P1. Personal Protective Equipment

P1.1 Introduction
P1.2 Standard
P1.3 Procedures
   P1.3.1 Supply and use of personal protective equipment
   P1.3.2 Acquisition and storage
  

P1.1 Introduction

P1.2  Standard

Personal protective equipment and clothing must be provided to and must be worn by all persons only when:

• a hazard cannot be eliminated or reduced by engineering or administrative controls;  or
• specific protection is required by the Advisory Standard for Selection, Provision and Use of Personal Protective Equipment.

P1.3 Procedures

P1.3.1 Supply and use of personal protective equipment

Category 4 Delegates or above must supply personal protective equipment (PPE) to employees, students and others when hazards cannot be controlled by engineering measures or when it is specifically required under legislation.  Safety devices and control equipment (such as exhaust or fume extraction systems and guards) must be in use at all times and PPE is to be an adjunct to these control measures.

Individuals must wear PPE as instructed by the supervisor, by a material safety data sheet or a standard work procedure. 

Training in the correct use, storage and cleaning of PPE should be provided and records kept.

P1.3.2 Acquisition and storage

All PPE must comply with the appropriate Australian Standard.

Users of PPE must store the equipment in the accommodation provided.   The equipment must be cleaned regularly and cleaned prior to use if shared.

Supervisors must carry out regular inspections to ensure that PPE is on hand and is maintained in good condition; and must keep records on any acquisition, cleaning and training in relation to the equipment.

Individuals must inform their Supervisor if there are deficiencies in the supply or condition of any PPE required to carry out work safely.