Introductory Text
SECTION I GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1.Subject
Article 2.Definition
Article 3.General rule
SECTION II EMPLOYERS’ OBLIGATIONS
Article 4.General provisions
Article 5.Assessment of personal protective equipment
Article 6.Rules for use
Article 7.Information for workers
Article 8.Consultation of workers and workers' participation
SECTION III MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Article 9. Amendments to the Annexes
Article 9a. Exercise of the delegation
Article 9b. Urgency procedure
Article 10.Final provisions
Article 11.This Directive is addressed to the Member States.
ANNEX I
RISKS IN RELATION TO THE BODY PARTS TO BE PROTECTED BY PPE (*)
ANNEX II
NON-EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF TYPES OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WITH REGARD TO THE RISKS THEY PROVIDE PROTECTION AGAINST
Equipment for HEAD PROTECTION
Equipment for HEARING PROTECTION
Equipment for EYE AND FACE PROTECTION
Equipment for RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
Equipment for HAND AND ARM PROTECTION
Equipment for FOOT AND LEG PROTECTION and anti-slip protection
SKIN PROTECTION — BARRIER CREAMS
Equipment for BODY PROTECTION/OTHER SKIN PROTECTION
ANNEX III
NON-EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ACTIVITIES AND SECTORS OF ACTIVITY WHICH MAY REQUIRE THE PROVISION OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (*)
I. PHYSICAL RISKS
II. CHEMICAL RISKS (including nanomaterial)
III. BIOLOGICAL AGENTS
IV. OTHER RISKS