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RISK CATEGORIES OF PPE This Annex lays down the categories of risk against which PPE is intended to protect users. Category I Category I includes exclusively the following minimal risks:

(a) superficial mechanical injury;

(b) contact with cleaning materials of weak action or prolonged contact with water;

(c) contact with hot surfaces not exceeding 50 °C;

(d) damage to the eyes due to exposure to sunlight (other than during observation of the sun);

(e) atmospheric conditions that are not of an extreme nature. Category II Category II includes risks other than those listed in Categories I and III; Category III Category III includes exclusively the risks that may cause very serious consequences such as death or irreversible damage to health relating to the following:

(a) substances and mixtures which are hazardous to health;

(b) atmospheres with oxygen deficiency;

(c) harmful biological agents;

(d) ionising radiation;

(e) high-temperature environments the effects of which are comparable to those of an air temperature of at least 100 °C;

(f) low-temperature environments the effects of which are comparable to those of an air temperature of – 50 °C or less;

(g) falling from a height;

(h) electric shock and live working;

(i) drowning;

(j) cuts by hand-held chainsaws;

(k) high-pressure jets;

(l) bullet wounds or knife stabs;

(m) harmful noise.