Quality Control Systems

Study Notes

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

PPE shall be used where risks cannot be prevented or fully limited by technical measures, collective protection, or work organisation and methods.

Categories of PPE

Category-I: PPE of simple construction
Category-II: Other PPE
Category-III: Complex PPE

CE Conformity Mark

Indicates that the manufacturer has fulfilled all obligations from the PPE regulation and the PPE has undergone relevant conformity assessment procedures.

Certification Procedures

Category-I: Manufacturer's self-certification with EC Declaration of Conformity
Category-II or III: Requires notified body review and certification

Notified Body

Qualified and authorised inspection body listed in the European Union's official publication organs
Carries out certification procedures within the framework of the new and modular approach decisions

Rules of Use

Workers must use personal protective equipment provided to them in accordance with training and instruction received
Workers must notify the employer of any defects or deficiencies in personal protective equipment

Features of PPE

Fitted to the user to protect at the highest possible level
Designed and manufactured to protect the user without posing a risk
Material and parts must not affect the user's health and hygiene
Must not cause irritation or injury due to shape or material
Adjustable and attachable systems or different sizes available
As light as possible without reducing durability and functionality
Must bear CE marking

Personal Protective Equipment

Personal protective equipment may be included in the action plan to reduce hand-arm vibration exposure.

Whole Body Vibration

Exposure assessment is based on the calculation of the daily exposure value normalised to an eight-hour reference period A (8).
The calculation is based on TS EN 1032 + A1:2011 and TS ISO 2631-1 standards.
In maritime transport, vibrations above 1 Hz shall be taken into consideration.

Measurement

Methods used in measurement should be capable of determining personal exposure to mechanical vibration.
Methods should be appropriate to the characteristics of the mechanical vibration, environmental effects, and measuring instruments.

Interaction

If mechanical vibration affects manual measurements or reading of indicators, specific considerations should be taken into account.

Indirect Risks

If mechanical vibration affects the durability of structures or the safety of joints, specific considerations should be taken into account.

Scope of Exposure

Exposure assessment should be applied where employees utilise rest facilities under the supervision of the employer.

Hand-Arm Vibration

Exposure assessment is based on the calculation of the daily exposure value normalised to an eight-hour reference period A (8).
The calculation is based on TS EN ISO 5349-1 and TS EN ISO 5349-2 standards.
Measurement methods should be personalised for workers exposed to mechanical vibration.
For two-handed devices, measurements should be made separately for each hand.

Action Plan

If exposure action values are exceeded, the employer should establish and implement an action plan to minimize exposure to risks.
The action plan should include technical and organisational measures to reduce exposure to mechanical vibration.

Limiting Exposure

The worker's exposure should not exceed the exposure limit values specified in Article 5 of the Regulation.
If the exposure limit value is exceeded, the employer should take immediate necessary measures to reduce exposure.

Description

This quiz covers quality control systems and certification bodies such as RENAR, ESYD, UKAS, SINAL, SINCERT, and BAS. It includes topics like technical file preparation, type review, quality declaration, and quality control systems.