COVID-19: an introduction to PPE in construction

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There was a time, just a few weeks ago, when only key industry sectors in the UK knew what PPE was, let alone wore it.

PPE – Personal Protective Equipment – has been worn in hazardous industries for years as a last resort to protect workers. Over the past couple of weeks, a global shortage has developed of the type of PPE used in construction to protect from concrete dusts when
cutting on site.

Our Health & Safety experts have put together a short guide on what the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 require from business owners and some considerations to make when you provide PPE for your people.

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