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.
