Does the law require employers to provide free personal protective equipment to workers?

  • Provision of Free PPE
  • No provision
  • No Data

This map reflects policies as of 1 January 2024 in 145 countries covered by the Index. The maps are based on the Labour Rights Index 2024, produced by the WageIndicator Foundation and the Centre for Labour Research (WageIndicator Labour Law office).

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  • 11 countries do not require employers to provide free protective gear to their workers.
  • 134 countries mandate the provision of free PPEs to workers.