Answer to Question #217109 in English for Thuli

Question

Explain under which circumstances PPE's may be removed from working premises

Answer 1

PPE may not be removed from a workplace or from premises where machinery is used, except for purposes of cleaning, repair, maintenance, modification, mending or replacement. Adequate storage facilities for PPE should thus be provided for situations when it is not in use.

 Where PPE may become contaminated during use, storage should be separate from any storage provided for ordinary clothing. If items of PPE are required they must be provided free of charge by the employer. PPE stays the property of the employer. In order to prevent the unecessary loss or misuse of PPE, the implementation and use of a PPE policy could prove to be very valuable. An employer may not require or permit any employee to work unless such an employee uses the required safety equipment or facilities. The worker is also obligated to co-operate with the employer to ensure that this duty or requirement are performed and complied with. By law employees must carry out any lawful orders given to them and obey the health and safety rules and procedures laid down the employer in the interest of health or safety. It is an offence to interfere with, damage or misuse safety equipment or personal protective equipment.