During PPE inspection, what action should be taken if you find damage?

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When PPE shows damage, it cannot be trusted to protect you, so the safest move is to take it out of service immediately and report the damage to your supervisor or the gear accountable person. This gets the item evaluated and either repaired by qualified personnel or replaced before it’s used again. Patching or continuing to use damaged PPE is unsafe because a hidden flaw can fail under load or stress, and ignoring damage is just as dangerous. By removing the item and reporting it, you help keep the whole crew protected and ensure proper gear management.