Personal Protective Equipment

Policy

Murdoch University shall as far as is practicable eliminate or control hazards in the workplace. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shall only be employed as a control measure where:

1. it is not otherwise practicable to eliminate or control the hazard effectively; or
2. as an additional protective measure to existing control mechanisms

Notwithstanding the above, the University shall supply and maintain PPE for staff as necessary to ensure that they are adequately protected from hazards in the workplace. All protective equipment provided by the University shall comply with current and relevant Australian Standards. Personal protective equipment supplied by the University will remain the property of the University.

Staff, students and visitors shall use PPE as required by the University and shall immediately inform their supervisor of any defects or deficiencies in such equipment of which they become aware.

Managers and supervisors or staff, students, visitors and areas shall ensure that:

1. all tasks performed are assessed to determine the requirement for PPE;
2. the selection, supply and maintenance of PPE is suitable and sufficient to adequately protect the users from hazards;
3. all persons required to use PPE receive appropriate instruction in the safe use and maintenance of PPE;
4. the requirement to use PPE is enforced; and
5. clear and appropriate signs are displayed in areas where PPE must be worn.

Personal Protective Equipment Guidelines