Which concept requires employers to provide PPE when risks are present?

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PPE legislation states that employers must provide appropriate personal protective equipment whenever identifiable risks cannot be eliminated by other means. In skincare and facial massage, this means supplying items like gloves, aprons, and eye protection or masks as needed, based on a risk assessment, and ensuring staff know how to use, maintain, and dispose of them. The aim is to reduce exposure to hazards such as chemical products, body fluids, and splashes, keeping workers safe. The obligation also includes providing PPE at no cost, ensuring a proper fit, and arranging training on correct use and care. Training on PPE is important but describes how to use PPE rather than the overarching duty to provide it; free PPE and portable appliances touch on different issues and don’t capture the regulatory requirement to supply PPE when risks exist.