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The regulations state that the employer must look at a range of risk reduction techniques and should only introduce personal protective equipment (PPE) as a last resort. The regulations cover both clinical and non-clinical equipment.
If PPE is required, the employer must ensure the following:
- It is suitable to protect the wearer from the hazards and risks it is designed to protect against
- It is provided at no cost to the employee
- It is compatible with each wearer and other PPE which may be worn at the same time
- Staff using any PPE must be trained in its safe use. They must also be informed when to wear it and why they are to wear it
The employer will identify appropriate PPE through the risk assessment process.