Under the PPE at Work Regulations Act, what are the employer's core duties?

• A. PPE at Work Regulations core duties: supply, maintain and instruct use
• B. Sell PPE to employees
• C. Provide free meals, transport, and parking
• D. Conduct annual health surveillance

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is what the employer must do about PPE to protect workers. The PPE at Work Regulations require the employer to provide PPE to employees, keep that PPE in good condition through maintenance and any necessary testing, and give clear instruction and training on how to use it correctly. This combination—supply, maintain, and instruct on use—ensures that PPE is available, suitable for the risk, and used properly to reduce exposure.

Other options miss the core obligation. Merely selling PPE isn’t what the regulations require of employers. Providing meals, transport, or parking is unrelated to PPE duties. Conducting annual health surveillance isn’t a general PPE duty; health surveillance is governed by other health and safety requirements and depends on specific hazards and regulations.