Personal protective equipment PPE - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 07:20, 1 May 2022

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	Updated guidance is available here: [https://www.hse.gov.uk/ppe/index.htm https://www.hse.gov.uk/ppe/index.htm]		Updated guidance is available here: [https://www.hse.gov.uk/ppe/index.htm https://www.hse.gov.uk/ppe/index.htm]
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		+	See also: PPE regulations 2022.

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	* Achieve safety in demolition.		* Achieve safety in demolition.
−	* An interview with Matthew Mallows - Surveyor at British Damp Proofing.
	* Asbestos.		* Asbestos.
−	* Banksman.
−	* BTTG.
	* CDM.		* CDM.
−	* CE Mark.
−	* CLC releases Site Operating Procedures v6.
	* Cold stress.		* Cold stress.
	* Construction dust.		* Construction dust.
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	* Demolition.		* Demolition.
	* Dynamic self-retracting lanyard.		* Dynamic self-retracting lanyard.
−	* Engineering services bodies issue coronavirus site safety guides.
	* Face coverings.		* Face coverings.
	* Filtering facepieces.		* Filtering facepieces.
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	* Hi-vis clothing.		* Hi-vis clothing.
	* How to keep workers safe around machinery.		* How to keep workers safe around machinery.
−	* Identifying COVID-19 scams.
	* Method statement.		* Method statement.
	* New domestic electrical work video.		* New domestic electrical work video.
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	* Occupational health.		* Occupational health.
	* Pandemic safety for on-site accommodations.		* Pandemic safety for on-site accommodations.
−	* ~~Plexiglass~~.	+	* PPE regulations 2022.
	* Risk assessment.		* Risk assessment.
	* Safety briefing.		* Safety briefing.
	* Safety helmet colours.		* Safety helmet colours.
−	* Social distancing compliance marshal.
−	* Social distancing on construction sites.
−	* Swarf.
	* The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992.		* The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992.
	* Toolbox talk.		* Toolbox talk.

Designing Buildings at 12:50, 8 April 2022

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	* Checked to ensure it remains suitable when the job changes.		* Checked to ensure it remains suitable when the job changes.

−	On 6 April 2022 the Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (PPER 2022) ~~come~~ into force and ~~amend~~ the 1992 Regulations (PPER 1992).	+	On 6 April 2022 the Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (PPER 2022) came into force and amended the 1992 Regulations (PPER 1992).

−	~~They extend employers’ and employees’ duties regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) to limb (b) workers.~~ Under PPER 2022, the types of duties and responsibilities on employers and employees under PPER 1992 will remain unchanged but will extend to limb (b) workers, as defined in PPER 2022. Limb (b) workers are workers who carry out casual or irregular work for one or a number of organisations.	+	Under PPER 2022, the types of duties and responsibilities on employers and employees under PPER 1992 will remain unchanged but will extend to limb (b) workers, as defined in PPER 2022. Limb (b) workers are workers who carry out casual or irregular work for one or a number of organisations.

	Prior to the adoption of PPER 2022, these workers were required to provide their own PPE. Under PPER 2022, if a risk assessment indicates a worker requires PPE to carry out their work activities, the employer must carry out a PPE suitability assessment and provide the PPE free of charge as they do for employees. The employer will be responsible for the maintenance, storage and replacement of any PPE they provide, while workers will be required to report loss and defects in the PPE which is provided, use the PPE in accordance with the training and instruction provided, and ensure PPE is returned to the accommodation provided by the employer.		Prior to the adoption of PPER 2022, these workers were required to provide their own PPE. Under PPER 2022, if a risk assessment indicates a worker requires PPE to carry out their work activities, the employer must carry out a PPE suitability assessment and provide the PPE free of charge as they do for employees. The employer will be responsible for the maintenance, storage and replacement of any PPE they provide, while workers will be required to report loss and defects in the PPE which is provided, use the PPE in accordance with the training and instruction provided, and ensure PPE is returned to the accommodation provided by the employer.

Editor at 17:21, 2 February 2022

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	* Toolbox talk.		* Toolbox talk.
	* Workplace noise exposure estimator.		* Workplace noise exposure estimator.
		+	* Workplace safety supplies.

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Editor at 12:14, 11 January 2022

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	They extend employers’ and employees’ duties regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) to limb (b) workers. Under PPER 2022, the types of duties and responsibilities on employers and employees under PPER 1992 will remain unchanged but will extend to limb (b) workers, as defined in PPER 2022. Limb (b) workers are workers who carry out casual or irregular work for one or a number of organisations.		They extend employers’ and employees’ duties regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) to limb (b) workers. Under PPER 2022, the types of duties and responsibilities on employers and employees under PPER 1992 will remain unchanged but will extend to limb (b) workers, as defined in PPER 2022. Limb (b) workers are workers who carry out casual or irregular work for one or a number of organisations.

−	Prior to the adoption of PPER 2022, these workers were required to provide their own PPE. ~~If PPE is required under~~ PPER 2022, ~~employers must ensure~~ their workers ~~have sufficient information~~, instruction and ~~training on its use~~.	+	Prior to the adoption of PPER 2022, these workers were required to provide their own PPE. Under PPER 2022, if a risk assessment indicates a worker requires PPE to carry out their work activities, the employer must carry out a PPE suitability assessment and provide the PPE free of charge as they do for employees. The employer will be responsible for the maintenance, storage and replacement of any PPE they provide, while workers will be required to report loss and defects in the PPE which is provided, use the PPE in accordance with the training and instruction provided, and ensure PPE is returned to the accommodation provided by the employer.

	Updated guidance is available here: [https://www.hse.gov.uk/ppe/index.htm https://www.hse.gov.uk/ppe/index.htm]		Updated guidance is available here: [https://www.hse.gov.uk/ppe/index.htm https://www.hse.gov.uk/ppe/index.htm]

Editor at 12:11, 11 January 2022

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	On 6 April 2022 the Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (PPER 2022) come into force and amend the 1992 Regulations (PPER 1992).		On 6 April 2022 the Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (PPER 2022) come into force and amend the 1992 Regulations (PPER 1992).

−	They extend employers’ and employees’ duties regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) to limb (b) workers. Under PPER 2022, the types of duties and responsibilities on employers and employees under PPER 1992 will remain unchanged but will extend to limb (b) workers, as defined in PPER 2022.	+	They extend employers’ and employees’ duties regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) to limb (b) workers. Under PPER 2022, the types of duties and responsibilities on employers and employees under PPER 1992 will remain unchanged but will extend to limb (b) workers, as defined in PPER 2022. Limb (b) workers are workers who carry out casual or irregular work for one or a number of organisations.

−	~~Limb (b) workers are workers who carry out casual or irregular work for one or a number of organisations.~~ Prior to the adoption of PPER 2022, these workers were required to provide their own PPE.	+	Prior to the adoption of PPER 2022, these workers were required to provide their own PPE. If PPE is required under PPER 2022, employers must ensure their workers have sufficient information, instruction and training on its use.

−	~~If PPE is required, employers must ensure their workers have sufficient information, instruction and training on the use of PPE.~~	+	Updated guidance is available here: [https://www.hse.gov.uk/ppe/index.htm https://www.hse.gov.uk/ppe/index.htm]
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−	~~Additional~~ guidance is available [https://www.hse.gov.uk/ppe/index.htm https://www.hse.gov.uk/ppe/index.htm]	+

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Editor at 12:09, 11 January 2022

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	* Checked to ensure it remains suitable when the job changes.		* Checked to ensure it remains suitable when the job changes.

−	~~In 2021, the government launched a consultation, proposing to change~~ the Personal Protective Equipment (~~PPE~~) Regulations,to ~~legally require~~ employers ~~to provide PPE~~ to limb (b) workers. Limb (b) workers are workers who carry out casual or irregular work for one or a number of organisations. ~~They are currently~~ required to provide their own PPE. ~~Ref~~ [https://~~consultations~~.hse.gov.uk/~~hse/cd289-amends-~~ppe~~-work-regs-1992~~/ https://~~consultations~~.hse.gov.uk/~~hse/cd289-amends-~~ppe~~-work-regs-1992~~/]	+	On 6 April 2022 the Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (PPER 2022) come into force and amend the 1992 Regulations (PPER 1992).
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		+	They extend employers’ and employees’ duties regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) to limb (b) workers. Under PPER 2022, the types of duties and responsibilities on employers and employees under PPER 1992 will remain unchanged but will extend to limb (b) workers, as defined in PPER 2022.
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		+	Limb (b) workers are workers who carry out casual or irregular work for one or a number of organisations. Prior to the adoption of PPER 2022, these workers were required to provide their own PPE.
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		+	If PPE is required, employers must ensure their workers have sufficient information, instruction and training on the use of PPE.
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		+	Additional guidance is available [https://www.hse.gov.uk/ppe/index.htm https://www.hse.gov.uk/ppe/index.htm]

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	* Health and Safety Executive, [http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg174.pdf Personal protective equipment (PPE) at work, A brief guide]. 2013.		* Health and Safety Executive, [http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg174.pdf Personal protective equipment (PPE) at work, A brief guide]. 2013.
	* [http://www.bsif.co.uk The British Safety Industry Federation].		* [http://www.bsif.co.uk The British Safety Industry Federation].
		+	* HSE, [https://www.hse.gov.uk/ppe/index.htm Personal protective equipment (PPE) at work regulations from 6 April 2022].
	* HSE, [http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l25.htm Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Second edition)]. 2005		* HSE, [http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l25.htm Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Second edition)]. 2005
	* The [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/2966/contents/made Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations]. 1992.		* The [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/2966/contents/made Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations]. 1992.

Editor at 18:16, 7 December 2021

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	In 2021, the government launched a consultation, proposing to change the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulations,to legally require employers to provide PPE to limb (b) workers. Limb (b) workers are workers who carry out casual or irregular work for one or a number of organisations. They are currently required to provide their own PPE. Ref [https://consultations.hse.gov.uk/hse/cd289-amends-ppe-work-regs-1992/ https://consultations.hse.gov.uk/hse/cd289-amends-ppe-work-regs-1992/]		In 2021, the government launched a consultation, proposing to change the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulations,to legally require employers to provide PPE to limb (b) workers. Limb (b) workers are workers who carry out casual or irregular work for one or a number of organisations. They are currently required to provide their own PPE. Ref [https://consultations.hse.gov.uk/hse/cd289-amends-ppe-work-regs-1992/ https://consultations.hse.gov.uk/hse/cd289-amends-ppe-work-regs-1992/]

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	* Achieve safety in demolition.		* Achieve safety in demolition.
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	* Noise at Work Assessment.		* Noise at Work Assessment.
	* Occupational health.		* Occupational health.
		+	* Pandemic safety for on-site accommodations.
	* Plexiglass.		* Plexiglass.
	* Risk assessment.		* Risk assessment.

Designing Buildings at 06:15, 24 August 2021

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	* Compatible with other items.		* Compatible with other items.
	* Checked to ensure it remains suitable when the job changes.		* Checked to ensure it remains suitable when the job changes.
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		+	In 2021, the government launched a consultation, proposing to change the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulations,to legally require employers to provide PPE to limb (b) workers. Limb (b) workers are workers who carry out casual or irregular work for one or a number of organisations. They are currently required to provide their own PPE. Ref [https://consultations.hse.gov.uk/hse/cd289-amends-ppe-work-regs-1992/ https://consultations.hse.gov.uk/hse/cd289-amends-ppe-work-regs-1992/]

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Editor at 12:31, 23 April 2021

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	* First aider.		* First aider.
	* Fit testing.		* Fit testing.
		+	* Getting personal about protective equipment.
	* Hazardous substances.		* Hazardous substances.
	* Health and safety.		* Health and safety.

Editor at 17:40, 21 April 2021

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	* Heat stress.		* Heat stress.
	* Hi-vis clothing.		* Hi-vis clothing.
		+	* How to keep workers safe around machinery.
	* Identifying COVID-19 scams.		* Identifying COVID-19 scams.
	* Method statement.		* Method statement.