Prevention and Control of Infection
Section Two: Task 4
Understanding the Importance of using Personal Protective Equipment
5.1 Demonstrate correct use of PPE (completed)
5.2 Describe different types of PPE
5.3 Explain the reasons for use of PPE
At Unit 1, BMI we have many different types of PPE, these include the following (5.2 bolded and 5.3 in brackets): 1. Gloves (to protect hands/contact from skin infections / potential infections and contamination) 2. Overalls (to protect the body from possible exposure / blood borne virus, to also identify area / room of work, see SOP’s, to also prevent outside contamination from everyday clothing) 3. Visors (eye protection to protect from chemical exposure and blood borne virus) 4. Plastic apron (worn over the overalls to protect from chemical exposure and blood borne virus) 5. Cloggs (to prevent outside contamination, only worn in work environment, colour coded as part of SOP’s to identify area of work, suitable material to prevent slippage) 6. Hair net and Beard snug (to prevent contamination, loose hairs on sterile surfaces and equipment) 7. Sharp protectors on sharp objects (to prevent contamination, blood borne virus and chemical exposure)
Furthermore, wearing PPE offers adequate protection from spreading infections and disease, cross contamination as well as keeping the individual safe.
5.4 State current relevant regulations and legislation relating to PPE
The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 are set of regulations created under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 which came into force in Great Britain on 1 January 1993. The regulations place a duty on every employer to ensure that suitable personal protective equipment is provided to employees who may be exposed to a risk to their health or safety while at work.
Provision of personal protective equipment
4.—(1) Every employer shall ensure that suitable personal protective equipment is provided to his employees who may be exposed to
Understanding the Importance of using Personal Protective Equipment
5.1 Demonstrate correct use of PPE (completed)
5.2 Describe different types of PPE
5.3 Explain the reasons for use of PPE
At Unit 1, BMI we have many different types of PPE, these include the following (5.2 bolded and 5.3 in brackets): 1. Gloves (to protect hands/contact from skin infections / potential infections and contamination) 2. Overalls (to protect the body from possible exposure / blood borne virus, to also identify area / room of work, see SOP’s, to also prevent outside contamination from everyday clothing) 3. Visors (eye protection to protect from chemical exposure and blood borne virus) 4. Plastic apron (worn over the overalls to protect from chemical exposure and blood borne virus) 5. Cloggs (to prevent outside contamination, only worn in work environment, colour coded as part of SOP’s to identify area of work, suitable material to prevent slippage) 6. Hair net and Beard snug (to prevent contamination, loose hairs on sterile surfaces and equipment) 7. Sharp protectors on sharp objects (to prevent contamination, blood borne virus and chemical exposure)
Furthermore, wearing PPE offers adequate protection from spreading infections and disease, cross contamination as well as keeping the individual safe.
5.4 State current relevant regulations and legislation relating to PPE
The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 are set of regulations created under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 which came into force in Great Britain on 1 January 1993. The regulations place a duty on every employer to ensure that suitable personal protective equipment is provided to employees who may be exposed to a risk to their health or safety while at work.
Provision of personal protective equipment
4.—(1) Every employer shall ensure that suitable personal protective equipment is provided to his employees who may be exposed to