PPE and VPE

Understanding PPE & VPE

• To protect the vehicle from possible hazards

• Not a requirement by law

• May be in included companies policy to reduce risk to customers vehicles

VPE (Vehicle Protective Equipment):

• To protect the wearer from possible hazards

• It is a requirement by law that it must be supplied by employers and must be used by the employee

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment):

• In our industry steel/composite toe capped boots and overalls/cargo & polos are a minimum requirement by law

• Any extra PPE requirements are usually dictated by mandatory safety signs

PPE

• Although it is not required by law for normal motor vehicles it will be required by company policies and procedures

• This often includes wing, seat, steering wheel and floor covers and in some cases gear lever and handbrake covers

VPE

Multiple Choice

What legislation covers PPE in the workplace?

• HASAWA

• COSHH

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at work act

• The Injury prevention act (IPA)

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What would you use to protect the vehicle paintwork when working under the bonnet?

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The blue and white signs that dictate what PPE is to be warn are known as

signs

Multiple Select

Some VPE may have to be used in the workshop because

• It's the Law

• It is Policy

• It protects the people in the workshop

• It is raining inside

Head to toe the PPE you need to know

Labeling

Label the PPE

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Headpohones

Top Hat

Dust Mask

Hard Hat

Ear Defenders

Steel Toe Cap Boots

Waistcoat

High Viability Vest

Rigger Gloves

Trainers

Bumper to bumper VPE

​Policy VS LAW

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What VPE may be required by law in the workshop

• Rubber steering wheel covers

• Wing covers

• HV Barriers

• HV Signs

• Rubber mats

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Show The VPE On the Car

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Steering Wheel Cover

Bonnet Cover

Badge Cover

Seat Cover

Wing Cover

Grill Covers

Windscreen Cover

Boot Cover

Road Wheel Cover

Floor Mat