Safe Use of PPE

Safe Use of PPE

Employers have duties concerning the provision and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) at work.

• PPE is equipment that will protect the user against health or safety risks at work.
• It can include items such as:
  • safety helmets,
  • Safety gloves,
  • eye protection,
  • high-visibility clothing,
  • safety footwear
  • and safety harnesses.
  • It also includes respiratory protective equipment (RPE).

If personal protective equipment (PPE) is required, the person conducting a business or undertaking  who is directing the work must provide PPE to workers at the workplace. This will usually be the person’s employer but could also be, for example, a main contractor at the workplace.

Duration: 2 days