Where the regulation applies
The regulation covers new personal protective equipment intended to protect people from harmful and hazardous factors, subject to specified exclusions. Risk type, protective performance and product class determine the requirements and conformity assessment route.
What the regulation covers
Requirements address PPE performance against the claimed hazard and the safety of its materials and construction. Assessment covers ergonomics, strength, compatibility, retention of protective performance and clear instructions and marking.
Examples of products and facilities
- safety helmets
- protective eyewear
- protective gloves
- protective footwear
- respirators
- fall-arrest harnesses
- hearing protectors
These examples are indicative. Applicability depends on intended use, specifications and the regulation’s exclusions.
Documentation we help prepare
PLANCK helps match protective claims to PPE class, review marking and instructions, and prepare samples and technical evidence for declaration or certification.
What to prepare
- Technical description and intended use
- The key parameters listed above
- Models, manufacturer and applicant details
- Existing conformity evidence
What you receive
A requirements matrix for your product: scope, assessment route, necessary evidence and next actions.
Sources & regulatory basis
Regulatory basis checked:
Timing & cost
Quoted after reviewing models, manufacturers, testing scope, site visits and translation needs. The proposal separates the stages and their deliverables.