Personal protection equipment (PPE)

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 personal protection equipment (PPE) refers to specific clothing and equipment that safeguards healthcare professionals working with patients who may be exposed to contagious diseases as well as industrial employees handling hazardous chemicals, large construction materials, and loud equipment. If your company operates in a high-risk sector that mandates the use of this protective equipment, it is crucial that you maintain open lines of communication with your staff and go through the exact PPE each member needs for their position as well as how to use, store, and maintain it. Additionally, you must inform them of the fundamental justifications for their need for such protection at work as well as the dangers to their physical and health posed by improper PPE usage and wear. This work-related safety subject is always important, it shouldn't just be brought up at onboarding. (Safety culture, 2022)


Video (What is PPE)

Annual data on fatal and serious workplace accidents highlight the significance of safety and prevention. Wherever there is a risk to the health and safety of employees that cannot be satisfactorily addressed by other means, employers are required to provide and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE). The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 are the primary piece of regulation governing all equipment (worn or handled), including clothing providing protection against the elements.(AggNet, 2022)

PPE largely comprises of safety gear such helmets, gloves, eye protection, clothing that is highly visible, safety boots, and safety harnesses. The PPE protocol provides a longer list. The use of cycle helmets and crash helmets by employees when driving is excluded because these are covered by traffic laws.

The Personal Protective Equipment Regulations of 2002 must be followed, according to the HSE, and PPE that has been acquired should be "CE" marked. The CE label indicates that the PPE complies with some fundamental safety regulations and may have undergone testing and certification by a third party. The sorts of PPE that are available and their usefulness for various tasks might be explained by suppliers.

Figure 01: Personal protective equipments

It is vital to examine the types of hazards the workplace presents in order to decide which PPE types are necessary. The PPE protocol is a thorough manual for the responsible manager, whose responsibility it is to determine if PPE is appropriate for both the task at hand and the individual in question. PPE must be paid for by the employer; however, if an ex-employee fails to return any goods, the cost may be deducted from any unpaid wages. (AggNet, 2022)

What should we do?

  •          The person in charge of carrying out this procedure must make sure to: Determine what PPE is necessary and put in place a plan outlining the kind of equipment that will be utilized.
  •          Consult the employees' representatives about the plan
  •          Make certain that all personnel are provided with personal protective equipment for all activities that have been designated as high risk
  •          Pay for any PPE provided to employees as a form of protection while they are at work
  •          Ensure that staff members receive training and information on how to properly utilize PPE
  •          Provide a location where PPE can be stored properly while not in use
  •          Make sure to replace any lost, broken, or malfunctioning equipment right away
  •         Keep a record of any PPE used.

 

What should employees do?

  •          Employees that receive PPE from the employer are required to
  •          Wear it; confirm receipt of PPE by filling out an issue form
  •          Maintain it and see to it that it is kept in good shape
  •          Report any losses, flaws, or damages right away to their manager.


References

   AggNet, (2022) personal -protective-equipment  [Online]. Available at https://www.agg-net.com/documents/health-safety-risk-management-system/safety/s22-personal-protective-equipment Accessed on 12th November 2022

Safety culture, (2022) PPE Definition and Meaning [Online]. Available at  https://safetyculture.com/topics/ppe-safety/  Accessed on 12th November 2022

Safety culture [Online video] Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RInWU2VpH8U&t=24s  Accessed on 12th November 2022

Comments

  1. Nandun NarayanaNovember 13, 2022 at 9:11 PM

    We have seen the importance of PPE kits when the COVID-19 pandemic hits the global context. Organizations should be able to manage and overcome any situations when any internal or external change situation occurs. Well explained the article.

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  2. Luxman FernandoNovember 13, 2022 at 9:51 PM

    A valuable article Dhanuska !!

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  3. AnonymousNovember 26, 2022 at 7:35 PM

    This one is better if mentioned some compair with other organizations practices

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    1. DhanushkaNovember 28, 2022 at 6:47 PM

      Yes well notet and hot that point for next artical

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  4. Dinusha WeerasingheNovember 27, 2022 at 7:15 AM

    You have discussed well about PPE in general while I suggest it would be more beneficial if you discuss on how specific PPE are chosen depending on the level or the risk of the hazards and how PPE should be maintained by the responsible people. For an example how a job role can be assigned to ensure the safety of employees in an organization while analyzing the risks at the workplace.

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    1. DhanushkaNovember 28, 2022 at 6:48 PM

      Good pint dinusha you mentioned and will discused in future artical

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  5. ArunaNovember 28, 2022 at 12:15 PM

    Better to add from PPE using how a company can go for the target on time.

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  6. wimalNovember 28, 2022 at 5:04 PM

    Yes good topic you can discribe what employee or what organization is most valuable PPE

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  7. Udara DilshanNovember 29, 2022 at 5:03 AM

    Choosing the right personal protective equipment is the first step towards creating a safer and therefore more productive environment in hazardous lines of work.You have explained the thigs well.

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  8. Asfara BanuNovember 30, 2022 at 8:00 PM

    A very good article. Every Organization should consider making PPE Training as a part of their Training Programmes despite of the industry. what are your thoughts on this ?

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  9. Ruvini UdayanganiDecember 1, 2022 at 6:14 PM

    We have to educate employees importance of use PPE for industrial decease also.

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  10. MadushaDecember 1, 2022 at 10:28 PM

    Every organization as well as every other workplaces should focus on personal protective equipment. I think it will be protective to use them in household activities too. It will help to prevent from safety hazards.

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  11. Manoj HewawasamDecember 2, 2022 at 4:35 AM

    There is low certainty evidence that supports making improvements or modifications to PPE in order to help decrease contamination.

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  12. Meshika DiddeniyaDecember 2, 2022 at 5:48 AM

    I think it would be more helpful to talk about how certain PPE is chosen based on the severity or likelihood of the risks, as well as how PPE should be maintained by the accountable individuals.

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  13. shamini jayasingheDecember 3, 2022 at 3:40 AM

    Personal protective equipment (PPE) is basically a collection of things you can wear to protect yourself from a variety of hazardous situations. PPE is crucial because it gives you additional security in the event of an accident or protection from the elements. It also helps you prepare for health and safety risks.

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  14. Apsara ChathuraniDecember 3, 2022 at 9:09 AM

    It is an regulatory requirement to appoint a safety officer for certain work places such as construction sites. Employers must hire professionals for the duty without naming some one as the safety officer from the staff.

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  15. IshanDecember 4, 2022 at 6:19 AM

    Key points are addressed already. Regular dialogue with workers and their feedbacks worthwhile.

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