7 Global Golden Rules of Safety

Rule nr. 2

I always wear the specified personal protective

equipment for each work situation, and I am responsible
to keep them in perfect conditions.

Why:
It is not always possible to avoid all hazards. This is
particularly true in bakeries and warehouses where the
environment and working conditions are always changing
according product changeovers, process areas or by the
implementation of new machines and process lines.
That’s why person protective equipment is required
protective equipment is required.

As a manager:
I ensure that the personal protective equipment to be
worn is defined in consultation with the occupational
safety and health specialists. I always wear the specified
personal protective equipment and ensure that my
employees also protect themselves properly.

As an employee:
I always wear the specified personal protective
equipment. I keep an eye on my colleagues and approach
them if they are not protecting themselves properly.

YOU MUST: YOU MUST NOT:

- Use the appropriated PPEs required to perform daily - Forget your PPEs.
jobs on safer manner. - Remove you PPE if it is not proper or allow you to perform
- Keep your PPEs in good conditions and clean. you job on a safe manner. For these cases you must report
- Look your colleague and advise him to carry-out the to your manager and replace it for a suitable PPE.
necessary and mandatory PPEs.
- Inform you manager if your PPEs need to be replaced
or modified.

We ALWAYS have time to work safely because ‘None are safe until all are safe!’
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We ALWAYS have time to work safely because ‘None are safe until all are safe!’
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Rule Nr. 2
I always wear the specified personal protective
equipment for each work situation, and I am responsible
to keep them in perfect conditions.
Technical Description:
Health & Safety Topic: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE’s)
• The appropriated and mandatory PPE should be
identified and mapped on all working areas, against
each workplace risks hazards according to workplace
risk assessment.
• Signs and information should be made available and
visible at all time, identifying the mandatory PPEs on
each working area.
• Workers should be instructed continually against the
accomplishment and use of EPPs.
The employer is obligated to reduce the work risk with all
possible method. As first should be implement technical
and project designed changes. Next should be considered
all changes in work organization to eliminate the risk and
just on the end PPE’s. It is not always possible to prevent
employees from exposure to accident and health risks by
technical or organizational measures. In such a case
companies shall provide appropriate personal protective
equipment to enable employees to be healthy and safe at
work.
Definition of terms
Personal protective equipment is all the items of
equipment that are destined to be worn or used by persons
in order to protect them from hazards at work.
Personal protective equipment includes for example:
• Earplugs or earmuffs
• Protective helmets
• Protective goggles
• Respiratory protection masks
• Protective gloves
• Safety shoes
• Fall protective equipment
• Cold or heat protection clothing
Working clothes without any special protective function,
such as an overall, do not count as personal protective
We ALWAYS have time to work safely
equipment.
Measures
Personal protective equipment may only be used on the
condition that accident and health risks cannot be sufficiently
reduced by other appropriate protective measures. Technical
and organizational protective measures shall generally take
precedence.
The necessary protective measures are defined in the context of
the risk assessment and against the hierarchy of controls (see
Unibake Workplace Risk Assessment Assessment). If
unacceptable accident or health risks remain after all technical
and work organized options have been exhausted, companies
shall provide appropriate personal protective equipment.
The areas in which personal protective equipment shall be worn
shall be clearly marked with the specified mandatory signs. The
company shall define a release procedure for the selection of
suitable personal protective equipment and make sure that only
appropriately approved protective equipment is procured and
handed out.
The right way to use the personal protective equipment shall be
explained to the employee and if needed be practiced with them.
This instruction shall take place before work is started and it
shall be repeated at regular intervals. The employee shall use
the personal protective equipment and handle it with care.
Before work starts, or prior to each application, the employee
shall check the protective equipment for visible defects. If a
defect is found that cannot be eliminated by themselves, they
shall report this to his responsible supervisor so that the latter
can provide a remedy. Protective equipment intended as
protection against fatal hazards (e.g., protective equipment
against falling or special clothing to protect against chemicals)
shall be inspected additionally at regular intervals by a
competent person to establish if it is in the proper condition.
because ‘None are safe until all are safe!’
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Rule Nr. 2

I always wear the specified personal protective

equipment for each work situation, and I am responsible
to keep them in perfect conditions.

Eyes Protection Head Protection

Potential eyes hazards at work Head hazards include…

• Projectiles (flour dust, metal, wood and any other
particles
• Chemicals (splashes and fumes);
• Compressed air ( cleaning, blowing)
• Radiation (especially visible light, ultraviolet
radiation, heat or infrared radiation and lasers).
• Falling objects
• Impact against fixed objects, such as pipes or beams
• Exposed electrical conductors
• Manipulation inside the machine
• Cleaning/ washing

Use the correct eyes protection Head hazards controls include…

• When using chemicals; • Hard-hat area warning signs;
• For all splash hazards; • Toe boards on elevated areas;
• When using hand or power tools; • Avoiding work directly underneath others;
• For welding or brazing; • Use of tool lanyards when working above someone.
• When working above your head;
• Only clear glasses shall be worn at night shifts at Types of hard hats
dark places. • TYPE I – Protection from impact to the top of the head.
• TYPE II – Protection from top and side impact.
Safety Glasses
Impact-resistance lenses with side shield – least amount Electrical classification
of protection • Class G – reduce the force of impact of failing objects
– tested 2,200 volts;
Gloggles • Class E – reduce the force of impact of falling objects
Protect form impact, dust and splashes. – tested to 20,000 volts,
Use indirect vented or non-vented type for splash hazards. • Class C – reduce the force of impact of falling objects
– no electrical protection
Face Shields
Not for eyes protection. Use or face protection with Replace your hard hat if you see signs of:
chemicals for instance, or when technical and changeover
activities might represent a risk of grinding or chipping.
- Loss of surface gloss;
Welding shields - Chalking;
Fitted with filtered lenses. Protect face and eyes from - Flaking;
burns when welding, brazing, soldering and cutting. - Cracks;
- Holes;
Smart Safety Rules for Eye Protection - Etc..
- Any eye protective equipment should fit properly,
have no cracks or breaks and be clean;
- Use splash-proof googles and face shield with
chemicals;
- Use goggles in high dust areas;
- Never look at welding operations without proper
protection
We ALWAYS have time to work safely because ‘None are safe until all are safe!’
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Rule Nr. 2
I always wear the specified personal protective
equipment for each work situation, and I am responsible
to keep them in perfect conditions.
Hand & Foot Protection
Potential hazards to hands at work …
• Chemicals
• Electricity
• Machines & Equipment;
• Tools change
• Extreme heat or cold
• Sharp Tools & Knifes
• Vibration
• Friction
• Dampness
Hazards controls include …
• Machine guards
• Gloves
• Training
• Lockout/Tagout
Wash your hands after using chemicals …
• Even if you used gloves
• If hands come into contact with chemicals
• Before eating or smoking
Smart Safety Rules for Hand Protection …
- Do not remove machine guards.
- Check gloves before each use;
- Never used damaged tools or equipment.
- Select the correct glove for the specific hazards. If you
have doubt, please ask your H&S specialist.
- Do not put hands in equipment danger zones
- Lock & tag before un-jamming equipment.
- Wash hands after using chemicals.
- Get immediate first aid for all cuts & bruises.
- Before you put your hands where you can not see
them … check for hidden hazards with an inspection
mirror;
- Use anti-vibration gloves for any tool that vibrates or
shakes
We ALWAYS have time to work safely because ‘None are safe until all are safe!’
Hearing Protection
Protect your Hearing
You can never regain any hearing loss! Hearing loss not
only prevents you from understanding others, it also
causes physical & mental strain, can also lead to
depression.
Hearing loss is a normal part of getting older
Not all hearing loss is from exposure to loud noise. You can
expect to lose about one-half of your hearing by the time
you reach sixty-five years of age.
Any high noise level can damage your hearing
permanently
Examples of high noise sources include:
• Machinery
• Power Tools
• Firearms
• Loud Music
The effect of the high noise levels depends on
• Exposure level
• Exposure time
Two basic types of hearing protection
• EAR PLUGS – inserted into the ear cavity to
dampen loud noises
• EARMUFSS – cover the entire ear. They must
provide a complete seal to be effective.
Smart Safety Rules for Ear Protection …
- Use hearing protection in areas where noise is greater
than 85 dB.
- Use hearing protection when close of flour,
discharging and load silos activities, impact tools a
machine.
- Mobile equipment is always noisily. You must carry
out hear protection.
- Use hearing protection off the job when using power
tools, high pressure equipment (e.g. cleaning
activities);
- Keep it clean and in proper conditions
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Rule Nr. 2

I always wear the specified personal protective

equipment for each work situation, and I am responsible
to keep them in perfect conditions.

Respiratory Protection Clothing and Cover Protection

Respiratory Hazards Include Clothing required in our bakeries

• Toxic Gases The use of clothing is about personal Hygiene and
• Dust accomplish safety food regulations.
• Mists It is vital for staff to follow good personal hygiene practices
• Fumes (e.g. gas ammonium) to help prevent bacteria from spreading to food.
• Oxygen deficient atmospheres, workplace

Types of Respirators Safety Points and Good Practices for Clothing in Food &
FILTER – Simply filters air – does not supply oxygen Beverage Industry
SUPPLIED AIR – from tanks, air compressors or blowers - All staff must wear clean and appropriate clothes
when handling food.
Examples of tasks that may require respirators - Ideally, staff handling and preparing unwrapped food
• Welding should put on a clean apron, beard protection n or
• Brazing tabard over their clothes. Clothes can bring dirt and
• Soldering bacteria into food handling areas. Wearing clean
• Cutting clothes, aprons etc. helps to prevent this.
• Spraying - Staff should not wear watches or jewellery when
• Grinding Painting preparing food (except a plain wedding band).
• Chemical Use Watches and jewellery can collect and spread dirt
• Confined Space entry and harmful bacteria and fall into the food.
- It is good practice for staff to have clean hair and to
Precautions keep it tied back and / or wear a suitable head and
• Only use the type and model you are qualified to beard covering.
use - Staff should not smoke, drink, eat or chew gum while
• Understand the change-out schedule handling food. Staff should also avoid touching their
• Exit area immediately if problems with breathing face or nose, or coughing and sneezing over or near
• Clean & disinfect after use or, if needed, during food, and wash hands if they do.
breaks - Staff should use high visible colours always where the
• Positive Vs Negative pressure checks visibility could be limited ( at night, traffic, busy areas
• Periodical service check. – especially : warehouse, external areas)

PLEASE NOTE: SPECIAL TRAINING & FIT TESTING IS Other Clothing Regulations
REQUIRED BEFORE WEARING ANY RESPIRATOR, Clothing should be appropriated selected according types
PARTICULAR FOR HAZARDS SUBTANCES HANDLING. of CE standards for protective coveralls.

Details and standard about cover design, manufacture,

and marketing of PPE, are described by the EU Regulation
(EU) 2016/425, as reference.

We ALWAYS have time to work safely because ‘None are safe until all are safe!’