PPE Risk Assessment - part 2


Select 2 - PPE General Requirements... continued

2.1 Are employees provided with suitable information, instruction and training to enable then to make effective use of the PPE provided?


2.2 Are there suitable arrangements in place for the maintenance and replacement of PPE, and appropriate record keeping?


2.3 Is suitable accommodation provided for PPE to be stored?


2.4 Are there suitable arrangements in place for reporting PPE which is loss or defective, which also ensures PPE is repaired or replaced prior to an employee restarting the activity concerned?


2.5 Does the PPE avoid the introduction of extra risk to the user?


2.6 Where there is a risk that the PPE reduces the user's perception of the hazards, appropriate proactive management control exists?


2.7 Where there is, or maybe a reluctance or a perception that the use of the PPE is unnecessary, appropriate proactive management control exists?


2.8 Where PPE requires frequent cleaning, replacement of parts, maintenance or other regular attention that can become a chore, appropriate proactive management control exists?

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