Description

This market insight analyses the current revision process of the PPE Directives, specifically Directive 89/686/EEC, in the European Union. A brief introduction to the development of occupational health and safety legislation is provided. The Framework Directive, as well as legislation pertaining to other aspects of health and safety as it relates to personal protective equipment (PPE), is also discussed. The current statuses and challenges of these Directives as well as the anticipated effects of proposed revisions are further outlined. The base year for this service is 2012.