Personal and public protection
Employers are responsible for:
- providing personal protective equipment (PPE)
- maintaining PPE
- ensuring workers use PPE
- training workers in the proper use of PPE
- ensuring PPE is stored in a clean and fully operational condition
Workers are responsible for:
- using PPE correctly
- maintaining and storing PPE appropriately
Workers should ensure PPE:
- is permitted by your employer
- fits you
- suits the job
- is not modified
To protect public safety:
- use armoured vehicles
- use disciplined and armed crews
- stick to safety procedures
- recognise and avoid dangerous situations
