Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) PPE is provided for your safety. You must:
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Check for fit, suitability and defects before use. Look after it and store it as directed. Replace it when damaged. Wear it as directed by your This is the supervisor and or risk assessment. law, not
Types of protection include:
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choice! Head protection. Hard hats, bump caps. Foot and leg protection. Boots (not including rigger type boots). Hand protection. Gloves, gauntlets, mitts. Eye protection. Goggles, face shields, spectacles. If you are unsure what Hearing protection. ppe you should Ear defenders, plugs, muffs. be using check Respiratory protection. with your Breathing apparatus, face masks. supervisor Fall arrest equipment. Safety harness. Body protection. Overalls, chain mail aprons, hi-visibility vests/jackets for visual protection.
Standards and Expectations Handbook
