What is PD CEN/TR 17330 - Maintenance of protective clothing against foul weather, wind and cold about ?
PD CEN/TR 17330 discusses the selection, use, care, and maintenance of protective clothing. PD CEN/TR 17330 is an international standard that provides guidance on protective clothing against foul weather, wind, and cold.
PD CEN/TR 17330 specifies guidance to the employers or persons advising them such as suppliers of PPE or services, inspection, insurance companies, etc. in taking the necessary decisions regarding the selection, use, care, and maintenance of protective clothing against foul weather, wind, and cold.
It is the responsibility of the persons and organizations using PD CEN/TR 17330 related to PPE:
- To conduct a risk assessment
- To select the protective clothing and other PPE
- To ensure that these provide holistic protection; this can be achieved by not only assessing the risks, but also the workplace and the work environment, and determining the applicability of regulatory limitations before using this document for any designing, manufacturing, and testing
Note 1: PD CEN/TR 17330 is not exhaustive in addressing all the safety concerns associated with the use of compliant protective equipment for protection against foul weather, wind, cold, and other related risks.
Note 2: PD CEN/TR 17330 does not address all the safety concerns, if any, associated with the use of this document by testing or repairing facilities.
Who is PD CEN/TR 17330 - Maintenance of protective clothing against foul weather, wind and cold for ?
PD CEN/TR 17330 on maintenance of protective clothing against foul weather, wind, and cold is useful for:
- Employers and purchasers of PPE
- PPE manufacturers
- PPE suppliers
- Organizations that use PPE
- Hospital staffs
- Any entity involved in the use of PPE
- Inspection and insurance companies
Why should you use PD CEN/TR 17330 - Maintenance of protective clothing against foul weather, wind and cold ?
PPE is occasionally the last barrier between you and workplace hazard-related injury. PPE will more quickly become worn or damaged that is not properly maintained. PPE that is not in good condition will not properly protect you from hazards.
PD CEN/TR 17330 provides a guideline for protective clothing against foul weather, wind, and cold to evaluate and reduce the safety risks and potential health risks associated with poorly maintained, contaminated, or damaged protective clothing.
PD CEN/TR 17330 has the aim to serve as a guideline and checklist for companies preparing their protective clothing program based on risk analysis.
Overall, by adopting PD CEN/TR 17330 you can make the necessary decisions regarding the selection, use, care, and maintenance of protective clothing, for employees exposed to risks related to foul weather, wind, and cold.