Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Policy

INTRODUCTION

The requirement for provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is usually determined by risk assessment. PPE is only used as a last resort where risks to health and safety cannot be controlled adequately by other means.

It is our policy to:

• Provide personal protective equipment where a risk assessment concludes that personal protective equipment is required
• Ensure all personal protective equipment will adequately protect the individual from the hazard, fits properly and is as comfortable as possible
• Provide personal protective equipment that conforms to relevant British and European standards
• Provide members of staff using PPE with relevant information and training
• Supervise and monitor staff to ensure the personal protective equipment is being used correctly
• Keep a record of all personal protective equipment issued.
• Discipline employees who repeatedly refuse to use PPE in the correct way