Work out ppe cost per worker instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.
PPE cost per worker is built from items with different replacement cycles: helmets last about two years so their cost is halved annually, boots are replaced yearly, and clothing is issued several times a year. Annualising each item on its own cycle gives a per-worker figure that can be multiplied by headcount for budgeting.
Annual PPE cost
Cost = helmet cost / 2 years + boots cost + coverall cost x issues per year
Cost = helmet cost / 2 years + boots cost + coverall cost x issues per year. PPE cost per worker is built from items with different replacement cycles: helmets last about two years so their cost is halved annually, boots are replaced yearly, and clothing is issued several times a year.
No. Occupational safety law almost universally requires the employer to provide personal protective equipment free of charge where it is needed to control a risk.
This calculator takes 4 inputs: Helmet cost, replaced every two years, Safety boots cost, replaced yearly, Coverall cost each, Coveralls issued per year. The pre-filled defaults are a realistic worked example — replace them with your own site or project figures.