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and enterprises
Personal Protective Equipment - Frequently Asked Questions
- What does PPE stand for?
- What regulations apply to PPE?
- What about PPE worn in leisure activities e.g sports helmets, arm bands etc?
- What types of activities and sectors may require PPE?
- When must PPE be used?
- Why should PPE only be used as a last resort?
- I have heard people say PPE is the last line of defence. What does this mean?
- What should I do before I buy PPE?
- Who pays for PPE in workplace?
- Do I have to keep providing PPE when employees say they have “lost” their PPE?
- Do I need training in use of PPE
- As an employee, do I have to wear PPE
- As an employer, how do I ensure employees wear their PPE?
- Does PPE have to be tested and inspected?
- How should PPE be stored?
- Do I have to share my ear muffs with my colleagues?
- What do I do with asbestos PPE after it has been used?
- How often should PPE be replaced?
- What is the Life Expectancy of Hard Hats (additional Information to above)
- What is the Life Expectancy of Fall Arrest Systems:
- Can I use nuisance dust masks to protect me against dusts?
- Are Anchor Devices considered PPE?
- Can you recommend where to buy PPE?
- Where can I get further guidance on the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Regulations?
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