ppe

1. “I can’t believe Russ is actually a coach? Parky is the
real deal!!”
(Dan Cowell, 2013)

2. PPE (Personal Protective
Equipment)
This regulations covers all aspects concerned with the
use of personal protective equipment.
Helmets
Gloves
Eye protection
High visibility clothing

3. PPE – main points
Equipment is properly assessed before use to ensure its
suitability
Maintained and stored correctly
Supplied with adequate instructions
Worn correctly by the user

4. PPE
What protective equipment will you need to supply to
your staff within your facility?

5. COSHH
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (2002)
COSHH has an 8 step process that must be followed....

6. Harmful or Non Harmful?
Blood Soil
Chlorine Bacteria
Sweat Ink
Oil Tea
Vomit Glue
Paint Bleach

8. COSHH
1. Identify the hazardous substance
2. Decide what precautions are needed
3. Prevent or control exposure
4. Ensure control measures are used and maintained

9. COSHH
5. Monitor exposure
6. Monitor adverse effects of exposure
7. Prepare plans to deal with accidents
8. Ensure employees are properly informed

10. Example - Chlorine
1. I’ve identified that chlorine could be hazardous to someone’s
health
2. Chlorine level to be monitored by a computer for dangerous
levels
3. Check computer levels every morning
4. Train all staff to know what they’re looking for
5. Measure the concentration of chlorine that may be dangerous
6. If dangerous levels of chlorine enter the pool, what will the
effects be?
7. Display signs and have immediate response if chlorine levels
become too high
8. Train staff eg emergency procedures

11. RIDDOR
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous
Occurrences Regulations (1995)
RIDDOR places a legal duty to report;
1 Work related deaths
2 Major injuries or over 3 day injuries
3 Work related diseases
4 Dangerous occurrences (near miss accidents)

12. PPE
Describe PPE’s main points

13. PPE
List any protective equipment you will need at your
facility
Why is it important to use this equipment