PPE Regulations at Work: What Employers Must Provide Free of Charge
PPE Regulations: free PPE for employees and workers from April 2022. Last resort in control hierarchy. Suitable selection, training and maintenance duties explained.
PPE Regulations: free PPE for employees and workers from April 2022. Last resort in control hierarchy. Suitable selection, training and maintenance duties explained.
14 Jun 2026 · 3 min read
RIDDOR 2013: report deaths and specified injuries immediately, over-7-day injuries within 15 days. What counts as reportable, how to report and record keeping explained.
14 Jun 2026 · 4 min read
Manual Handling 1992: no fixed weight limits. HSE guidelines 25kg men, 16kg women. TILE risk assessment, avoidance hierarchy and employer duties explained.
14 Jun 2026 · 3 min read
PUWER 1998 applies to all work equipment. Fixed guards first in hierarchy, inspections after installation, training mandatory. From hand tools to industrial machinery.
14 Jun 2026 · 3 min read
LOLER 1998: lifting equipment inspected every 6 months (people-lifting) or 12 months. Safe working load marked on all equipment. Competent person and report requirements.
14 Jun 2026 · 3 min read
COSHH 2002 requires employers to control hazardous substances. Risk assessment, control hierarchy (not PPE first), LEV testing every 14 months and training explained.
14 Jun 2026 · 4 min read
Working at Height Regulations 2005: applies to all fall risks with no minimum height. Control hierarchy, ladder restrictions and employer duties explained.
14 Jun 2026 · 3 min readGet Kael Tripton in your Google feed
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