This page explains changes to the scope of the PPE Regulations which apply from 6 April 2022. There is also basic advice on PPE at work and guidance on using PPE to protect people from COVID-19.

  • Amended regulations
  • Duties unchanged but extended
  • Definitions of limb (a) and limb (b) workers
  • What PPE is
  • Hierarchy of controls
  • Employers with both employees and limb (b) workers
  • Employers with only limb (b) workers
  • How this legislation will be enforced
  • PPE not regulated and enforced under PPER 1992

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