Protective Equipment

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An employer has a duty to provide employees with personal protective equipment. This includes all equipment, including clothing, which should be worn by an employee to protect them against risks to their health and safety that can not be controlled in any other way.

Types of protection

Eyes - Safety goggles, visors, face shields, masks
Head - Helmets, hard hats
Breathing - Filter face piece, respirator, breathing apparatus
Body - Overalls, suits, high visibility jackets/clothing, aprons
Hands and arms - Gloves, gauntlets, mitts
Feet and legs - Safety boots, shoes, protective toe caps, gaiters

Training and maintenance

Training is an important factor for protective equipment as it is important that all users know how and when to use the equipment. Maintenance should be a part of this training to make sure that equipment is looked after, stored correctly and kept clean.

Other safety equipment

Ear Protectors
Safety Harnesses

Site Protection and guarding

Protection from machinery
Protection from falling objects

There are regulations to ensure safe installation, operation and maintenance of machinery which all employers should follow by law.

Resources

The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 1992

A short guide to the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998

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