TBT12: PPE

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

1. Why do we need it?

2. What do we use and why?

3. Everyday PPE / Special PPE

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TBT 12: PPE

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT - WHY?:

1. Be seen by drivers and plant operators

2. Protect yourself from injury

3. Present a good (Hills’) public image

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THE LAW SAYS 1:

THE EMPLOYER MUST:

1. Risk assess all work activities

2. Reduce risks “as far as is reasonably practicable”

3. Provide PPE “fit for purpose” free of charge to employees

4. Make sure that different pieces/types of PPE are compatible

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THE LAW SAYS 1:

THE EMPLOYER MUST (cont):

5. Replace worn or defective PPE free of charge

6. Train employees in the use of PPE and explain its limitations

7. Ensure PPE is maintained as required

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THE LAW SAYS 2:

THE EMPLOYEE MUST:

1. Use/wear PPE provided as required

2. Look after their PPE (& keep it clean!)

3. Return special PPE to the store after use if required

4. Behave sensibly and not be over- dependent their on PPE

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HTM 12: PPE

USUAL TYPES OF PPE:

1.High viz jacket/waistcoat

2.High viz coat

3.Helmet

4.Gloves

5.Trousers

6.Footwear

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HILLS USUAL PPE EXAMPLES:

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SPECIAL TYPES OF PPE:

1.Hearing protection – in-ear buds / over ear muffler

2.Eye protection – ‘glasses’ / goggles / visor

3.Dust masks – simple / personal (fitted)

4.RPE: special masks

5.Harness – fall arrest / confined spaces

6.Special gloves 8 of 12

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HILLS SPECIAL PPE: EXAMPLES:

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HTM 12: PPE

COMMON TYPES OF PPE SIGNS:

HILL’S PPE ISSUE SYSTEM:

1. How to get the right PPE

2. How to get replacement PPE

3. How to get special PPE

4. Looking after your PPE11 of 12

HTM 12: PPE

HTM 12: PPE

REVISION

1. Why do we need PPE?

2. When do we need PPE?

3. Who is responsible for providing PPE?

4. Who is responsible for using PPE?

5. Who is responsible for looking after PPE?

6. What PPE must be worn?

7. What special PPE might be needed?12 of 12

HTM 12: PPE

PPE SUMMARY

Statistically, waste management and recycling has a very high accident rate

Do NOT walk on by!

Report accidents, incidents & near-misses!

“See it – sort it”

Do NOT become a statistic!