Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Personal protective equipment exemptions
Guide
The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations do not apply to:
- ordinary work clothes and uniforms which do not protect the health and safety of the wearer
- equipment used for playing competitive sports
- portable devices for detecting and signalling risks and nuisances
The PPE regulations don't apply where other laws already oblige employers to provide personal protective equipment. These are the:
- Control of Noise at Work Regulations
- Control of Lead at Work Regulations
- Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations
- Ionising Radiations Regulations
If you're unsure of your obligations, call the HSENI Helpline on Tel 0800 032 0121.
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HSENI Helpline0800 032 0121
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