This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE), including respiratory protective equipment (RPE), within the workplace.

The unit includes the planning considerations prior to using RPE; performing fit checking; complying with use requirements and following cleaning, maintenance and storage of RPE.

The unit is suitable for those working with products and materials containing crystalline silica (CS) and using RPE to mitigate exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS).

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Relevant work health and safety (WHS) state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm jurisdictional requirements.