Safe Work Procedure - PPE Policy
Download a free Safe Work Procedure (PPE) template to define correct use of personal protective equipment across your workforce.
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Protect your workforce with a clear, compliant PPE procedure.
Our free Safe Work Procedure (SWP) – Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Template helps you define when and how PPE should be used in your workplace. Tailored for Australian work health and safety (WHS) legislation, this easy-to-edit template supports safer work environments and ensures everyone understands their responsibilities around PPE.
Why use a Safe Work Procedure for PPE?
Proper PPE use is critical to workplace safety — and a clear procedure helps you stay compliant and reduce risk. This template helps you:
- Define PPE requirements for specific tasks or roles
- Communicate correct usage, care, and maintenance
- Support compliance with WHS regulations and duty of care
- Minimise workplace injuries and incidents
- Standardise safety expectations across your teams
Perfect for construction, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, and other high-risk industries.
What’s included?
The template covers:
- Purpose and scope of the PPE procedure
- PPE types required (e.g. gloves, eye protection, respirators, high-vis)
- When PPE must be worn and by whom
- Correct usage, storage and maintenance procedures
- Training, supervision and enforcement responsibilities