Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Testing

To meet your needs, we provide rigorous evaluations and expansive testing capabilities to ensure that your product delivers sustained protection even under the most stressful or hazardous conditions. Our industry-leading PPE testing services produce third-party test reports accepted by a variety of certification and regulatory bodies, including the Safety Equipment Institute (SEI), OSHA, NIOSH, and other recognized agencies. These reports demonstrate compliance with key test standards and performance requirements. Certification bodies such as SEI issue third-party certificates for Intertek-tested PPE products, giving your customers confidence that your product meets rigorous industry and regulatory standards.

Types of PPE Testing Include:

Glove & Sleeve Testing
Demonstrate the safety and durability of your glove and sleeve products, delivering confidence to users across industrial, construction, healthcare, and other sectors.

Respiratory Protection & Face Mask Testing
Ensure respiratory protection and face mask compliance with performance testing for FDA and NIOSH pre-certification.

Protective Apparel Testing
Designed to protect wearers from physical, chemical and environmental hazards, PPE apparel items such as face masks, face shields, clothing, helmets, shin guards, work boots and gloves are required to comply with rigorous safety and performance specifications.

Biological & Chemical Resistance Testing
Your commitment to protecting the lives of workers exposed to biological and chemical substances starts with third-party testing to a full suite of industry standards for permeation, penetration and more.

Athletic Equipment Testing
Meet the performance requirements set by leading athletic associations, including NCAA, IAAF and others. Ensure the quality and competitiveness of your equipment with third-party testing.

Criminal Justice Restraints
Ensure the safety and performance of criminal justice restraints per the requirements set by the U.S. National Institute of Justice (NIJ).

Fall Protection Equipment Testing
Validate the safety and performance of your fall protection equipment to minimize risk and protect your customers.

Safety Footwear Testing
To market your product in the EU, you must verify compliance to the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and obtain an assessment by a Notified Body, like Intertek.

Treestand and Harness Testing
Meet the Treestand Manufacturer’s Association (TMA) performance requirements and ensure the quality of your equipment with third-party testing.

Helmet, Headgear, and Head Protection Testing
Intertek specializes in evaluating the performance of helmets and other protective headgear products for a variety of industries, occupations, and activities. Learn about product-specific testing standards offered at Intertek.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Brochure

 

From raw materials sourcing, to production, to retail, Intertek's end-to-end Total Quality Assurance solutions safeguard the quality and safety of a wide array of PPE and their supply chains with unmatched strengths. From raw materials sourcing, to production, to retail, Intertek's end-to-end Total Quality Assurance solutions safeguard the quality and safety of a wide array of PPE and their supply chains with unmatched strengths.

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