What responsibilities do employees have?
Employees – your rights and responsibilitiesprovide and maintain workplaces, plant and systems of work so that you and other workers are not exposed to hazards;provide information about the hazards and risks from your job;provide you with instruction, training (including an induction) and supervision so you are able to work safely;
What are the employees responsibilities for PPE?
PPE must be visually examined before use. Any loss or obvious defect must be immediately reported to their line manager. Employees must take reasonable care of any PPE provided to them and not carry out any maintenance unless trained and authorized.
What are 5 types of PPE?
The different types of PPE include face shields, gloves, goggles and glasses, gowns, head covers, masks, respirators, and shoe covers. Face shields, gloves, goggles and glasses, gowns, head covers, and shoe covers protect against the transmission of germs through contact and droplet routes.
What are 3 examples of PPE and when should they be used?
Eye protection – for example, spectacles/goggles, shields, visors. Hearing protection – for example, ear muffs and plugs. Hand protection – for example, gloves and barrier creams. Foot protection – for example, shoes/boots.