ILO International Safety and Health Conference(Düsseldorf, Germany, 18-19 October 2017)

Adapting PPEs to the plantation work environment- Sime Darby’s experience

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Contents:

1. Introduction

2. Key Risks

3. Challenges

4. Adaptation

5. Conclusion

Sime Darby Plantation

World’s Biggest Producer of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil

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Produces Approximately

2.4 4%Million tonnes, of world’s annual crude

palm oil output

Key Risks in Plantation (Estate)

MSD injuries

Fallen bunches

Skin abrasion

due to contact

with FFB

Heat stress

Animal attacks

Occupatio-nal

poisoning and

diseases

Vehicle accident

Sharp harvesting

tools

Thorn prick

Snake and insect bites

Eye injuries

from fallen

debris / frond

FFB- Fresh Fruit Bunches

PPE PROGRAM

PDCA + Hierarchy of Control

• Policies• SOP

• selection, provision, issuance and maintenance, storage & disposal

• Risk assessment• Training• Enforcement of PPE

program and awareness• Audit

Challenges

Challenges

Man(Taking short cuts,

Thinking that PPE is a hindrance,

False sense of security,

Discipline in maintaining of PPE)

Management(Over reliance on PPE rather

than other risk controls,

Enforcement on the ground,

Lack of follow up on PPE effectiveness and program)

Method(PPE may cause hindrance

toward movement and discomfort)

Mother Nature(Hot climate – Most PPE added additional layer of clothing and

lack of ventilation causing body temperature increase)

Material(Some PPE are not ergonomic

in design,

Lack of ventilation,

Unable to be reused,

PPE available provided limited protection towards exposure

to hazard.)

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Adaptation

• Man• Migrant Worker Induction

Center

• Behavioral Safety

• ICARE Program

• Management• Felt Leadership

• KPIs (Leading & Lagging)

• Material/ Mother Nature• Collaboration with

manufacturer and supplier

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• Method• Substitution of

hazardous chemicals

• R&D Collaboration with research centers

• Genome research

• Mechanization

• Safe distance

Harvesting Activity PPE

TanizawaHelmet

Wellington Booth

Cotton Glove with Rubber Tip

Trunk Injection Activity PPE

INJECTOR

Half Mask Respirator 3M 6000 Series

Coverall 3M Catridge(Organic

Vapor Series 6001)

Nitrile Gloves

*Glove must be

worn outside of coverall Wellington

Booth

Safety Goggle

Trunk Injection Training

Tractor Driver PPE

Safety Helmet

Safety Shoe

High Visibility Vest

Case Study

New Helmet for Harvesters

Not properly ventilated

The tips of hard hat limit the range of vision

Hard hats are not well fitted

Material are heavy

Current Issues

New Design

PPE provides supplementary protection against exposure to hazardous

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