M/BC/CEN/88/8 - PPE: Hand and harm protection
Order for standardization concerning Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) - hand and harm protection
This mandate concerns the revision of European standards (ENs/ENVs) related to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) focusing on hand and arm protection. It directs the European Standardisation Organisations to update and standardize requirements to ensure effective protection, safety, and performance of PPE designed to safeguard users against risks affecting hands and arms. The mandate supports regulatory frameworks by enhancing harmonized standards applicable within the EU market. The revision aims to address technical progress, improve user safety, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation under the guidance of CEN Technical Committee 136.
Purpose
This mandate concerns the standardisation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) specifically related to hand and arm protection. The objective is to revise existing European Standards (ENs) and European Pre-standards (ENVs) to ensure harmonised safety requirements, testing methods, and performance criteria for PPE designed to protect hands and arms in various occupational settings.
Standardisation request
The request is directed to the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), particularly to Technical Committee 136. The mandate involves revising the current standards under the remit of CEN/TC 136 to update and improve the specifications relating to hand and arm protection PPE. This includes revising and potentially developing new European Standards and Pre-standards aligned with advancements in technology and evolving industry needs.
Expected deliverables
- Revised European Standards (ENs) and European Pre-standards (ENVs) governing the design, performance, and testing of hand and arm protective PPE.
- Updated documentation reflecting technical improvements and compliance with relevant EU legislation concerning PPE.
- Recommendations that facilitate uniform application across member states to ensure worker safety and product interoperability.
Context
This mandate is a revision of previous standardisation work as reflected in the resolution reference CEN/TC 136 196/2003. It supports the EU's regulatory framework on PPE, aiming to improve worker health and safety by providing up-to-date, harmonised European standards. The work of CEN/TC 136 is crucial in maintaining high protection levels while promoting the free movement of PPE within the European Single Market.
This mandate covers standardisation work related to personal protective equipment (PPE) focusing on hand and arm protection. It involves revising existing European standards to ensure safety and performance requirements for products designed to protect hands and arms from hazards in various sectors.
General Information
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A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/BC/CEN/88/8 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Order for standardization concerning Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) - hand and harm protection". Order for standardization concerning Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) - hand and harm protection There are 18 standards developed under this mandate.
Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.