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By Alex and Martin

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PPE is Personal Protective Equipment. This is defined as anything you need to wear to protect your person, from adverse weather conditions, to a heavy impact. This can include safety helmets, gloves, footwear, high visibility clothing, eye protection and more.

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Hearing and respiratory protective equipment isnt covered by these regulations. However, these are covered by other regulations but still need to be compatible with any PPE provided. Cycle helmets and crash helmets are not subject to this regulation as they legally required under road traffic legislation.

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PPE regulations do not apply in certain situations where hazards require more specific regulations to ensure safety. For example: Any work site with asbestos will require The Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002 as well as the PPE at Work Regulation 1992 to be covered.

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The Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002. The Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999. The Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (as amended). The Noise at Work Regulations 1989. The Construction (Head Protection) Regulations 1989.

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The employer is responsible for supplying all PPE needed in the workplace wherever there is a health and safety risk. This also includes making sure equipment is suitable for the job and maintained and stored correctly. To ensure employees are correctly trained and continue to use all equipment safely. To carry out regular inspections.

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To ensure they are provided with all PPE needed and receive the appropriate training on how to use it. To ensure maintenance of equipment and make sure any defects are reported. To make sure all equipment is being stored as directed. To ensure all equipment is being worn when needed.

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