7. Equipment and clothing at work



Key changes and developments since last year



• a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) review of the requirements for the inspection or thorough examination of work plant and equipment has concluded the current framework for equipment inspection remains proportionate and fit for purpose;


• a directly acting European Regulation on product standards for personal protective equipment (PPE) came into force in April 2018 and repealed the Personal Protective Equipment Directive (89/686/EEC); and 


• in May 2018, the government published new guidance on dress codes and sex discrimination