Who is responsible for personal protective equipment at UTS?

The head of the relevant academic or administrative unit (or nominee) is responsible for:

• selecting personal protective equipment (PPE) and for ensuring it is used properly,
• including providing information,
• instruction, and
• supervision.

They must also ensure that PPE is maintained, and complies with the relevant Australian Standard.

Where it has been identified that a hazard exists and PPE is required, all students exposed to the hazard must wear the appropriate PPE.

It is the responsibility of the faculty or unit to determine:

• who meets the cost of the PPE for students, and
• to meet the costs of PPE for staff.