96/58/EC - Personal protective equipment (Dir. 89/686/EEC amendment)
Directive 96/58/EC amends Directive 89/686/EEC concerning personal protective equipment (PPE) by removing the requirement to indicate the last two digits of the year when the CE marking was affixed. This indication was deemed unnecessary for user safety and risked confusion with expiry dates for PPE subject to aging. The requirement also imposed an undue burden and cost on manufacturers. The amendment simplifies compliance for manufacturers and aligns with the subsidiarity principle. Member States were required to adopt and publish the necessary national measures by 1 January 1997 and to apply them from that date, ensuring references to this Directive in official publications. The Directive entered into force twenty days after its publication and is addressed to the Member States of the European Union.
Purpose
Directive 96/58/EC aims to amend Directive 89/686/EEC concerning personal protective equipment (PPE). The primary objective is to simplify the marking requirements on PPE by removing the obligation to indicate the last two digits of the year in which the CE marking was affixed. This change is intended to reduce administrative burdens and costs for manufacturers, while preventing potential confusion for users about the PPE’s date of obsolescence.
Key obligations
- The requirement to include the last two digits of the year of CE marking on PPE is deleted from Annex IV of Directive 89/686/EEC.
- Member States must adopt and publish the necessary laws, regulations, and administrative provisions to enforce this change by 1 January 1997.
- The new national measures must include a reference to Directive 96/58/EC at the time of their official publication.
- Member States are required to communicate the texts of these national provisions to the European Commission.
- The Directive entered into force 20 days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
Affected products and actors
- Products: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) within the scope of Directive 89/686/EEC, which includes protective garments, helmets, gloves, eye protection, and other safety equipment designed to protect users against health and safety risks.
- Actors:
- PPE manufacturers, who are relieved from the obligation to mark the year of CE marking on their products.
- Member State authorities responsible for adopting, enforcing, and monitoring national legislation aligned with this Directive.
- Users of PPE, who benefit from clearer marking free of confusing date indicators that could be mistaken for obsolescence dates.
Implementation timeline
- Directive was adopted on 3 September 1996.
- Member States must have adopted and published the necessary implementing laws and regulations by 1 January 1997.
- These measures should be applied starting 1 January 1997.
- The Directive became effective 20 days after its official publication, enabling Member States to begin alignment processes swiftly.
The Directive 96/58/EC amends Directive 89/686/EEC relating to personal protective equipment (PPE). It applies specifically to all personal protective equipment products that fall under the scope of Directive 89/686/EEC. This includes PPE designed to be worn or held by an individual for protection against one or more health and safety hazards. The Directive focuses on simplifying marking requirements by removing the obligation to indicate the year in which the CE marking was affixed to PPE. It covers all PPE categories as defined in the original Directive 89/686/EEC, including equipment used in various sectors requiring user safety such as construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and other activities involving occupational hazards. The Directive ensures harmonization and safety standards across Member States regarding the manufacture and placing on the market of PPE.
Die Richtlinie 96/58/EG ändert die Richtlinie 89/686/EWG bezüglich persönlicher Schutzausrüstungen (PSA). Wesentlich ist die Streichung der Verpflichtung, die beiden letzten Ziffern des Jahres, in dem die CE-Kennzeichnung angebracht wurde, auf der PSA anzugeben. Diese Angabe wurde als nicht sicherheitsrelevant angesehen und konnte zu Verwechslungen mit Verfalldaten führen, die bei alternden PSA vorgeschrieben sind. Zudem verursachte die Pflicht für Hersteller unnötige Kosten. Durch diese Änderung soll eine Vereinfachung für Hersteller erreicht werden, wobei die Mitgliedstaaten verpflichtet sind, die notwendigen Rechts- und Verwaltungsvorschriften bis zum 1. Januar 1997 zu erlassen und der Kommission mitzuteilen. Die Richtlinie trat am 23. September 1996 in Kraft und zielt darauf ab, die Harmonisierung der Rechtsvorschriften über PSA in der EU zu verbessern und zugleich bürokratische Belastungen zu reduzieren.
Zweck
Die Richtlinie 96/58/EG hat das Ziel, die bestehende Richtlinie 89/686/EWG zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der Mitgliedstaaten für persönliche Schutzausrüstungen (PSA) zu ändern. Dabei wird insbesondere die Verpflichtung zur Angabe des Jahres der Anbringung der CE-Kennzeichnung an PSA aufgehoben. Diese Änderung dient vor allem der Vereinfachung für Hersteller und der Vermeidung von Verwechslungen mit Verfallsdaten, ohne dabei die Sicherheit der Benutzer zu beeinträchtigen.
Wichtige Verpflichtungen
- Die Angabe der letzten zwei Ziffern des Jahres der Anbringung der CE-Kennzeichnung an PSA entfällt.
- Die Mitgliedstaaten sind verpflichtet, ihre Rechts- und Verwaltungsvorschriften entsprechend anzupassen und diese Änderungen vor dem 1. Januar 1997 in Kraft zu setzen.
- Bei der Erlassung der nationalen Rechtsvorschriften ist Bezug auf diese Änderungsrichtlinie zu nehmen.
- Die Mitgliedstaaten müssen der Kommission den Wortlaut der neuen innerstaatlichen Vorschriften mitteilen.
Betroffene Produkte und Akteure
- Persönliche Schutzausrüstungen (PSA): Alle persönlichen Schutzausrüstungen, die unter die Richtlinie 89/686/EWG fallen, sind betroffen.
- Hersteller von PSA: Sie sind nicht mehr verpflichtet, das Jahr der CE-Kennzeichnung auf ihren Produkten anzugeben, was den administrativen Aufwand und Kosten reduziert.
- Nationale Behörden der Mitgliedstaaten: Müssen die innerstaatlichen Rechtsvorschriften entsprechend anpassen und die Kommission darüber informieren.
Umsetzungszeitplan
- Die Richtlinie ist am zwanzigsten Tag nach der Veröffentlichung im Amtsblatt der Europäischen Gemeinschaften in Kraft getreten.
- Die Mitgliedstaaten mussten die erforderlichen Rechts- und Verwaltungsvorschriften vor dem 1. Januar 1997 erlassen und anwenden.
- Die nationale Rechtsumsetzung musste unter Bezugnahme auf diese Richtlinie erfolgen.
Die Richtlinie 96/58/EG betrifft persönliche Schutzausrüstungen (PSA) und ändert die Richtlinie 89/686/EWG, die die Rechtsvorschriften zur Angleichung für PSA festlegt. Sie gilt für alle persönlichen Schutzausrüstungen, welche von Herstellern auf den Markt gebracht werden und die CE-Kennzeichnung tragen müssen. Die Richtlinie betrifft insbesondere die Anforderungen an die Kennzeichnung von PSA, wobei die bisher vorgeschriebene Angabe des Jahres, in dem die CE-Kennzeichnung angebracht wurde, aufgehoben wird. Die Regelung zur Kennzeichnung mit dem CE-Zeichen findet für alle PSA Anwendung, die zum Schutz von Menschen bestimmt sind und im Rahmen der europäischen Binnenmarktvorschriften in Verkehr gebracht werden. Die Richtlinie zielt darauf ab, den Herstellern administrative Erleichterungen zu bieten, ohne die Sicherheit der Anwender zu beeinträchtigen.
La directive 96/58/CE modifie la directive 89/686/CEE relative aux équipements de protection individuelle (EPI). Elle supprime l'obligation d'apposer sur les EPI le marquage complémentaire indiquant les deux derniers chiffres de l'année d'apposition du marquage «CE». Cette modification est justifiée par le fait que cette indication n'apporte pas d'utilité pour la sécurité de l'utilisateur, pouvant créer une confusion avec la date de péremption exigée sur certains EPI, et constitue une charge supplémentaire et coûteuse pour les fabricants. Cette simplification s'inscrit dans le respect du principe de subsidiarité. Les États membres devaient adopter et publier, avant le 1er janvier 1997, les mesures nécessaires pour se conformer à cette directive, qui est entrée en vigueur le 23 septembre 1996. La directive vise ainsi à réduire les contraintes administratives sans compromettre la sécurité des utilisateurs d'équipements de protection individuelle dans l'Union européenne.
Objet
La directive 96/58/CE modifie la directive 89/686/CEE relative aux équipements de protection individuelle (EPI). Son principal objectif est de supprimer l’obligation d’indiquer sur les EPI l’année d’apposition du marquage « CE ». Cette modification vise à éliminer une information jugée peu utile pour la sécurité de l’utilisateur, susceptible d’être source de confusion avec la date de péremption, et à alléger la charge administrative et financière pesant sur les fabricants d’EPI.
Obligations clés
- Suppression dans l’annexe IV de la directive 89/686/CEE de la mention selon laquelle les EPI doivent porter en plus du marquage « CE » les deux derniers chiffres de l’année d’apposition de ce marquage.
- Maintien du marquage « CE » sur tous les EPI conforme aux exigences de sécurité, sans indication d’année obligatoire.
- Les États membres doivent adopter et publier les mesures législatives, réglementaires et administratives nécessaires pour se conformer à cette modification.
- Lors de la publication officielle de ces mesures, une référence à la présente directive doit être insérée ou accompagnée, selon les modalités définies par les États membres.
Produits et acteurs concernés
- Produits concernés : tous les équipements de protection individuelle tels que définis dans la directive 89/686/CEE, utilisés dans le but de protéger l’utilisateur contre un ou plusieurs risques susceptibles de menacer la santé ou la sécurité.
- Acteurs concernés :
- Fabricants d’équipements de protection individuelle, qui ne sont plus tenus d’apposer l’année d’apposition du marquage « CE ».
- Autorités nationales compétentes, chargées de transposer et d’appliquer la directive dans leur législation et réglementation interne.
- Les utilisateurs d’EPI, bénéficiaires de cette modification qui clarifie les informations présentes sur les équipements.
Calendrier de mise en œuvre
- Date limite d’adoption et de publication par les États membres des dispositions nécessaires pour se conformer à la directive : avant le 1er janvier 1997.
- Date d’application effective par les États membres des nouvelles dispositions : à partir du 1er janvier 1997.
- Entrée en vigueur de la directive : vingt jours après sa publication au Journal officiel des Communautés européennes (publication initiale en 1996).
La directive 96/58/CE modifie la directive 89/686/CEE relative aux équipements de protection individuelle (EPI). Elle s'applique à tous les équipements conçus pour être portés ou tenus par un travailleur afin de le protéger contre un ou plusieurs risques susceptibles de menacer sa santé ou sa sécurité. La directive concerne ainsi les équipements utilisés dans divers secteurs professionnels, notamment l'industrie, la construction, l'agriculture et les services, où des risques physiques, chimiques, biologiques ou autres sont présents. Son objectif principal est d'harmoniser les législations des États membres sur la mise sur le marché de ces équipements, imposant notamment le marquage CE comme preuve de conformité. La modification introduite par la directive 96/58/CE concerne la suppression de l'obligation d'indiquer sur les EPI l'année d'apposition du marquage CE, afin de simplifier et alléger les exigences pour les fabricants.
Direktiva 96/58/ES spremeni Direktivo 89/686/EGS glede osebne zaščitne opreme (OZO). Odpravlja obvezno zahtevo po označevanju z letnico, ko je bil pritrjen znak "CE" na OZO, saj ta podatek ne prispeva k varnosti uporabnikov in je lahko zamenjan z rokom uporabe izdelka. Odstranitev te zahteve zmanjša obremenitev proizvajalcev in zniža njihove stroške. Direktiva določa, da se ta sprememba uredi na ravni EU, z namenom poenostavitve ter bolj učinkovitega pravnega okvira za proizvajalce OZO. Države članice morajo do 1. januarja 1997 sprejeti in objaviti potrebne zakonodajne ukrepe ter obvestiti Komisijo o prenovi svojih predpisov, ki jih nato začnejo uporabljati z istim datumom. Direktiva začne veljati dvajseti dan po objavi v Uradnem listu Evropskih skupnosti in je naslovljena na države članice EU.
Namen
Direktiva 96/58/ES spreminja Direktivo 89/686/EGS z namenom poenostavitve zahtev glede označevanja osebne zaščitne opreme (OZO). Konkretno ukinja obveznost navajanja leta, v katerem je bil na OZO pritrjen znak CE. Ta podatek po oceni ni prispeval k varnosti uporabnikov ter je lahko povzročal zmedo, saj ga je mogoče zamenjati z rokom uporabnosti opreme. Prav tako obvezno označevanje leta predstavlja nepotrebno breme in strošek za proizvajalce.
Ključne obveznosti
- Odstranitev zahteve navajanja dveh zadnjih številk leta, v katerem je bil pritrjen znak CE na osebni zaščitni opremi, razen za opremo, določeno v členu 8(3) Direktive 89/686/EGS.
- Države članice morajo uskladiti svojo nacionalno zakonodajo s spremembo ter o tem obvestiti Komisijo.
- Države članice morajo v zakonodaji navesti sklic na to direktivo ali pa ga pri objavi svojih predpisov vključiti na drugačen ustrezni način.
Zadevni proizvodi in akterji
- Direktiva se nanaša na osebno zaščitno opremo, kot je opredeljena v Direktivi 89/686/EGS.
- Proizvajalci osebne zaščitne opreme so neposredno prizadeti, saj jim odpravi obveznost označevanja leta pritrditve znaka CE.
- Države članice morajo posodobiti zakonodajo na področju trga osebne zaščitne opreme za uskladitev z novo zahtevo.
Rok za implementacijo
- Države članice morajo do 1. januarja 1997 sprejeti in objaviti potrebne predpise za uskladitev z Direktivo 96/58/ES.
- Novi predpisi začnejo veljati od 1. januarja 1997.
- Direktiva 96/58/ES je začela veljati dvajseti dan po objavi v Uradnem listu Evropskih skupnosti (torej konec leta 1996).
Direktiva 96/58/ES se nanaša na osebno zaščitno opremo (OZO) in spreminja Direktivo 89/686/EGS, ki določa zahteve za njihovo označevanje in varnost. Natančneje, ta direktiva ukinja obveznost navajanja leta, v katerem je bil pritrjen znak CE na osebni zaščitni opremi, saj ta oznaka ne prispeva k varnosti uporabnika in bi jo lahko zamenjali z rokom uporabnosti izdelka. Direktiva se torej uporablja za vse vrste osebne zaščitne opreme, namenjene varstvu uporabnikov pri delu in drugih dejavnostih, ter ureja pravila za označevanje teh izdelkov z vidika skladnosti s standardi EU. Namenjena je državam članicam EU, ki morajo zagotavljati uskladitev svoje zakonodaje na tem področju.
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The three types are:
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ISO 12401:2009 specifies the requirements for performance, sizing, marking and test methods for deck safety harnesses and safety lines on recreational craft.
It is applicable to harnesses and lines in the following sizes of body mass (multisizing is permitted):
size 1: > 50 kg ;
size 2: > 20 kg ≤ 50 kg;
size 3: ≤ 20 kg;
which are intended to be worn by all persons when in the exposed cockpit or on the working deck of a craft afloat.
It is not applicable to dinghy 'trapeze' harnesses, windsurfing harnesses, seat harnesses for fast motor boats, and harnesses intended to protect against falls from a height.
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TC - Correction of Figure 1 in the English language version
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TC - Correction of Figure 1 in the English language version
- Corrigendum2 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document specifies the minimum requirements for the following types of limited use and reusable chemical protective clothing:
- Full-body protective clothing with liquid-tight connections between different parts of the clothing (Type 3: liquid-tight clothing) and, if applicable, with liquid-tight connections to component parts, such as hoods, gloves, boots, visors or respiratory protective equipment, which may be specified in other European Standards.
Examples of such clothing are one-piece coveralls or two-piece suits, with or without hood or visors, with or without boot-socks or over-boots, with or without gloves;
- Full-body protective clothing with spray-tight connections between different parts of the clothing (Type 4: spray-tight clothing) and, if applicable, spray-tight connections to component parts, such as hoods, gloves, boots, visors or respiratory protective equipment, which may be specified in other European Standards.
Examples of such clothing are one-piece coveralls or two-piece suits, with or without hood or visors, with or without boot-socks or over-boots, with or without gloves;
- Partial body protection garments offering protection to specific parts of the body against permeation of chemical liquids.
Examples of such garments are e.g. laboratory coats, jackets, trousers, aprons, sleeves, hoods (not air-supplied) etc. As partial body protection leaves some parts of the body unprotected this document specifies only the performance requirements for the clothing material and the seams.
NOTE Partial body chemical protective garments which offer only protection against penetration of chemical liquids are within the scope of EN 13034 (Type PB [6] clothing).
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This document specifies the minimum requirements for the following types of limited use and reusable chemical protective clothing:
- Full-body protective clothing with liquid-tight connections between different parts of the clothing (Type 3: liquid-tight clothing) and, if applicable, with liquid-tight connections to component parts, such as hoods, gloves, boots, visors or respiratory protective equipment, which may be specified in other European Standards.
Examples of such clothing are one-piece coveralls or two-piece suits, with or without hood or visors, with or without boot-socks or over-boots, with or without gloves;
- Full-body protective clothing with spray-tight connections between different parts of the clothing (Type 4: spray-tight clothing) and, if applicable, spray-tight connections to component parts, such as hoods, gloves, boots, visors or respiratory protective equipment, which may be specified in other European Standards.
Examples of such clothing are one-piece coveralls or two-piece suits, with or without hood or visors, with or without boot-socks or over-boots, with or without gloves;
- Partial body protection garments offering protection to specific parts of the body against permeation of chemical liquids.
Examples of such garments are e.g. laboratory coats, jackets, trousers, aprons, sleeves, hoods (not air-supplied) etc. As partial body protection leaves some parts of the body unprotected this document specifies only the performance requirements for the clothing material and the seams.
NOTE Partial body chemical protective garments which offer only protection against penetration of chemical liquids are within the scope of EN 13034 (Type PB [6] clothing).
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ISO 12127-2:2007 specifies a test method designed to evaluate the heat transfer and the behaviour of materials used for protective clothing when such materials are struck by high temperature metal particles, especially when these are trapped in the folds of the garment in working situations.
The results obtained by this method permit the comparison of the behaviour of different materials which have undergone this test under standardized conditions. They do not permit conclusions to be drawn with respect to contacts with large splashes of molten cast iron or other metal, nor do they allow the behaviour of complete garments under industrial conditions to be predicted.
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This standard defines minimum performance requirements and test methods for firefighters' protective gloves.
This standard applies only to firefighters' protective gloves which protect the hands during normal firefighting, including search and rescue.
These gloves are not intended for deliberate handling of liquid chemicals, but provide some protection against accidental contact with chemicals.
Protective gloves for special operations within firefighting service are excluded from the scope of this standard.
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This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for firefighters' helmets protecting the upper head mainly against the effects of impact, penetration and heat and flame, whilst firefighting in buildings and other structures.
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This standard defines minimum performance requirements and test methods for firefighters' protective gloves.
This standard applies only to firefighters' protective gloves which protect the hands during normal firefighting, including search and rescue.
These gloves are not intended for deliberate handling of liquid chemicals, but provide some protection against accidental contact with chemicals.
Protective gloves for special operations within firefighting service are excluded from the scope of this standard.
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This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for firefighters' helmets protecting the upper head mainly against the effects of impact, penetration and heat and flame, whilst firefighting in buildings and other structures.
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- Standard – translation41 pagesSlovenian languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies the general requirements for ergonomics, sizing, coverage and performance of protective clothing and equipment for use in the sport of fencing. Requirements for the marking of clothing and equipment and the information to be supplied by the manufacturer are given. Test methods are described and performance levels are defined.
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Modification of clause 4.7 and figure 2, table 2, 5.6, 5.7.2, 5.7 of EN 13277-4:2001
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This European Standard provides guidance on the generic ergonomic characteristics related to personal protective equipment (PPE).
It specifies for the writers of PPE product standards, principles relating to:
anthropometric characteristics related to PPE;
the biomechanical interaction between PPE and the human body;
the thermal interaction between PPE and the human body;
the interaction between PPE and the human senses: vision; hearing; smell and taste; and skin contact.
This European Standard does not cover requirements related to the specific hazard for which PPE is designed.
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This European Standard specifies the general requirements for ergonomics, sizing, coverage and performance of protective clothing and equipment for use in the sport of fencing. Requirements for the marking of clothing and equipment and the information to be supplied by the manufacturer are given. Test methods are described and performance levels are defined.
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This European Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for ergonomics, innocuousness, comfort, restraint, strength, abrasion, impact performance as well as provisions for marking and instructions supplied by the manufacturer for wrist, palm, knee and elbow protectors (hereinafter referred to as protectors) for all users of roller sports equipment.
It does not apply to protectors used in roller sports hockey.
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This standard specifies the general requirements for the ergonomics, performance, innocuousness, sizing and coverage of field hockey goal keepers’ equipment, providing protection to the hands, arms, chest, abdomen, legs, feet and genitals, and field players’ shin protectors. Requirements for the marking of equipment and the information to be supplied by the manufacturer are given. Test methods are described and performance levels are defined.
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This European Standard is applicable to performance requirements and tests for two classes of helmets for alpine skiers, snowboarders and for similar groups, including children and participants in competitions. The standard comprises two different classes of protection, class A and class B.
Requirements and the corresponding methods of test, where appropriate, are given for the following:
- construction including field of vision;
- shock absorbing properties;
- resistance to penetration;
- retention system properties;
- marking and information.
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This European Standard is applicable to performance requirements and tests for two classes of helmets for alpine skiers, snowboarders and for similar groups, including children and participants in competitions. The standard comprises two different classes of protection, class A and class B.
Requirements and the corresponding methods of test, where appropriate, are given for the following:
- construction including field of vision;
- shock absorbing properties;
- resistance to penetration;
- retention system properties;
- marking and information.
- Standard19 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Modification of clause 4.7 and figure 2, table 2, 5.6, 5.7.2, 5.7 of EN 13277-4:2001
- Amendment5 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard provides guidance on the generic ergonomic characteristics related to personal protective equipment (PPE).
It specifies for the writers of PPE product standards, principles relating to:
anthropometric characteristics related to PPE;
the biomechanical interaction between PPE and the human body;
the thermal interaction between PPE and the human body;
the interaction between PPE and the human senses: vision; hearing; smell and taste; and skin contact.
This European Standard does not cover requirements related to the specific hazard for which PPE is designed.
- Standard29 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for ergonomics, innocuousness, comfort, restraint, strength, abrasion, impact performance as well as provisions for marking and instructions supplied by the manufacturer for wrist, palm, knee and elbow protectors (hereinafter referred to as protectors) for all users of roller sports equipment.
It does not apply to protectors used in roller sports hockey.
- Standard20 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This standard specifies the general requirements for the ergonomics, performance, innocuousness, sizing and coverage of field hockey goal keepers’ equipment, providing protection to the hands, arms, chest, abdomen, legs, feet and genitals, and field players’ shin protectors. Requirements for the marking of equipment and the information to be supplied by the manufacturer are given. Test methods are described and performance levels are defined.
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TC - Modification to 4.6
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This European Standard specifies a test method for materials intended to be used in the manufacturing of electrostatic dissipative protective clothing (or gloves) to avoid incendiary discharge. This test method is not applicable for materials to be used in the manufacturing of protection clothing or gloves against mains voltages.
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Frequently Asked Questions
An EU Directive is a legislative act of the European Union that sets out goals that all EU member states must achieve. However, it is up to each member state to devise their own laws on how to reach these goals through national transposition. Directives are used to harmonize laws across the EU, particularly for the functioning of the single market.
Directive 96/58/EC covers "Personal protective equipment (Dir. 89/686/EEC amendment)". There are 526 standards associated with this directive.
Harmonized standards under 96/58/EC are European standards (ENs) developed by CEN, CENELEC, or ETSI in response to a mandate from the European Commission. When these standards are cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with them benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of 96/58/EC, facilitating CE marking and free movement within the European Economic Area.