PPE for Nursing Staff: UK Legislation & Employer Responsibilities

Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 (PPE Regulations)

These regulations require employers to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) to their employees when there are risks to their health and safety that cannot be adequately controlled by other means. The regulations also place duties on employees to use and maintain PPE correctly.

Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HSWA)

This Act places a general duty on employers to ensure the health, safety and welfare of their employees at work. This includes a duty to provide PPE where necessary.

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSWR)

These regulations require employers to carry out a risk assessment of their workplace and identify any risks to the health and safety of their employees. Where there are risks that cannot be adequately controlled by other means, employers must provide PPE.