PPE Regulation Category Annex I

PPE Regulation Category Annex I

ANNEX I

RISK CATEGORIES OF PPE

This Annex lays down the categories of risk against which PPE is intended to protect users.

Category I

Category I includes exclusively the following minimal risks:

(a)	superficial mechanical injury;

(b)	contact with cleaning materials of weak action or prolonged contact with water;

(c)	contact with hot surfaces not exceeding 50 °C;

(d)	damage to the eyes due to exposure to sunlight (other than during observation of the sun);

(e)	atmospheric conditions that are not of an extreme nature.

Category II

Category II includes risks other than those listed in Categories I and III;

Category III

Category III includes exclusively the risks that may cause very serious consequences such as death or irreversible damage to health relating to the following:

(a)	substances and mixtures which are hazardous to health;

(b)	atmospheres with oxygen deficiency;

(c)	harmful biological agents;

(d)	ionising radiation;

(e)	high-temperature environments the effects of which are comparable to those of an air temperature of at least 100 °C;

(f)	low-temperature environments the effects of which are comparable to those of an air temperature of – 50 °C or less;

(g)	falling from a height;

(h)	electric shock and live working;

(i)

drowning;

(j)	cuts by hand-held chainsaws;

(k)	high-pressure jets;

(l)	bullet wounds or knife stabs;

(m)	harmful noise.