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• What law applies
• What is personal protective equipment?
• When should you use it?
• Who pays?
• Selecting PPE
• Using PPE
• Storing and maintaining PPE

• Risk Management
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Selecting PPE

Personal protective equipment (PPE) should:

• be appropriate for the type of work
• give adequate protection to the user
• not create additional health or safety risks
• be compatible with other PPE being used
• 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.

Last updated July 15, 2005

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