Understand the importance of using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the prevention and control of infections.
Learners need to be able describe the different types of personal protective equipment (PPE), for example:
- gloves
- aprons
- gowns
- masks
- goggles
- face shields
- visors.
They should also explain the reason for the use of the PPE, for example, to prevent or control the spread of infection.
State current legislation and regulations such as:
- Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 1992
- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- COSHH
- SICP.
Learners should be able to explain the employees’ and employers’ responsibility for PPE:
Employees:
- Use appropriate PPE for task following correct procedures.
Employers:
- Provision of appropriate PPE
- Provision of appropriate training on use of the PPE.
Learners should describe the correct practice regarding the use of PPE, for example:
- hands to be washed prior to application and removal of gloves
- safe disposal and use of a new pair per activity/individual
- correct procedure for disposal
- following organisational policies and procedures.
Assessment Criteria
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5.1
Demonstrate correct use of PPE.
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5.2
Identify different types of PPE.
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5.3
Explain the reasons for use of PPE.
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5.4
State current relevant regulations and legislation relating to PPE.
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5.5
Describe employees’ responsibilities regarding the use of PPE.
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5.6
Describe employers’ responsibilities regarding the use of PPE.
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5.7
Describe the correct practice in the application and removal of PPE.
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5.8
Describe the correct procedure for disposal of used PPE.