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

Answer

The PPE at Work Regulations 1992 require employers to provide suitable PPE free of charge to employees where risks cannot be adequately controlled by other means. PPE should be the last resort after other control measures.

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

Answer

The CE marking indicates that the PPE conforms to the essential health and safety requirements of the relevant European Product Directive. Since Brexit, the UKCA (UK Conformity Assessment) marking is used for the GB market.

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

Answer

The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessment) marking replaced the CE marking for PPE placed on the market in Great Britain after Brexit. It confirms the product meets UK safety standards. CE marking remains valid in Northern Ireland.

Question 4

Under the hierarchy of control, where does PPE sit?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

PPE sits at the bottom of the hierarchy of control (Eliminate → Substitute → Engineering controls → Administrative controls → PPE). It should only be used as a last resort when other measures cannot adequately control the risk.

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

Answer

Under the PPE at Work Regulations, employers must ensure PPE is properly maintained, stored, and replaced when necessary. Workers have a duty to use PPE as instructed, report defects, and store it correctly.

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CSCS Personal Protective Equipment