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Understanding Your Rights in the Workplace: Can You be Forced to Wear PPE
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a crucial component of workplace safety. The responsibility of identifying necessary PPE to mitigate risks and injuries lies with the employer, who must conduct a risk assessment. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA) requires employees to co-operate with their employers on health and safety matters, take care of their own health and safety and that of others, and not misuse anything provided for their health and safety or welfare. In this context, it is important to understand the different types of PPE, factors that can cause injuries in the workplace, and how...
Upgrading to FFP3 face masks in hospitals could save the NHS £360m a year and help slash patient waiting lists
Upgrading to FFP3 face masks in hospitals could save the NHS £360m a year and help slash patient waiting lists
