FAQ
Where PPE is provided employees must be informed of the risks against which they are being protected by the PPE.
Employees must also be provided with s...
Fri, 2 Jun, 2017 at 10:27 AM
There is a duty on employees, having regard to their training and instructions, to make correct use of PPE. Employees should:
Use PPE properly whenever i...
Fri, 2 Jun, 2017 at 10:27 AM
Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, there is a duty on employees to wear PPE provided. Where this is not being adhered to, you should...
Fri, 2 Jun, 2017 at 10:27 AM
PPE must be thoroughly examined regularly by competent staff according to manufacturer’s instructions. As a general rule, simple maintenance may be carri...
Fri, 2 Jun, 2017 at 10:27 AM
PPE must be stored according to the manufacturer’s instructions. This is extremely important as leaving PPE lying around increases the risk of parts dete...
Fri, 2 Jun, 2017 at 10:28 AM
No. Regulation 129(1)(a) of the 2007 Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations requires the provision of individual hearing prote...
Fri, 2 Jun, 2017 at 10:28 AM
Every employer shall ensure that protective clothing provided is either disposed of as asbestos waste or adequately cleaned. The cleaning shall be carried...
Fri, 2 Jun, 2017 at 10:28 AM
There is no legislation or Code of Practice stating the life expectancy of any PPE. In general it is recommended you follow the manufacturer’s instructio...
Fri, 2 Jun, 2017 at 10:29 AM
Hard hats are normally supplied with an information tag attached giving advice & lifetime expectancy. Some manufacturers say 3 years, others say an in...
Fri, 2 Jun, 2017 at 10:30 AM
Many companies in the past had stated the life expectancy of the product as 5 years after first use and a general rule of thumb seems to have developed bo...
Fri, 2 Jun, 2017 at 10:30 AM