Industrial companies face growing requirements to comply with EN standards relating to personal protective equipment (PPE), as well as the need to ensure that PPE is actually worn at every workstation. A poorly structured PPE management system exposes them to the risks of accidents, regulatory non-compliance, and insufficient traceability of equipment allocation and replacement.
The audit of the PPE management system identifies gaps between the company’s PPE policy and the requirements of EN 166, EN 388, and EN 397 standards, as well as CE marking requirements. It provides a risk analysis and selects PPE suited to Categories I, II, and III, while defining a management procedure, a PPE matrix by job role, and monitoring of actual PPE use, thereby ensuring reliable operational deployment and lifecycle management of the equipment.
Our approach
Field audit of the selection, distribution, and monitoring process for PPE at operational sites
Structured interviews with HSE managers, supervisors, and end users to gather information on practices and feedback from experience
Document review of procedures, technical data sheets, traceability records, and compliance with legal and regulatory standards
Assessment of gaps between regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and observed practices
Development of targeted recommendations and a prioritized improvement plan
Presentation of the results during a workshop with management and stakeholders
Deliverables
Detailed audit report including findings, gap analyses, and documentary evidence
Prioritized corrective action plan with monitoring indicators and timeline
PPE compliance assessment grid and procedure for updating the traceability register
PowerPoint presentation summary for reporting to management teams
Assignment process
Estimated duration: 2 to 3 weeks
Audit scoping with the client
Field audit of the PPE selection, distribution, and monitoring process
Structured interviews with HSE managers, supervisors, and users
Documentary analysis of procedures, technical data sheets, and traceability records
Assessment of regulatory gaps and best practices, and development of recommendations
Presentation of the results and the prioritized improvement plan in a workshop
Benefits
What this service brings to your organization
Reduced risk of workplace accidents through optimization of the PPE selection and monitoring process
Enhanced compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards for personal protective equipment
Improved visibility into PPE traceability and availability, facilitating inventory management and internal controls
Decision support for prioritizing actions to improve the PPE management system, through a structured action plan validated in a workshop
Strengthening the company's brand image by demonstrating its proactive commitment to occupational health and safety
