Find out if your business needs PPE, what your approach should be as you return to work and how to access it.
As firms reopen and return to workplaces, the role of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in reducing transmission risk is under consideration.
The government guidance is clear – firms that do not usually use PPE do not need to use it as part of their safe return to work plans. But if your risk assessment has shown that you need to use PPE, this guide highlights key points you should consider such as procurement, safe use and disposal.
Read this factsheet to understand the latest guidance from government and Public Health England as well as the views from other businesses on how PPE should be used. The CBI continues to work closely with stakeholders including Unite and Government to ensure businesses can operate safely.
What’s the latest information and insight?
According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the lead agency responsible for ensuring workplaces are ‘CV19-secure’, PPE is defined as ‘equipment that will protect the user against health or safety risks at work’. It can include items such as safety helmets, gloves,
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