Your employees need to use RPE in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and the training and instruction you provide. If RPE is not worn properly, it will not provide the required protection. All people involved in the selection, use, storage and maintenance (if required) of RPE require training. An appropriate training programme could cover the following areas: Why RPE is needed. The hazards, risks and effects of exposure. What RPE is being provided. How RPE works. Why fit testing is required (if relevant). How to wear and check the RPE correctly. Fit checking before use. What maintenance is required and when. Where and how it should be cleaned and stored. How to report/tackle any problems. Employee and employer responsibilities. Use and misuse of RPE.