Fontaine Laboratory
Respiratory Protective Devices
Certified PPE
- Filtering devices
- Breathing apparatus
- Filtering half mask, full face mask, particles filter, powered filtering devices, SCBA, compressed air line breathing devices...
The Apave solution
French notified body for CE marking on Respiratory Protective Devices (RPD), with more than 10 years of experience in France, Europe and international
Main tests performed
- Inward leakage
- Filtration tests for solid and liquid particles
- Breathing resistance • CO2 content of inhalation air
- Practical performance tests
- Flame engulfment
- Etc.
PPE for head protection
Certified PPE
- Industrial safety helmets
- Industrial bump caps
- Electrically insulating helmets for use on low voltage installations
- Helmets for mountaineers
The Apave solution
- French notified body for CE marking on helmets since 2009 for our international customers
- UIAA approved lab for mountaineering equipment
Main tests performed
- Shock absorption and penetration test
- Retention system effectiveness/ strength
- Flame resistance tests
- Lateral deformation
- UV chamber (artificial ageing)
PPE against falls from a height
Certified PPE
- For work
- For mountaineering and climbing
- For recreational crafts
Harnesses, fall arrest systems, work positioning systems, dynamic ropes, connectors, lanyards, semi static ropes, anchorage devices, crampons, pitons, piolets, safety lines, …
The Apave solution
- French notified body for CE marking PPE since 1992
- 16,000 certified PPE
- Tests on the equipments not within the scope of CE certification: safety lifeline, anchro devices, guardrail... France, Europe and international
- UIAA approved lab for mountaineering equipment
Main tests performed
- Drop tests
- Mechanical tests
- Climatic and spray salin tests
PPE Eye and Face protection
Certified PPE
- Personal Eye and Face protection
The Apave solution
- French notified body for CE marking on Eye and Face Personal Protective Equipments since 2018 for international clients
- Eye and face protection for occupational use (EN ISO 16321-1)
Main tests performed
- Resistance to UV radiation
- Resistance to corrosion
- Penetration of vents and gaps
- High-speed impact resistance, impact level C, D, E
- Enhanced optical performance
- UV filters, Infrared filter and sunlight filters