Personal Protective Equipment Safety

Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) can prevent serious injuries and illness.

Workers

1. Wear required PPE
2. Report hazards requiring PPE to your supervisor
3. Report missing or defective PPE
4. Do not remove or disable required PPE
5. Know your right to refuse unsafe work

Employers/Supervisors:

1. Provide adequate supervision of workers using PPE
2. Provide required training on the use of PPE
3. Ensure required PPE is properly used
4. Ensure proper storage and maintenance of PPE
5. Ensure workers are properly fitted for respirators

To report incidents, critical injuries or fatalities, call the Ministry of Labour at 1-877-202-0008. In an emergency, always call 911 immediately.

For more information: ontario.ca/SafeAtWorkOntario

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