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PPE & Site Welfare Flashcards

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  1. Where does PPE sit in the hierarchy of controls?

    Answer: Last resort — used only after higher-level controls have been implemented and residual risk remains

    PPE is the last line of defence; higher-level measures such as elimination, substitution, engineering controls, and administrative controls must be implemented first.

  2. Which standard governs the selection and use of safety helmets on UK construction sites?

    Answer: BS EN 397 (industrial safety helmets)

    BS EN 397 is the standard for industrial safety helmets, specifying impact resistance, penetration resistance, and chin strap performance requirements.

  3. What does the CE or UKCA marking on PPE indicate?

    Answer: The PPE meets harmonised safety standards and has been conformity-assessed

    CE marking (UKCA marking for the GB market post-Brexit) confirms the PPE has been assessed against relevant harmonised standards and complies with applicable PPE regulations.

  4. Who is responsible for ensuring PPE is properly used on a construction site?

    Answer: Both the employer (to provide, train, and enforce use) and the worker (to use and maintain PPE correctly)

    PPE regulations place duties on both employers (provision, training, enforcement, maintenance) and workers (correct use and reporting defects) — responsibility is shared.

  5. What type of PPE protects against noise levels above 85 dB(A) on a construction site?

    Answer: Hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs with an adequate SNR rating

    The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 require hearing protection at or above 85 dB(A); earplugs or earmuffs with sufficient attenuation for the noise level must be selected.

  6. Which category of safety footwear provides penetration protection against nails underfoot?

    Answer: Boots with a midsole penetration protection plate (S1P or higher)

    S1P (and higher such as S3) footwear includes a penetration-resistant midsole that prevents nails and sharp objects from piercing through the sole — essential on demolition and construction sites.