Personal Protective Equipment

(Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992)

What is PPE?

PPE is defined in the Regulations as 'all equipment (including clothing affording protection against the weather) which is intended to be worn or held by a person at work and which protects him/her against one or more risks to his/her Health and Safety.  This can include some of the following:

Head Protection	Hand Protection	Eye Protection	Ear Protection	Respiratory Protection	Foot Protection	Visibility Protection

Hearing protection and respiratory protective equipment provided for most work situations are not covered by these regulations because other regulations apply to them.  However they do need to be compatible with any other PPE provided.

What do the Regulations require?

The main requirement of PPE at Work Regulations 1992 is that personal protective equipment is to be supplied and used at work wherever there are risks to Health and Safety that cannot be adequately controlled in other ways.  The Regulations also require that PPE is properly assessed before use to ensure it is suitable, is maintained and stored properly, is provided with instructions on how to use it safely and is used correctly by employees.

What can we do for you?

We can undertake an assessment to identify whether existing equipment is suitable to the prevalent tasks. This will include an assessment of workplace risks and working environment, for further information please contact us