Code of Practice

Description

You will need to comply with this standard if you intend to provide personal protective clothing and equipment at a workplace.

This code provides general advice about using personal protective equipment to minimise exposure to risks associated with workplace hazards. It provides guidance on selecting, using, storing and maintaining such equipment.

Service type

A code of practice is a set of rules which details how people in a certain industry should behave. A code of practice can be defined as a result of legislation or by industry regulators and bodies.

Other resources

Task	Business Structure	Resources
Comply	All	Codes of Practice - First Aid Facilities and Services, Workplace Amenities and Facilities, Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment - PDF (Opens in new window)	Important

Act(s) name

Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 Western Australia

Regulation(s) name

Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 Western Australia

Administering agency

Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety

WorkSafe

Contact details

**Please use these contact details for help or more information:**

General Enquiries

WorkSafe

Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
Western Australia
Operating address:	Level 1, Mason Bird Building 303 Sevenoaks Street Cannington Western Australia 6107
Mailing address:	Locked Bag 14 Cloisters Square PO Western Australia 6850
Phone:	1300 307 877
Email:	safety@dmirs.wa.gov.au
Website:	WorkSafe Western Australia (Opens in new window)

Supporting information

Approved Codes of Practice (Opens in new window)

Code of Practice - Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment - Western Australia