Personal Protective Equipment Policy Australia 2026

Personal Protective Equipment Policy Australia 2026

The Personal Protective Equipment Policy Australia 2026 provides organisations with a practical framework for selecting, supplying, using, maintaining and replacing personal protective equipment in the workplace.
Suitable for construction, industrial, electrical, welding, chemical, healthcare, outdoor, remote and general work environments, the policy covers common PPE including protective clothing, high-visibility garments, safety footwear, gloves, hard hats, eye and face protection, hearing protection, respiratory protective equipment and fall-protection equipment.
The policy outlines requirements for risk-based PPE selection, correct fit, compatibility, worker consultation, instruction and training, inspection, cleaning, storage, maintenance, replacement and disposal. It also addresses respiratory fit testing, shared PPE hygiene, damaged or defective equipment and the responsibilities of organisations, managers, supervisors, workers, contractors and visitors.
The document includes clear definitions, practical PPE control guidance and an Australia-wide legal and guidance framework. It can be customised to reflect an organisation’s hazards, work activities, operating environments and PPE requirements.
This policy supports consistent PPE management and helps organisations ensure workers receive suitable protection where workplace risks cannot be eliminated or adequately controlled through higher-order measures.