How to use the Protective Equipment Organizer

Last updated: 2024-10-08

An Overview of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Your Company

The PPE organizer is designed to keep a comprehensive record of personal protective equipment and devices. It serves as a central repository for all types of work equipment, storing practical information and tracking to whom each piece of PPE is issued.

Key features of PPE organizer include:

  • Company-wide PPE Information Management: Centralized management of all PPE data.
  • Type, Size, and Characteristics Management: Detailed records of each piece of equipment.
  • Legal Compliance Monitoring: Track legal deadlines for protective equipment and devices.
  • Employee Equipment Overview: Monitor issued and returned equipment for each employee.
  • Expiration Date Tracking: Keep an eye on the expiration dates of PPE.
  • PPE Requests and Workflow: Manage requests and workflows for PPE distribution.
  • Supplier Information and Documentation: Maintain records of suppliers, purchase documents, and warranties.
  • For training on how to use the tool, refer to the training catalog.

Tips for keeping PPE Organizer

  • you keep records of the types of work equipment (e.g. leather gloves)
  • we recommend including information about the size in the name (e.g. Leather Gloves L, Leather Gloves XL)
  • you will have a good basis for planning the purchase of each size
Personal protective equipment organizer

How to Issue Protective Work Equipment to Employees

Replacement and Renewal of PPE

  • Replacement of PPE involves substituting old or damaged personal protective equipment (PPE) with new items.
  • Renewal of PPE refers to regularly replenishing PPE supplies or replacing them after a certain period.

Scheduled Replacement:

  • For each piece of equipment, you set a date for when it should be replaced.
  • Aptien will notify you of this date in the calendar.
  • After the expiration date, the equipment is automatically removed from circulation, reducing the available quantity.

Emergency Replacement or Issuance of PPE:

  • Emergency replacement of PPE may occur due to damage, an accident, loss, or changes in legislation.
  • Check here for the procedure to follow in case of an emergency replacement.

Overview of issued working aids

  • On the Assigned tab you can see an overview of issued PPE
  • For each issue, you have information on to whom, what quantity when it expires when a new issue will be needed
  • If you want to issue PPE digitally to your employees, see here
  • You can see how much PPE you currently have in circulation and therefore how much you need to buy