Employers must

Provide any HV clothing needed for the job free of charge to any employees who may be exposed to significant risks to their safety

Maintain HV clothing in a clean state and in good working order. It should be checked before being given to employees

Provide storage facilities for clothing when not in use

Provide adequate information, instruction and training to enable employees to use HV clothing correctly. This should include an explanation of the risks, why the clothing is needed, how and when it should be worn

Supervise employees to ensure that they wear the clothing correctly and whenever it is needed.

Employees

Wear the HV clothing provided as instructed by your employer

Look after clothing issued to you, check for and report any damage or defects to your employer

Use the storage facilities provided when the clothing is not in use

Remember: damaged or ill-fitting clothing will not protect you properly.