Personal Protective Equipment
What Is PPE?
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) means all equipment (including clothing giving protection against the weather) which is worn or held to protect against risks to health or safety.
Employer Responsibilities:
It is a legal responsibility for Employers to ensure that suitable PPE is provided to employees exposed to a risk to their health or safety. It includes high visibility clothing for those working roadside and waterproof clothing for those working outdoors as well as protective clothing such as gloves and safety goggles. Employers must ensure that the PPE is maintained in efficient working order and in good repair.
Personal Protective Equipment Regulations:
The primary legislation governing PPE at work is the Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 1992. See OPSI for further information.
