Selecting PPE
To ensure that the item of personal protective equipment (PPE) will provide the level of protection that is it designed to, PPE should:
- be appropriate for the type of work and give appropriate protection for the risk
- give adequate protection to the user
- not create additional health or safety risks
- be compatible with other PPE being used (e.g ear muffs with a hard hat)
- fit properly
- not interfere with any medical conditions of the user
- be easy to use
- be comfortable
- comply with relevant Australian Standards
Consult with workers when selecting PPE and consider a persons individual characteristic and style preference.
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