Understand responsibilities for personal protective equipment (PPE)
Workers must make proper use of PPE and report its loss or destruction or any fault in it. PPE must be properly looked after and stored when not in use. If it is reusable it must be cleaned and kept in good condition.
Relevant tools
Below is a list of tools relevant for implementing this topic :
- ILO: A 5 step guide for employers, workers and their representatives on conducting workplace risk assessments (2014)
- ILO: Exposure to hazardous chemicals at work and resulting health impacts - A global review (2021)
- ILO: Code of practice - Safety in the use of chemicals at work (1993)
- ILO/WHO: Outline for the development of national programmes for elimination of asbestos-related diseases (2007/2014)
- ILO: Personal protective equipment