Penalties for failure to wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
When you're working in a hazardous area, it's important to wear the right personal protective equipment (PPE). PPE is protective clothing or equipment that can protect you from hazards. Examples include gloves, goggles and hard hats. Companies must ensure that their employees wear PPE when they are in a hazardous area. But did you know that if an employee doesn't wear PPE and is injured as a result, the company can be fined? Read on to find out how to protect your company from penalties for not wearing personal protective equipment.
What is PPE?
When your employees are working in a hazardous area, they must wear the appropriate PPE to protect them from any possible danger. This includes gloves, goggles and hard hats. If a worker fails to wear PPE and is injured, the company can be fined by CARSAT for failing to provide it to its employees. You're putting yourself at risk if you don't provide your workers with this safety equipment - you could pay heavy fines or even be prosecuted!
Why should your company provide its employees with PPE?
There are many reasons why it's important to ensure that your employees always wear the rightPPE when working in a hazardous area. One reason is that they won't get injured and have to miss work while they recover. Another is that they will not be dismissed due to an injury or illness that prevents them from doing their job properly. To avoid this type of situation, make sure that every employee has all the appropriate equipment before starting work on projects, so that they have no excuse for not using it.
What are the penalties for not wearing personal protective equipment?
Companies are required to provide their employees with PPE. Failure to provide workers with the right equipment can result in a fine. Failure to wear personal protective equipment can lead to injury and prosecution. What's more, if an employee is injured on the job, the company may be held liable for failing to provide adequate protection.
How your company can avoid penalties for not wearing personal protective equipment (PPE)
Employers can avoid penalties by following these tips:
- Provide employees with the right equipment at all times.
- Train employees to use the equipment and inspect it daily.
- Inform your employees of the hazards present in their workplace and provide them with the appropriate PPE.
- Require employees to wear equipment during hazardous tasks or when entering dangerous areas.
- Let your employees know when they are allowed to remove their equipment (e.g. after completing a task).
- Monitor your employees to ensure they are wearing PPE during, before and after hazardous tasks.
- Document everything in case you are audited by CARSAT.
Conclusion
Protecting your company's employees is a top priority. But what if there was a way to protect your company from sanctions too?
Although it may seem difficult, you can actually avoid penalties for your employees not wearing PPE by creating a safety policy. The key is to follow CARSAT guidelines and provide your employees with suitable PPE.
All it takes is a little proactive effort on your part to protect both your employees and your company!
