Using PPE at work during the coronavirus pandemic
Employers must protect workers from injury or harm to health which could happen as a result of work-related activity. This includes taking reasonable steps to protect your workers and others from coronavirus (COVID-19).
During the pandemic, HSE has worked with others to develop guidance about current issues with PPE (personal protective equipment).
PPE in health and social care work
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Sources of advice
Guidance for employers and workers in health and social care
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Fitting respirators
Fit testing face masks for healthcare workers
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Using disposable respirators
Pre-use checks for dispoable respirators
PPE in non-healthcare work
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Guidance and sources of advice
For employers and workers in non-healthcare work
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Supply issues with PPE and working safely
PPE supply issues and how to manage them
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Using power tools: avoiding the need for RPE
Alternative ways of working to reduce risk
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