FAQ
PPE stands for personal protective equipment. PPE means any device or appliance designed to be worn or held by an individual for protection against one o...
Fri, 2 Jun, 2017 at 10:23 AM
Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 , Part 2 Chapter 3 covers Use of Personal Protective Equipment at work.
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Fri, 2 Jun, 2017 at 10:24 AM
PPE used for recreational purposes is under the remit of the National Consumer Agency.
Fri, 2 Jun, 2017 at 10:24 AM
Schedule 2 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 lists the type of activities and sectors that may require PPE....
Fri, 2 Jun, 2017 at 10:24 AM
The fundamental principle is that personal protective equipment (PPE) should only be used as a last resort.
The safety and health of employees must be ...
Fri, 2 Jun, 2017 at 10:24 AM
PPE has its limitations because:
PPE only protects the wearer.
It is ineffective if not working or fitted properly
Theoretical levels of protectio...
Fri, 2 Jun, 2017 at 10:25 AM
If PPE is not working or fitted properly, then the person wearing it is exposed to the risk as this is the only (or last) protection the wearer has against ...
Fri, 2 Jun, 2017 at 10:25 AM
The employer has to make an assessment of the hazards in the workplace in order to identify the correct type of PPE to be provided and to ensure that PPE ...
Fri, 2 Jun, 2017 at 10:25 AM
Section 8 of the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 places a duty on employers to supply PPE where risks cannot be eliminated or adequately contro...
Fri, 2 Jun, 2017 at 10:26 AM
Draw up policies in relation to PPE
PPE policies should be simple e.g.
Adopt "new for old" system for disposable PPE - gloves, boots e...
Fri, 2 Jun, 2017 at 10:26 AM