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title: 2025 PPE Compliance Checklist for Australian Small Businesses
date: 2025-11-17
author: 1st Safety Team
meta_title: 2025 PPE Compliance Checklist | AS/NZS Standards Guide
meta_description: Free 2025 PPE compliance checklist for Australian small businesses. Avoid fines with AS 2210 boots, AS 4602 hi-vis, and AS 1891 harnesses. Download PDF + get a free audit.
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Running a small business in Australia? One **non-compliant safety boot** or **missing hi-vis shirt** can cost you **$36,000+ in fines** under Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws.
But don’t stress — we’ve got your back.
**Download our FREE 2025 PPE Compliance Checklist (PDF)** below and book a **no-cost safety audit** with our Sydney team.
Download Checklist (PDF)](https://1stsafety.com.au/pages/ppe-checklist-download)
Book Free Audit – Call 0457 545 175
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### Your 7-Point 2025 PPE Compliance Checklist
Item | Standard | Must-Have | 1st Safety Solution
1. Safety Footwear** | AS 2210.3 | Steel or composite toe, slip-resistant sole | [Steel Blue Argyle Zip Boots](https://1stsafety.com.au/products/steel-blue-argyle-zip-safety-boot)
2. Hi-Vis Clothing** | AS 4602.1 (Day) / AS 4602.2 (Night) | Class D/N, UPF 50+ | [Bisley Hi-Vis Drill Shirt](https://1stsafety.com.au/products/bisley-hi-vis-drill-shirt-bs6267)
3. Hand Protection** | AS 2161 | Cut Level 5 (high-risk) | [ProChoice ProCut Gloves](https://1stsafety.com.au/collections/hand-protection)
4. Head Protection** | AS 1801 | Type 1 hard hat | [ProChoice V9 Hard Hat](https://1stsafety.com.au/collections/head-protection)
5. Fall Protection** | AS 1891 | Full-body harness + shock absorber | [LINQ Height Safety Harness](https://1stsafety.com.au/collections/fall-protection)
6. Eye Protection** | AS 1337.1 | Medium impact rated | [Bolle Safety Glasses](https://1stsafety.com.au/collections/eye-protection)
7. Hearing Protection** | AS 1270 | Class 5 (over 105 dB) | [3M Peltor Earmuffs](https://1stsafety.com.au/collections/hearing-protection)
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### Common 2025 Compliance Traps (And How to Avoid Them)
1. **Outdated Certifications**
→ Check expiry dates on harnesses and hard hats. Replace every 5 years.
2. **Incorrect Sizing**
→ One size does **not** fit all. Offer **XS–6XL** in hi-vis and boots.
3. **No Training Records**
→ Keep signed PPE training logs. SafeWork NSW **will** ask.
4. **Mixing Brands**
→ Stick to **AS/NZS-certified suppliers** like 1st Safety to avoid liability.
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### Get Compliant in 3 Steps
1. **Download the Checklist** → above
2. **Audit your current gear** (use the table)
3. **Call 0457 545 175** for a **FREE 15-minute compliance review**
> *“We switched to 1st Safety in 2024 — saved $8,200 in bulk pricing and passed our audit with zero issues.”*
**Mark T., Sydney Construction Owner**
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