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CE marking of protective clothing

CE marking of protective clothing

The CE marking indicates that a notified body has type approved these garments in accordance with the PPE regulations ( EU ) 2016 / 425 .
The symbol appears on the care label inside the garment and shows the standards and classes for which the garment is certified . The illustration shows an example of part of the care instructions .
PPE directive 89 / 89 / 686 / EEC has been superseded by PPE regulation ( EU ) 2016 / 425 .
• Implementation from 21 / 04 / 2018 .
• Certificates issued under the directive cease to be valid from 21 / 04 / 2023 .
A regulation applies in all EU member states and is a binding act that can be cited in a national court of law . In the past , there have been major differences in how the EU directive was applied .
How do directives differ from regulations ?
• The supplier ’ s declaration ( DoC / EU declaration of conformity ) is available at www . jobman . se .
• The supplier ’ s declaration and technical documentation must be stored for 10 years from the product launch .
• The washing label must contain details of the name , brand and address .
• All washing labels , information and the EU declaration of conformity must be available in the official languages of all exporting countries .
The information symbol on the CE label inside the protective garment shows that the garment comes with Jobman ’ s own instructions . Read this information before wearing the garment to ensure that you are using it correctly and are therefore properly protected .
EN ISO 20471
High-visibility class Garments are divided into classes depending on their visibility .
Classification is mainly dependent on its conspicuity : the garment ’ s fluorescent area and retro-reflective surface .
EN 343
Rain All Jobman ’ s rainwear is certified according to the EU EN 343 standard , the bad weather certificate .
Class 3 : Highest class . The total fluorescent area must be at least 0.8 m 2 and the reflective strips 0.2 m 2 .
Class 2 : The total fluorescent area must be at least 0.5 m 2 and the reflective strips 0.13 m 2 .
Class 1 : The lowest class . The total fluorescent area must be at least 0.14 m 2 and the reflective strips 0.1 m 2 .
Detailed information on the visibility rules can be found on page 92 .
EN ISO 11612
Flameproof 100 % cotton with flame-retardant treatment . CE-certified , tested and approved in accordance with EN ISO 11611 and EN ISO 11612 . Certification means that the material and the garment ’ s design protects against edge ignition , flame spread and melting . It can also withstand heat according to the test standards , preventing burns .
EN 14404
Kneepads Trousers with the symbol are certified according to EN 14404 : 2004 + A1 : 2010 Type 2 Level 1 together with Jobman kneepads 9943 , 9944 and 9945 .
EN ISO 11611
EN 342
Cold Garments certified in accordance with EN 342 keep you protected from cold ( ≤ -5 ° C ). Requirements refer to thermal insulation and air permeability . Certifications for the garment set apply in combination with Jobman underwear set and fleece jacket .
EN 13758
UV Protective The symbol shows that the garment is certified according to EN 13758 , UPF 40 +. UPF ( Ultraviolet Protection Factor ) is the measure used for sunblock in sun garments .

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