# Personal Protective Equipment Law

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Personal Protective Equipment Law

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The Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 2002 and the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 (as amended) give the main requirements.

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Other special regulations cover hazardous substances (including lead and asbestos), and also noise and radiation.

See the [Frequently asked questions on the Construction (Head Protection) Regulations 1989](http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/faq-ppe.htm).
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