PPE policy template
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Supporting information
Our PPE Policy outlines guidelines to safeguard employees, ensuring they have appropriate protective gear for their roles and tasks.
PPE policy
1 Overview
1.1 When there are hazards to the health or safety of personnel that cannot be addressed by other methods, [Company] will supply and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment.
2 Scope
2.1 This policy applies to all employees of [Company].
3 General principles
3.1 An assessment will be performed to determine the adequacy of the personal protective equipment to be given, and the equipment will be supplied to employees free of charge.
3.2 When personnel are obliged to wear more than one piece of personal protective equipment, [Company] will guarantee that the products are compatible.
[Company] will offer enough information, instruction, training, and supervision to ensure that workers understand the purpose of the personal protective equipment, the hazards it protects against, how to use it, and the steps to be taken to ensure that the equipment is
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What is this for?
PPE is not a substitute for more effective control methods and its use will be considered only when other means of protection against hazards are not adequate or feasible.
It should be used in conjunction with other controls unless no other means of hazard control exist.
Employment law compliance
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Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992: Specifies the legal requirements for the provision and use of PPE in the workplace.
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Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Imposes a general duty on employers to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of employees, including the provision and record-keeping of PPE.
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Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Requires employers to assess and manage risks to employees' health and safety, encompassing the use and documentation of PPE.
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Equality Act 2010: Ensures that the provision of PPE and associated records are handled without discrimination based on protected characteristics.
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Data Protection Act 2018 (incorporating GDPR): Mandates the handling of personal data within PPE issue record forms in compliance with data protection principles.
Documentation sequence
PPE issue record form template
Our PPE Issue Record Form template documents the issuance of personal protective equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and employee protection.
