If an employee, volunteer, or guest is injured or falls sick after an incident on your premises, you may need to show that you have met your duty of care.
As an employer you also must comply with specific health and safety laws like the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations.
Under these regulations you need to provide:
Employers cannot charge for PPE in any circumstance.
Example conditions where PPE may be required:
Further advice to ensure correct use of PPE
Conducting a PPE risk assessment
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