This section contains a form for recording the allocation of personal PPE to staff, as part of %The_Company%’s commitment to our employees for conducting their tasks in the safest possible manner.
Training will be given for any equipment that requires it and equipment supplied will comply with relevant New Zealand Standards/OEM requirements or equivalent. Damaged or worn equipment will be replaced, is not to be used. Report this to the supervisor. Employees/contractors not wearing required equipment for a task are not permitted to work.
PPE can include gear such as High viz vest, Gloves, Masks, Safety Shoes, Respirator, Protective Coveralls, Safety Glasses, Hard Hat. It must be kept in a clean and hygienic condition. Workers must not misuse or damage equipment. Any worker doing so will be spoken to and stopped from doing so.
PPE must be well fitting and be checked frequently and replaced if damaged; disposable wear is replaced each use; and ALL PPE is ideally replaced every two years. This includes PPE used by contractors.
Harnesses or other specialised gear should be maintained by keeping them in the specifically designed bag they arrive in, not thrown into a tool box where it could be damaged. If there are any issues, send immediately for repair.
Respirator masks are to be cleaned after each job. Filters must be replaced if damaged or obviously dirty, or if breathing becomes difficult. You are required to dispose of them after 40 hours of use (or a month if that happens sooner), regardless of how they look.
Use the form on Page 8.4 to keep PPE current and for ordering replacements.