AVANTIS

Procedure Name: Personal Protective Equipment Issue No: 1

Procedure Ref: AV-SWP-42 Date: 27th January 2020

1 27/01/2020 Gareth Haines Tom David Tom David Initial Issue

Issue Date Author Reviewed Approved Reason for Change
No

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AVANTIS

Procedure Name: Personal Protective Equipment Issue No: 1

Procedure Ref: AV-SWP-42 Date: 27th January 2020

POLICY
Avantis recognises that all tasks may carry some risk of injury and assess these risks on a routine basis to mitigate
those identified risks. Also by taking all steps to reduce risks to the lowest level reasonably practicable, by
utilising PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as our last line of defense to our applied controls. Supervisors are
responsible for ensuring compliance of this procedure.

RISK ASSESSMENT
The requirement to provide personal protective equipment will be identified as a possible workplace precaution
during the risk assessment process, where the level of protection and type required will be detailed.

ASSESSING SUITABILITY
Before issuing personal protective equipment, a specific risk assessment will be made to ensure its suitability to
the task intended. Specific designs may be assessed suitable for certain tasks such as Scaffolder or Rigger’s etc.

ERGONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS
Employees will be consulted regarding the choice of personal protective equipment and consideration will be
given to both the task and the demands it places on employees.

COMPATABILITY
Where it is necessary for employees to wear or use more than one item of personal protective equipment,
simultaneously, the company will ensure that the items are compatible with each other and continue to be
effective against the risks.

RESPIRATORY PROCECTIVE EQUIPMENT (RPE)

Where it is necessary for employees to wear or use RPE, The type and required protection must be assessed by a
competent person for the application required and that the personnel are competent to use it. It is also a
requirement to ensure by testing, that the RPE is effective for each individual using it. It should be noted that
facial contours and facial hair, may prevent an effective seal deeming that either the RPE should be changed for
something more suitable.

C E MARKING
Any personal protective equipment provided will be certified to show that it meets the basic safety requirements
and complies with any relevant European (EN) Standard or local National Standard.

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Procedure Name: Personal Protective Equipment Issue No: 1

Procedure Ref: AV-SWP-42 Date: 27th January 2020

MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT

Personal protective equipment will be maintained in an efficient state, working order and in good repair. Where
necessary, examination, inspection and testing of the equipment will be undertaken at appropriate intervals.

Effective arrangements will be made to ensure that the personal protective equipment is replaced when
damaged or ineffective.

ACCOMMODATION
Appropriate accommodation will be provided for the storage of personal protective equipment to ensure that it
is does not become damaged or ineffective.

INFORMATION, INSTRUCTION AND TRAINING

Employees who use personal protective equipment will be provided with appropriate information, instruction
and training.

MONITORING
The company will take all reasonable steps to ensure that any personal protective equipment provided is used
correctly by employees.

ARRANGEMENTS FOR USE

Avantis has complied a PPE Matrix in order to provide personnel with guidance in what levels of PPE protection is
required for the various activities that are carried out by our employees. It should be noted that where there is a
requirement identified as mandatory, it can be reassessed for a local requirement such as a workshop where there
is minimal risk of overhead contact so Safety Helmets can be identified as not required but recorded as such through
risk assessment.

Individuals have a responsibility to ensure that they use PPE in a proper and responsible manner. It should be
looked after, maintained and inspected regularly for serviceability and fitness for purpose.
NOTE: PPE is issued and must be signed for free of charge, and under normal circumstances will be replaced free
of charge on a New-for-Old basis, however if miss-use is evident, replacement will be charged for.
Once issued, it is your responsibility to ensure its serviceability and that this is done both prior to use and
periodically. Report any defects or defective equipment and get it either fixed or replaced.

Always remember that the PPE issued to you is for your protection against physical harm, so if you feel it is not
offering the protection that you would expect, bring it to the attention of your supervisor or HSE Representative
and discuss the issues and option available.
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Procedure Name: Personal Protective Equipment Issue No: 1

Procedure Ref: AV-SWP-42 Date: 27th January 2020

Although PPE is issued and given to you free of charge, you are required to arrive at any job site equipped with an
Overall and Safety Boots (these are size dependent). This is the minimum requirement and will allow the company
the time to issue you with the remaining PPE in the shortest space of time.

The guidance detailed in the matrix should be considered as mandatory unless identified at Risk Assessment.

RECORDS
Records will be kept of:

• tests and examinations of personal protective equipment

• issue of personal protective equipment

• Information and training provided

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AVANTIS

Procedure Name: Personal Protective Equipment Issue No: 1

Procedure Ref: AV-SWP-42 Date: 27th January 2020

Tyvac Protective Suit and Nitrile/Neoprene Gloves

Safety Harness with Double Fall Arrest Lanyard

Safety Harness with Restraining Lanyard

Half Mask Respirator (refer to MSDS)
Safety Glasses with Face Protection

Air Fed Respirator (refer to MSDS)

PVC Chemical Suit & Gauntlets
Personal Protective

Burning Visor + Eye Protection

Leather Blasting Suit & Helmet

Goggles with Face Protection

Respirator (refer to MSDS)

Equipment Martrix

Leather Apron (As Req)

Leather Jacket (As Req)
Leather Spats (As Req)
Welder Hood (As Req)
FRC, High Vis Overalls

Filterd Welders Hood

Hearing Protection

Welders Gauntlets
Overalls/Coveralls
Safety Glasses

Welding Visor
Safety Gloves

Safety Boots

Fume Mask
Hard Hat

Life Vest
Workshop Visitor X X X
General Workshop Conditions X X X X X
General Workshop above 80 Dcb (Noise) X X X X X X
General Mechanical Work X X X X X X
General Mechanical WorkOffshore X X X X X X
Rigging/Slinging X X X X X O

Using a Hand Held Grinder O X X X X X

Welding (normal standing position) X X X X X X X
Welding (abnormal position) X X X X X X X X X X
Welding, abnormal materials X
Burning (normal standing position) X X X X X X X X
Burning (abnormal position) X X X X X X X X X X X

Working at Height X
Working Over Water X X
Working with MEWPS X

Electrical Work (Normal Conditions) X X X X X O

Tank Cleaning X X X X X O X O O

Paint Spraying X X X X X O X O X

Chemical Clean Operator X X X X X O X O X

Grit Blasting X X X X

Key: X = Required PPE O = Selection based upon JRA or COSHH Assessment

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