Getting Your PPE

Facts Right 5 Facts and 5 Myths

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Personal Protective Equipment

(PPE)PPE is a type of control

used to protect worker

health.

An effective PPE

program must be in

place when using PPE

in the workplace.

Ensure you have your

facts right, when using

PPE…

Myth #1 – PPE will protect me

from any hazard

Fact #1 – A PPE program

requires an initial risk assessment

This allows the correct PPE to be selected and implemented for

the identified hazard.

Myth #2 – Workers know how to

use PPE correctly

Fact #2 – An effective PPE

program requires training

Fitting and training in how to correctly wear PPE, ensures

adequate protection of the worker.

Myth #3 – PPE lasts forever

Fact #3 – An effective PPE

program requires maintenance

Regular inspection, cleaning, maintenance and storage of PPE

ensures it is in a suitable condition to offer protection.

Myth #4 – All PPE is made the

same

Fact #4 – PPE must comply with

standards and certifications

Wearing quality manufactured PPE ensures appropriate

protection.

Myth #5 – If PPE is used, it’s

protecting you from workplace

hazards

Fact #5 – An effective PPE

program requires regular

auditing

Ensure the workforce is complying with the PPE program, offer

various sizes and styles of PPE to ensure comfort and use.

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