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The Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 2002

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Regulations 2(1)(c)(ii), 2(2) and 5(1)

SCHEDULE 1ANNEX I OF THE PPE DIRECTIVE

EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF PPE CLASSES NOT COVERED BY THIS DIRECTIVE

1.  PPE designed and manufactured specifically for use by the armed forces or in the maintenance of law and order (helmets, shields, etc.).

2.  PPE for self-defence (aerosol canisters, personal deterrent weapons, etc.).

3.  PPE designed and manufactured for private use against:

  • adverse atmospheric conditions (headgear, seasonal clothing, footwear, umbrellas, etc.),

  • damp and water (dish-washing gloves, etc.),

  • heat (gloves etc.).

4.  PPE intended for the protection or rescue of persons on vessels or aircraft, not worn all the time.

5.  Helmets and visors intended for users of two- or three-wheeled motor vehicles.

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