Personal Protective Equipment

What does PPE stand for?

• Possible Protection Equipment

• Personal People Evidence

• Personal Protective Equipment

• Protective planning equipment

Why do we use PPE?

• To look good

• So we don't get arrested

• to protect our new clothes

• To protect ourselves from harm

can you give some examples of PPE?

• Hard hat, gloves, high visibility jacket, Goggles, Harness

• Chelsea boots, skinny jeans, fred perry shirt

• light cotton clothing

• large baggy jumper

What could get damaged if you don’t use PPE in a workshop?

• the workbench

• Lungs, eyes, head, feet, skin, body

• the flooring

• the windows and doors

What legislation is PPE covered by?

• PPE at work regulations 1992 (as amended)

• PPE at work act 1990

• Regulations of PPE 1997

• PPE at work regulations 2020

When should PPE be used?

• Everytime you step into a workshop

• Once a week

• when you are attempting a task that could cause harm to yourself

• never

Who should supply your PPE in a work environment?

• You will need to buy your own PPE

• A charity group should supply your PPE

• Your parents/guardians should supply your PPE

• Your employer should supply it for free

What should happen to the PPE before you use it?

• You should try it all on and show your friends

• It should be properly assessed to check it is fit for use

• You should write your name on it

• You should check it is colour coordinated

What should come with the PPE to help you to use it correctly?

• A video that shows someone wearing it

• A photograph of someone wearing it

• A phone number of the manufacturers

• Instructions or training in a classroom

How must you use the PPE as the employee to keep yourself safe?

• It must be used correctly

• By placing it over your head

• Only use it at night

• Share it amongst your work colleagues