Hand and arm protection equipment

Hand and arm protection equipment Gloves Rubber Gloves, Metal Gloves, Surgical & Woollen Gloves and Finger Guards etc. Covers and protects hands from the wrist to the fingers from being cut, chemicals, infections

Potential Risks if not used:  Cuts, burns, infections

Foot and leg protection equipment Safety Shoes e.g. rubber boots, rubberised shoes impact-resistant toes and heat-resistant soles to protect feet from chemicals, heat, nails, cuts and other injuries

Potential Risks if not used:  food injuries, infections, electrocution

Highlight that it is the responsibility of enterprises to provide required equipment.

Visual Aid 3.4.15:  Other Protection Equipment

Duties of Employers/Enterprises ·        have to provide personnel protective equipment (PPE) appropriate to the risks they face at their place of work ·        have to regularly assess the workplace and identify safety needs ·        have to train and motivate employees in the use and care of the PPE ·        should ensure that sufficient PPE is available and are in working order Duties of Employees ·        wear PPE as per instructions ·        clean and maintain PPE ·        inform a supervisor of the need to repair or replace PPE