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The Provision Of Personal Protective Equipment

Original Language Title: poskytování osobních ochranných pracovních prostředků

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495/2001 Sb.



REGULATION OF THE GOVERNMENT



of 14 June. November 2001,



establishing the scope and conditions for the provision of more personal

protective equipment, washing, cleaning and disinfection

resources



The Government ordered under section character paragraph. 6 of Act No. 65/1965 Coll., the code of

work, as amended by Act No. 155/2000 Coll.:



§ 1



This regulation is in accordance with the law of the European Communities ^ 1)

the extent and more conditions for the granting of personal protective

working resources (hereinafter referred to as "protective equipment"), car washing,

cleaning agents and disinfectants.



§ 2



Protective devices for the purposes of this regulation are not



and) normal working clothes and shoes, which are not intended to protect the health

workers from the risks at work are not subject to extraordinary rendition

wear or contamination,



(b) equipment and rescue equipment) Corps and services operating

in accordance with the specific legislation, ^ 2)



(c) special protective equipment) used in the army or police and

security forces,



d) equipment and the equipment used in road

roads, ^ 3)



e) sports equipment and facilities



(f)) and the self-defence,



g) resources for detecting and signalling risks and nuisances on the

the workplace.



§ 3



(1) the equipment must



and after a period of use) to be effective against circulating risks and their

the use must not present an additional risk,



(b) satisfy the conditions at the workplace),



(c)) to be adapted to the physical prerequisites of the individual employees,



(d) ergonomic requirements and respect) the health status of employees.



(2) where the presence of more than one risk requires

employees at the same time more protective equipment, must be

These protective equipment compatible with one another.



(3) the staff must be familiar with the use of protective equipment.

Use of protective equipment, more staff is possible only in the

If the measures have been taken to prevent threats from communicable

diseases.



(4) the method, conditions and duration of use of protective equipment establishes the

the employer on the basis of the frequency and severity of the risk occurring,

the nature and type of work and the workplace and taking into account the characteristics of the

These protective devices.



§ 4



(1) the risk assessment for the selection and use of protective equipment is

progresses in particular according to annex No 1 to this regulation.



(2) when selecting protective equipment shall, in particular, in accordance with annexes

the No. 2 and 3 to this regulation.



§ 5



(1) to prevent the emergence and spread of infectious diseases will provide

the employer of the disinfectants. For disinfectants,

consider also the protective ointments with disinfectant effect.



(2) Employees who come into contact with substances which may

cause irritation of the skin or the pollution of the employee, shall provide the

the employer according to the type of cloth washing and cleaning agents, whose

the recommended quantity is indicated in annex 4 to this regulation,

Alternatively, creams and ointments.



§ 6



This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 2005. January 1, 2002.



The President of the Government:



Ing. Zeman in r.



1. the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of labour and Social Affairs:



PhDr. Spidla in r.



Annex 1

Name and surname:

Job title:



The table for the evaluation of risk for selection and use

protective equipment



Annex 2



Individual means of protection are, in particular:



For the protection of the head:



and) protective helmets (used e.g. in mines, in the construction industry,

forestry, agriculture and industry),



b) protection against scalping (caps, bonnets, hairnets-with

or without a label, label, etc.),



(c)) the protective headgear (bonnets, caps, sou'westers, etc.,

made from fabric, impregnated fabrics, etc.).



For hearing protection:



earplugs and hearing protection) and similar resources



(b)), ear-muffs,



(c)) acoustic helmets (the so-called acoustic helmets),



(d)), ear-muffs, which can be connected to the protective přilbám,



e protectors) with the receiver and the audio-frequency induction loop,



f) hearing protection with over the intercom.



For eye and face protection:



and) protective goggles,



b) protective glasses against laser radiation, rentgenovému,

ultraviolet, infrared, visible (anti-glare)



(c)) and the facial shields,



d) welding helmets and shields (shields, helmets with a handle with an adapter

headband or helmet, which can be mounted on helmets).



Respiratory protection:



and masks and half masks) with filters against particulates, gases and vapours, against

radioactive dust with a suitable lícnicovou parts,



b) insulating breathing apparatus with air supply,



(c)) means to protect respiratory organs including a removable welding

hoods,



(d)), the breathing apparatus and equipment.



For hand and arm protection:



and gloves for protection against):



-mechanical damage (against insect, cutting, vibrations, etc.),



-chemical substances and biological agents,



-electricity, heat, and low temperatures,



-ionizing radiation,



b) gloves, mittens



(c)) and the fingers,



(d)), protective sleeves



(e)) of the trade to carry drinks for the hard work,



(f)), dlaňovice



g) gloves for work in damp, wet, or polluting

environment.



For the protection of the feet:



and trainer shoes, ankle),-boots, high cut and high,

in particular, into the damp environment,



(b)) and the safety footwear with a protective toe cap,



(c)), which can quickly take their shoes off,



d) footwear and overshoes with heat-resistant soles,



e) shoes, high shoes, overshoes with non-slip soles,



f) shoes, high shoes, overshoes, vibration-resistant



g) shoes, high shoes, overshoes, antistatic



h) shoes, high shoes, overshoes, thermal insulation



I) protective footwear for servicing portable chain saws,



j) clogs,



the) protection against cuts,



l) knee pads,



m) removable instep protectors,



n) leggings,



a removable sole) (heat resistant, puncture or sweat)



p) removable spikes for walking on ice and snow or slippery

podlahovinách.



To protect the torso and abdomen:



and) protective waistcoats, coats and aprons for protection from the machinery

and before the hand tools (stabs, cuts, drips molten metal

etc.),



b) protective waistcoats, jackets and aprons to provide protection from chemical and

biological substances



(c)), heated vests,



d) lifejackets,



e) aprons to provide protection from x-ray radiation,



f) lumbar belts, protectors.



To protect the whole body



Equipment for prevention of falls:



and full equipment) for prevention of falls, including all accessories,



b) braking equipment absorbing kinetic energy, including any

the necessary accessories,



(c) means for the positioning of the body).



Protective clothing:



and protective clothing) (a two-piece, one-piece),



(b) clothing providing protection against) the machinery and hand tools

(against the stings, cuts, etc.),



(c) clothing for protection against) chemical substances and biological agents,



d) clothing to provide protection from molten metal spatter or before

infrared radiation,



e) clothing resistant to heat and flame,



f) clothing against the cold and water (waterproof)



g) clothing for protection against ionizing radiation,



h) clothing, dust proof



I) gas-tight clothing,



j) clothing and accessories with high visibility from the retroreflexních and

fluorescent materials (armbands, gloves, etc.),



k) diving suits,



l) protective blankets.



Annex 3



The work and activities that require the provision of protective equipment,

they are, in particular:



1.



The work and activities that require the protection of the head and skull



Protective helmets:



and work on the site)



(b)) work connected with the maintenance, repair and modernization of steel bridges

steel structures of buildings, masts, towers, steel structures,

the blast furnaces, steelworks and rolling mills, large containers, large

the pipeline, in boiler rooms and power plants,



(c)) work related to maintenance and repairs in the pits, trenches, shafts and

the tunnels,



d) natural and work in quarries,



e) work in the underground mines, open excavations,

disposal landfills, coal,



(f)) work with the expansion device, vsazovacími



g) blasting,



h) work in the vicinity of lifting equipment, cranes and conveyors,



I) work with blast furnaces, direct reduction furnaces, metal processing,

forging, die casting,



(j)) work on industrial furnaces, containers, machinery,

silos, bunkers and pipelines,



to the building and repairing of ships),



l) work when the shunting of railway wagons,



m) work in the slaughterhouse,



n) rescue work and control of accidents, if they are not carried out

Rescue Corps and services



about) work in horse breeding,



p) mining, timber, saw timber, manipulation



r) operation of forklifts and loaders.



2.



The work and activities that require protection of the feet



2.1 safety shoes with puncture-resistant soles:



and work in the construction of the skeleton) of buildings, foundations and road work,



(b)) scaffolding,



c) demolition work,



(d)) work with concrete and prefabrikovanými parts, construction formwork and its

delete,



e) f or yard work, and work in a warehouse,



(f)) work on the roofs,



(g)) work in the Woods,



h) work in chemical plants.



2.2 safety shoes with soles that are not resistant to punctures,

cutting:



and) work on steel bridges, steel building construction, masts,

the towers, lifts, steel structures, blast furnaces, steel works

and rolling mills, large containers, large pipelines, cranes, boiler rooms,

power plants,



(b) when the construction furnaces), heating and ventilating equipment and installation

metal parts,



(c)) work when the conversion and maintenance work,



(d)) work with blast furnaces, direct reduction furnaces in steel mills, rolling mills,

in the processing of metals, forging, drop, heat pressing

wire drawing,



e) work in quarries and open pits, coal skývkách,



(f)) work in the mining and processing of minerals,



(g)) work in the production and processing of flat and container glass,




h) work when the lining of kilns in the ceramics industry,



I) work with forms in the ceramics industry,



j) work in shaping in the ceramics industry and work in the industry

building materials,



to) work in transport and storage,



l) work with frozen meat blocks and preserved foods, with blocks



m) work in the construction and repair of ships,



n) work when the shunting railway wagons,



about) work in the framework?



p) a long-term work in a standing position.



2.3 safety shoes with heels or wedges and with durable soles against the

punctures, cut: the work on the roofs.



2.4 safety shoes with thermal insulating soles:



work on very hot or very cold materials or at work

with them.



2.5 safety shoes that you can slip off easily:



work in which there is a risk of penetration by molten substances.



2.6 safety shoes with non-slip soles:



work in a damp environment or on slippery surfaces.



3.



The work and activities that require eye protection or face



Goggles, face shields or screens:



welding, grinding and) and cutting work,



(b)) work when the sealing and cutting,



(c)) work in the mining and processing of minerals,



(d)) to work with the expansion device, vsazovacími



(e)) work on stock removing machines, which are the source of small debris,



f) fitting into dies,



(g) the removal of material or parts of) work, which arise from the debris

or Fragments (metal, wood working),



h) work when the blasting abrasivních of substances,



I) work with acids and principles, their solutions, disinfectant substances

and corrosive cleaners,



(j)), in which they secrete fluid,



to work with melted substances) or in the vicinity of these substances,



l) work in the radiant heat,



m) work with lasers,



n) work with portable chainsaws and brush cutters.



4.



The work and activities that require respiratory protection



Respiratory protective devices:



and) work in containers, restricted areas and for industrial furnaces

heated gas,



(b)) work near furnaces, reloads



(c)) work in the vicinity of gas converters and blast of gas pipelines

furnaces,



(d)) work near the odpichu blast furnace, where fumes may be present

containing dangerous chemical substances,



(e)) work when the lining of furnaces and casting ladles where there is dust,



f) coating by spraying or work with organic solvents,



(g)) work in mines, quarries, shafts, sewers and other underground

areas related to sewerage systems,



h) work with glues containing organic solvents (pokladači

flooring, bonding fabrics), etc.



I) washing and degreasing of machine parts,



(j) work in the preparation of the glass),



to) work in stores where it is safe to leak coolant,



l) work in the processing of bulk materials and when cleaning trays

bulk materials,



m) of wood,



n) demolition work.



5.



The work and activities that require hearing protection



Hearing protectors:



and work on forging and) metalworking,



(b)) works in metal and glass,



(c)) work with compressors and pneumatic sbíječkami and hammers,



(d)) work on ground staff at airports;



(e)) work when the pile driving, pilot



(f)) work with dřevozpracujícími and textile machines and devices



(g)) work in the mining and processing of stone and wood,



(h) the operation of ground and) construction machinery,



and service lines, lahvárenských)



j) work with expansion vsazovacími the device.



6.



The work and activities that require the protection of the body, arms, and hands



6.1 protective clothing:



work with acids and) and the principles of their solutions, disinfectant

resources, corrosive cleaning agents and protective sprays,



(b)) working with hot materials or in their vicinity, and wherever

they felt the effects of high temperatures,



(c)) work in the manufacture of glass,



d) abrasive blasting,



e) work in areas with temperatures below the freezing point,



(f)) work in the cleaning of tanks, reservoirs and canals.



6.2 the flame resistant protective clothing:



and welding in restricted areas),



(b) the melting aggregates) repair of metal and glass.



6.3 cut-resistant Aprons, stabbing:



and the work of Boning and) cutting meat,



(b)) to work with hand knives, in which the knife towards the

the body.



6.4 leather aprons:



and welding work,)



(b)) metalworks,



(c)) slévačské work.



6.5 the protection of forearm:



the work of Boning and cutting meat.



6.6 the Gloves:



and welding)



(b)) the handling of sharp-edged objects, with the exception of machines, where is

the danger that the gloves,



(c) unprotected work with acids) and caustic solutions



(d)) working with petroleum products,



(e)) working with podchlazenými statements and articles



(f)) work with expansion vsazovacími the device.



4.2 the gloves of metal mesh:



and the work of Boning and) slicing meat,



(b) meat slicing knife) manually when the slaughter of animals and meat production,



(c)) work when changing blades for cutting machines,



7.



The work and activities that require protection from the weather work

outdoors in the rain and cold weather.



8.



The work and activities that require the use of warning garments work in

which is needed to make the staff were clearly visible.



9.



The work and activities that require the use of safety belts and harnesses



and work on the device), and structures,



(b) when assembling construction) work products,



(c)) work on masts.



10.



The work and activities that require the use of safety ropes



and) work in high cabs of cranes,



(b)) work in high cabs of stackable and the founding of the device in the

warehouse,



(c)) work in high sections of drilling towers,



(d)) work in shafts and sewers.



11.



The work and activities that require the protection of the skin



and work in processing) the colors and materials for the application,



(b)) work in the tanning of hides,



(c)) work in a damp environment,



(d)) cleaning and maintenance work, which can lead to contamination of the

the skin,



(e)) work with ionising radiation.



Annex 4



Examples of the types of work in terms of pollution

+---------------------+------------------------------------------+

| Types of work | Examples of professions and professional activities |

+---------------------+------------------------------------------+

| Work very unclean | asfaltéři, lakýrníci, vulkanizéři, |

| I, galvanizéři, the ' | ' underground mining |

| | solid fuel boiler plant operator, operator |

| and maintenance of ground machines, |, operator and maintenance |

| | hutníci machinery |

+---------------------+------------------------------------------+

| Work seřizovači, vazači impure |, drivers of trucks |

| vehicles, tractors and | agricultural machines |

| the masons, fitters |, construction workers, |

| operator of construction machines, | and |

| | farm workers, blacksmith, operating |

| chemists, workers in the ' | ' food production |

| | uzenáři butchers, welders, breeders |

| animals, metal | machines |

| work in the health sector, causing | |

| | skin irritation |

+---------------------+------------------------------------------+

| Work less the net masters, engineers | checks |

| | skladoví crane operators, workers, drivers |

| personal vehicle service | technicians |

| cobblers, carpenters, | woodworking, installation |

| electrical products, supplies, |, |

| |úklid |

+---------------------+------------------------------------------+

| The work of administration, service net | gas boiler rooms, |

| supervision, measurement, ' | ' trade, services, education, |

| | Science, research |

+---------------------+------------------------------------------+



The recommended amount of detergent and cleaning agents

+---------------------+-----------------------+------------------+

| Types of work | Detergent-|-Cleaning paste |

| | quantity in grams | quantity in grams |

| ' | ' for the month | month |

+---------------------+-----------------------+------------------+

| Work very unclean | 200 | 900 |

+---------------------+-----------------------+------------------+

| Unclean work | 100 | 600 |

+---------------------+-----------------------+------------------+

| Work less net | 100 | 300 |

+---------------------+-----------------------+------------------+

| NET work | 100 | - |

+---------------------+-----------------------+------------------+

| The specific amount of refinement and washing detergents |

According to the evaluation, the employer performs | risks |

+----------------------------------------------------------------+

| Together for all kinds of work of at least two towels for the year |

+----------------------------------------------------------------+



1) of Council Directive 89/656/EEC on the minimum requirements for safety and

health protection for the use of personal protective equipment staff

When working.



2) for example, Decree No. 337/1992 Coll., on the mine rescue service.



for example, law No 3) 361/2000 Coll., on the road

and on amendments to certain acts, as amended by law No 60/2001 Sb.