The meaning of the four states
The characteristics of the four states can be described for this subject area as follows:
 | dependent – Required PPE is provided by the Employer, price does not play the decisive role in selection and procurement |
 | independent – The HSE department selects the required PPE, including providing PPE that exceeds legal requirements. The manager is responsible for equipping the employee with PPE |
 | interdependent – Employees are actively involved in the selection and procurement of PPE. The employee selects his PPE using a catalogue in consultation with the supervisor |
 | reactive – Only personal protective equipment that is absolutely necessary is provided by the company. When purchasing, the price is a decisive feature |
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