Collective protection or PPE against chemical exposure

When the first principles of risk reduction can no longer be applied, and an assessment of the situation shows that the employee is still exposed to chemicals, collective or individual protective measures can be put in place to provide the missing protection.

But how can you be sure to make the right choice between the various types of protection? And in which situations should you opt for a particular type of protection, and how can you validate the chosen solution?

This sheet sets out the procedure to be followed to ensure that the most appropriate protection is put in place for each work situation.