Workplace safety posters
Personal protective equipment (PPE) posters
Personal protective equipment works best when people choose it carefully, wear it properly and look after it.
4 free personal protective equipment (ppe) posters
A4 and A3 PDFs. Ink-light copies print with much less colour.
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Download the whole set
All 4 posters in A4 and A3 PDF, with the ink-light versions, in one ZIP file (460 KB).
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Ready-printed, laminated posters for display. The pictures are our own free designs, not the Amazon products.
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More free posters from elsewhere
Free resources from other websites - we check these links regularly.
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Guide to Donning and Doffing PPE: Droplet Precautions
Opens on UK Health Security Agency (gov.uk)
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Putting on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Opens on UK Health Security Agency (gov.uk)
(external site, opens in a new tab)
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Taking off Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Opens on UK Health Security Agency (gov.uk)
(external site, opens in a new tab)
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Putting on (Donning) Personal Protective Equipment
Opens on Alberta Health Services
(external site, opens in a new tab)
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Taking off (Doffing) Personal Protective Equipment
Opens on Alberta Health Services
(external site, opens in a new tab)
How to use them
- Hang the types of PPE poster at the entrance to the work area or the PPE store.
- Use the check poster as a daily prompt, with name and date lines for sign-off.
- Put the do and avoid poster in changing rooms and break areas.
- Display the care routine near where PPE is cleaned and stored.
- Use the ink-light versions to save colour ink.
About these posters
These four free printable posters cover the essentials: a head-to-toe guide to the main types of PPE, a check-before-use checklist, do and avoid reminders for wearing it well, and a five-step routine for caring for it. They suit workshops, building sites, factories, warehouses, labs and cleaning teams. The wording is general and does not name product standards, so follow your own risk assessment and supplier instructions. Download A4 or A3 PDFs, or the full set as a ZIP.
Questions
Which PPE do I need?
That depends on the task and the hazards. Your risk assessment and the manufacturer's instructions say what is suitable. These posters are general reminders, not a PPE selection guide.
Is PPE the first thing to rely on?
Usually it is the last line of defence, after removing or reducing the hazard where you can. Our posters remind people not to treat PPE as a substitute for safe working.
Do the posters cover putting on and taking off medical PPE?
No. Clinical procedures vary by setting and should come from your employer or health authority.
Can I laminate the checklist?
Yes. Laminate it and use dry-wipe pens, or print a fresh copy each day.
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