RA_HO_15 — Personal Protective Equipment¶

Document Information

Field	Value
Document Reference	RA_HO_15
Issue Date	04/07/2025
Next Review	04/07/2026
Assessed By	Sean Ashton (HSQE Consultant)
Approved By	Aaron Mason, Director
Classification	Controlled

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Task/Activity¶

Selection, use, and maintenance of personal protective equipment

Location¶

All operational sites and offices

Persons at Risk¶

All staff requiring PPE
Visitors
Contractors

Hazards and Controls¶

Hazard	Existing Controls	S	L	R	Additional Controls	S	L	R
Inadequate PPE selection	Risk assessment based selection	3	2	🟡 6	PPE matrix, specialist advice	2	1	🟢 2
Poor PPE condition	Inspection regime, replacement policy	3	2	🟡 6	PPE register, automated reminders	2	1	🟢 2
Non-compliance with PPE use	Supervision, disciplinary procedures	3	2	🟡 6	Behavioral safety programme, recognition	2	1	🟢 2
Incorrect PPE use	Training provided, signage	2	2	🟢 4	Refresher training, competency checks	2	1	🟢 2
PPE compatibility issues	Assessment process, trials	2	2	🟢 4	Integrated PPE systems, user consultation	2	1	🟢 2
Storage and hygiene	Designated storage, cleaning guidance	2	2	🟢 4	Personal lockers, cleaning supplies	2	1	🟢 2
Size and fit issues	Range of sizes, fitting service	2	2	🟢 4	Personal fitting, custom options	2	1	🟢 2
Heat stress from PPE	Breaks, hydration, monitoring	3	2	🟡 6	Cooling PPE, work rotation	2	1	🟢 2

PPE Requirements¶

As determined by specific task risk assessments:

Safety footwear
High visibility clothing
Safety helmets
Eye protection
Hearing protection
Hand protection
Respiratory protection
Fall protection

Training Requirements¶

PPE selection criteria
Correct fitting and use
Inspection procedures
Storage and maintenance
Limitations of PPE
Legal requirements

Emergency Procedures¶

Replacement procedures
Incident reporting
Medical assessment (if exposure occurred)
Investigation process

Monitoring¶

PPE audits
Compliance observations
Replacement tracking
User feedback
Incident analysis
Cost tracking

Risk Assessment Summary¶

Risk Scoring Matrix¶

Severity (S): 1=Negligible, 2=Minor, 3=Serious, 4=Catastrophic
Likelihood (L): 1=Remote, 2=Unlikely, 3=Likely, 4=Almost Certain
Risk Rating: 🟢 Low (1-5), 🟡 Medium (6-11), 🔴 High (12-16)

Document Control¶

All risk assessments reviewed annually
Update following incidents or changes
Approved by senior management
Communicated to all relevant parties

APP_07 Hazard Identification Log
MAN01_INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (IMS) MANUAL
APP_12 Training Matrix

Risk Scoring Matrix (4 × 4)¶

Severity (S): 1 = Negligible · 2 = Minor · 3 = Serious · 4 = Catastrophic
Likelihood (L): 1 = Remote · 2 = Unlikely · 3 = Likely · 4 = Almost Certain
Risk Rating (R = S × L): 🟢 Low (1-5) · 🟡 Medium (6-11) · 🔴 High (12-16)

This RA uses the same 4 × 4 matrix applied across APP_07, APP_08 and all sister RAs for auditor consistency.

How this document is approved

This document is maintained under AMWS's continuous-compliance model. Substantive revisions are reviewed and signed off by the Directors at the standing weekly Director / HSQE compliance call (Sean Ashton, Onyx + Leanne Mason). Currency, cross-references and minor edits are checked at the monthly Onyx site visit. The annual Management Review (September) provides the strategic-level confirmation. Compliance is therefore continuous, not gated on a single annual meeting.