PPE issue & inspection records

PPE Issue & Inspection Tracker

Track the PPE issued to every worker and when it's next due for replacement or inspection - and see exactly what's overdue with a hand-built due-date runway that makes the picture visible the moment you open the app, not months later.

Metre2 PPE Issue & Inspection Tracker showing the due-date runway

A hand-built due-date runway

Every PPE item plotted on a single shared axis by days until its due date - overdue items sit left of "now", due-soon and OK items sit right, and items due around the same time stack into extra rows instead of overlapping.

Nine PPE types, plus your own

Hard hat, hi-vis vest/jacket, safety boots, gloves, eye protection, ear protection, safety harness, respiratory mask/RPE and fall arrest lanyard cover the common ones - type a free-text "Other" for anything that doesn't fit.

Interval-driven due dates

Set a replacement/inspection interval in months per item, since different PPE has wildly different lifespans - the next due date is calculated automatically from the issue date and interval.

Workers and a per-worker view

Maintain a worker list, or add workers on the fly when you issue PPE - the Workers tab shows every worker with their issued PPE and each item's current status.

Totals and a searchable history

The Summary tab totals items tracked, overdue and due-soon counts, workers with an overdue item, and a full items-by-type breakdown, alongside a full searchable item history.

Issue PPE in one place

Worker, PPE type, issue date, interval, optional condition notes and an optional "last inspected" date - one quick form, with every item landing in a searchable table with a delete action.

Copy summary or export HTML

Copy a plain-text summary of totals and the items-by-type breakdown to the clipboard, or export a standalone HTML file to keep or share.

Light/dark theme and rotating sample registers

Light/dark theme remembers your choice, and two rotating sample PPE registers - each spanning several workers, PPE types and due-date spreads - let you explore the runway before logging your own.

How it compares to SafetyCulture

SafetyCulture is a well-known cloud inspection platform with PPE management templates available among its broad checklist library. Here's how a focused, one-off desktop tool built specifically around PPE due-date tracking compares.

Feature PPE Issue & Inspection Tracker SafetyCulture
Pricing model £6.99 one-off after trial Free tier (10 users), then ~$24-29/user/month Premium
Built specifically for PPE issue/replacement-interval tracking ~
Due-date runway showing overdue vs due-soon vs OK
Works fully offline ~
QR/barcode asset scanning
Native iOS/Android mobile app
Multi-user team accounts
One account across a whole app portfolio

Comparison based on SafetyCulture's publicly listed pricing and features as of August 2026 (safetyculture.com, Capterra, G2) - pricing and features change over time, so check safetyculture.com for current details. SafetyCulture is a trademark of its respective owner; this comparison is for informational purposes and isn't sponsored by or affiliated with SafetyCulture.

PPE Issue & Inspection Tracker, in practice

Frequently asked questions

What does the due-date runway actually show?

Every PPE item plotted on a single shared time axis, positioned by how many days away its next due date is from today. Overdue items sit to the left of a fixed "now" line, due-soon and OK items sit to the right, and items due around the same time stack into extra rows instead of overlapping, so the overall picture is visible at a glance without scrolling a table.

What PPE types are covered?

A fixed set covering the common ones - hard hat, hi-vis vest/jacket, safety boots, gloves, eye protection, ear protection, safety harness, respiratory mask/RPE and fall arrest lanyard - plus a free-text "Other" option for anything that doesn't fit.

How is the next due date calculated?

Each item has an issue date and a replacement/inspection interval in months that you set yourself, since different PPE has wildly different lifespans - the next due date is simply the issue date plus that interval, recomputed automatically.

What is "last inspected" for?

An optional field for PPE that gets periodically re-inspected rather than simply replaced on a fixed cycle, such as a safety harness or fall arrest lanyard - it records when someone last checked the item over, separately from its replacement due date.

Is this a substitute for a proper PPE compliance programme?

No. It is a record-keeping tool for tracking PPE issue and inspection/replacement dates - it does not verify PPE is actually fit for purpose, compliant with current regulations, or correctly fitted, and it is not a substitute for a proper PPE management/compliance programme or manufacturer guidance on replacement intervals.

Does my PPE Issue & Inspection Tracker account work with Vector and Forma?

Yes - PPE Issue & Inspection Tracker uses the same shared Metre2 account as Vector, Forma and every other Keystone app. Sign in once and it works everywhere.

Can I export or share the register?

Yes - copy a plain-text summary to your clipboard, or export a standalone HTML file with totals and the items-by-type breakdown.

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