M/BC/CEN/88/11 - PPE: Pr. ag. falls from height
Order for standardization concerning Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) - protection against falls from height
This mandate concerns the revision of European standards (ENs/ENVs) related to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) designed for protection against falls from height. It directs the European Standardisation Organisations to update and harmonize standards to ensure the safety and effectiveness of PPE used in preventing fall-related injuries. The mandate supports compliance with relevant EU legislation and aims to enhance worker protection by incorporating the latest technical and safety requirements. The revision process is coordinated under CEN Technical Committee 136, ensuring alignment with current risks and technological advancements.
Purpose
The mandate M/BC/CEN/88/11 concerns the standardization of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) specifically designed to protect against falls from height. The purpose is to revise existing European Standards (ENs/ENVs) related to fall protection PPE to ensure enhanced safety, align with technological advancements, and address current regulatory and market needs.
Standardisation request
The mandate requests the revision of existing European standards managed under the scope of CEN Technical Committee 136 (CEN/TC 136), which focuses on PPE for protection against falls from height. This involves updating normative documents to improve clarity, performance requirements, testing methods, and safety criteria for relevant PPE products such as harnesses, lanyards, and connectors.
Expected deliverables
- Revised European Standards (ENs) governing PPE for fall protection
- Updated normative references, test methods, and performance benchmarks for equipment designed to prevent or mitigate falls from height
- Comprehensive documentation reflecting the latest state-of-the-art technical specifications and safety requirements
- Facilitation of harmonized and reliable PPE standards across EU member states to strengthen occupational health and safety
Context
Falls from height remain a significant cause of workplace injuries and fatalities in Europe, making effective PPE critical for worker protection. The revision builds upon the original resolution referenced as CEN/TC 136 196/2003, reflecting the need to keep standards current amidst evolving work environments and new technological solutions. This mandate ensures that standardization keeps pace with innovation and legal requirements, supporting the European Commission's objectives for occupational safety and workers’ health.
This mandate covers the standardisation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) designed to protect against falls from height. It focuses on revising existing European Standards and European Prestandards related to fall protection equipment used in various sectors to ensure safety at work when working at elevated positions.
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/88/11 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Order for standardization concerning Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) - protection against falls from height". Order for standardization concerning Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) - protection against falls from height There are 48 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.