Who is this article for?

Users who need to manage PPE and safety equipment.

Administrator role is required.

This article explains how to add, edit, and manage personal protective equipment (PPE) items and safety equipment in the system.

1. Managing PPE items

The PPE tab manages the list of protective equipment items available in the system. These are the items that users can see and select during an assessment.

To add a new PPE item, follow these steps:

1. Click Add PPE.
2. Enter the name of the protective equipment in the PPE field (for example, Acid Resistant Gloves).
3. Enter an optional web link in the Link URL field to provide more information about the PPE item.
4. Select Active or Archive to control whether this item is visible to users.
5. Save your changes.
6. To edit an existing PPE item, click the pencil icon next to the item you want to modify.
7. You can export the full PPE list using the Export button.

2. Setting up safety equipment types

Safety equipment types define the categories of equipment available in the lab, such as Safety & Emergency Equipment.

To create a new safety equipment type, follow these steps:

1. Click Create New Type.
2. Enter a name for the category.
3. Save your changes.
4. To edit an existing type, click the pencil icon next to the type you want to modify.

3. Adding safety equipment items

Safety equipment items are specific pieces of equipment within a type, such as fume hoods or eyewash stations, that can be linked to assessments.

To add a new safety equipment item, follow these steps:

1. Click Create New Safety Equipment.
2. Select the type from the dropdown menu.
3. Enter a description for the equipment item.
4. Click Save.
5. To edit an existing equipment item, click the pencil icon next to the item you want to modify.