Shanghai Municipal Work Safety Supervision Bureau Formulates Guiding Opinions for Labor Protective Products Configuration

In order to conscientiously implement the “Law of the People’s Republic of China on Prevention and Control of Occupational Diseases” and other related regulations, we will guide employers in the rational allocation and correct use of labor protection products to protect the lives and health of workers in the production process. The general trade unions have formulated and issued the "Guidance Opinions on the Deployment of Labor Protective Products in Shanghai (Trial)" (hereinafter referred to as the "Guiding Opinions").

First, it is clear that labor protection supplies are an auxiliary measure to prevent injury accidents and occupational hazards in the production process. Employers are required to eliminate fundamentally unsafe conditions through equipment modification, process reform, etc. while configuring labor protection supplies. Unhygienic factors.

The second is to require employers to establish a sound management system for the purchase, acceptance, custody, distribution, use, replacement, and retirement of labor protection products. The special labor protection products purchased and used must have production licenses, product certifications, and safety certifications to ensure that The labor protection supplies provided are in conformity with the standards set by the country, industry, and this Municipality.

Third, people who are clearly engaged in diverse types of work or work in multiple labor environments shall be provided with labor protection articles according to the type of work and labor environment of the main job. If the labor protection articles are not applicable to other types of work or other labor environments, they should borrow the necessary labor protection articles or other equipment according to the Guidelines for the Selection of Personal Protective Equipment (GB 11651-2008). Labor protection supplies needed.

Fourth, it is clear that the “Guidance Opinions” are the minimum requirements for the labor protection articles that are allocated to the laborers of the type of work, and the employer’s standards for the allocation of labor protection articles must not be lower than the “guidance opinion” standard.

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