{"id":17099,"date":"2024-04-02T10:38:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-02T10:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/?post_type=knowledge&#038;p=17099"},"modified":"2025-05-22T13:11:46","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T13:11:46","slug":"ppe-regulations-for-employers","status":"publish","type":"knowledge","link":"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/staff\/ppe-regulations-for-employers\/","title":{"rendered":"PPE regulations \u2013 an employer\u2019s guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following health and safety regulations is one of the many responsibilities of being a business owner. And while it isn\u2019t glamorous, it\u2019s extremely important to stay on top of regulations to make sure your work environment is as safe as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) estimated that&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/statistics\/causinj\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">561,000 workers sustained non-fatal injuries<\/a>&nbsp;at work in the UK in 2022\/23. One of the simplest ways to look after your employees is to provide personal protective equipment (PPE).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But what is considered PPE? And when do you have to use it? Keep reading to find out what an employer\u2019s responsibilities are, and how to follow all the regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-ppe-\">What is PPE?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PPE is used to protect people from hazards in the workplace. The kind of PPE you\u2019ll use will vary depending on your industry and what risks your employees are exposed to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Builders on a worksite, for example, will need equipment like helmets and steel-toed boots to protect themselves from falling objects. While cleaners handling chemicals will need gloves and masks to protect themselves from burns and fumes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is why employers need to do a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/staff\/health-and-safety-risk-assessment-guide\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"884\" >health and safety risk assessment<\/a>&nbsp;to understand the risks faced by your business, and how to protect your employees from them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re unsure what might be considered PPE, they\u2019ll usually fall into one of these forms of protection:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">eye<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">hand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">foot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">head<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">respiratory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">body<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">hearing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"personal-protective-equipment-at-work-regulations-1992\">Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992<\/h2>\n\n<div id=\"nba-body-001\">\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This piece of legislation brought in guidelines for employers around their responsibilities with PPE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The legislation states \u201cevery employer shall ensure that suitable personal protective equipment is provided to their employees\u2026 [except where] such risk has been adequately controlled by other means which are equally or more effective.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Put simply, it\u2019s an employer\u2019s responsibility to make sure their employees are safe in the workplace and PPE is one of the tools to help you do it. And you can\u2019t make your employees buy their own PPE \u2013 it must be provided by you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You must also train your staff on how to use and maintain PPE correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-train-your-employees-on-ppe-\">How to train your employees on PPE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employers need to have an approach to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/staff\/what-is-a-staff-handbook\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1058\" >training staff<\/a>&nbsp;on how to use PPE safely. The more risks there are in your workplace, the more detailed your policy should be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But regardless of your industry, these are all things to consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">inspecting PPE before every use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">PPE reminders and safety signs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">where you\u2019ll store PPE<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">your process for repairing or replacing PPE<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">how you\u2019ll check PPE is being used correctly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During a health and safety inspection, you may be asked to provide or explain your policy around staff PPE training, so it\u2019s important to have a process planned out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"do-you-have-to-provide-ppe-for-contractors\">Do you have to provide PPE for contractors?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone that works directly for your business needs to be provided with appropriate PPE including&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/business-insurance\/contractors-insurance\/\">contractors<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This used to be a grey area when it came to the employer\u2019s responsibility but since the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/ppe\/ppe-regulations-2022.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">legislation was amended in April 2022<\/a>, all limb (b) workers must be given the same protections as permanent employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/ppe\/ppe-regulations-2022.htm#definitions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">A limb (b) worker<\/a>&nbsp;is someone that does work for your business that isn\u2019t employed by an agency and isn\u2019t self-employed either. They\u2019re sometimes referred to as \u2018gig-workers\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The only time you don\u2019t need to provide PPE is with the self-employed \u2013 they\u2019ll need to provide it themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-is-ppe-important\">Why is PPE important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following PPE regulations is good for your business for multiple reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>employee safety<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 some accidents are unavoidable in the workplace and PPE is there to minimise the impact of them when all other precautions fail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>employee retention<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 if your employees feel unsafe at work and that their employer isn\u2019t taking enough precaution \u2013 they might consider working elsewhere. Showing your employees that their safety is a priority can be a good way to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/staff\/employee-retention-at-your-business\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1091\" >keep your people happy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>protecting your business<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 an injured employee could claim compensation if they believe you were negligent. While your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/business-insurance\/employers-liability-insurance\/\">employers\u2019 liability insurance<\/a>\u00a0would usually cover compensation for staff injury, failing to provide the correct PPE could affect your claim<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>protecting your reputation<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 disregarding employee safety could make your workplace undesirable for your current and potential employees. And it could even put off clients from working with you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Health and safety regulations can be complex, so it&#8217;s important to speak to a professional expert or get legal advice if you&#8217;re unsure of anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"more-useful-articles-for-small-business-owners\">More useful articles for small business owners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/staff\/health-and-safety-guide\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1281\" >A guide to health and safety for small businesses<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/hospitality\/restaurant-health-and-safety\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"922\" >Restaurant health and safety \u2013 what are your responsibilities?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/staff\/occupational-health-for-businesses\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1248\" >What is an occupational health assessment?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/staff\/working-at-height-regulations\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1301\" >Working at height regualtion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div id=\"nba-body-end\">\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Following health and safety regulations is one of the many responsibilities of being a business owner. 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