic inspection and testing alloy Transportable gas cylinders for compressed gases inspection at time of filling Transportable gas cylinders steel Transportable gas cylinders Periodic inspection and testing steel Transportable gas cylinders aluminium Transportable gas containers less than 0.5l water capacity Transportable gas containers water capacity 0.5 to 15 l Transportable gas containers water capacity 0.5 to 15 l up to 300 bar Periodic inspection, testing and maintenance of transportable gas containers Transportable gas cylinders compatibility of cylinder and materials Metallic materials Transportable gas cylinders compatibility of cylinder and materials Non Metallic materials Transportable gas cylinders compatibility of cylinder and materials Autogenous ignition test in oxygen Transportable gas cylinders Periodic inspection and testing composite cylinders Transportable gas cylinders Transportable gas cylinders Transportable gas cylinders fitting of valves to gas cylinders Gas Cylinders stamp marking Transportable gas cylinders - inspection and maintenance of cylinder valves at time of periodic inspection and testing Pressure vessels intended for compressed air. Procedures for ensuring the cleanliness of industrial process measurement and control equipment in oxygen service.

Appendix 5 European Standards and Markings for Hand and Arm Protection Issue 7: August 2008 This information is extracted from British Standards with the permission of BSI under licence number PD\1998 1367 INTRODUCTION 1 Harmonised European Standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) have been developed as the preferred means of demonstrating equipment conformity with the basic health and safety requirements (BHSRs) of the EC Personal Protective Equipment Directive (89/686/EEC). Only equipment which meets these BHSRs is entitled to carry the CE mark and to be sold for use in the EC. 2 The alternative route to obtaining the CE mark involves the manufacturer producing a 'technical file' for the equipment which also demonstrates that it satisfies the BHSRs. In such cases, the equipment will carry the CE mark but may not display any Standard number. The manufacturer's information will contain the performance specification. 3 For Category III PPE (for use against mortal danger), the CE mark will be accompanied by a four-digit code number identifying the responsible Notified Body appointed to ensure that the manufactured product continues to satisfy the BHSRs. 4 Increasingly, European Standards (prefixed EN European Norm) are being superseded or subsumed by International Standards (prefixed ISO). Where these are adopted in the UK, they will also be issued as British Standards and be prefixed BS. The British versions of standards (BS EN, BS ISO or BS EN ISO) may have minor differences from the original versions of the standard, usually in the form of a National Foreword or National Annex, to account for legislative or technical variations specific to the UK. If such a UK variation exists, this is flagged up in the attached listings below for the individual standards. BS versions may also differ slightly in the stated year of issue from the EN or ISO versions; the original EN or ISO issue dates are quoted here. 5 The Standards may contain design, performance and marking requirements for the different types of equipment. This document lists the Standards, and gives a brief explanation of the markings which they define. Organisation of the information 6 PPE Standards are separated into broad categories, depending on the type of protection intended, e.g. head protection, foot protection. Separate documents have been produced for each category. 7 Within a category, where possible, Standards have been further subdivided according to the hazard (e.g. mechanical hazards, heat and flame) or component type (e.g. filters; facepieces) as appropriate. Both current and recently superseded versions are listed, as equipment marked according to either version may be encountered in the field. 8 Standard number and date are given, with the title (sometimes abridged). 9 If a UK National variation applies to this standard, the nature of this variation is described.

10 Markings and classifications defined in the Standard for that class of equipment are listed and briefly described. 11 Related Standards, e.g. specific test methods which will not usually appear in the markings on equipment are listed separately at the end of each document. 12 Pictograms and symbols for each type of equipment are included at the rear of the relevant document. Updates 13 Standards are constantly under review, and new Standards issued. The information in this document is believed to be correct at the time of issue, but updates will be necessary. The intention is to revise and re-issue the list periodically.

Standards for Hand / Arm Protection General requirements EN 420:2003 - General requirements for gloves mark identifying the manufacturer product identifying mark # - size designation (normally in range 6 to 11) - date of obsolescence (if appropriate) # - dexterity performance in range 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest), if required markings specific to individual risks, including pictograms (Figs 1 to 13) where appropriate Mechanical risks EN 381-7:1999 - Requirements for chainsaw protective gloves Note: Unless otherwise marked, only the left hand glove will incorporate chainsaw protection and the following markings. as for EN 420, plus: pictogram - for chainsaw use (Fig 10) - A (5 finger glove without protection in the fingers), or - B (glove or mitt also having protection on the back of the fingers, but not the thumb) # - chain speed class 0 to 4 (16 to 28 m/s in 4 m/s increments) below the pictogram - EN 381-7 EN 388:2003 - Protective gloves against mechanical risks Mechanical properties as for EN 420, plus: pictogram - for mechanical risk (Fig 1), with four digits in a horizontal line, in the order: # - abrasion resistance (0 to 4) # - blade cut resistance (0 to 5) # - tear resistance (0 to 4) # - puncture resistance (0 to 4) (highest number = greatest resistance) Plus, if appropriate: Impact cut resistance Anti static pictogram - for impact cut resistance (Fig 2) pictogram - for antistatic properties (Fig 3)

EN 1082-1:1997 - Protective clothing - Gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives: Chain mail gloves and arm guards pictogram - for impact cut resistance (Fig 2) mark identifying the manufacturer product identifying mark # - size designation (normally in range 6 to 11) maximum cleaning temperature if <82oC EN 1082-2:2000 - Gloves and arm guards made of material other than chain mail - size - maximum cleaning temperature if <82oC EN 14328:2005 - Gloves and armguards protecting against cuts by powered knives. - size - maximum cleaning temperature if below 82oC - intended and forbidden applications - constituent materials Physical risks EN 407:2004 - Protective gloves against thermal risks (heat and/or fire) as for EN 420, plus: pictogram - for thermal resistance (Fig 4), with six digits in a horizontal line, in the order: # - burning resistance # - contact heat resistance # - convective heat resistance # - radiant heat resistance # - resistance to small splashes of molten metal # - resistance to large splashes of molten metal each graded X, or 1 to 4. X denotes that this property has not been tested. Higher numbers indicate higher resistance. EN 421:1994 - Protective gloves against ionising radiation and radioactive contamination as for EN 420, plus where appropriate: pictogram - for radioactive risk (Fig 8) # - 'lead equivalence' in mm # - water vapour permeability (1 [most] to 5 [least]) # - ozone cracking resistance (1 [least] to 4 [most]) - any mechanical resistance as for EN 388 - any chemical resistance tested by EN 374-3

EN 511:1994 - Protective gloves against cold Superseded by EN 511:2006 as for EN 420, plus pictogram - for cold risk (Fig 6) with two or three digits in a horizontal line in the order: # - convective cold resistance (1 [least] to 4 [most]) # - contact cold resistance (1 [least] to 4 [most]) 1 - water impermeability (if required) EN 511:2006 Protective gloves against cold as for EN 420, plus pictogram - for cold risk (Fig 6) with two or three digits in a horizontal line in the order: # - convective cold resistance (1 [least] to 4 [most]) # - contact cold resistance (1 [least] to 4 [most]) 1 - water impermeability (if required) EN 659:2003 - Protective gloves for firefighters as for EN 420, plus pictogram (Fig.11): EN 659 - implies the following performance levels Mechanical properties # # # # - abrasion resistance >3 - cut resistance >2 - tear resistance >3 - puncture resistance >3

Thermal properties

4 - burning resistance # - convective heat resistance >3 # - radiant heat resistance (t24 time of >18 s when tested according to EN ISO 6942) # - contact heat resistance (tt time of >10 s when tested according to EN 702, wet and dry) - heat resistant lining # - dexterity >1 - defined water permeability for waterproof layer - water penetration resistance 1 4 optional - integrity to water immersion optional - liquid chemical penetration resistance optional

Other properties

EN 12477:2001 Protective gloves for welders As for EN 420, plus: A Higher protection but lower dexterity B Lower protection but higher dexterity EN 50237:2000 - Gloves and mitts with mechanical protection for electrical purposes Superseded by EN 60903:2003

symbol - for insulating protective equipment (Fig 9) symbol - for mechanical protection (Fig 1) - mark identifying the manufacturer - category (see below) # - size designation (normally in the range 6 to 11) - class (see below) - month and year of manufacture Category A H Z P C - acid resistance - oil resistance - ozone resistance - acid, oil and ozone resistance - extreme low temperature

Class

- marking / symbol colour code for material thickness: 00 (beige) (thinnest) 0 (red) 1 (white) Panel on which date of first use, and dates of subsequent inspection and test, can be marked

Service history

EN 60903:2003 - Gloves and mitts of insulating material for live working symbol - for insulating protective equipment (Figs 1 & 9) - mark identifying the manufacturer # - size designation (normally in the range 6 to 11) - month and year of manufacture Category A H Z R C - acid resistance - oil resistance - ozone resistance - all the above - resistance to low temperature

Class

- marking and/or symbol colour code: 00 (beige) 0 (red) 1 (white) 2 (yellow) 3 (green) 4 (orange) - depending on length of glove and thickness of material (00 is shortest and thinnest) panel on which date of first use, and dates of subsequent inspection and test, can be marked

Service history

EN 60984:1993 - Sleeves of insulating material for live working symbol - for insulating protective equipment (Fig 9) - mark identifying the manufacturer

# - size designation (S, M, LG or XLG) Right or Left - sleeve orientation - month and year of manufacture Category A H Z S C - acid resistance - oil resistance - ozone resistance - both oil and ozone resistance - resistance to low temperature

Style

Style A - straight taper sleeve Style B - curved elbow sleeve marking and/or symbol colour code: 0 (red) 1 (white) 2 (yellow) 3 (green) 4 (orange) - depending on thickness of material (0 is thinnest) panel on which date of first use, and dates of subsequent inspection and test, can be marked

Class

Service history

Chemical / Biological risks EN 374-1:2003 - Protective gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms As for EN 420 and EN 388, plus: - Pictogram (Fig 4) with a minimum of 3 letters A to L Gloves resisting denoting which chemicals have been tested penetration and permeation: Gloves resisting micro- must achieve performance level 2 in penetration organisms: Note: does not infer protection against virus Gloves resisting penetration only (low chemical hazards): - Pictogram (Fig 12)

EN 455-1:2000 Medical gloves for single use Part 1: Requirements and testing for freedom from holes No specific marking requirement EN 455-2:2000 Medical gloves for single use Part 2: Requirements and testing for physical properties No specific marking requirement EN 455-3:2006 Medical gloves for single use Part 3: Requirements and testing for biological evaluation If glove contains latex, Fig 13. (May be on packaging) Other standards relevant to hand and arm protection Occupational equipment is unlikely to be marked with these Standard numbers, but they may contain useful information on equipment performance or test methods. EN 374-2:2003 EN 374-3:2003 EN 381-4:1999 EN 1082-3 :2000 EN ISO 10819 :1997 BS 6526:1998 BS 7971 Protective gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms: Determination of resistance to penetration Protective gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms: Resistance to permeation by chemicals Test methods for chainsaw protective gloves Gloves impact cut test for fabric, leather and other materials Hand-arm vibration: Method for the measurement of the vibration transmissibility of gloves at the palm of the hand Domestic oven gloves - Requirements and test methods Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training. Part 4:2002 Limb protectors Part 6: 2003 - Gloves against mechanical thermal and chemical hazards Part 7: 2003 Slash resistant gloves

Fig. 1 Mechanical hazards

Fig. 2 Impact cut

Fig. 3 Static electricity

Fig. 4 Chemical hazards

Fig. 5 Micro-organism hazards

Fig. 6 Cold hazard

Fig. 7 Heat and fire

Fig. 8 Ionizing radiations and radioactive contamination

Fig. 9 Live working symbol

Fig. 10 Chainsaw protection

Fig. 11 Firefighters protection

Fig. 12 Low chemical protection

Fig. 13 Warning of latext content

Appendix 6 - European Standards and Markings for Foot and Leg Protection ISSUE 7: August 2008 This information is extracted from British Standards with the permission of BSI under licence number PD\1998 1367 INTRODUCTION 1 Harmonised European Standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) have been developed as the preferred means of demonstrating equipment conformity with the basic health and safety requirements (BHSRs) of the EC Personal Protective Equipment Directive (89/686/EEC). Only equipment which meets these BHSRs is entitled to carry the CE mark and to be sold for use in the EC. 2 The alternative route to obtaining the CE mark involves the manufacturer producing a 'technical file' for the equipment which also demonstrates that it satisfies the BHSRs. In such cases, the equipment will carry the CE mark but may not display any Standard number. The manufacturer's information will contain the performance specification. 3 For Category III PPE (for use against mortal danger), the CE mark will be accompanied by a four-digit code number identifying the responsible Notified Body appointed to ensure that the manufactured product continues to satisfy the BHSRs. 4 Increasingly, European Standards (prefixed EN European Norm) are being superseded or subsumed by International Standards (prefixed ISO). Where these are adopted in the UK, they will also be issued as British Standards and be prefixed BS. The British versions of standards (BS EN, BS ISO or BS EN ISO) may have minor differences from the original versions of the standard, usually in the form of a National Foreword or National Annex, to account for legislative or technical variations specific to the UK. If such a UK variation exists, this is flagged up in the attached listings below for the individual standards. BS versions may also differ slightly in the stated year of issue from the EN or ISO versions; the original EN or ISO issue dates are quoted here. 5 The Standards may contain design, performance and marking requirements for the different types of equipment. This document lists the Standards, and gives a brief explanation of the markings which they define.

ORGANISATION OF THE INFORMATION 6 PPE Standards are separated into broad categories, depending on the type of protection intended, e.g. head protection, foot protection. Separate documents have been produced for each category. 7 Within a category, where possible, Standards have been further subdivided according to the hazard (e.g. mechanical hazards, heat and flame) or

component type (e.g. filters; facepieces) as appropriate. Both current and recently superseded versions are listed, as equipment marked according to either version may be encountered in the field. 8 abridged). Standard number and date are given, with the title (sometimes

9 If a UK National variation applies to this standard, the nature of this variation is described. 10 Markings and classifications defined in the Standard for that class of equipment are listed and briefly described. 11 Related Standards, e.g. specific test methods which will not usually appear in the markings on equipment are listed separately at the end of each document. 12 Pictograms and symbols for each type of equipment are included at the rear of the relevant document. UPDATES 13 Standards are constantly under review, and new Standards issued. The information in this document is believed to be correct at the time of issue, but updates will be necessary. The intention is to revise and re-issue the list periodically.

STANDARDS FOR FOOT AND LEG PROTECTION Footwear EN 345-1:1992 - Safety footwear for professional use - Specification Superseded by EN ISO 20345:2004 Basic requirements - Safety footwear must have a 200J toecap. Other properties: (may not all apply to some designs of footwear) P - penetration resistance C - conductive A - antistatic HI - insulating against heat CI - insulating against cold E - energy absorbing seat region WRU - uppers resistant to water penetration / absorption HRO - outsole resistant to hot contact Classification I - (made from leather and other materials, but not all-rubber or allpolymeric types) SB - basic requirements for safety footwear met S1 - basic requirements plus closed and energy

absorbing seat region, and antistatic S2 - as S1 plus water penetration and absorption S3 - as S2 plus penetration resistance and cleated sole Classification II - (all-rubber or all-polymeric types) SB - basic requirements for safety footwear met S4 - basic requirements plus energy absorbing seat region, antistatic S5 - as S4 plus penetration resistance and cleated sole EN 345-2:1996 - Safety footwear for professional use - Additional specifications Superseded by EN ISO 20345:2004 WR - water resistance for classification I footwear Chainsaw footwear - Pictogram - shield enclosing chainsaw (Fig.1) # - class of protection (0, 1, 2 or 3). Class 0 only applies to classification I footwear until December 1999, after which it will disappear Fire fighting footwear - Pictogram - Fig. 2 with a strip beneath bearing one of the following: F - basic requirements met FP - basic requirements plus penetration resistance FA - basic requirements plus antistatic FPA - basic requirements plus penetration resistance and antistatic Metatarsal protection - M - basic requirements plus metatarsal protection Cut resistance - CR - basic requirements plus cut resistance EN 346-1:1992 - Protective footwear for professional use - Specification Superseded by EN ISO 20346:2004 Basic requirements - Protective footwear must have a 100J toecap. Other properties: markings as for EN 345-1 Classification I - (made from leather and other materials, but not all-rubber or allpolymeric types) PB - basic requirements for protective footwear met P1 - basic requirements plus closed and energy absorbing seat region, and antistatic P2 - as P1 plus water penetration and absorption P3 - as P2 plus penetration resistance and cleated sole Classification II - (all-rubber or all-polymeric types) PB - basic requirements for protective footwear met P4 - basic requirements plus energy absorbing seat region, antistatic P5 - as P4 plus penetration resistance and cleated sole EN 346-2:1996 - Protective footwear for professional use - Additional specification Superseded by EN ISO 20346:2004 WR - water resistance for classification I footwear Metatarsal protection - M - basic requirements plus metatarsal protection Cut resistance - CR - basic requirements plus cut resistance EN 347-1:1992 - Occupational footwear for professional use - Specification

Superseded by EN ISO 20347:2004 Basic requirements - Occupational footwear is not required to have a protective toecap. Other properties: markings as for EN 345-1, plus: ORO - outsole resistant to fuel oil Classification I - (made from leather and other materials, but not all-rubber or allpolymeric types) O1 - basic requirements plus oil resistant sole, closed and energy absorbing seat region, and antistatic O2 - as O1 plus water penetration and absorption O3 - as O2 plus penetration resistance and cleated sole Classification II - (all-rubber or all-polymeric types) O4 - basic requirements plus oil resistant sole, energy absorbing seat region, antistatic O5 - as O4 plus penetration resistance and cleated sole EN 347-2:1996 - Occupational footwear for professional use - Additional specification Superseded by EN 20347:2004 WR - water resistance for classification I footwear BS 4676:2005 Protective clothing footwear and gaiters for use in molten metal foundries Requirements and test methods - manufacturer Footwear - product code - size - Type - Type 1 worn with gaiters for MM protection - Type 2 worn on their own for MM protection - BS 4676:2005 - Al and/or Fe for molten metal resistance type - Pictogram (Figure 5) - see instructions For Type 1 footwear: Warning: When working with molten metal always fit gaiters conforming to BS 4676 over this footwear - manufacturer Gaiters - product code - size and left/right orientation - Type - Type A extend >295mm up leg - Type B extend >145mm up leg - BS 4676:2005 - Al and/or Fe for molten metal resistance type - Pictogram (Figure 5) - see instructions Warning: Wear only in conjunction with footwear conforming to BS 4676 EN 12568:1998 - Requirements and test methods for toecaps and metal penetration resistant inserts - toecap size Toecaps

- left or right - manufacturers identification - type designation S - for 200 J safety toecap P - for 100 J protective toecap - insert size Penetration - manufacturers identification inserts - type designation EN 13634:2002 Footwear for professional motorcycle riders - Abrasion and cut resistance level 1 or 2 of upper (2 is highest) - Pictogram (Fig. 4) - Indication of impact protected area EN 13832-2:2006 - Footwear protecting against chemicals Part 2: Requirements for footwear resistant to chemicals under laboratory conditions This footwear resists degradation by the stated chemicals (at least 2 from the list below). - size - manufacturer - type designation - year and quarter of manufacture - code for tested chemical(s): B acetone D dichloromethane F toluene G diethylamine H tetrahydrofuran I ethyl acetate J n-heptane K 30% sodium hydroxide L 95% sulphuric acid M 65% nitric acid N 99% acetic acid O 25% ammonia solution P 30% hydrogen peroxide solution Q isopropanol R 13% sodium hypochlorite - toecap strength (200J or 100J) - see instructions - pictogram (Figure 6) optional EN 13832-3:2006 - Footwear protecting against chemicals Part 3: Requirements for footwear highly resistant to chemicals under laboratory conditions This footwear resists degradation (at least 3 stated chemicals) and resists permeation (at least Level 1 resistance for the three stated chemicals). Markings as for EN 13832-2. Not required to also be marked with chemical permeation resistance level, but this may appear: Level 1 121 to 240 minutes Level 2 241 to 480 minutes Level 3 481 to 1440 minutes Level 4 1441 to 1920 minutes

Level 5 - >1921 minutes EN 15090:2006 Footwear for firefighters - size - manufacturer - type designation - F1 general rescue and wildland firefighting - F2 structural firefighting - F3 Hazmat and structural firefighting - year and at least quarter of manufacture - standard number (EN 15090) - additional features, if not included in Type: - HI heat insulation - P penetration resistance - T toecap - R rigid toepuff - I electrical insulation - A antistatic - IS high electrical resistance - CI cold insulation - CH chemical resistance - M metatarsal protection - AN ankle protection - pictogram (Figure 2) EN ISO 17249:2004 Safety foot wear with resistance to chainsaw cutting - Year and at least quarter of manufacture - Pictogram (Fig. 1) - Protection level - 1 chain speed up to 20 m/s - 2 chain speed up to 24 m/s - 3 chain speed up to 28 m/s - 4 chain speed up to 34 m/s - HRO heat resistant outsole (optional) EN ISO 20345:2004 Safety footwear Basic requirements - Safety footwear must have a 200J toecap. Other properties: (may not all apply to some designs of footwear). Amended 2007 to include slip resistance rating. P - penetration resistance C - conductive A - antistatic I electrically insulating HI - insulating against heat CI - insulating against cold E - energy absorbing seat region WR whole footwear resistant to water penetration / absorption M metatarsal protection AN ankle protection WRU water resistant upper only CR cut resistant upper HRO - outsole resistant to hot contact Slip resistance rating one of:

SRA on ceramic surface with soap SRB on steel with glycerol SRC both of the above Classification I - (made from leather and other materials, but not all-rubber or allpolymeric types) SB - basic requirements for safety footwear met S1 - basic requirements plus closed and energy absorbing seat region, and antistatic S2 - as S1 plus water penetration and absorption S3 - as S2 plus penetration resistance and cleated sole Classification II - (all-rubber or all-polymeric types) SB - basic requirements for safety footwear met S4 - basic requirements plus energy absorbing seat region, antistatic S5 - as S4 plus penetration resistance and cleated sole EN ISO 20346:2004 Protective footwear Basic requirements - Protective footwear must have a 100J toecap. Other properties: markings as for EN ISO 20345:2004 Classification I - (made from leather and other materials, but not all-rubber or allpolymeric types) PB - basic requirements for protective footwear met P1 - basic requirements plus closed and energy absorbing seat region, and antistatic P2 - as P1 plus water penetration and absorption P3 - as P2 plus penetration resistance and cleated sole Classification II - (all-rubber or all-polymeric types) PB - basic requirements for protective footwear met P4 - basic requirements plus energy absorbing seat region, antistatic P5 - as P4 plus penetration resistance and cleated sole EN ISO 20347:2004 Occupational footwear Basic requirements - Occupational footwear is not required to have a protective toecap. Other properties: markings as for EN ISO 20345:2004 except: FO sole resistant to fuel oil (M metatarsal protection is not on option) Classification I - (made from leather and other materials, but not all-rubber or allpolymeric types) OB basic requirements for occupational footwear met O1 - basic requirements plus oil resistant sole, closed and energy absorbing seat region, and antistatic O2 - as O1 plus water penetration and absorption O3 - as O2 plus penetration resistance and cleated sole Classification II - (all-rubber or all-polymeric types) OB basic requirements for occupational footwear met O4 - basic requirements plus oil resistant sole, energy absorbing seat region, antistatic O5 - as O4 plus penetration resistance and cleated sole EN 50321:2000 - Electrically insulating footwear for working on low voltage installations

In addition to that required by EN 345, 346 or 347: - symbol for live working (Fig. 3) - class: 00 - installations up to 500V ac and 750V dc (beige) 0 - Installations up to 1000V ac and 1500V dc (red) - serial or batch number - month and year of manufacture - Provision for marking the date of first use, and dates of periodic examination / inspection Leg protection EN 381-5:1995 - Chainsaw protection - Requirements for leg protectors Pictogram - a shield containing a chainsaw (Fig. 1) A, B or C - A gives front and right side rear protection to both Design legs. B additionally gives rear left side protection to the right leg. C gives all-round protection to both legs Class 1, Class 2 or Class 3 - respectively 20, 24 or 28 m/s, Chain speed given below the pictogram EN 381-9:1997 - Chainsaw protection - Requirements for protective gaiters Pictogram - a shield containing a chainsaw (Fig. 1) Class 0, 1, 2 or 3 - given below the pictogram (16, 20, 24 or 28 Chain speed m/s). Class 0 only applies to classification I footwear until December 1999, after which it will disappear. EN 14404:2004 Knee protectors for work in the kneeling position. Level 1 for use on flat floor surfaces without projecting objects more than 1 cm high Level 2 for use in severe conditions, e.g. kneeling on broken rocks in mining and quarry work. OTHER STANDARDS RELEVANT TO FOOTWEAR AND LEG PROTECTION Occupational equipment is unlikely to be marked with these Standard numbers, but they may contain useful information on equipment performance or test methods. EN 381-2:1995 EN 381-3:1996 EN 381-8:1997 BS 7971-5:2004 EN 13287:2007 EN 13832-1:2006 CEN/ISO TR 18690: 2006 EN 20344:2004 BS 7971 Chainsaw protection - Test methods for leg protectors Chainsaw protection - Test methods for footwear Chainsaw protection -Test method for protective gaiters Protection for use in violent situations and training: footwear Test method for slip resistance Footwear protecting against chemicals Part 1: Terminology and test methods Guidance for the selection use and maintenance of safety, protective and occupational footwear Requirements and test methods for safety, protective and occupational footwear for professional use Protective clothing and equipment for use in violent situations and in training. Part 4:2002 Limb protectors Part 5: 2004 - Footwear

Part 11:2006 Foot and ankle protectors

Fig. 1 Chainsaw protection.

Fig. 2 Firefighters protection.

Fig. 3 Live working

Fig. 4 Motorcyclist protection

Fig. 5 Heat and flame

Fig. 6 Chemicals

Appendix 7 European Standards and Markings for Protective Clothing Issue 7: August 2008 This information is extracted from British Standards with the permission of BSI under licence number PD\1998 1367 INTRODUCTION 1 Harmonised European Standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) have been developed as the preferred means of demonstrating equipment conformity with the basic health and safety requirements (BHSRs) of the EC Personal Protective Equipment Directive (89/686/EEC). Only equipment which meets these BHSRs is entitled to carry the CE mark and to be sold for use in the EC. 2 The alternative route to obtaining the CE mark involves the manufacturer producing a 'technical file' for the equipment which also demonstrates that it satisfies the BHSRs. In such cases, the equipment will carry the CE mark but may not display any Standard number. The manufacturer's information will contain the performance specification. 3 For Category III PPE (for use against mortal danger), the CE mark will be accompanied by a four-digit code number identifying the responsible Notified Body appointed to ensure that the manufactured product continues to satisfy the BHSRs. 4 Increasingly, European Standards (prefixed EN European Norm) are being superseded or subsumed by International Standards (prefixed ISO). Where these are adopted in the UK, they will also be issued as British Standards and be prefixed BS. The British versions of standards (BS EN, BS ISO or BS EN ISO) may have minor differences from the original versions of the standard, usually in the form of a National Foreword or National Annex, to account for legislative or technical variations specific to the UK. If such a UK variation exists, this is flagged up in the attached listings below for the individual standards. BS versions may also differ slightly in the stated year of issue from the EN or ISO versions; the original EN or ISO issue dates are quoted here. 5 The Standards may contain design, performance and marking requirements for the different types of equipment. This document lists the Standards, and gives a brief explanation of the markings which they define. Organisation of the information 6 PPE Standards are separated into broad categories, depending on the type of protection intended, e.g. head protection, foot protection. Separate documents have been produced for each category. 7 Within a category, where possible, Standards have been further subdivided according to the hazard (e.g. mechanical hazards, heat and flame) or component type (e.g. filters; facepieces) as appropriate. Both current and recently superseded versions are listed, as equipment marked according to either version may be encountered in the field. 8 Standard number and date are given, with the title (sometimes abridged). 9 If a UK National variation applies to this standard, the nature of this variation is described.

10 Markings and classifications defined in the Standard for that class of equipment are listed and briefly described. 11 Related Standards, e.g. specific test methods which will not usually appear in the markings on equipment are listed separately at the end of each document. 12 Pictograms and symbols for each type of equipment are included at the rear of the relevant document. Updates 13 Standards are constantly under review, and new Standards issued. The information in this document is believed to be correct at the time of issue, but updates will be necessary. The intention is to revise and re-issue the list periodically.

Standards for Protective Clothing Mechanical hazards EN 340:2003 - Protective clothing - General requirements - mark identifying the manufacturer - product identifying mark # - size or size range designation EN ### - specific Standard number pictogram - for specific hazard protection (Figs 1 to 15), plus performance levels, where applicable - care labelling. May include a maximum number of cleaning cycles (max ## x) - single use PPE to be marked DO NOT RE-USE EN 381-11:2002 Protective clothing for users of chainsaws Upper body protectors Pictogram (Fig. 5) Chainsaw speed class: - 0 up to 16 m/s - 1 up to 20 m/s - 2 up to 24 m/s - 3 up to 28 m/s Year and month of manufacture If the protective clothing is damaged, the garment is to be discarded EN 471:2003 - Specification for high visibility warning clothing as for EN 340, plus: pictogram - for high visibility clothing (Figure 6), and if applicable one or two digits alongside: # - class of garment (1 to 3) based on minimum areas of visible background, retro-reflective and combined performance materials # - retro-reflective class (1 or 2; 2 is most reflective) for materials EN 510:1993 - Specification for protective clothing for use where there is a risk of entanglement with moving parts as for EN 340, plus: pictogram - for moving parts (Fig 1)

EN 1150:1999 - Visibility clothing for non-professional use - Identifying mark of the manufacturer - designation of product type, name or code - size according to EN 340 - Standard number (EN 1150) EN 1621-1:1997 - Motorcyclists' protective clothing against mechanical impact. Impact protectors Type of protector: S shoulder E elbow H hip K knee K + L knee + upper and middle tibia L - front of leg below a K protector Plus an indication of the covered area: A reduced coverage for specialized applications B normal coverage EN 1621-2:2003 - Motorcyclists' protective clothing against mechanical impact. Motorcyclists back protectors Pictogram (Fig. 14) accompanied by: - Type of protector: B full back protector L lumbar protection only - Performance class 1 or 2 (2 is better) EN 13158:2000 - Protective clothing. Protective jackets, body and shoulder protectors for horse riders. Size and year of manufacture Performance level: 1 for professional jockeys (and Warning to this effect) 2 minimum recommended for general horse riding 3 better level of protection EN 13595-1 - Protective clothing for professional motorcycle riders. Jackets, trousers and one piece or divided suits Pictogram (Fig. 14) accompanied by: Abrasion resistance level 1 or 2 Impact cut resistance level 1 or 2 Burst strength level 1 or 2 - Level 2 is more protective in all cases.

EN ISO 13998:2003 Aprons, trousers and vests protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives As for EN 340 plus: - mark identifying the manufacturer - mark identifying the product - size designation - mark identifying the outer surface - performance level: Level 1 broad bladed knives only Level 2 narrow bladed knives Pictogram see Figures12 and 13 EN 14877:2002 - Protective clothing for abrasive blasting operations using granular abrasives Clothing As EN 340, plus: Pictogram (Fig. 16) and type of clothing: Type 1 independent of RPE Type 2 combined with RPE Type 3 combined with RPE and dust-tight Gloves As EN 420, plus: Pictogram (Fig. 16)

Weather / cold / wet EN 342:2004 Ensembles and garments for protection against cold As EN 340 plus: Pictogram (Fig. 4) accompanied by: - thermal insulation of the garment or specified ensemble (m2.K/W) - Air permeability class 1 to 3 (3 is least permeable) Water penetration resistance class 1 or 2 (2 is more resistant) EN 343:2003 Protection against rain As EN 340 plus: Pictogram (Fig. 3) accompanied by: - Resistance to water penetration class 1 to 3 (3 is best) - Water vapour resistance class 1 to 3 (3 is best). Class 1 garments must also be marked Restricted wearing time

EN 14058:2004 - Protective clothing. Garments for protection against cool environments Pictogram (Fig. 4) accompanied by levels for: Thermal resistance 1 3 Air permeability 1 2 (optional) Water penetration resistance 1 2 (optional) Thermal insulation 1 2 (optional) for garment or ensemble - higher numbers are better protection in all cases Chemical / biological hazards EN 465:1995 - Protective clothing against liquid chemicals. Performance requirements for chemical protective clothing with spray-tight connections between different parts of the clothing (Type 4 equipment) Superseded by EN 14605:2005 as EN 340 plus: date of manufacture (month and year) pictogram - for resistance to chemicals (Fig 2) May also specify any of the following (in all cases, higher numbers correspond to better performance): - abrasion resistance class (1 to 6) - resistance to heat blocking class (1 or 2) - flex cracking resistance class (1 to 5) - puncture resistance class (1 to 5) - tear resistance class (1 to 5) - coating adhesion strength class (1 to 5) - resistance to permeation by liquids class (1 to 6) - seam strength class (1 to 5) EN 466-1:1995 - Protective clothing against liquid chemicals. Performance requirements for chemical protective clothing with liquid-tight connections between different parts of the clothing (Type 3 equipment) Superseded by EN 14605:2005 as for EN 465 EN 467:1995 - Protective clothing against liquid chemicals. Performance requirements for garments providing protection to parts of the body Superseded by EN 14605:2005 as for EN 465

EN 943-1:2002 - Protective clothing against liquid chemicals. Ventilated and nonventilated "gas-tight" (Type 1) and "non-gas-tight" (Type 2) chemical protective suits Type of suit: 1a gas tight with BA inside 1b gas tight with BA outside 1c gas tight air fed suit 2 non-gas-tight air fed suit Pictogram (Fig. 2) Year of manufacture and shelf life. Size range Markings for other properties as defined in the relevant standards (e.g. heat and flame resistance, mechanical impact) EN 943-2:2002 - Protective clothing against liquid chemicals. "Gas-tight" (Type 1) chemical protective suits for emergency teams (ET) Type of suit: 1a-ET gas tight with BA inside 1b-ET gas tight with BA outside - plus either Limited use or Reusable Pictogram (Fig. 2) Year of manufacture and shelf life. Size range Markings for other properties as defined in the relevant standards (e.g. heat and flame resistance, mechanical impact) BS 8428:2004 - Protective clothing against liquid chemicals. Chemical protective suits with liquid-tight connections between different parts of the clothing for emergency teams (type 3-ET equipment) Type of suit: 3a-ET gas tight with BA inside 3b-ET gas tight with BA outside - plus either Limited use or Reusable Pictogram (Fig. 2) Year and month of manufacture and shelf life. Size range

BS 8467:2006 Protective clothing Personal protective ensembles for use against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) agents Categorization, performance requirements and test methods - Manufacturer - Category of clothing: A gas tight with breathable air supply B1 high levels of vapour challenge B2 high levels of mainly liquid challenge C low levels without vapour hazard D very low levels or risk of contact contamination - year and month of manufacture - size - pictogram (Figure 2) - see instructions - The users attention is drawn to the quality assurance criteria of BS EN 374-3:2003 - which other items are required to be used with the clothing to provide protection to the specified level EN 13034:2005 - Protective clothing against liquid chemicals. Chemical protective clothing offering limited protection against liquid chemicals (type 6 and type PB [6] equipment) Type of clothing: Type 6 full body Type PB[6] partial body Pictogram for chemical protection (Fig. 2) Note: Need to check performance against the specific chemicals in use see clothing manufacturers information. Care labeling, or DO NOT RE-USE for single use items Size EN 13982-1:2004 - Protective clothing for use against solid particulates - Part 1: Performance requirements for chemical protective clothing providing protection to the full body against airborne solid particulates (type 5 clothing) - manufacturer; - identification or model number - Type 5 - number and date of this standard (i.e. EN ISO 13982-1:2004) - year of manufacture and, if appropriate, expected shelf-life - size designation - pictogram (Figure 2) and pictogram for see instructions - care pictograms EN 14126:2003 - Protective clothing. Performance requirements and tests methods for protective clothing against infective agents Pictogram (Fig. 15) plus: Type of clothing 1a, 1b, 1c, or 2 to 6 with the suffix B

- plus markings appropriate to the specific clothing type standard EN 14605:2005 - Protective clothing against liquid chemicals. Performance requirements for chemical protective clothing with liquid tight (Type 3) or spray-tight (Type 4) connections, including items providing protection to parts of the body only (Types PB[3] and PB[4]) Type of protective clothing: - Type 3 liquid tight connections for whole body - Type 4 spray tight connections for whole body - PB[3] liquid tight partial body protection - PB[4] spray tight partial body protection Pictogram for chemical protection (Fig. 2) Note: Need to check performance against the specific chemicals in use see clothing manufacturers information. Year and month of manufacture if shelf life <2 years Care labeling, or DO NOT RE-USE for single use items Size Heat, flame and electrical hazards EN 469:1995 - Protective clothing for firefighters. Requirements and test methods for protective clothing for firefighters Superseded by EN 469:2005 as for EN 340, plus: - EN 469 - the relevant Standard - pictogram - for firefighting use (Fig 10). Minimum performance levels are exceeded for flame spread, heat transfer from flame and radiant heat, residual strength and heat resistance. Additional requirements may be met for tensile strength, tear strength, surface wetting, dimensional change, penetration by liquid chemicals, water resistance and breathability. EN 469:2005 - Protective clothing for firefighters. Performance requirements for protective clothing for firefighting as for EN 340, plus: - EN 469 - the relevant Standard - pictogram - for firefighting use (Fig 10), accompanied by: - flame heat transfer index (1 or 2) - radiant heat transfer index (1 or 2) - water penetration resistance (1 or 2) water vapour resistance (1 or 2) - maximum number of washes before re-impregnation, if applicable EN 470-1:1995 - Protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes. General requirements

Superseded by EN ISO 11611:2007 as for EN 340, plus: pictogram - for protection against heat and fire (Fig 7) dimensional change after cleaning, if more than 3% EN 531:1995 - Protective clothing for industrial workers exposed to heat (excluding firefighters' and welders' clothing) Imminently to be superseded by EN ISO 11612 as for EN 340, plus: pictogram - for heat and fire hazard (Fig 7) plus, in a horizontal line beneath the symbol, in order: A - limited flame spread, and at least one of: B# - convective heat resistance (# = 1 to 5) C# - radiant heat resistance (# = 1 to 4) D# - molten aluminium splash (# = 1 to 3) E# - molten iron splash (# = 1 to 3) In all cases, higher number = better performance. If no number is given, no protection is claimed EN 533:1997 - Protective clothing - Protection against heat and flame. Limited flame spread materials and material assemblies. About to be superseded by EN ISO 14116:2008 This Standard refers only to the materials or material assemblies from which garments with limited flame spread properties are made. Such information may appear in the manufacturers literature. Markings in the form: EN 533 Flame spread index / Durability Flame spread index Durability 1, 2 or 3 - limited flame spread index (3 is best) A - aluminized material, or L - leather material, or X - after standard washing procedure (12 washes at 75oC), or #X# - after non-standard washing procedure, e.g. 5X60 indicates 5 washes at 60oC), or R - after standard soak and 5 dry cleaning cycles

For assemblies of different materials: which face tested, and the indices measured If index 1 materials are present: Use only over EN 533 Index 2 or 3 material and do not use next to the skin EN 1149-1:1994 - Protective clothing - Electrostatic properties. Surface resistivity (test methods and requirements) as for EN 340, plus: pictogram - for electrostatic discharge (Fig. 9) EN 1149-5:2008 - Protective clothing - Electrostatic properties. Material performance and design requirements as for EN 340, plus: pictogram - for electrostatic discharge (Fig. 9) EN 1486:1996 - Protective clothing for firefighters - Test methods and requirements for reflective clothing for specialized fire fighting Superseded by EN 1486:2007 as for EN 340, plus: pictogram - for firefighting (Fig. 10), with 'see information' symbol Type 1 - hood / shoulder cape / visor and gloves, or Type 2 - floor length coat / hood / visor and gloves, or Type 3 - suit incorporating boots / hood / visor EN 1486:1996 - Protective clothing for firefighters - Test methods and requirements for reflective clothing for specialized fire fighting Note: BS version has national foreword pointing out that UK considers the requirements for the visor contained within this standard are inaccurate and inadequate. as for EN 340, plus: - pictogram - for firefighting (Fig. 10) - visor marked as per EN 166 EN 13911:2004 - Protective clothing for firefighters. Requirements and test methods for fire hoods for firefighters As EN 340, plus: Pictogram (Fig. 10) EN ISO 14116:2008 - Protective clothing - Protection against heat and flame - Limited flame spread materials, material assemblies and clothing - manufacturer identifying mark Single layer - material complies with ISO 14116 indexes 0/0/0, as materials appropriate - limited flame spread index (1 to 3 with 3 being most flame resistant) and cleaning index: -[number of cycles] H / [home washing temperature]

-[number of cycles] I / [industrial washing temperature] -[number of cycles] C/ [international symbol for dry cleaning process], e.g. - 3/5I/75 indicates material that meets flammability index 3, five times industrially-washed at 75 C - 2/5H/60 indicates a material that meets flammability index 2, five times home-washed at 60 C - 3/5C/P indicates a material that meets flammability index 3, five times dry-cleaned with perchlorethylene - 2/0/0 indicates aluminized material, leather or material for single use only that meets flammability index 2, that has not been pretreated - 2/25H/75 indicates a material that meets flammability index 2, 25 times home-washed at 75 C - for materials which cannot be washed or dry cleaned, the cleaning index is 0/0 - instructions for the care and cleaning, and any special precautions to be taken. Material assemblies As for single layers except: - material assembly complies with ISO 14116 indexes x/x/x for outer face and indexes x/x/x for inner face, or - each material in the assembly complies with ISO 14116, with indexes x/x/x given for each layer The presence and position of any index 1 material in the assembly shall be indicated. Garments As EN 340 and as for single layers / material assemblies, plus: Do not re-use for single use garments

EN 15614:2007 Protective clothing for firefighters Laboratory test methods and performance requirements for wildland clothing As EN 340 plus: - manufacturer - model identification - size - washing instructions - standard number EN 15614:2007 - lot or trace number - pictogram (Figure 10) - flame test procedure used (A1 or A2)

EN 50286:1999 Electrical insulating protective clothing for low-voltage installations As EN 340 plus: - double triangle symbol (Figure 11), Class 00 and/or colour code beige - internal panel on which to mark date of periodic inspection EN 60895:1997 Conductive clothing for live working at a nominal voltage up to 8kV a.c. - name or trade mark of manufacturer - type reference and size - year of manufacture - dark blue triangle on light blue background

Radioactive contamination EN 1073-1:1998 - Protective clothing against particulate radioactive contamination Ventilated suits as for EN 340, plus: pictogram - particulate radioactive contamination (Fig 8) IL: class x - where x = 1-5. 1 is lowest protection, 5 is highest EN 1073-2:2002 - Protective clothing against particulate radioactive contamination non-ventilated suits as for EN 1073-1

Other Standards Relevant to Clothing Occupational equipment is unlikely to be marked with these Standard numbers, but they may contain useful information on equipment performance or test methods. EN 348:1992 EN 367:1992 Protective clothing - Determination of behaviour of materials on impact of small splashes of molten metal Protective clothing - Protection against heat and flames: Test method. Determination of heat transmission on exposure to flame Protective clothing - Assessment of resistance of materials to molten metal splash. Superseded by EN ISO 9185 Protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws: Test rig for testing resistance to cutting by a chainsaw

EN 373:1993 EN 381-1:1993

EN 381-10:2002 EN 463:1994

EN 464:1994

EN 468:1995

EN 530:1995 EN 702:1995

EN 863:1996 EN 1149-2:1997

EN 1149-3:2004 EN 1149-5:2008 EN ISO 6529 :2001

EN ISO 6530 :2005

EN ISO 6942:2002

BS 7184:2001 BS 7971

Protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws: Part 10: Test method for upper body protectors Protective clothing - Protection against liquid chemicals: Test method. Determination of resistance to penetration by a jet of liquid (jet test) Protective clothing against liquid and gaseous chemicals, including aerosols and solid particles: Test method. Determination of leak tightness of gas-tight suits (internal pressure test) Protective clothing against liquid chemicals. Test method. Determination of resistance to penetration by spray (spray test) Abrasion resistance of protective clothing material. Test methods Protective clothing - Protective clothing against heat and flame. Test method. Determination of the contact heat transmission through protective clothing or its materials Protective clothing - Mechanical properties. Test method: puncture resistance Protective clothing - Electrostatic properties. Test method for measurement of the electrical resistance through a material (vertical resistance) Protective clothing. Electrostatic properties. Test methods for measurement of charge decay Protective clothing. Electrostatic properties. Material performance and design requirements Protective clothing - Protection against liquid chemicals: Test method. Resistance of materials to permeation by liquids Protective clothing - Protection against liquid chemicals: Test method. Resistance of materials to penetration by liquids Protective clothing - Protection against heat and fire: Method of test: Evaluation of materials and material assemblies when exposed to a source of radiant heat Selection, use and maintenance of chemical protective clothing. Guidance Protective clothing for violent situations and training Part 1:2002 General requirements Part 2:2003 Guidance Part 8:2003 Blunt trauma torso, shoulder, abdomen and genital protectors Part 9:2005 Training suits and equipment Part 10:2004 - Coveralls

EN ISO 9185 :2007 EN ISO 12127 :2007

EN ISO 13277

EN 13595

EN ISO 13982-2:2004

ISO 13994:1998

EN ISO 13995:2001 EN ISO 13997:1999 EN 14325:2004

EN 14360:2004 EN ISO 14460:1999 TR 14560:2003 EN 14786:2006

EN ISO 15025:2002 TR 15419:2006

Protective clothing Assessment of resistance of materials to molten metal splash Clothing for protection against heat and flame Determination of contact heat transmission through protective clothing or constituent materials - Part 2: Test method using contact heat produced by dropping small cylinders Protective equipment for martial arts. Part 1:2000 General Part 2:2000 Instep, shin and forearm Part 3:2000 Trunk Part 4:2001 Head Part 5:2002 Genital / abdomen Part 6:2003 Breast Test methods for motorcycle clothing Part 2:2002 Impact abrasion resistance Part 3:2002 Burst strength Part 4:2002 Impact cut resistance Protective clothing for use against solid particulates. Test method of determination of inward leakage of aerosols of fine particles into suits Clothing for protection against liquid chemicals. Determination of the resistance of protective clothing materials to penetration by liquids under pressure Test for puncture and dynamic tearing of materials Protective clothing. Mechanical properties. Determination of resistance to cutting by sharp objects Protective clothing against chemicals. Test methods and performance classification of chemical protective clothing materials, seams, joins and assemblages Protective clothing against rain. Test method for ready made garments. Impact from above with high energy droplets Protective clothing for racing drivers - Heat and flame Performance requirements and test methods Guidelines for selection, use, care and maintenance of protective clothing against heat and flame Protective clothing - Determination of resistance to penetration by sprayed liquid chemicals, emulsions and dispersions Atomizer test Protective clothing. Protection against heat and flame. Method of test for limited flame spread Protective clothing - Guidelines for selection, use, care and maintenance of chemical protective clothing

ISO 16603:2004

ISO 16604:2004

ISO 22608:2004

EN 60743:2003

Clothing for protection against contact with blood and body fluids. Resistance of protective clothing materials to penetration by blood and body fluids. Test method using synthetic blood Clothing for protection against contact with blood and body fluids. Resistance of protective clothing materials to penetration by blood-borne pathogens. Test method using Phi-X174 Bacteriophage Protective clothing against liquid chemicals. Measurement of repellency, retention, and penetration of liquid pesticide formulations through protective clothing materials Live working - Terminology of tools, equipment and devices

Fig. 1 Moving parts

Fig.2 Chemicals

Fig. 3 Foul weather

Fig. 4 Cold

Fig. 5 Chainsaws

Fig. 6 Low visibility

Fig. 7 Heat and fire

Fig. 8 Particulate radioactive contamination

Fig. 9 Electrostatic discharge

Fig. 10 Firefighting

Fig. 11 Live working symbol

Fig. 12 Level 1 cut/stab resistance

Fig. 13 Level 2 cut/stab resistance

Fig. 14 Motorcyclist use

Fig. 15 Biological hazards

Fig. 16 Abrasive blasting operations

Appendix 8 European Standards and Markings for Bouyancy, Immersion and Diving Suits Issue 7: August 2008 This information is extracted from British Standards with the permission of BSI under licence number PD\1998 1367 INTRODUCTION 1 Harmonised European Standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) have been developed as the preferred means of demonstrating equipment conformity with the basic health and safety requirements (BHSRs) of the EC Personal Protective Equipment Directive (89/686/EEC). Only equipment which meets these BHSRs is entitled to carry the CE mark and to be sold for use in the EC. 2 The alternative route to obtaining the CE mark involves the manufacturer producing a 'technical file' for the equipment which also demonstrates that it satisfies the BHSRs. In such cases, the equipment will carry the CE mark but may not display any Standard number. The manufacturer's information will contain the performance specification. 3 For Category III PPE (for use against mortal danger), the CE mark will be accompanied by a four-digit code number identifying the responsible Notified Body appointed to ensure that the manufactured product continues to satisfy the BHSRs. 4 Increasingly, European Standards (prefixed EN European Norm) are being superseded or subsumed by International Standards (prefixed ISO). Where these are adopted in the UK, they will also be issued as British Standards and be prefixed BS. The British versions of standards (BS EN, BS ISO or BS EN ISO) may have minor differences from the original versions of the standard, usually in the form of a National Foreword or National Annex, to account for legislative or technical variations specific to the UK. If such a UK variation exists, this is flagged up in the attached listings below for the individual standards. BS versions may also differ slightly in the stated year of issue from the EN or ISO versions; the original EN or ISO issue dates are quoted here. 5 The Standards may contain design, performance and marking requirements for the different types of equipment. This document lists the Standards, and gives a brief explanation of the markings which they define. Organisation of the information 6 PPE Standards are separated into broad categories, depending on the type of protection intended, e.g. head protection, foot protection. Separate documents have been produced for each category. 7 Within a category, where possible, Standards have been further subdivided according to the hazard (e.g. mechanical hazards, heat and flame) or component type (e.g. filters; facepieces) as appropriate. Both current and recently superseded versions are listed, as equipment marked according to either version may be encountered in the field. 8 Standard number and date are given, with the title (sometimes abridged). 9 If a UK National variation applies to this standard, the nature of this variation is described.

10 Markings and classifications defined in the Standard for that class of equipment are listed and briefly described. 11 Related Standards, e.g. specific test methods which will not usually appear in the markings on equipment are listed separately at the end of each document. 12 Pictograms and symbols for each type of equipment are included at the rear of the relevant document. Updates 13 Standards are constantly under review, and new Standards issued. The information in this document is believed to be correct at the time of issue, but updates will be necessary. The intention is to revise and re-issue the list periodically.

Standards for Hand / Arm Protection Buoyancy EN 393:1993 - Lifejackets and personal buoyancy aids. Buoyancy aid 50 Superseded by EN ISO 12402-5:2006 Basic text identifying manufacturer, model, size, limitations, donning and maintenance instructions, month or quarter and year of manufacture, Standard number, and completed label in Figure 1. Plus: - BUOYANCY AID 50 and/or pictogram (Figure 2) - DO NOT USE AS A CUSHION - FOR THOSE WHO CAN SWIM AND ARE CLOSE TO HELP If in colour, text table and pictogram should be RED EN 394:1993 - Lifejackets and personal buoyancy aids. Additional items Superseded by EN ISO 12402-8:2006 and SOLAS Emergency lights A - 'all round light' type B - 'lens dome light' type Also covered: whistles, multi-chamber buoyancy aids, safety harness and lines, body lines, sprayhoods, protective covers. EN 395:1993 - Lifejackets and personal buoyancy aids. Lifejacket 100 Superseded by EN ISO 12402-4:2006 Basic text as for EN 393, plus: - LIFEJACKET 100 and/or pictogram (Figure 3) - DO NOT USE AS A CUSHION - TEACH THE CHILD TO FLOAT IN THIS LIFEJACKET (if intended for use by children under 40kg) - FULL PERFORMANCE MAY NOT BE ACHIEVED USING CERTAIN CLOTHING OR IN OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES. REFER TO THE LEAFLET If in colour, text table and pictogram should be YELLOW EN 396:1993 - Lifejackets and personal buoyancy aids. Lifejacket 150 Superseded by EN ISO 12402-3:2006 Basic text as for EN 393. Additional text as for EN 395 except: - LIFEJACKET 150 and/or pictogram (Figure 4) If in colour, text table and pictogram should be GREEN

EN 399:1994 - Lifejackets and personal buoyancy aids. Lifejacket 275 Superseded by EN ISO 12402-2:2006 Basic text as for EN 393. Additional text as for EN 395 except: - LIFEJACKET 275 and/or pictogram (Figure 5) If in colour, text table and pictogram should be BLUE EN ISO 12402-1:2005 Lifejackets for seagoing ships Safety Requirements - Manufacturer identification - Size range of intended wearer plus symbol for adult, child or infant - Approval information - Model and serial numbers - Month (numeral1-12_ or Quarter (I IV) and year of manufacture - Date of servicing and Annual servicing required for inflatable devices - upper height/weight limits Additionally for crew lifejackets: - Minimum buoyancy and inflatable buoyancy (if provided) - Brief storage care and cleaning instructions - Simple use, donning and adjustment instructions - If gas inflated, the correct size and charge of cylinder - Warning that gas cylinders are dangerous goods - Words / pictograms for other risks - Do not use as a cushion - Train in the use of this PFD - Compatibility with safety harnesses and clothing - Trapped air and carried load impair the performance EN ISO 12402-2:2006 Personal flotation devices Part 2: Lifejackets, performance level 275 - Safety Requirements - Manufacturer identification - Class of the PFD (275) - Statement that it is not a PFD until inflated (inflatable types) - Size range of intended wearer - Minimum buoyancy and inflatable buoyancy (if provided) - Brief storage care and cleaning instructions - Simple use, donning and adjustment instructions - If gas inflated, the correct size and charge of cylinder - Warning that gas cylinders are dangerous goods, keep away from children, do not misuse - Model and serial numbers - Month (numeral 1-12) or Quarter (I IV) and year of manufacture - This standard and part number (ISO 12402-2) - Words / pictograms for other risks - Do not use as a cushion - Train yourself in the use of this PFD

- Teach the child to float in this PFD if intended for use by children - For children less than 6 years of age use automatically operating devices only if relevant - the range of its specific application (corresponding to class) - expected servicing interval assuming average use; space for dates to be marked (including for components) - Compatibility with safety harnesses and clothing - Full performance may not be achieved using waterproof clothing or in other circumstances. Refer to leaflet - Warning: Do not apply diapers which provide buoyancy when using the lifejacket (For users up to 15kg) - Label (Figure 6 or 7) and/or pictogram (Figure 5) Optional colour code for relevant text / pictogram blue EN ISO 12402-3:2006 Personal flotation devices Part 3: Lifejackets, performance level 150 - Safety Requirements As for ISO 12402-2 except: - Class of the PFD (150) - This standard and part number (ISO 12402-3) - Label (Figure 6 or 7) and/or pictogram (Figure 4) Optional colour code for relevant text / pictogram turquoise EN ISO 12402-4:2006 Personal flotation devices Part 4: Lifejackets, performance level 100 - Safety Requirements As for ISO 12402-2 except: - Class of the PFD (100) - This standard and part number (ISO 12402-4) - Label (Figure 6 or 7) and/or pictogram (Figure 3) Optional colour code for relevant text / pictogram light brown EN ISO 12402-5:2006 Personal flotation devices Part 5: Buoyancy aids (level 50) - Safety Requirements As for ISO 12402-2 except: - Class of the PFD (50) - This standard and part number (ISO 12402-5) - Label (Figure 6 or 7) and/or pictogram (Figure 2) Optional colour code for relevant text / pictogram pink

EN ISO 12402-5:2006 Personal flotation devices Part 6: Special purpose lifejackets and buoyancy aids - Safety Requirements and additional test methods Specific additional requirements given for white water sports, personal water craft, waterskiing and towed uses, and firefighting applications. - Manufacturer identification - Class of the PFD (50, 100, 150 or 275) - Statement that it is not a PFD until inflated (inflatable types) - Size range of intended wearer - Minimum buoyancy and inflatable buoyancy (if provided) - Brief storage care and cleaning instructions - Simple use, donning and adjustment instructions - If gas inflated, the correct size and charge of cylinder - Warning that gas cylinders are dangerous goods, keep away from children, do not misuse - Model and serial numbers - Month (numeral 1-12) or Quarter (I IV) and year of manufacture - This standard and part number (ISO 12402-6) - Words / pictograms for other risks - Do not use as a cushion - Train yourself in the use of this PFD - Teach the child to float in this PFD if intended for use by children - the range of its specific application (corresponding to class) - expected servicing interval assuming average use; space for dates to be marked (including for components) - Compatibility with safety harnesses and clothing - Trapped air and carried load impair the performance Optional colour code for relevant text / pictogram according to level For commercial white-water rafting: - For use by persons engaged in commercial white water rafting - This is a Special Use PFD because it may be used in place of a lifejacket only in commercial white water activities. When worn, it offers protection to those participating in these activities and, therefore, shall be worn at all times to be considered an adequate substitute for a lifejacket. - Notice: Before boarding, put this jacket on and adjust to fit properly

EN ISO 12402-8:2006 - Personal flotation devices Part 8: Accessories Safety requirements and test methods Details requirements for Whistles, Deck harness and lines, Buddy lines, Sprayhoods, Protective covers, Multi-chamber buoyancy systems. Note: Emergency lights not covered. These are now specified by SOLAS. EN 14144:2003 - Lifebuoys - Designation Lifebuoy EN14414 [mass in kg] Manufacturer - Year of manufacture - Lab test mark Figure 1. Minimum label for flotation devices to EN standards (now withdrawn). Should indicate relevant device Lifejacket Buoyancy Aid Standard Application Offshore, extreme conditions Heavy protective clothing Offshore, Foul weather clothing Sheltered waters Swimmers only, sheltered waters Help at hand Not a lifejacket MANUFACTURER: EN 395 / EN 396 / EN 399 EN 393 Type 275 150 100 50

LIFEJACKETS / BUOYANCY AIDS ONLY REDUCE THE RISK OF DROWNING THEY DO NOT GUARANTEE RESCUE

Figure 2. Pictogram, Buoyancy aid 50

Figure 3. Pictogram, Lifejacket 100

Figure 4. Pictogram, Lifejacket 150

Figure 5. Pictogram, Lifejacket 275

Figure 6. Basic label layout for EN ISO standards

Figure 7. Complete consumer information label for EN ISO standards

Immersion EN 1809:1998 - Diving accessories - Buoyancy compensators - Functional and safety requirements, test methods - name or mark of manufacturer, importer or supplier - model and size - maximum size of cylinders (pictogram) - maximum buoyancy ( to 10N) This is not a lifejacket: it does not guarantee a head up position of the wearer at the surface EN 12628:1999 - Diving accessories - Combined buoyancy and rescue devices Functional and safety requirements, test methods - name or mark of manufacturer, importer or supplier - model and size - maximum size of cylinders (pictogram) - year of manufacture - maximum buoyancy ( to 10N) - at least the following wording: For your safety it is essential to follow the instructions for use of the manufacturer EN 15027-1:2002 - Immersion suits - Constant wear suits Wet / dry type and thermal protection class A, B, C or D, preferably as a label - See Figure 8 EN 15027-2:2002 - Survival suits - Abandonment suits Marine or Helicopter - intended use -1.9 to 5.0oC or 5.0 to 35oC - water temperature range for intended use

Figure 8. Example of information label for EN ISO 15027-1 Suit. TYPE OF IMMERSION SUITS ACCORDING TO EN ISO 15027-1 Dry suit CONSTANT WEAR SUIT HELICOPTER SUIT Wet suit PROTECTION AGAINST COLD WATER DEPENDS ON THE INSULATION OF THE SUIT IN CORRELATION WITH WATER TEMPERATURE. ESTIMATED PROTECTION TIME PROVIDED BY THIS SUIT CAN BE IDENTIFIED FROM THE TABLE BELOW 6,0h 2,5h 1,5h 1,0h 9,0h 4,5h 2,5h 1,5h 15,0h 7,0h 4,0h 2,0h 24,0h A B 15,0h C 6,0h D 3,0h

STANDARD APPLICATION

<5oC 5-10 oC 10-15 o C >15 oC Performance class Required undergarments Size of suit Water temp Height / waist Special features

See system components Small Medium Large X large

WARNING ESTIMATED THERMAL PROTECTION TIME ACCORDING TO PERFORMANCE CLASSES AD ARE BASED ON STANDARD TESTING CONDITIONS AS SPECIFIED BY EN ISO 15027-3 REAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS WILL CHANGE THERMAL PROTECTION TIME

Figure 9. Example of information label for EN ISO 15027-2 Suit. TYPE OF IMMERSION SUITS ACCORDING TO EN ISO 15027-2 Dry suit ABANDONMENT SUIT Wet suit PROTECTION AGAINST COLD WATER DEPENDS ON THE INSULATION OF THE SUIT IN CORRELATION WITH WATER TEMPERATURE. ESTIMATED PROTECTION TIME PROVIDED BY THIS SUIT CAN BE IDENTIFIED FROM THE TABLE BELOW 6,0h 2,5h 1,5h 1,0h 9,0h 4,5h 2,5h 1,5h 15,0h 7,0h 4,0h 2,0h 24,0h A B 15,0h C 6,0h D 3,0h

STANDARD APPLICATION

<5oC 5-10 oC 10-15 o C >15 oC Performance class Required undergarments Size of suit Water temp Height / waist Special features

See system components Small Medium Large X large

WARNING ESTIMATED THERMAL PROTECTION TIME ACCORDING TO PERFORMANCE CLASSES AD ARE BASED ON STANDARD TESTING CONDITIONS AS SPECIFIED BY EN ISO 15027-3 REAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS WILL CHANGE THERMAL PROTECTION TIME

Diving suits EN 14225-1:2005 Diving suits Part 1: Wetsuits Requirements and test methods - standard number (EN 14225-1) - manufacturer - type of suit (i.e. wet suit) - serial or batch number; - thermal performance class of material (A to D, A being most insulating) - date of manufacture on components affected by ageing or use - size designation - care instructions indicated by pictograms - maximum number of cleaning operations if applicable - identification of components and sub-assemblies that are of critical importance to safety, if applicable - see instructions for use; - warning about the possible risks of using the suit e.g. the potential for buoyancy changes with depth; the possibility that materials in the suit could cause an allergic reaction in some individuals. EN 14225-2:2005 Diving suits Part 2: Dry suits Requirements and test methods - standard number (EN 14225-2) - manufacturer - type of suit (i.e. dry suit) - serial or batch number; - date of manufacture on components affected by ageing or use - size designation - care instructions indicated by pictograms - maximum number of cleaning operations if applicable - identification of components and sub-assemblies that are of critical importance to safety, if applicable - see instructions for use; - warning about the possible risks of using the suit e.g. the potential for buoyancy changes with depth; the possibility that materials in the suit could cause an allergic reaction in some individuals. -This suit is only to be used by an individual who has had specific training in its use or who is under the supervision of an industry recognized diving instructors for use - optional features: - TH thermal insulation - HZ protection against chemicals - BIO protection against micro-organisms - VIS high visibility - for HZ suits, the protection index (low or high) and the chemicals against which protection has been demonstrated: Ac - acid Bs base Ps polar solvent

Hc - hydrocarbon F fuels EN 14225-3:2005 Diving suits Part 3 Actively heated or cooled suit (systems) Requirements and test methods As for EN 14225-2 except: - type of suit (i.e. dry suit, wet suit, heated, cooled) EN 14225-4:2005 Diving suits Part 4: One atmosphere suits (ADS) - Human factors requirements and test methods - Number of this European Standard (EN 14225-4) - Manufacturer - Manufacturers model and size designation - Suit identification serial or batch number; - Quarter (I to IV) or month (1 to 12) and year of manufacture - Operating temperature range - Maximum normal duration of dive - Clothing to be worn with the suit - Care, cleaning, disinfection and maintenance instructions - Maximum diving depth.

Other relevant standards EN ISO 12402-7:2006 Personal flotation devices Part 7: Materials and components Safety requirements and test methods Note: BS version highlights identified shortcomings of the EN ISO. Seeking an immediate revision. Personal flotation devices Part 9: Test methods Personal flotation devices Part 10: Selection and application of personal flotation devices and other relevant devices Survival suits - Test methods

EN ISO 12402-9:2006 EN ISO 12402-10:2006

EN 15027-3:2002

Appendix 9 European Standards and Markings for Fall Arrest Issue 7: August 2008 This information is extracted from British Standards with the permission of BSI under licence number PD\1998 1367 INTRODUCTION 1 Harmonised European Standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) have been developed as the preferred means of demonstrating equipment conformity with the basic health and safety requirements (BHSRs) of the EC Personal Protective Equipment Directive (89/686/EEC). Only equipment which meets these BHSRs is entitled to carry the CE mark and to be sold for use in the EC. 2 The alternative route to obtaining the CE mark involves the manufacturer producing a 'technical file' for the equipment which also demonstrates that it satisfies the BHSRs. In such cases, the equipment will carry the CE mark but may not display any Standard number. The manufacturer's information will contain the performance specification. 3 For Category III PPE (for use against mortal danger), the CE mark will be accompanied by a four-digit code number identifying the responsible Notified Body appointed to ensure that the manufactured product continues to satisfy the BHSRs. 4 Increasingly, European Standards (prefixed EN European Norm) are being superseded or subsumed by International Standards (prefixed ISO). Where these are adopted in the UK, they will also be issued as British Standards and be prefixed BS. The British versions of standards (BS EN, BS ISO or BS EN ISO) may have minor differences from the original versions of the standard, usually in the form of a National Foreword or National Annex, to account for legislative or technical variations specific to the UK. If such a UK variation exists, this is flagged up in the attached listings below for the individual standards. BS versions may also differ slightly in the stated year of issue from the EN or ISO versions; the original EN or ISO issue dates are quoted here. 5 The Standards may contain design, performance and marking requirements for the different types of equipment. This document lists the Standards, and gives a brief explanation of the markings which they define. 6 PPE Standards are separated into broad categories, depending on the type of protection intended, e.g. head protection, foot protection. Separate documents have been produced for each category. 7 Within a category, where possible, Standards have been further subdivided according to the hazard (e.g. mechanical hazards, heat and flame) or component type (e.g. filters; facepieces) as appropriate. Both current and recently superseded versions are listed, as equipment marked according to either version may be encountered in the field. 8 Standard number and date are given, with the title (sometimes abridged). 9 If a UK National variation applies to this standard, the nature of this variation is described. 10 Markings and classifications defined in the Standard for that class of equipment are listed and briefly described.

11 Related Standards, e.g. specific test methods which will not usually appear in the markings on equipment are listed separately at the end of each document. 12 Pictograms and symbols for each type of equipment are included at the rear of the relevant document. Updates 13 Standards are constantly under review, and new Standards issued. The information in this document is believed to be correct at the time of issue, but updates will be necessary. The intention is to revise and re-issue the list periodically.

Standards for Fall Arrest Harnesses EN 361:2002 - PPE against falls from height - full body harnesses see EN 365 for marking requirement, plus A at each attachment point EN 813:1997 - PPE against falls from height - sit harnesses see EN 365 for marking requirement Component hardware EN 341:1993- PPE against falls from height - Descender devices see EN 365 for marking requirement, plus A, B, C or D - device class, according to descent energy. (A is highest, D is lowest) # - maximum descent height # - maximum descent load - Short version of instruction for use EN 353-1:2002 - PPE against falls from height - guided type fall arresters on a rigid anchorage line
Note: This standard contains a National Foreword which sets out the fundamental UK objections to this standard because of concerns over the safety and adequacy of the information contained on guided type fall arresters including a fixed anchor line. The Foreword strongly advises the use of the National Annex in the BS version of the standard.

see EN 365 for marking requirement, plus - correct orientation in use, if removable from anchor line EN 353-2:2002 - PPE against falls from height - guided type fall arresters on a flexible anchorage line see EN 365 for marking requirement, plus - correct orientation in use - Use correct rope only EN 354:2002 - PPE against falls from height - lanyards see EN 365 for marking requirement EN 355:2002 - PPE against falls from height - energy absorbers see EN 365 for marking requirement, plus - maximum allowed length of absorber + lanyard

EN 358:1999 - PPE against falls from height - work positioning systems - Belts and lanyards identity of constituent fibre EN 360:2002 - PPE against falls from height - retractable type fall arresters see EN 365 for marking requirement, plus - intended orientation for use (vertical, horizontal, inclined) EN 362:2004 - PPE against falls from height - connectors see EN 365 for marking requirement, plus Class of connector B basic connector M multi-use connector T termination connector A anchor connector Q screwlink connector Optionally: - Minimum strength (kN) in major axis EN 365:2004 - PPE against falls from height - general requirements for instructions for use and for marking - identification of the manufacturer / supplier # - batch or serial number of the component - model or type number - relevant Standard number and year - pictogram for see instructions EN 795:1997 - PPE against falls from height - anchor devices: requirements and testing Note: The presumption of conformity has been withdrawn for class A, C and D anchor devices within the EN 795 standard. Until recently, BIS and HSE advised that although the presumption of conformity had been removed these products were still within the scope of the PPE Directive and as such needed to meet the requirements of the PPE Regulations 2002. This included CE marking and appropriate Category III compliance. The European Commission has now advised that these products should not be classed as PPE. This means that products will not need to meet the requirements of the PPE Regulations 2002. HSE is currently in consultation with BIS and the European Commission to determine what legislative framework will apply. In the meantime, any questions relating to the on this matter should be directed to Phill Leonard of HSE Safety Unit Phill.leonard@hse.gsi.gov.uk

EN 1891:1998 - PPE against falls from height - low stretch kernmantle ropes see EN 365 for marking requirement, plus A or B - type of rope. A is heavier duty than B # - diameter in mm - indication of composition - name or colour code: green - polyamide blue - polyester brown - polypropylene orange - polyethylene violet - any other material EN 12841:2006 Personal fall protection equipment Rope access systems- Rope adjustment devices As EN 365 for marking requirement plus: - see information pictogram - year of manufacture - Type of device (may be more than one of these, e.g. A/C): A accompanies user allowing movement but locks under load B used with Type A, moves freely in one direction but locks In other direction C used with Type A, allows controlled descent and handsfree stop - anchor line diameter, prefixed - maximum rated load - type of line to be used EN 1891 Type A other types or constructions - correct orientation of device Rescue equipment
Note: This equipment is NOT classed as PPE against falls from height, but is used in conjunction with a number of the items listed above. It is included here for completeness.

EN 1496:1996 - Rescue equipment - rescue lifting devices Superseded by EN 1496: - type identification - class: A - for raising only B - for raising or lowering - rated load - last two digits of year of manufacture - name or mark of manufacturer / supplier - batch or serial number - For rescue purposes only EN 1496:2006 - Rescue equipment - rescue lifting devices As EN 365 for marking requirement plus: - class:

A - for raising only B - for raising, and lowering 2m max - rated load - maximum lifting distance - if line not integrated, type, model, diameter range of line to be used with the device EN 1497:1996 - Rescue harnesses Superseded by EN 1497:2007 - type identification - last two digits of year of manufacture - name or mark of manufacturer / supplier - batch or serial number - For rescue purposes only EN 1497:2007 - Rescue harnesses As for EN 365 marking requirement plus: - maximum rated load EN 1498:1996 - Rescue loops Superseded by EN 1498:2006 - type identification - class: A - loop hold person upright around back and under arms B - loop holds person in sitting position C - strap holds person head down by ankles - last two digits of year of manufacture - name or mark of manufacturer / supplier - batch or serial number - For rescue purposes only EN 1498:2006 - Rescue loops As for EN 365 marking requirement plus: - class of rescue loop A loops round back and under arms B holds rescuee in sitting position C loops round ankles - maximum rated load

BS 8405:2003 - Descender devices Single-hand operated descender devices for self or assisted rescue - manufacturer identification, and batch / serial number - standard number and date - pictogram for see instructions - model / class identification - correct orientation - max and min rated load (kg) - rope or webbing specification intended for use - last two digits of year of manufacture Other Standards Relevant to Fall Arrest Occupational equipment is unlikely to be marked with these Standard numbers, but they may contain useful information on equipment performance or test methods. BS EN 363:2008 Personal fall protection Personal fall protection systems
Note: National Foreword in this standard highlights a number of BSI objections to the content of the document in relation to the requirements of the Work at Height Regulations 2005, and directs UK users to BS 8437 instead.

EN 364:1993 EN 1868:1997 BS 7883:2005 BS 7985:2002 BS 8437:2005

EN 12277:2007

PPE against falls from height - test methods PPE against falls from height - list of equivalent terms Code of practice for the design, selection, use and maintenance of anchor devices conforming to BS EN 795 Code of practice for the use of rope access methods for industrial purposes Code of practice for selection, use and maintenance of personal fall protection systems and equipment for use in the workplace Mountaineering equipment Harnesses Safety requirements and test methods