Responsibilities - PPE

If a fire brigade is formed, employers must ensure the employees in the brigade who perform interior structural firefighting duties are equipped with the necessary PPE.

PPE should consist of equipment, such as:

• Foot and leg protection
• Body protection
• Hand protection
• Head, eye, and face protection
• Respiratory protection devices

Employees

Employees should adhere to training, which includes knowing procedures, such as:

• How to follow best safety practices
• When and how to use PPE
• How to use first aid
• What to do in the event of a fire in the workplace

Personnel Providers

Personnel providers are responsible for informing the potential employee about risks associated with working for a client, such as job opportunities that are at especially high risk for fires occurring in the workplace.

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