{"id":59839,"date":"2026-08-07T01:40:48","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T01:40:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/?p=59839"},"modified":"2026-08-07T01:52:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T01:52:12","slug":"ppe-equipment-workplace-needs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/ppe-equipment-workplace-needs","title":{"rendered":"PPE Equipment: What Every Australian Workplace Needs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"59839\" class=\"elementor elementor-59839\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e357b20 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e357b20\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e913adf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e913adf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Every Australian workplace needs PPE equipment selected for its actual hazards,\u00a0workers\u00a0and tasks. A practical baseline may include suitable gloves, safety goggles, emergency supplies, visible\u00a0signage\u00a0and identification accessories. Higher-risk work may also require hearing protection, respirators, protective clothing, safety footwear, helmets or fall protection. The right mix must follow a workplace risk assessment, relevant work health and safety duties, manufacturer instructions and applicable Australian or joint Australian and New Zealand Standards.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Personal protective equipment is an important part of workplace safety, but it is not the first or only control.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au\/safety-topic\/managing-health-and-safety\/personal-protective-equipment-ppe\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Safe Work Australia<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0describes PPE as one of the least effective risk controls, to be used after higher-level measures such as\u00a0eliminating\u00a0a hazard, replacing it with something safer, isolating people from it or applying engineering and administrative controls. PPE acts as the final barrier when risk\u00a0remains.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e90a008 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e90a008\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-901464b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"901464b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why PPE remains essential for Australian workplaces <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9885158 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9885158\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Workplace harm\u00a0remains\u00a0significant.\u00a0Safe Work Australia\u2019s 2025 national statistics\u00a0report\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au\/media-centre\/news\/key-work-health-and-safety-statistics-australia-2025-now-available\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">188 worker fatalities from traumatic injuries<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in 2024 and 146,700 serious workers\u2019 compensation claims in 2023\u201324, equivalent to more than 400 serious claims each day. The same report found that 84% of serious claims involved body stressing, falls,\u00a0slips\u00a0and trips, being hit by moving objects, or mental stress. These figures reinforce a basic principle: safety at work depends on layered controls, clear\u00a0procedures\u00a0and correctly selected workplace safety equipment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0Australian Bureau of Statistics\u00a0reported that\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abs.gov.au\/statistics\/labour\/earnings-and-working-conditions\/work-related-injuries\/latest-release\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">497,300 people experienced a work-related injury or illness<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in 2021\u201322. Of those affected, 66% took time off work. PPE alone cannot prevent every incident, but reliable equipment, training and safe work habits can reduce exposure and improve readiness when hazards cannot be fully removed.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3516497 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3516497\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b40e73b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b40e73b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What PPE equipment does a workplace need? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74931de elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"74931de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/08\/pexels-steve-978808-768x512.jpg.avif\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-59843\" alt=\"different ppe equipment for different needs\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/08\/pexels-steve-978808-768x512.jpg.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/08\/pexels-steve-978808-300x200.jpg.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/08\/pexels-steve-978808-1024x682.jpg.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/08\/pexels-steve-978808-1080x720.jpg.avif 1080w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-steve-978808.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/pexels-steve-978808-768x512.jpg&quot;,&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/pexels-steve-978808-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/pexels-steve-978808-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/pexels-steve-978808-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/pexels-steve-978808-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/pexels-steve-978808.jpg 1280w&quot;}\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc9913e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dc9913e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There is no universal shopping list. A low-risk office, busy warehouse, school science room, healthcare\u00a0facility\u00a0and construction site face different hazards. Start by mapping routine, occasional and emergency tasks, then select controls for each exposure.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/g\/hand-protection\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hand protection<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Latex gloves can support short-duration hygiene, cleaning and first aid tasks where they are chemically\u00a0compatible\u00a0and allergy risks have been assessed. Nitrile, vinyl, cut-resistant,\u00a0heat-resistant\u00a0or chemical-resistant gloves may be more suitable for other hazards. Do not assume one glove protects against every substance or task.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/g\/eye-protection\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Eye and face protection<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Safety goggles help protect against dust,\u00a0particles\u00a0and splashes. Select sealed, vented, impact-rated or chemical-splash models according to the hazard. Face shields may provide added coverage but may not replace primary eye protection.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Respiratory, hearing, head,\u00a0body\u00a0and foot protection:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Where the risk assessment\u00a0identifies\u00a0airborne contaminants, hazardous noise, falling objects, splashes, weather or impact hazards, use task-specific respirators,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/g\/hearing-protection\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">hearing protection<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/g\/head-protection\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">head protection<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0clothing\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/g\/footwear\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">footwear<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52a487e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"52a487e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca6889e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ca6889e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Workplace safety essentials that support PPE <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7af0c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b7af0c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">PPE works best within a broader safety system. Keep\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/g\/first-aid-kits\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">first aid kits<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0accessible, clearly\u00a0identified, appropriate for workplace size and risk, and regularly restocked. Position\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/g\/safety-signage\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">safety signage<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0where it can warn people before they enter a hazardous area, communicate mandatory PPE and\u00a0identify\u00a0emergency equipment. Signs support controls and\u00a0training but\u00a0should not be used as a substitute for removing or reducing hazards.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Practical accessories also matter. Lanyards can keep identification or access credentials visible, while clipboards provide a portable surface for pre-start checks, inspections, incident\u00a0forms\u00a0and PPE issue records. In operational areas, use breakaway lanyards where snagging is possible and never wear a standard lanyard near moving machinery unless the risk assessment\u00a0permits\u00a0it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-870f747 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"870f747\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ddd0fa5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ddd0fa5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Australian PPE standards and compliance<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec5ef7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ec5ef7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Australian Standards help buyers assess whether products are designed and tested for\u00a0particular hazards. Examples include AS\/NZS 1337.1 for occupational eye and face protection, the AS\/NZS 2161 series for occupational protective gloves, AS\/NZS 1715 for selecting,\u00a0using\u00a0and\u00a0maintaining\u00a0respiratory protection, AS\/NZS 1270 for hearing protectors and AS 4602.1 for high-visibility garments used in high-risk applications. Requirements change, so confirm the current standard and any regulator or industry-specific rules before purchase.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For example,\u00a0AS\/NZS 1337.1:2010\u00a0specifies\u00a0minimum\u00a0requirements for occupational eye and face protectors against hazards including flying particles, dust,\u00a0splashes\u00a0and aerosols. A standards marking is useful only when it matches the exposure. Check product documentation, instructions, limitations, test\u00a0ratings\u00a0and compatibility with other equipment.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c90c22e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c90c22e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a476598 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a476598\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to select the right PPE equipment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77f8a4d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"77f8a4d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Identify\u00a0hazards and tasks.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Consult workers and review safety data sheets, incident records, near misses, equipment\u00a0manuals\u00a0and site conditions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Apply the hierarchy of control.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Eliminate or minimise risk before deciding what residual exposure PPE must address.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Match the protection level.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Verify material compatibility, ratings, standards, duration of use and whether disposable or reusable equipment is\u00a0appropriate.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Check fit and compatibility.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0PPE must fit the individual and work together. Goggles should not disturb a respirator seal, gloves should preserve necessary\u00a0dexterity\u00a0and hearing protection should remain effective with other headgear.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Trial with workers.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Comfort, mobility, visibility and communication affect consistent use. Include\u00a0different sizes\u00a0and accommodate individual needs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plan storage and replacement.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Set inspection, cleaning,\u00a0expiry\u00a0and restocking schedules. Remove damaged,\u00a0contaminated\u00a0or expired items from service.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A coordinated procurement approach helps avoid inconsistent protection across sites. Standardise approved products where hazards are\u00a0comparable, but\u00a0retain task-specific options.\u00a0Consolidating\u00a0PPE, first aid, signage and related supplies can simplify ordering, stock\u00a0visibility\u00a0and replenishment. Browse\u00a0personal protective equipment\u00a0by category, then confirm each product is suitable for the intended task before issue.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09e88dd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"09e88dd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d93483a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d93483a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Build safe work habits around PPE <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fe74c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6fe74c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reliable PPE depends on everyday behaviour. Train workers before use and refresh instruction when equipment,\u00a0tasks\u00a0or hazards change. Demonstrate how to put on, remove, adjust, inspect,\u00a0clean\u00a0and store each item. Make PPE available near the point of use, keep instructions clear, encourage workers to report poor fit or defects, and supervise compliance consistently. Visitors and contractors should receive the same site-specific expectations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Schedule regular workplace inspections and record findings on checklists kept on clipboards or digital forms. Review PPE after incidents, near misses, process\u00a0changes\u00a0and worker feedback. Good safety at work is not\u00a0demonstrated\u00a0by cupboards full of equipment. It is\u00a0demonstrated\u00a0when the right item is available, fits properly and is used correctly every time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d570cac e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d570cac\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4921fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e4921fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Make PPE part of a complete safety system<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c13c709 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c13c709\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103726155 BCX0\">PPE equipment is most effective when it is selected through consultation, matched to a verified\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103726155 BCX0\">hazard<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103726155 BCX0\">\u00a0and supported by higher-level controls. Combine compliant products with training, inspections, visible signage, accessible first aid kits and dependable replenishment. This practical approach turns personal protective equipment from a compliance purchase into an active part of safer, more consistent work across Australian workplaces.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45351e4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"45351e4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44d08ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"44d08ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-def9dc0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"def9dc0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2330\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2330\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What PPE equipment should every workplace have? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2330\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81acd9e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"81acd9e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a03de7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a03de7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75070347 BCX0\">Every workplace needs PPE\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75070347 BCX0\">determined<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75070347 BCX0\">\u00a0by its risk assessment, rather than a generic kit. Common needs include suitable gloves and eye protection, supported by first aid kits,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75070347 BCX0\">signage<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75070347 BCX0\">\u00a0and emergency procedures. Higher-risk tasks may require respiratory, hearing, head, body, foot or fall protection.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2331\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2331\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Who is responsible for providing PPE in Australia? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2331\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f82040 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0f82040\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38eba70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"38eba70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW16585984 BCX0\">Under the model WHS framework, the person conducting a business or undertaking must provide required PPE, unless another PCBU has provided it, and must ensure workers receive\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW16585984 BCX0\">appropriate information<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW16585984 BCX0\">,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW16585984 BCX0\">training<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW16585984 BCX0\">\u00a0and instruction. Workers must use PPE as instructed and report problems. Always check the law and regulator guidance applying in your state or territory.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2332\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2332\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How often should PPE be replaced?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2332\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31b44da e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"31b44da\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75fd9bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"75fd9bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW50118193 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50118193 BCX0\">Replace PPE when it is damaged, contaminated, expired, no longer fits or fails inspection. Follow manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures. Disposable gloves should not be reused, while reusable items need defined cleaning,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50118193 BCX0\">maintenance<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50118193 BCX0\">\u00a0and storage practices.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW50118193 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The right mix of PPE equipment must follow a risk assessment, relevant work health and safety duties, manufacturer instructions and applicable safety standards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":59840,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,31],"tags":[3260,3258,3658,190],"class_list":["post-59839","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cospedia","category-health-wellbeing","tag-personal-protective-equipment","tag-ppe","tag-ppe-equipment","tag-workplace-health-and-safety"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59839","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=59839"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59839\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":59847,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59839\/revisions\/59847"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/59840"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=59839"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=59839"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=59839"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}