Type of PPE Applicable Standard/ Specifications Usage/ protection

1 Safety Helmets IS 2925: 1984 (Re affirmed in 2000) provide impact and
(Specification for industrial safety helmets). penetration protection in
Also complying ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2009 Type the event of a top
1, Class C, G and E. or lateral blow to the
head
2 Face shield with Industrial Safety Face-shields: Provide protection from
visor Part 1 with Plastic Visor; reaffirmed (1991), flying objects, impact,
IS:8521-1977. Also complying ANSI Z87+ and chemical
CSA Z94.3 safety standards splash,
3 Welding face Equipment of Eye and Face Protection during Provide protection from
shield Welding (First revision); arc welding hazards
Reaffirmed (1991), IS: 1179-1967. Also
complying ANSI Z87.1, & CSA
4 Arc shield Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Provide protection from
Workplaces (NFPA 70E).-2004; ANSI Z87.1 the hazards of arc flash.
5 Chemical splash IS 5983: 1980 (Re affirmed 1997) (Eye eye protection from
goggles Protectors). Meets ANSI Z87.1-2010 (High impacts and chemical
Impact) and CSA Z94.3 standards splashes
6 Safety glasses Safety Glass (Second revision), IS:2553- eye protection from
1971. Meets ANSI impacts, flying objects
Z87.1-2003 High Impact requirements
and provide 99% UV protection
7 Ear plug Guide for Selection of Industrial Equipment for For protection against
Eye, Face and Ear high noise
Protection; reaffirmed (1991), IS:8520-1977,
Ear Protectors; reaffirmed (1989), IS:9167-
1979
8 Ear muff
9 Dust/ particulates Filter Type Particulate Matter Respirators; Provide protection
mask reaffirmed (1996), IS: 9473- 1980, ANSI Z88.2 against solid particulates
(1992), NIOSH standards for N95 protection.
10 Nuisance Odor IS 15323:2003 Reaffirmed 2009, NIOSH provide comfortable
mask standards protection against
certain oil and
non-oil based particles
including those present
with nuisance levels of
organic vapors, such as
solvents, degreasers,
and resins.
11 Half face mask Respirators, Chemical Cartridge; reaffirmed provide comfortable
with cartridge/ (1991), IS: 8522-1977, Respirators, Canister protection against
canister Type (Gas Masks), (First revision 1998); nuisance levels of
reaffirmed (1991), IS: 8523-1977, IS 14746 : organic/ inorganic
1999 Respiratory protective devices : Half vapors, gases
masks and quarter masks, ,NIOSH standards
12 Full face mask Respiratory Protective Devices - Full Face
with cartridge/ Masks, IS: 14166-1994 Respirators, Chemical
canister Cartridge; reaffirmed (1991), IS: 8522-1977,
Respirators, Canister Type (Gas Masks),
(First revision 1998);
reaffirmed (1991), IS: 8523-1977, NIOSH
standards
13 SCBA set Part 1 - Closed Circuit Breathing Apparatus For protection in O2
(Compressed Oxygen deficient & toxic gas
Cylinder), IS: 10245-1996 area
Part 2 -Open Circuit Breathing Apparatus
(First revision), IS: 10245-
1994
Part 3 - Fresh Air Hoses and Compressed Air
line Breathing Apparatus;
reaffirmed (1992), IS: 10245-1982
14 Escape breathing Part 4 - Escape Breathing Apparatus (Short For escape from O2
apparatus Duration Self-contained deficient & toxic gas
Type); reaffirmed (1991), IS: 10245-1982 area
15 Apron or cotton IS 8519: 1977 (Guide for selection of For normal activities use
boiler suit industrial safety equipment for body
protection)
16 Leather apron Protective Leather Clothing; reaffirmed for protection against
(1990), IS:6153-1990 heat and abrasion during
welding, handling
moderately hot materials
or materials with sharp
and rough edges.
17 Full body suit- Aprons, Rubberized, Acid and Alkalis For protection during
Acid/ alkali Resistant (First revision); acid/ alkali handling.
protection reaffirmed (1991), IS:4501-1981
18 Full body chemical Guide for Selection of Industrial Safety For protection during
protection suit Equipment for Body Protection; chemical handling
reaffirmed (1991), IS:8519-1977
19 Full body arc flash Conductive Clothing for Live Working at a Provide protection from
protection suit Nominal Voltage up to 800 the hazards of arc flash.
kV AC, IS:13771-1993, Electrical Safety
Requirements for Employee Workplaces
(NFPA 70E)., ASTM F1506, Standard
Performance Specification for Flame-
Resistant and Arc-Rated Textile Materials for
Wearing Apparel for use by Electrical Workers
Exposed to Momentary Electric Arc and
Related Thermal Hazards
20 Water Resistant Part 1 - PVC Coated Fabrics (First revision); For protection from
Clothing reaffirmed (1994), IS:3322- 1987 water sprays
Part 2 - Polyurethane and Silicon Coated
Fabrics, IS: 3322-1965
21 PVC Gloves Guide for Selection of Industrial Safety For protection during
Equipment for Protection of Arms and Hands; handling of acid/ alkalis
reaffirmed (1991), IS:8807-1978
21 Cotton gloves Part 1, Leather and Cotton Gloves; reaffirmed For protection during
(1991), IS:6994-1973 mechanical jobs like
rigging, pipe/ sheets
shifting etc.
22 Natural rubber Guide for Selection of Industrial Safety For protection during
gloves Equipment for Protection of Arms and Hands; handling of acid/ alkalis
reaffirmed (1991), IS:8807-1978
23 Electrical rubber IS 4770: 1991 (Rubber Gloves – electrical For protection from
gloves purposes – specification) electrical shock
24 Leather gloves Part 1, Leather and Cotton Gloves; reaffirmed For protection during
(1991), IS:6994-1973 welding
25 Nitrile gloves Guide for Selection of Industrial Safety For protection during
26 Neoprene gloves Equipment for Protection of Arms and Hands; handling of chemicals,
reaffirmed (1991), IS:8807-1978 solvents
27 Leather Grauntlets Guide for Selection of Industrial Safety for protection against
& mittens Equipment for Protection of Arms and Hands; heat and abrasion during
reaffirmed (1991), IS:8807-1978 & welding, handling
IS:2573:1986 moderately hot
materials or materials
with sharp and rough
edges.
28 PVC dipped IS 8807: 1978 (Guide for selection of For protection during
Cotton gloves industrial safety equipment for protection of acids/ alkalis handling
29 Welding hand arms and hands), IS 6994: 1973 Part 1 For protection during
gloves (Specification for safety gloves) welding
30 Safety Shoes IS 15298-2 (2011): Personal Protective For foot protection in
Equipment, Part 2: Safety Footwear industries
31 Rubber Gum Industrial and Safety Rubber Knee Boots, For acid/ alkali chemical
boots IS:5557-1969 handling
32 Fireman’s leather Fireman’s Leather Boots, IS: 4128-1980. To be used by fire
boots fighters
33 Electrical safety IS 15298-2 (2011): Personal Protective To be used by electrical
shoes Equipment, Part 2: Safety Footwear person
34 Electrical-cum- PVC Boots, IS:12254-1988 PVC full gums boots
Chemical Gum with stockinet lining
Boots inside can be used both
for chemical and
electrical purposes
35 Safety Harness Industrial Safety Belts and Harness (Second For protection from fall
revision), IS: 3521-1989 while working at height
36 In line Fall EN 353- 2: 2002 (Personal protective
arrestors equipment against falls from a height)
37 Retractable fall EN 360: 2002 (Personal protective equipment
arrestors against falls from a height)