CSCS Personal Protective Equipment

Question 1

What does the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 require of employers?

Accepted Answer

To provide suitable PPE free of charge where risks cannot be adequately controlled by other means

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To provide PPE as the first line of defence

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To allow workers to buy their own PPE

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To provide PPE only to full-time employees

Question 2

What does the CE marking on PPE indicate?

Accepted Answer

It conforms to the essential health and safety requirements set out in European regulations

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It was made in China or Europe

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It has been approved by the HSE

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It is the cheapest option available

Question 3

What is the UKCA marking and when is it required?

Accepted Answer

It is the UK Conformity Assessment marking required for PPE sold in Great Britain post-Brexit

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It replaces the CSCS card

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It is a quality award

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It is only needed for imported PPE

Question 4

Under the hierarchy of control, where does PPE sit?

Accepted Answer

Last — only use PPE when other controls are not reasonably practicable

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First — use PPE before anything else

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Third — after elimination and engineering controls

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PPE is not part of the hierarchy

Question 5

Who is responsible for maintaining PPE in good working condition?

Accepted Answer

The employer must ensure PPE is maintained, and the worker must use and store it properly

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The worker only

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The PPE manufacturer

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The HSE

Question 6

What type of safety boots are typically required on a UK construction site?

Accepted Answer

Safety boots with steel or composite toe caps and midsole protection, rated to S3 or equivalent

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Any waterproof boots

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Wellington boots

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Trainers with ankle support