cen:proj:83277

Provision of Inclusive PPE cen:proj:83277

Scope

This Standard aims to promote accessibility and inclusivity in PPE provision, focusing on the safety, health and wellbeing of all individuals.

This Standard provides instruction for the provision of inclusive personal protective equipment (PPE) across all activities and sectors. It encompasses the selection, purchasing process, training and maintenance related to inclusive PPE.

This Standard provides instruction for selecting inclusive PPE, taking into account factors such as end-user diversity, safety, risk, discomfort, ergonomic designs and compatibility. It provides guidelines for inspecting, maintaining and replacing inclusive PPE to achieve ongoing effectiveness and end-user safety.

This Standard covers the importance of providing training for PPE end-user to achieve proper usage, fit and maintenance of inclusive PPE, with a focus on accommodating diversity. It outlines procedures for selecting PPE suppliers, developing specifications and evaluating suppliers based on inclusivity criteria. It focuses solely on guidance for the purchasing and provision of inclusive PPE to promote accessibility and safety in, but not limited to, the workplace.

This Standard is applicable to economic operators, and to organizations and individuals involved in the purchasing, provision, and use of inclusive PPE across all working environments. It addresses the needs of all end-users, promoting equitable access to safety equipment in, but not limited to, the workplace.

This Standard does not cover the performance requirements or manufacturing specifications of PPE