# Maintenance PPE

**URL:** https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/maintenance-ppe/1469
**Category:** General Construction
**Created:** [13 January 2013 12:45 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/maintenance-ppe/1469 "2013-01-13T12:45:50Z")
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### Author: ![HSE](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e95f7d/32.png) [@HSE](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/HSE)
#### Post date: [13 January 2013 12:45 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/maintenance-ppe/1469/1 "2013-01-13T12:45:50Z")

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Maintenance PPE

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### Author: ![HSE](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e95f7d/32.png) [@HSE](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/HSE)
#### Post date: [13 January 2013 16:18 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/maintenance-ppe/1469/2 "2013-01-13T16:18:28Z")

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PPE must be properly looked after and stored when not in use, eg in a dry, clean cupboard. If it is reusable it must be cleaned and kept in good condition.

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Think about:

	using the right replacement parts which match the original, eg respirator filters

	keeping replacement PPE available

	who is responsible for maintenance and how it is to be done

	having a supply of appropriate disposable suits which are useful for dirty jobs where laundry costs are high, eg for visitors who need protective clothing

Employees must make proper use of PPE and report its loss or destruction or any fault in it.
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