First reported 13 Nov 2014•Latest report 12 Feb 2025
Definition
What this concern includes
Includes failures to provide, require, maintain or ensure use of suitable personal protective equipment for employees or workers exposed to workplace hazards, including the anchor's unspecified PPE deficiency and hazard-specific respiratory or other protective-equipment failures.
Not included
Excludes PPE concerns involving children, customers, visitors, recreational participants, passengers, boat users or members of the public rather than employees or workers.
Excludes failures concerning PPE training, records or guidance alone when no deficiency in employee PPE protection or use is identified.
Excludes controls for non-PPE measures such as ventilation, water suppression, barriers or emergency plans unless the assertion also identifies inadequate employee PPE protection.
Excludes generic occupational-health or safety deficiencies that do not specifically concern personal protective equipment.
Reports
7
Distinct published reports
Individual concerns
7
A report can raise multiple concerns
Date range
2014–2025
First to latest report issue date
Stated actions
12
Described in published responses
Reports over time
Reports over time
Reports about this concern issued each year.
* 2026 is projected from reports observed to 7 Sep 2026.
Most frequent recipients
Most frequent recipients
Reports about this concern sent to each recipient.
Health and Safety Executive2
Beatson Clark Limited1
Cabinet Office1
Department of Health and Social Care1
Frisbys Solicitors (legal representatives of John Wright's estate)1
KK Security & FM Ltd1
Masters of Foxhounds Association1
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government1
National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers1
Network Rail1
Office of Rail and Road1
Partner of the deceased1
Rail Accident Investigation Branch1
Tesco Stores Limited1
Ward Bros (Malton) Limited1
Private limited company3
Ministerial department2
Workplace safety regulator2
Type not available2
Rail accident investigator1
Rail infrastructure manager1
Trade association1
Transport regulator1
Transport trade union1
Concerns and responses across reports
Only concerns grouped under this recurring concern are included. Select any concern, action or position to view the source wording.
Teesside and Hartlepool
Concerns raised1
Lack of suitable personal protective equipment for employees
This report raised 10 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
No linked response statements
No respondent-stated action or position is linked to these concerns in the published data.
West London
Concerns raised1
Inadequate respiratory personal protective equipment for artificial stone finishing
This report raised 3 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.8
Action
Deliver national inspection campaigns addressing risks from respirable crystalline silica exposure.
Stated by Health and Safety ExecutiveStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 28 July 2025.
Action
Investigate reported ill-health and concerns about inadequate risk management in industries with potential respirable crystalline silica exposure.
Stated by Health and Safety ExecutiveStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 28 July 2025.
Action
Meet stone-product manufacturers and fabrication employers to discuss practical controls for high-silica-content stone work.
Stated by Health and Safety ExecutiveStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 28 July 2025.
Action
Confirm requirements for working high-silica-content stone worktops.
Stated by Health and Safety ExecutiveStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 28 July 2025.
Action
Publish guidance for installers, managers and supervisors on controlling exposure risks when working with high-silica-content stone.
Stated by Health and Safety ExecutiveStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 28 July 2025.
Action
Support development of an information leaflet with the Worktop Fabricators Federation for distribution through its networks.
Stated by Health and Safety ExecutiveStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 28 July 2025.
Action
Review global evidence to determine whether additional controls or action may be necessary.
Stated by Health and Safety ExecutiveStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 28 July 2025.
Action
Commission research into the underlying causes of employers’ poor compliance with control use.
Stated by Health and Safety ExecutiveStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 28 July 2025.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.3
Position
Responsibility for addressing the Coroner’s concerns sits with the Health and Safety Executive.
Stated by Department of Health and Social CareRedirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
Position
Working practices and protections fall outside MHCLG’s policy remit, so MHCLG policy would not address the concerns.
Stated by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentOutside remitThe respondent said that this matter was outside its role or authority.
Position
The concerns are matters for HSE under its remit and regulations, leaving little substantive addition to HSE’s response.
Stated by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentRedirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Concerns raised1
Difficulty sourcing PPE for beach safety operations
This report raised 4 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.1
Action
Pass concerns about RNLI access to adequate PPE to the Department of Health and Social Care.
Stated by Cabinet OfficeStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 12 February 2024.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.1
Position
DHSC is responsible for procurement and distribution of healthcare-related supplies, including PPE.
Stated by Cabinet OfficeRedirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
South Yorkshire (Western)
Concerns raised1
Failure to protect employees exposed to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons with protective equipment
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
No linked response statements
No respondent-stated action or position is linked to these concerns in the published data.
Manchester West
Concerns raised1
Failure to provide appropriate protective clothing for lone night security guards working outside in cold conditions
This report raised 4 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
No linked response statements
No respondent-stated action or position is linked to these concerns in the published data.
Avon
Concerns raised1
Failure to require compliant protective headgear for hunt staff riding horses during employment
This report raised 2 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.3
Action
Commission and complete an evidence-based report assessing protection provided by different hunting hats, including accident review and crash testing.
Stated by MFHA ASSOCIATIONStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 27 October 2015.
Action
Conduct a full review of hats and safety for professional staff and followers, including evidence gathering, expert crash testing and consultation.
Stated by MFHA ASSOCIATIONStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 27 October 2015.
Action
Issue new Guidance Notes addressing hat and safety arrangements for Hunt staff, officials and subscribers, for consideration at the June 2016 AGM.
Stated by MFHA ASSOCIATIONStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 27 October 2015.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.4
Position
MFHA rules and guidance apply only to registered member Hunts, not Hunts operating under other associations or unregistered Hunts.
Stated by MFHA ASSOCIATIONOutside remitThe respondent said that this matter was outside its role or authority.
Position
MFHA cannot compel members to follow guidance, and expulsion would not prevent an expelled Hunt from operating.
Stated by MFHA ASSOCIATIONUnable to actThe respondent said that a constraint prevented them from taking the relevant action.
Position
The 2008 evidence review concluded traditional hunt caps sufficiently protect against the primary accidents Hunt Staff are likely to experience.
Stated by MFHA ASSOCIATIONExisting arrangements considered sufficientThe respondent said that existing arrangements were sufficient, so no further action was needed.
Position
Individual Hunts, as employers, are responsible for ensuring Hunt Staff equipment is safe and appropriate.
Stated by MFHA ASSOCIATIONRedirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
Nottinghamshire
Concerns raised1
Failure to balance hearing protection with the ability to hear oncoming trains
This report raised 3 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
No linked response statements
No respondent-stated action or position is linked to these concerns in the published data.
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Includes failures to provide, require, maintain or ensure use of suitable personal protective equipment for employees or workers exposed to workplace hazards, including the anchor's unspecified PPE deficiency and hazard-specific respiratory or other protective-equipment failures.
