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What it regulates
Governs the selection, use and maintenance of personal protective equipment used by workers.
Who it applies to
Equipment intended to protect a worker against safety or health risks, within the definition and exclusions in Article 2.
Key provisions
Identify needs, select appropriate equipment and provide it free of charge, including replacement and maintenance.
Article 3Use PPE where risks cannot be prevented or sufficiently reduced by collective protection or work organisation.
Article 4Explain the risks covered, use and maintenance, and provide training and practical instruction where necessary.
Article 8History and versions
Initial publication: 12/06/1997 · Initial entry into force: 12/08/1997
BOE-A-1997-12735Royal Decree 1076/2021 amended Articles 2.3 and 6.1, the second final provision and Annexes I to III, and removed Annex IV. Published on 8 December 2021, it took effect on 9 December. A correction to the initial text was published on 18 July 1997.
All text versions recorded by the BOE
| Publication | Effective date | Official reference | Affected provisions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/06/1997 | 12/08/1997 | BOE-A-1997-12735 | no, preambulo, Article 1, Article 2, Article 3, Article 4, Article 5, Article 6, Article 7, Article 8, Article 9, Article 10, Repealing provision sole, Final provision first, Final provision second, Final provision third, firma, Annex I, Annex II, Annex III, Annex IV |
| 08/12/2021 | 09/12/2021 | BOE-A-2021-20261 | Article 2, Article 6, Final provision second, Annex I, Annex II, Annex III, Annex IV |
Official BOE legal relationships
Earlier references (5)
- Repeals · BOE-A-1971-380
- Transposes · DOUE-L-1989-81591
- Official relationship · BOE-A-1995-24292
- Cites · BOE-A-1997-1853
- Cites · BOE-A-1985-23158
Subsequent references (2)
- Amended by · BOE-A-2021-20261
- Correction of printing errors · BOE-A-1997-16026
