Protective equipment
Welding gloves
The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather of the gloves is too high (measured value: 7.3 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive.
Equestrian helmet
The helmet does not adequately absorb impacts. Moreover, the retention system is not sufficiently strong and might break, leading to head injury in the event of a fall or impact. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant standard EN 1384.
Work gloves
The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured value up to 18.6 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and with the REACH Regulation.
Anchorage clamp for steel girders
Due to a construction/processing error, the screw connection between the anchor ring and rotator can/could loosen when the anchor ring is subjected to a heavy load. A fatal fall therefore cannot be excluded. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive.
Equestrian helmet
The protection area is too small and the helmet does not adequately absorb impacts. Also, the retention system is not sufficiently strong and might break, leading to head injury in the event of a fall or impact. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive.
Welding gloves
The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather of the gloves is too high (measured value: 23 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive.
Work shoes
Parts of the shoes which are in contact with the skin contain Dimethylfumarate (DMF) (measured value: 2,87 mg/kg). Dimethylfumarate is a substance which is strongly sensitising when in contact with the skin and can cause dermatitis. Consumer products containing dimethylfumarate are banned according to the REACH Regulation.
Work shoes
Parts of the shoes which are in contact with the skin contain Dimethylfumarate (DMF) (measured value: 51,22 mg/kg). Dimethylfumarate is a substance which is strongly sensitising when in contact with the skin and can cause dermatitis. Consumer products containing dimethylfumarate are banned according to the REACH Regulation.
Children's work gloves
The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured value up to 30 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and with the REACH Regulation.