Personal Protective Clothing & Equipment (PPE)

 Personal Protective Clothing & Equipment (PPE) and Safety Appliances 

The Group will provide personal protective equipment to reduce residual risks to a tolerable level where the risk is from a work activity cannot be adequately controlled by other means such as engineering controls. Training of employees in the correct use of the equipment and its limitations will be carried out as necessary taking into account any statutory requirements. 

The implementation of this policy requires total co-operation of all employees and the involvement of elected Safety Representatives in consultation on matters regarding the suitability of equipment. Departmental Managers are responsible for implementation of this policy. 

Health And Safety Arrangements 

Subsidiary companies and/or departments will, having duly consulted Employee Representatives: 

· Carry out an assessment of proposed PPE to determine its suitability for the risks identified. 

· Where two or more items of PPE are used simultaneously, ensure they are compatible and that no item reduces the protection offered by the other. 

· Implement steps for the maintenance, cleaning, repair and suitable storage of the PPE and for ensuring the PPE does not cause the user to be subjected to other risks. 

· Provide or replace necessary PPE at no cost to employees. 

· Inform all employees of the risks which exist and re-assess activities where changes to the works process or substances make this necessary. 

· Investigate complaints and take action concerning PPE suitability or defects. 

Employee Responsibilities 

Employees must: 

· Use PPE only for its intended purpose and only in accordance with training provided. 

· Not misuse any PPE issued. 

· Carry out maintenance and hygiene precautions as required. 

· Inform a responsible person immediately of any defects (supervisory staff or manager) 

· Keep statutory records updated in any log book which is provided. 

Information And Training 

Subsidiary companies and/or departments will give sufficient information, instruction and training to ensure the health and safety of workers using PPE. This includes temporary staff, work experience personnel and contractors as well as direct employed staff. Managers and supervisory staff responsible for users of PPE will also receive appropriate training. 

Minimum information and instruction necessary for competency of staff is: 

· The risks the PPE is controlling and the purpose of its use 

· The way the PPE controls the risks and its limitations 

· The way to use the PPE so that it is effective 

· The pre-use tests necessary to ensure the equipment is functioning correctly 

· How to maintain the PPE in good working order and repair 

· Any documentation to be completed and kept 

Safe System Of Work 

The use of PPE is an important means of controlling risks in certain working environments. Employees are to be instructed that they follow the manufacturers' and in house instructions on correct use of any equipment provided for their use. The procedure below is to be observed when using PPE: 

· Ensure that the PPE fits properly and that it is comfortable. 

· Carry out all pre-use tests/checks as set out in the manufacturer's instructions. 

· Report all defects. Do not use defective PPE. 

· Ensure items of PPE are compatible when using more than one item of PPE simultaneously and their effectiveness is not reduced. 

· Inform your manager/supervisor if you are not trained on any PPE you are expected to use. 

· Report any symptoms of discomfort or ill health whilst using PPE. 

Visitors 

Managers are responsible for ensuring that provisions are in place to provide visitors with the PPE necessary for those risks which the visitor will be exposed to whilst on company premises. 

1.2 Eye Protection 

The requirements are laid down in the 'Protection of Eyes' Regulations 1974. Where subsidiary company operations necessitate wearing of eye protection, employees must be provided with and wear the necessary PPE. These operations include handling dusty materials, hazardous liquids, cutting and grinding with abrasive wheels, using hand tools and powered tools on materials which may fragment, welding and cutting operations, laboratory work and trimming wires on circuit boards. This list is not exhaustive and risk assessments may identify other situations where eye protection will be required. 

1.3 Hearing Protection 

The 'Noise at Work' Regulations 1989 define action levels based on personal daily noise exposure levels of employees. The first action level corresponds to a personal daily noise exposure level (LEPd) of 85 dB (A); a second action level corresponding to 90 dB(A) and a third defined level is a peak pressure sound of 140dB(A) or 200 pascals. 

The policy of the Group is to reduce noise levels at source by controls other than provision of PPE. Those responsible for designing installations and/or purchasing equipment and machinery must, prior to placing any purchase order, consult suppliers as to the likely noise levels from their equipment/machinery and obtain written documentation as to the design noise levels. Should these noise levels not be achievable after installation then the contract must place a duty on the supplier to correct the hazard at their expense. The Group's standard for maximum noise emission from any equipment or machinery is 80 dB (A) with sound reduction hoods fitted should they be necessary. 

Where noise levels of existing equipment and machinery lie between the first and second action level, the company will carry out assessments of the levels, implement any reasonably practicable noise reduction measures by engineering and efficient maintenance of the equipment. Where the residual noise level: 

· remains above 85 dB(A), the company will provide hearing protection for use by employees at their discretion; 

· exceeds 90 dB(A), the company will provide hearing protection which employees must use, mark a hearing protection zone with the relevant statutory signs and enforce the use of hearing protection within the zone. 

Assessments of noise levels will be carried out during general risk assessment programmes and at the request of managers or elected Safety Representatives where they have raised a hazard report via a manager. 

As a rough guide, should it be necessary for anyone to shout to be heard at a distance of up to 2m away, then it can be judged that a noise level assessment is required and that hearing protection is to be worn.

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