Health and safety on ships
Protective equipment
Workers must be given suitable protective equipment if performing dangerous tasks.
You should only use protective equipment when risks cannot be avoided or reduced to an acceptable level by safe working practices. This equipment should:
- meet the required standards
- be a correct fit for the worker or adjustable
- be compatible with any other equipment the worker has to use
- be easily accessible, properly stored and maintained
- be provided free of charge (unless it’s also used outside the workplace)
Read the ‘Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels Personal Protective Equipment Regulations’ to find out about personal protective equipment.