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POL-017mandatoryv1.0February 2026
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Policy
POL-017 | Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Policy | Version 1.0 | February 2026
Safety boots: AS/NZS 2210
Safety helmets: AS/NZS 1801
Safety glasses/goggles: AS/NZS 1337
Hearing protection: AS/NZS 1270
Hi-vis clothing: AS/NZS 4602
Gloves: AS/NZS 2161 (as applicable)
Respiratory protection: AS/NZS 1715/1716 (as applicable)
[YOUR BUSINESS NAME] will provide all mandatory PPE at no cost to workers.
Workers must report damaged or worn PPE immediately for replacement.
PPE is recorded in the PPE Issue Register (REG-008).
Wear PPE as required for your work area and task.
Inspect PPE before each use and report defects.
Store PPE correctly when not in use.
Do not modify or misuse PPE.
Related Documents: REG-008, PROC-001 | Legislation: WHS Regulation 2011 (Qld) Part 3.2; AS/NZS 2210, 1801, 1337, 1270, 4602
Purpose
To ensure the correct PPE is provided, used, and maintained to protect workers from identified hazards.
Scope
All workers, contractors, and visitors at [YOUR BUSINESS NAME].
Important Note
PPE is the last line of defence in the hierarchy of controls. It must always be used in conjunction with other control measures — never as the only control.
Mandatory PPE by Zone
| Zone | Mandatory PPE |
| Warehouse (all areas) | Safety boots (steel-capped, AS/NZS 2210), hi-vis vest |
| Forklift operating area | Safety boots, hi-vis vest |
| Container unloading | Safety boots, hi-vis vest, hard hat |
| Workshop / power tools | Safety boots, hi-vis vest, safety glasses, hearing protection |
| Chemical handling | Safety boots, chemical-resistant gloves, safety glasses, as per SDS |
| Outdoor / yard | Safety boots, hi-vis vest, hard hat, sun protection |
| Office | Closed-toe shoes when entering warehouse |
PPE Standards
All PPE must comply with relevant Australian Standards: