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Standards and labels

• EN 166

  Eye protection products like safety glasses, goggles, and face shields with the EN 166 rating are tested for their construction, optical clarity, and resistance to hazards like impact, dust, and chemicals. This ensures the eyewear provides reliable protection and clear vision, helping you choose the right safety gear for your eyes.

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• EN 12492:2012

  Helmets for mountaineering and climbing with the EN 12492:2012 rating are tested for impact absorption, penetration resistance, and retention system strength. This ensures the helmet protects your head from impacts and sharp objects from all sides, and stays securely in place during your activities.

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• EN 397

  Industrial safety helmets with the EN 397 rating are tested for shock absorption from falling objects, penetration resistance from sharp objects, and flame resistance. This ensures they provide essential protection from impacts and injuries, keeping your head safe in various work environments.

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• CE Marking

  CE Marking is a label that shows a product meets certain safety and environmental standards set by the European Union. To get the CE Marking, a company must test and certify their product meets these standards. CE Marking is required for many products sold in the EU, including electronics, machinery, toys and medical devices. It helps ensure that products are safe for consumers and the environment, and allows for easy trade within the EU.

• PPE Category 2

  PPE stands for "personal protective equipment." PPE Category 2 refers to equipment that is more complex, and has a higher level of risk. Examples of PPE Category 2 include safety helmets, ear protection, and fall arrest equipment. In Europe, PPE Category 2 must meet certain safety standards set by the European Union, which means that it must be designed and manufactured to protect the user without causing harm. Companies that make or sell PPE must prove that it meets these standards. They also must have a quality management system in place and have to be audited regularly by a notified body.