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PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

This regulations covers all aspects concerned with the use of personal protective equipment.

Helmets

Gloves

Eye protection

High visibility clothing

PPE – main pointsEquipment is properly assessed before use to ensure its suitability

Maintained and stored correctly

Supplied with adequate instructions

Worn correctly by the user

PPEWhat protective equipment will you need to supply to your staff within your facility?

COSHHControl of Substances Hazardous to Health (2002)

COSHH has an 8 step process that must be followed....

Harmful or Non Harmful?

Blood Soil

Chlorine Bacteria

Sweat Ink

Oil Tea

Vomit Glue

Paint Bleach

COSHH1. Identify the hazardous substance

2. Decide what precautions are needed

3. Prevent or control exposure

4. Ensure control measures are used and maintained

COSHH5. Monitor exposure

6. Monitor adverse effects of exposure

7. Prepare plans to deal with accidents

8. Ensure employees are properly informed

Example - Chlorine1. I’ve identified that chlorine could be hazardous to someone’s

health

2. Chlorine level to be monitored by a computer for dangerous levels

3. Check computer levels every morning

4. Train all staff to know what they’re looking for

5. Measure the concentration of chlorine that may be dangerous

6. If dangerous levels of chlorine enter the pool, what will the effects be?

7. Display signs and have immediate response if chlorine levels become too high

8. Train staff eg emergency procedures

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (1995)

RIDDOR places a legal duty to report;

1 Work related deaths

2 Major injuries or over 3 day injuries

3 Work related diseases

4 Dangerous occurrences (near miss accidents)

RIDDOR

PPEDescribe PPE’s main points

PPEList any protective equipment you will need at your facility

Why is it important to use this equipment