1. Protective clothing and equipment are issued as part of the hierarchy of controls to reduce to an acceptable level any residual risk associated with workplace hazards at the University.

Protective clothing

2. Where a staff member is required by the University to wear protective clothing, including clothing for protection from the elements (with or without ANU badging), the protective clothing will be supplied and maintained by the Budget Unit of the University.
3. On cessation of employment, the staff member will return all items of protective clothing provided under this procedure.
4. The staff member is responsible for the regular inspection of the protective clothing. Protective clothing that is contaminated (e.g. laboratory coats) should be laundered by a specialised laundry service.
5. Staff members are liable for the cost of replacement of such items if they are lost or damaged as a result of negligence or misuse.

Personal protective equipment

6. Where a University Hazard Management Procedure, Risk Assessment or Job Safety Analysis requires a staff member to wear personal protective equipment, the Budget Unit of the University will supply the equipment. That equipment must be fit for purpose.
7. The University will provide appropriate training in the safe use and maintenance of the equipment.
8. Where a risk of exposure to a hazard(s) exists, staff and students are required to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment.
9. The staff member is responsible for the regular inspection, cleaning and routine maintenance of the equipment. The University will purchase spare parts and items for the upkeep of the equipment.
10.  On cessation of employment, the staff member will return the protective equipment provided under this procedure, upon the request of their local area.
11. Staff members maybe liable for the cost of replacement of equipment if it is lost or damaged as a result of negligence or misuse.