How Often to Issue or Change Protective Equipment
The frequency of issuing protective equipment refers to how often the equipment is provided to employees. In practice, this can be regular and planned, as well as extraordinary.
- There is no universal answer to how often protective equipment should be changed, as it depends on the specific job conditions and legal requirements.
- The schedule for changing protective equipment, and thus the employee’s entitlement, is determined by internal regulations and company directives.
Regular Scheduled PPE Replacement
- The renewal frequency for individual protective equipment (PPE) is determined by legal requirements or the equipment’s service life. Employees are entitled to new PPE once the current equipment reaches its expiration date.
- Therefore, you must set a replacement date for each piece of equipment. If a protective device no longer fulfills its protective function, it must be replaced immediately, regardless of the scheduled replacement date.
Extraordinary or Emergency PPE Replacement
- An extraordinary replacement of PPE is quite common and may occur due to damage, an accident, loss, or changes in legislation.
How to Set PPE Exchange or Replacement Frequency in Aptien
- Set Expiration Date: Assign an expiration date for the issued work aid.
- Handle Extraordinary Changes: Use the “Remove” option to address extraordinary changes.
- Set Period in Activity Plans: Define the exchange period within the activity plans.