Updated: 28 march 2022
Personal Protective Equipment: Principles of Use
Latest update: Changes to PPE Regulations extend protection to workers
The Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (SI 2022 No. 8), effective from 6 April 2022, amend the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 (PPER 1992). The Regulations extend employers’ and employees’ duties regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) to what are known as “limb (b)” workers. This is reflected in the following guidance.