Category: Safety & quality
Prepared by Eng. Ahmed Fathy, Projects Manager ·
Definition
Personal protective equipment is the gear a worker wears for protection: helmet, safety boots, high-visibility vest, glasses, gloves and a harness for work at height.
Why it matters on a project
It is the last line of defence, not a substitute for safe planning, but it is a condition for entering any organised site.
Common mistake
Issuing equipment without training on its use and inspection, especially harnesses.
Frequently asked questions
Who provides PPE?
The employer provides it free to the worker and checks its use and condition.
When is a harness replaced?
After any fall, when webbing, stitching or hooks show damage, or at the end of its life per the manufacturer.
Related terms
- Risk assessmentIdentifying hazards in each activity, estimating likelihood and severity and setting controls before work starts.
- Permit to workWritten authorisation for hazardous work (hot work, work at height, confined spaces) under set conditions.
- Near missAn event that nearly caused injury or damage, reported and analysed to prevent recurrence.
- Method statementA step-by-step description of how an activity will be carried out safely and to specification.
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