58113 Personal protective equipment regulations 1992 poster (400x600mm) Safety Sign

This Personal Protective Equipment Poster covers essential information and advice relating to regulations and best working practices in the workplace.

The poster states:
In situations where risks cannot be controlled by other means such as safe systems of work or engineering controls, employers are required to protect their employees from risks to health and safety by providing suitable personal protective equipment (PPE).

What you need to know
Employers must: Provide suitable protective equipment free of charge; Maintain PPE in working order and good condition; Provide relevant training in the use of PPE. Consult with employees on the suitability of the PPE to be provided.
Employees must: Use the PPE provided; Report any loss, defects or damage to PPE; Take care to correctly store PPE when not in use.
PPE must: Be relevant to the work being undertaken; Protect effectively against the particular risks involved; Comply with relevant standards; Fit the user properly and comfortably and adjust where necessary; Not hinder the performance of the task or add to the risks involved.