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Document ID (ISN)67109
CIS number 96-1173
ISSN - Serial title Diario Oficial de la Federación
Year 1996
Convention or series no. NOM-056-SSA1-1993
Author(s)
Secretaría de Salud
Title Official Standard. Health requirements of personal protective equipment [Mexico]
Original title Norma Oficial Mexicana. Requisitos sanitarios del equipo de protección personal [México] [in Spanish]
Bibliographic information 10 Jan. 1996, Vol.507, No.7, p.16-20. 13 ref.
Abstract This standard became effective on 11 Jan. 1996. Contents: aims and scope; references to standards for specific types of PPE (helmets; protective glasses; facepieces for welders; hearing protectors; respirators; waterproof clothing; leather aprons; rubber gloves; leather gloves; leather bracelets and leggings; safety shoes); definitions; health requirements of PPE; evaluation criteria for health protection (with tabular presentation); quality testing; procedures for use.
Descriptors (primary) occupational hygiene; personal protective equipment; Mexico; evaluation of equipment
Descriptors (secondary) standard; glossary
Document type A - Laws, regulations, directives
Country / State or ProvinceMexico
Subject(s) Standards and directives with the force of law
Broad subject area(s) General safety, health and conditions of work
Browse category(ies) Personal protection