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Document ID (ISN)66048
CIS number 96-6
ISSN - Serial title Efēmeris tēs Kubernēseos tēs Ellēnikēs Dēmokratias
Year 1994
Convention or series no. Proedriko diatagma up'arith. 396
Title Presidential decree concerning the minimum safety and health requirements for the use by workers of personal protective equipment at the workplace, in conformity with Directive 89/656/EEC [Greece]
Original title Elahistes prodiagrafes asfaleias kai ugeias gia tē hrēsē apo tous ergazomenous exoplismōn atomikēs prostasias kata tēn ergasia se summorfōsē pros tēn odēgia tou Sumbouliou 89/656/EOK [in Greek]
Bibliographic information 19 Dec. 1994, No.220, p.3977-3984.
Abstract This Decree (effective 17 Dec. 1994) implements into Greek legislation the provisions of Directive 89/656/EEC (CIS 90-385). It applies to all workers, with the exception of police forces and domestic employees. It defines the employer's general obligations with regard to personal protective equipment (PPE), as well as measures relating to assessment of PPE, and the information, consultation and participation of workers. In annex: list of PPE, by type; list of activities that may require the wearing of PPE.
Descriptors (primary) personal protective equipment; Greece
Descriptors (secondary) European Communities; law; testing; list
Document type A - Laws, regulations, directives
Country / State or ProvinceGreece
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