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Hearing protectors Clas Ohlson “Unknown” — risk: damage to hearing
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0080/13
Summary
null It is not possible to change adequately the headband force. Consequently there is a risk of hearing damage due to insufficient sealing of the ear muffs after exposure to moisture.The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 352.
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Product
Hearing protectors — Clas Ohlson
- Brand
- Clas Ohlson
- Name / model
- Unknown · Type: EP106Article number:34-3425
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Passive ear muffs with plastic headband.
What is the risk?
- null It is not possible to change adequately the headband force. Consequently there is a risk of hearing damage due to insufficient sealing of the ear muffs after exposure to moisture.The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 352.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): -
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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