In 2002 the regulations from 1992 were updated to incorporate a legislative framework to specifically apply to the manufacturers of Personal Protective Equipment. These regulations state that a manufacturer or employer cannot market a product unless it has undergone stringent testing and it meets the relevant health and safety requirements.

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PPE, or personal protective equipment, is any equipment which is used in the workplace to protect against potential accidents or injuries. Examples of when you might need PPE include if you work in a warehouse or on a construction site, or if you come into contact with harmful chemicals or other substances as part of your job. PPE can include things like safety boots, face masks and eye protection, and it is your employer’s responsibility to provide you with the right PPE and ensure that it is fit for purpose. The consequences of not using PPE could be that you suffer a serious, life-changing injury or illness as the result of an accident at work – or a worker could even be killed.What are some of the most common types of PPE?There are some types of PPE that are more common than others, and the consequences of not using PPE at work could be serious, which is why it is so important to recognise the hazards of your job and ensure that your employer provides you with the PPE you need. Accident Advice Helpline (or AAH) is a trading name of Slater and Gordon UK Limited, a company registered in England & Wales with registration number 07931918, VAT 125 446 327, registered office 58 Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3HZ and is an approved Alternative Business Structure authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for insurance mediation activity.†03330 numbers are charged at the same rate as 01 & 02. ‡Texts will be charged at your standard network rate.

• New Personal Protective Equipment Regulation Posted on April 9, 2018 at 3:36 pm. On the 21 st April 2018, Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will come into force and replace the old PPE Directive 89/686/EEC. PPE are products that the user can wear or hold, in order to be protected against hazards either at home, at work or whilst engaging in leisure activities.
• —(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 2002 and shall come into force on 15th May 2002. (2) The Regulations specified in Schedule 11 are hereby revoked with effect from the coming into force of these Regulations. —(1) In these Regulations—.

Personal Protective Equipment Checklist

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