Regulations
These regulations are essential to ensure the safety and well-being of workers in various work environments. Each certification guarantees that protective clothing and equipment meet the highest quality and protection standards, minimizing risks associated with fires, chemicals, industrial environments, and electrical hazards. Additionally, these classifications allow you to select the most suitable equipment based on the characteristics of the environment and the specific hazards of the job position you require.
General Personal Protection Regulations
These standards establish the fundamental requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE) and workwear:
CE
Certification indicating that the product complies with essential health and safety requirements according to applicable European directives.
EPI CAT. I / PPE CAT. I
Classification for equipment intended for minimal risks, such as basic gloves for cleaning tasks or sunglasses.
EN 340 / EN ISO 13688
Standards that specify general requirements for protective clothing, including aspects such as design, ergonomics, sizing, labeling, and manufacturer-provided information.
EPI CAT. II / PPE CAT. II
Classification for equipment that protects against intermediate risks, such as heat-resistant clothing or protection against chemical splashes.
Protection Against Thermal and Chemical Hazards
These regulations govern protection against fire, extreme heat, and exposure to hazardous chemicals:
EN ISO 11611
Specifies the requirements for protective clothing used in welding and related activities. It provides protection against small splashes of molten metal and radiant heat.
EN ISO 11612
Defines protective clothing against heat and flames, ensuring safety in brief exposures to fire, convective heat, and thermal radiation.
EN ISO 14116
Establishes the requirements for garments with limited flame resistance properties, suitable for lower-magnitude thermal risks.
EN 13034
Regulates protective clothing that offers limited defense against liquid chemical splashes, ideal for situations of lower exposure.
IEC 61482
Specifies the requirements for garments that protect against hazards associated with electric arcs, specifically designed for the energy and industrial sectors.
High-Visibility Protection
Standards designed to ensure that the user is clearly visible in low-light conditions or adverse weather:
EN ISO 20471
Regulates high-visibility clothing, ensuring that users can be easily identified through the use of fluorescent colors and reflective elements, which are crucial in high-risk work environments.