OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH

RE/Subject: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Lapses

Date: 24/ 04 / 2023
Time: 13:00 hrs.
Prepared By: THIRUKKUMARAN CHINNATHAMBI
Attention / Submitted To: WSHE Committee Members

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1. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Safety Googles
Remarks.

1.1 Safety Glass issued to workforce is incompatible with the works

associated in construction industry

1. Poor frame (Scratchable & Poor Vision).

2. Slippery when in motion.
3. Safety Glasses is unable to function safely if used for long due to
the lackluster observed.

1.2 Control Measures to be taken

1. To provide Safety Glasses which provides comfort, durable and

lightweight.
2. Snug-fit to prevent slippage when in motion.
3. Anti-Scratch frame to prevent scratches, nicks and scrapes.
4. Clear & tinted safety glasses
5. To provide and ensure the Safety Glasses is in accordance with
SS473:2011

1.3 Recommended & Proposed Safety Glasses (Brand – KINGS

SPEC – KY1151)

1. Longer durability
2. Sufficient grip
3. Clear vision
4. Anti-Scratch lens

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2. Personal Protective Equipment (Safety Water Boots – Wet Work)
2.1 Site Condition Comments

2.2 Usage of Safety Boots is incompatible and unsafe for wet works
or for damp site condition

1. Unsafe and incompatible for workforce when working at muddy or

wet-type of site condition.
2. Prone to water and fungal infections
3. Affects the durability of Safety Boots

2.3 Control Measures to be taken

1. To provide workforce Water Boots (Associated with Wet Works or

for damp site condition).
2. Workforce working under the condition of wet and slippery is
required of Water Boots to prevent water from entering and able
to prevent slip and trips and keeping of feet dry and clean.
3. Water Boots prevents water from seeping inside the boots and
prevent blisters or any other skin infections

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3. Personal Protective Equipment (Long Sleeve Uniform Workwear)
Comments

3.1 Current Short Sleeve Uniform Workwear is unsafe and poses a

certain level of risk due to the exposure of arm without protection.

1. Potential Laceration/Cuts injuries

2. Potential Skin Infections

3.2 Control Measures to be taken

1. To provide Long Sleeve Uniform Workwear to minimize the level

of risk of exposure to injuries
2. Decreases the level of risk for skin infections

Prepared By: Reviewed & Endorsed By:

Name: Thirukkumaran Chinnathambi Name: Tang Jun Hao

Signature: Signature:

Date: 24 / 04 / 2023 Date: 25 / 04 / 2023