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Keeping yourself and staff members safe at work often requires the use of high quality PPE & Workwear items. With the proper personal protective equipment you can protect your lungs from dust, eyes from flying debris, and hearing from loud noises and much more. Well fitted workwear can help you work in comfort and make day to day tasks more efficient by ensuring you can move freely and always have the tools you need with you.
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Having the right PPE for the job is a critical matter that can significantly impact both the short and long term health and well being of workers.
Being such a critical topic it is only natural that there are lots of questions about it. For this reason we have compiled some of the questions that we are asked most frequently.
PPE is an umbrella term for items of workwear and equipment that are specifically designed to protect those wearing it from harm.
PPE stands for Personal Protective Equipment.
PPE is important because it protects those who wear it from harm, both in the short term and long term. The risks it can protect you from can range from mild skin irritation through to death, and everything in between.
Employers have a legal obligation to provide suitable PPE to their workforce in order to protect them from hazards that the workplace exposes them to.
Items of PPE that your employer may supply you with can include items such as, gloves, helmets, safety shoes, goggles, ear defenders or knee pads.
PPE should be worn whenever a task being undertaken poses a risk to a worker or anyone else present.
To identify when PPE should be worn and what type a thorough risk assessment should be carried out. This will identify the apparent risks and the best PPE to help manage the risks involved.
Uninforms can be considered PPE but it really depends on your workplace and role.
For example, if you are working for a company that works alongside railway tracks cutting back bushes and hedges, you would be expected to wear orange Hi-vis clothing as part of your PPE. It is therefore not unreasonable to assume your uniform would be made up of Orange Hi-vis clothing.
When you should change your PPE will depend on the type of PPE being discussed, here are some of the most common types of PPE and when they should be changed.
The above is a guideline only and a very limited selection of examples. You should be adequately trained in the task you are doing, and also be trained to inspect your PPE so you know when it needs replacing, ensuring it offers the best protection it can.
PPE has been around for a very long time, but has evolved as our understanding of what is hazardous to our health has increased.
For example, a damp cloth placed over the nose and mouth to protect from smoke and dust was once considered protection from dust, it was terribly inefficient but it was all that was understood at the time. Especially as the long term impacts of inhaling dust were not known.
Today there are rules and regulations that mandate exact specifications of PPE for specific tasks, such as the use of P3 rated filters for use with products such as silica dust.
Yes - As an employee the person employing you has a legal obligation to provide you with the PPE needed for your role and the risks present in your workplace.
The law specifically states "Every employer shall ensure that suitable personal protective equipment is provided to his employees who may be exposed to a risk to their health or safety while at work".
Most construction sites employ a 5 point PPE policy as a baseline, and many may require further equipment above and beyond this.
Most 5 point sites require;
If your role involves working at height this may include further items such as harnesses and lanyards.
The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 is a law that was brought in that made it the employer's legal responsibility to provide PPE to their workforce.
Yes, this will be displayed on the outside of the packaging or freely available at the point of purchase.
The expiry date of the PPE will vary depending on the type of item. For example a safety helmet will generally have a longer shelf life than disposable nitrile gloves.
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