Protective clothing and gloves with the EN 1149-2:1997 rating are tested for the electrical vertical resistance of their material. This ensures the fabric can safely dissipate static electricity through its thickness, reducing the risk of sparks in flammable environments or damage to sensitive electronic components.

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Protective clothing, including garments, gaiters, hoods, and overboots, with the EN 11612:2015 rating are tested for protection against various heat and flame hazards like limited flame spread, convective heat, radiant heat, and splashes from molten metals. This ensures the clothing meets minimum safety standards for specific thermal risks, helping you choose gear that provides essential protection in hazardous environments.

Protective clothing with the EN 11611:2015 rating is tested for protection against molten metal splashes, limited flame spread, radiant heat from welding, and reduced electrical shock risk. This ensures professionals in welding and allied processes are protected from common hazards, helping to minimize injuries.

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Clothing and accessories like reflective vests or armbands with the EN 17353:2020 rating are tested for their visibility features, including color and retroreflection, to signal your presence. This helps you to be more easily seen by others in medium-risk environments, like walking or cycling near traffic, day or night, enhancing your safety.

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.