In the high-pressure water jetting industry, safety is never optional because a small mistake or the use of substandard personal protective equipment can have severe and irreversible consequences. To help professionals navigate the complex legal and practical requirements of European safety standards, the European Water Jetting Institute highlights an invaluable technical article from its latest Yearbook, written by the experts at TST Sweden.
The piece, titled “Beyond Compliance: Protecting water jet operators through the European PPE Regulation,” dives deep into the European Union’s PPE Regulation 2016/425, specifically detailing Category III risks, which represent the highest level of danger in the workplace. Throughout the text, the authors explain the strict legal requirement for CE-certified protective clothing in any operation reaching a work pressure of 200 bar or more. Furthermore, the article explores how CE-marked products ensure compliance, rigorous quality testing, and market surveillance across all EU member states, while emphasizing the core responsibilities of employers to provide both the right equipment and proper training to their teams.
As Mrs. Kristina Alderin, Certification Manager at TST Sweden, highlights, regulations may be written in legal language, but their goal is simple: to protect people and build a safer, stronger water jetting industry.
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