What is a digital PPE register?

One current record for issued PPE

A digital register connects each PPE item or issue event to the employee who received it. Authorised users can update the same current record instead of circulating separate Excel files between departments or sites.

It can cover reusable individually tracked equipment, such as fall-arrest harnesses, as well as quantity-based issues such as gloves, disposable respirators and hearing protection.

Typical information it keeps

• Employee, department, site and role.
• PPE type, size, specification, quantity and unique ID where applicable.
• Issue, return, replacement and acknowledgement details.
• Inspection dates, condition, defects and corrective action.
• A retained history of previous issues and changes.