Small Business Standards (SBS) has released a new Personal Protective Equipment Compendium for the Construction Sector, developed together with European Builders Confederation EBC, the German Textile Cleaning Association Deutscher Textilreinigungs-Verband e.V. and the European association of SMEs that manufacture safety products SME-Safety.
This tool provides construction SMEs with practical guidance on selecting and managing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in line with EU regulatory requirements and harmonised standards.
The document simplifies complex PPE legislation and certification for smaller construction firms. Structured around the PPE lifecycle, it offers:
🔹 Clear explanations of the regulatory framework, CE marking, and employer responsibilities.
🔹 An extensive overview of harmonised standards for clothing, gloves, footwear, eye/ear protection, respiratory equipment, and guidance on fall protection and the SUCAM approach (Selection, Use, Care, Maintenance).
🔹 Guidance on digitalisation and the use of multinorm garments.
🔹 A focus on sustainability, highlighting repairability, recycling, and eco-design principles.