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DPL Occupational range of gloves is manufactured
under an ISO 9000 Quality Management System and
conforms to international standards to ensure
user safety and product protection.
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Governments within the European Community
adopted legislation [89/686/EEC] to
harmonise standards for Personal Protective
Equipment [PPE] within the Community,
replacing individual National Standards such
as British Standards [BS], Deutsche Norm
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Adopted in 1994, the CE standard defined
wide ranging attributes concerning product
specification and performance and addressed
present day requirements of users.
CE Standards are increasingly acknowledged
internationally as a useful guide for
selecting the appropriate glove for an
application. |
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In accordance with the CE Directive, PPE
have been classified to protect against
three possible levels of risk : |
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Level of Risk |
CE Product Category |
Scheme of Certification |
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Minimal
Risk |
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Intermediate
Risk |
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Serious/Irreversible
RISK |
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