1.6 Maintenance and Use of Equipment (Regulation 8)
Primary Legislation
- Ensure anything provided under the regulations (except hearing protection provided under Regulation 7(1)) is fully and properly used
- Ensure anything provided is maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working order, and in good repair
- Make full and proper use of personal hearing protectors provided under Regulation 7(2) and any other control measures
- Report any defect in hearing protectors or control measures to the employer as soon as practicable
Ensure anything provided under the regulations (except hearing protection provided under Regulation 7(1)) is fully and properly used
Ensure anything provided is maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working order, and in good repair
Make full and proper use of personal hearing protectors provided under Regulation 7(2) and any other control measures
Report any defect in hearing protectors or control measures to the employer as soon as practicable
Why it matters for fit testing: "Full and proper use" includes correct fitting. Fit testing trains workers in proper fitting technique and verifies they can achieve it. It also identifies defects (e.g., wrong size, damaged seals) that would otherwise go unreported. Related: [#evidence-fittesting-training](#evidence-fittesting-training).