Personal protective equipment is such that it reduces exposure to a level which does not exceed the exposure limit values defined in articles R. 4452-5 and R. 4452-6.
They are adopted after consultation with the social and economic committee, the occupational physician and, if necessary, with the assistance of the agents of the prevention services of the social security organisations and the health, safety and working conditions organisations mentioned in article L. 4643-1. They are chosen in consultation with the workers.