Personal Protective Equipment
(404 Article in 579 versions)Choose from a wide range of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) products designed to keep you and your employees safe. Products include safety glasses, respiratory protection, protective gloves and much more.
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How to Choose the Right Personal Protective Equipment?
The right PPE equipment for your business will align with the specified hazards from your workplace risk assessment, providing the protection that employees need against the identified risks. Where applicable, COSHH and the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 should also be considered in your selection to ensure the necessary legal standards are met for everything from inspections to training.
Even if your business already has appropriate PPE in place, it’s vitally important that this equipment is frequently reviewed to protect workers and meet your legal obligations. Equipment should be fully compatible. For example, filters should be compatible with face masks. Maintaining a PPE equipment list with expiration dates for your stocked equipment can help to keep a consistent stock of items.
Different Types of Personal Protective Equipment
There is a wide range of different PPE products that are essential protection for workers in different environments. These include:
Safety gloves: These gloves provide protection from workplace hazards, including contact with chemicals, abrasions, heat, cuts and biological contaminants, with various types available for different applications.
Respiratory protection: RPE prevents the inhalation of hazardous materials such as airborne particles, fumes, vapours and gases, with products ranging from disposable dust masks to air-purifying respirator systems.
Protective clothing: This clothing provides a layer of protection between your body and chemical, heat, contamination and weather-related hazards, including fire-retardant items and disposable coveralls.
Safety goggles: Safety goggles provide a sealed fit for protection against dust and chemical splashes, while safety glasses protect against lower-risk impact hazards.
Face shields: These cover the entirety of the face and offer protection against splashes, impacts and flying materials, typically combined with eye protection.
Hearing protection: Earplugs and ear defenders offer protection against harmful workplace noise levels, reducing exposure that could result in permanent hearing damage.
FAQS
Is PPE legally required in the UK?
Yes, PPE is legally required where workplace risks cannot be adequately controlled by other measures. Under the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992, employers must provide suitable PPE free of charge, ensure it is properly maintained and train employees on its correct use.
Who pays for PPE?
Employers are legally responsible for providing any PPE required for work activities at no cost to employees.
Can PPE eliminate workplace risks?
No. PPE helps reduce the risk of injury or exposure but does not eliminate workplace hazards. It should be used alongside other control measures, such as engineering controls, safe working practices and training.
What is the Difference Between PPE Categories 1, 2 and 3?
Category I includes minimal-risk equipment, such as gardening gloves. Category II protects against intermediate risks, including safety helmets and high-visibility clothing. Category III includes PPE that protects against life-threatening or irreversible risks, such as respiratory protective equipment and fall arrest systems.
What PPE is Required for Chemical Handling?
The PPE required depends on the chemicals being handled and the risks identified in your COSHH assessment. Suitable protection may include chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles, face shields, protective clothing and respiratory protective equipment.
How Do I Know What Size PPE I Need?
PPE should fit correctly to provide effective protection and remain comfortable throughout use. Most manufacturers provide sizing guides based on body measurements such as hand size, chest size or head circumference.