G0102 intro, PPE, VPE

• Introduction to Health & Safety in the motor vehicle industry

• What is PPE, VPE and what are they used for?

• Gain knowledge of Health & Safety in the motor vehicle industry

• Discover what PPE, VPE are and why they are used

Health & Safety At Work Act 1974

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is the primary piece of legislation in Great Britain concerning workplace health and safety. It establishes the fundamental framework and authority for managing health and safety in workplaces, aiming to protect employees and the public from harm arising from work activities

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is protective clothing, helmets, goggles, or other garments or equipment designed to protect the wearer's body from injury or infection.

Bump cap/Hardhat

Boots

Gloves

Safety Glasses/Goggles

Ear plugs/Defenders

• ​A barrier cream is a specialized topical skincare product designed to form a protective layer over the skin, sealing in moisture while blocking out external irritants, water, and pollutants

• Barrier cream is used in the automotive industry to help prevent dermatitis

• Applied to the hands in workshops

(V)ehicle (P)rotection (E)quipment

Vehicle Protection Equipment (VPE) is equipment to comply with workshop best practice to protect vehicles interiors, bodywork, and paintwork from getting marked or damaged while being worked on

​​Wing Cover

Seat Cover

Steering Wheel Cover

Floor Mat/Cover