Guides: Work Health & Safety: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Videos

Foot Safety in the Workplace (10 mins) This video looks at: why people injure their feet, common injuries, steps to prevent injury, safety footwear and more.
Hand Safety (13 mins) "This program covers: hand anatomy, hand safety awareness, hand hazards and accident prevention measures." Description from SafetyHub.
Head Protection in the Workplace (9 mins) "The preventative measures that need to be addressed are covered in detail. A head injury could be the first, the worst and last injury you will ever receive." Description from SafetyHub.
PPE: An Introduction (18 mins) "This program is designed for all personnel who are required to wear personal protective equipment." Description from SafetyHub.
The Prevention of Eye Injuries (19 mins) "This program has been produced to provide information on the essential facts and principles of eye safety in the workplace." Description from SafetyHub.

Australian PPE Standards Guide: Everything You Need to Know This webpage outlines different types of PPE and refers back to the Australian Standard behind different types of PPE.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - SafeWork Australia This webpage briefly covers types of PPE, when to use PPE and who is responsible for providing/paying for PPE for employees.
Personal Protective Equipment - SafeWork SA "Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is any clothing or equipment a worker uses or wears to minimise health and safety risks." Description from SafeWork SA.
Personal Protective Equipment Guidelines - University of Western Australia This webpage contains an overview of PPE, responsibilities of the employer and employee and includes downloadable checklists.
Everything you need to know about PPE Safety "Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) refers to protective clothing for the eyes, head, ears, hands, respiratory system, body, and feet. PPE serves as the final line of defense when engineering and administrative controls are insufficient in reducing or eliminating risks." -- taken from website