DRC 000 16540 0039 01 Personal Protective Equipment Procedure

DR.
CONCRETE GENERAL CONTRACTING LLC
PERSONNEL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT PROCEDURE

WQ1411-TANK BOTTOM AND ROOF COATING AND EXTERNAL PAINTING SERVICES
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PROJECT WQ1411-PROJECT
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PROJECT ITEM TANK BOTTOM AND ROOF COATING AND EXTERNAL PAINTING SERVICES
PERSONNEL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

PROCEDURE
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DR. CONCRETE GENERAL CONTRACTING LLC

1. INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................
2. PURPOSE...............................................................................................................................
3. SCOPE...................................................................................................................................
4. RESPONSIBILITIES...............................................................................................................
4.1. All Persons on Site.................................................................................................................................

4.2. Managers................................................................................................................................................
4.3. Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Manager..............................................................................
4.4. HSE Supervisors....................................................................................................................................
4.5. Employees...............................................................................................................................................
4.6. Purchasing/ Procurement.....................................................................................................................
4.7. Contractors.............................................................................................................................................
5. PROCEDURE..........................................................................................................................
5.1. Technical Specifications........................................................................................................................

5.1.1. Eye and Face Protection...........................................................................................................................
5.1.2. Head Protection......................................................................................................................................
5.1.3. Foot and leg protection...........................................................................................................................
5.1.4. Hand and Arm Protection.......................................................................................................................
5.1.5. Body Protection......................................................................................................................................
5.1.6. Hearing Protection.................................................................................................................................
5.1.7. Respiratory Protection Systems.............................................................................................................
5.1.8. Fire-Fighters Protective Clothing (helmet, footwear and gloves)..........................................................
5.1.9. Lifebuoy (SOLAS):................................................................................................................................
5.1.10. Lifejackets (SOLAS)..............................................................................................................................
5.2. Purchasing Stage..................................................................................................................................
6. TRAINING............................................................................................................................48
7. REFRENCE...........................................................................................................................48
8. APPENDIXES.......................................................................................................................49
8.1. APPENDIX A: EN Standards for personal protection equipments...............................................

8.2. APPENDIX B: Famous brands..........................................................................................................
8.3. APPENDIX C: Recommended PPE standards.................................................................................
8.4. APPENDIX D:Checklist:....................................................................................................................
8.5. APPENDIX E : Personnel PPE Record Log Card...........................................................................
8.6. APPENDIX F: Personal Protection Equipment Matrix..................................................................

1. INTRODUCTION
Hazards exist in every workplace in many different forms: sharp edges, falling objects, flying sparks,
chemicals, noise, and a myriad of other potentially dangerous situations. The Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) and the international labour organization (ILO) require that employers
protect their employees from workplace hazards that can cause injury.
Controlling a hazard at its source is the best way to protect employees. Depending on the hazard or
workplace conditions, it is recommended to use of engineering or work practice controls to manage or
eliminate hazards set as the first action for protecting human resource. For example, building a barrier
between the hazard and the employees is an engineering control; changing the way in which employees
perform their work is a work practice control also.
When engineering, work practice and administrative controls are not feasible or do not provide
sufficient protection, employers must provide personal protective equipment (PPE) to their employees
and ensure proper usage of them. Personal protective equipment, commonly referred to as "PPE", is
equipment worn to minimize exposure to a variety of hazards. Examples of PPE include such items as
gloves, foot and eye protection, protective hearing devices (earplugs, muffs) hard hats, respirators and
full body suits.
Each type of PPE is designed to protect against specific hazards. Employers can identify the specific
workplace hazards by completing a hazard assessment as outlined in Job Safety
Analyses Document This guideline will guide both employers and employees do the following:
Understand the types of PPE.
 Know the basics of conducting a "hazard assessment" of the workplace.
 Select appropriate PPE for a variety of circumstances.
 Understand what kind of training is needed in the proper use and care of PPE.
The objective of this Work Instruction is to provide the company supplier with the international
standards and regulations and illuminate that all the CONTRACTOR personnel should use the suitable
PPE to minimize exposure to a variety of hazards.
2. PURPOSE
The purpose of this procedure and guidance information is to assist in:
 Ensuring that personnel are aware of the protective clothing and equipment provided for their
use according to their jobs, its maintenance and why, when & how to use it,
 Providing a protective management response where Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is
deemed necessary to protect the health and safety of employees,
 Ensuring compliance with standard & legislative requirements,
 Ensuring proper method of selection and procurement of required PPE.
 These guidelines are set out as a same way for different management disciplinary during
decision-making.
3. SCOPE

This document will apply to the entire DR. CONCRETE and their Sub-contractor operation site and
personnel including Onshore and offshore activities during Construction, Drilling, Pre commissioning,
Commissioning, Start up and Production steps.
4. RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1.All Persons on Site
All persons on site are responsible for:

 Wearing the appropriate protective clothing and using the correct equipment for the work in
hand.
 Ensuring that their protective clothing is maintained in a clean and serviceable condition.
 Reporting any defects to their supervisor.
 Obtaining the advice of the Safety Officer and Safety/Environment Engineer, or their
Supervisor, if any item of PPE is considered inadequate for the job in hand.
4.2.Managers
The managers in all levels are responsible to:

 Ensure that the provisions of this procedure are understood and practiced by them under
controlled employees and contractors.
 Support and monitor the implementation of this procedure.
 Ensure that this procedure will be assigned by HSE manager due to risk assessment.
4.3.Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Manager
The HSE authority is responsible to:

 Ensure Purchasing PPEs are compliance with standard and legislative requirements.
 Provide training, advice and appropriate signs on the selection, proper use, and maintenance of
personal protective equipment.
 Monitor that PPE is being used as appropriate.
 Ensure that defective PPE is withdrawn from service.
 Ensure that all employees receive suitable and sufficient information, instruction, and training
about PPE supplied and how to use.
 Be aware of PPE daily stock status (How many?). Moreover, where the shortage of material
seems, shall declare it.
 Control the issuance and storage area of PPE to ensure that it is in sanitary, in reliable
condition and used properly.
 Make PPE provision and use as a basic requirement of periodical inspections and audits.
 Monitor and analyse the PPE checklist. (Appendix D)
 Check on keeping up to date the Personnel PPE Record Log Card. (Appendix E)
4.4.HSE Supervisors
HSE Supervisors are responsible on a day-to-day basis for ensuring the implementation of this
procedure for the employees within their control. In particular, they must:
 Ensure that specific assessments are carried out for both the risk to be protected against and
the different types of PPE that could be used to protect an individual from that risk. On this

basis, the suitability of the selected PPE against the job risk will be assessed to ensure the PPE
provided is suitable for the intended purpose.
 Familiarize them with the content of this procedure and actively inform their employees.
 Ensure that employees are aware of the dangers of their work.
 Ensure that employees possess and use the required CONTRACTOR approved protective
equipment, and it is in good order.
 Ensure that specific assessments are carried out for both the risk to be protected against and
the suitable PPE that could be used to protect an individual from that risk. On this basis, the
suitability of the selected PPE against the risk will be assessed to ensure the PPE provided is
suitable for the intended purpose.
 Ensure that employees receive suitable and sufficient information, instruction and training
with regard to PPE supplied and how to use.
 Carry out visual inspection of the PPE held by HSE personnel on a weekly basis. (As per PPE
attached checklist).
4.5.Employees
All employees have personal responsibilities to ensure the effectiveness of any safe system of work
provided. In particular, they must:
 Be aware about hazards of their job and required PPE Use and maintain the appropriate PPE
as required.
 Keep the PPE in a clean and serviceable condition.
 Regularly examine PPE and report any defect, damage or loss to their supervisor.
 Inform their supervisor of any medical conditions that may affect their ability to wear or use
PPE.
 Be capable of demonstrating the ability to use PPE properly. (Drills should be hold in this
matter)
 Ensure that PPE is fit with employees ergonomically.
4.6.Purchasing/ Procurement
Purchasing/ procurement department is responsible for selection of appropriate vendor and
performing purchasing process, therefore all purchase requests for PPE must be forwarded to the
department of Health, Safety and Environment for technical approval.
4.7.Contractors
This section has the same authority for all subcontractors and their employees as well as to:
 Supply and purchase all PPE and specific additional requirements necessary for their own
personnel in sufficient quantity (including a site stock) after CONTRACTOR approval.
 (Approved vendor list)
 Provide CONTRACTOR HSE department approval for the PPE before any use.
Surveys and spot inspection will be carried out by CONTRACTOR HSE department to ascertain that
PPE is available on site and effectively worn.
 Ensuring that personnel are aware of the dangers of their work.
 Ensuring that personnel possess and use the required Company approved protective equipment
and that it is in good order.

 Ensuring that personnel know how to use the protective equipment. Authorizing the exchange
of defective items of equipment.
5. PROCEDURE
5.1.Technical Specifications
5.1.1. Eye and Face Protection
Employees can be exposed to a large number of hazards that pose danger to their eyes and face.
OSHA requires employers to ensure that employees have appropriate eye or face protection if they
are exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or
caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, potentially infected material or potentially harmful light
radiation.
Many occupational eye injuries occur because workers are not wearing any eye protection while
others result from wearing improper or poorly fitting eye protection. HSE Supervisor must be sure
that their employees wear appropriate eye and face protection and that the selected form of
protection is appropriate to the work being performed and properly fits each worker exposed to the
hazard.
OSHA suggests that eye protection be routinely considered for use by carpenters, electricians,
machinists, mechanics, millwrights, plumbers and pipefitters, sheet metal workers and tinsmiths,
assemblers, sanders, grinding machine operators, sawyers, welders, laborers, chemical process
operators and handlers, and timber cutting and logging workers. Employers of workers in other job
categories should decide whether there is a need for eye and face PPE through a hazard assessment.
Examples of potential eye or face injuries include:
 Dust, dirt, metal, or wood chips entering the eye from activities such as chipping grinding,
sawing, hammering, the use of power tools or even strong wind forces.
 Chemical splashes from corrosive substances, hot liquids, solvents or other hazardous
solutions.
 Objects swinging into the eye or face, such as tree limbs, chains, tools or ropes.
 Radiant energy from welding, harmful rays from the use of lasers or other radiant light (as
well as heat, glare, sparks, splash and flying particles)
5.1.1.1. Types of Eye Protection
Selecting the most suitable eye and face protection for employees should take into
consideration the following elements:
 Ability to protect against specific workplace hazards
 Should fit properly and be reasonably comfortable to wear
 Should provide unrestricted vision and movement
 Should be durable and cleanable
 Should allow unrestricted functioning of any other required PPE
The eye and face protection selected for employee use must clearly identify the
manufacturer. Any new eye and face protective devices must comply with ANSI Z87.1-
1989 (and ANSI Z 136 for using to protect against chemicals) or be at least as effective
as this standard requires.

One pair of protective eyewear for each position may be provided rather than individual
eyewear for each employee. If this is done, the employer must make sure that employees
should disinfect shared protective eyewear after each use.
Protective eyewear with corrective lenses may only be used by the employee for whom
the corrective prescription was issued and may not be shared among employees. Some of
the most common types of eyes and face protection include the following:
 Safety spectacles: These protective eyeglasses have safety frames constructed of
metal or plastic and impact-resistant lenses. Side shields are available on some
models.
 Goggles: These are tight-fitting eye protection that completely cover the eyes,
eye sockets and the facial area immediately surrounding the eyes and provide
protection from impact, dust and splashes. Some goggles will fit over corrective
lenses.
 Welding shields: Constructed of vulcanized fiber or fiberglass and fitted with a
filtered lens, welding shields protect eyes from burns caused by infrared or
intense radiant light; they also protect both the eyes and face from flying sparks,
metal spatter and slag chips produced during welding, brazing, soldering and
cutting operations.
OSHA requires filter lenses to have a shade number appropriate to protect against the
specific hazards of the work being performed in order to protect against harmful light
radiation.
 Laser safety goggles. These specialty goggles protect against intense
concentrations of light produced by lasers. The type of laser safety goggles an
employer chooses will depend upon the equipment and operating conditions in
the workplace.
 Face shields. These transparent sheets of plastic extend from the eyebrows to
below the chin and across the entire width of the employee‟s head. Some are
polarized for glare protection. Face shields protect against nuisance dusts and
potential splashes or sprays of hazardous liquids but will not provide adequate
protection against impact hazards. Face shields used in combination with goggles
or safety spectacles will provide additional protection against impact hazards.
Each type of protective eyewear is designed to protect against specific hazards.
Employers can identify the specific workplace hazards that threaten employees‟ eyes and
faces by completing a hazard assessment.
 Material Corrosion Resistance
Samples of all metal parts used in the eye-protector shall show no sign of corrosion when
viewed by the unaided eye of a trained observer and shall be in a serviceable condition.
 Ignitability
When tested, no part of the eye-protector apart from headbands and textile edging shall
ignite or Continue to burn after removal of the rod.

 Cleaning
When cleaned by the method recommended by the manufacturer, the eye-protector shall
show no visible deterioration.
 Skin Irritation
All materials that come into contact with the wearer shall be of a kind that is not known
to cause skin irritation.
 Plastic Material
Plastic material shall have strength and elasticity suitable for the use and shall not be
flammable such as cellulose.
5.1.1.2. Design and Manufacture
 Eye-protectors shall be free from patent defects.
 Eye-protectors shall have no sharp edges and shall be free from projections, or
other features likely to cause discomfort in wear.
 Headbands or harnesses, where provided, shall have a width of not less than
9.5mm.
 Adjustable parts or components incorporated in eye-protectors shall be easily
adjustable and replaceable.
 Where provided, ventilation features shall be designed to prevent the direct
access of any particle to the eye from any angle forward from the frontal plane of
the eye-protector.
 Where eye-protectors have rims secured by a screw or screws, these shall be
penned, coated with adhesive or otherwise treated or designed to ensure that they
shall not become loosened in use.
5.1.1.3. Lenses
 Appearance
The lens appearance shall have smooth surfaces and have no visible flaws, striate,
bubbles, waves and other foreign objects in or on to it.
 Principle
Lenses both serve to afford the vision required for work and to protect the eyes during the
performance of specific activities. There are limits to which both sets of requirements can
be met at one and the same time. Since the use of eye protectors always involves a certain
degree of inconvenience of restriction in movement, in order to guarantee reliable
protection, it is imperative that the properties of a lens undergo no substantial alteration
during use. Lenses shall be made of plastic materials, of toughened glass or laminated
glass, or any combination of these materials, or untreated glass backed with one of the
foregoing materials.
5.1.1.4. Optical Properties
 Conditioning
The lenses shall be conditioned in accordance with BS 2092.

 Light Transmittance
Lenses shall transmit not less than 80% of the light energy within the visible spectrum
unless they are
in the impact- resisting group and are double-layered, in which case the transmission
shall not be less than 70%. These limits shall not apply to lenses claimed to be tinted.
Note: Tinted lenses include those with metal coatings applied.
 Quality
Lenses shall be free to within 3 mm of their edges from inherent faults that can be
observed by the wearer when the eye-protector is worn. The inspection for faults shall be
made by the wearer with his eyes focused at a variety of focal distances likely to be
encountered at work, i.e. the wearer shall not attempt to focus on the lens itself.
5.1.1.5. Construction and Dimensions
The eye protection shall conform to the following general requirements:
a) Eye protector shall not give an excessive uncomfortable to the wearer.
b) Lenses of eye protector shall not easily come off from the frame nor reform their
curve.
c) Each part of the eye protector shall be easily replaced.
 Eye protector similar to usual spectacles
Eye protector of this type shall consist of two lenses, frame and two bows
 Eye protector with side-shield
Eye protector of this type shall be the one similar to the usual spectacles with side-shield
so attached as not to excessively obstruct the wears’ view.
 Dimension of lens
The minimum dimensions of lenses shall be as follows:
a) For circular lenses
48 mm diameter with a minimum aperture size of 40 mm diameter;
b) For shaped lenses
42 mm horizontal datum length × 35 mm mid. datum vertical depth, using the system of
measurement described in BS 3199;
c) For one piece rectangular lenses
105 mm × 50 mm;
d) For one piece shaped lenses
such that two circles 48 mm in diameter can be spaced symmetrically about the vertical
canter line of the eye- protector with the centres being 66 mm apart measured in the
horizontal front plane of the eye-protector as worn.
5.1.1.6. Sun Glare Eye Protection

The main purpose of sun glare filters is to protect the personnel eye against excessive
solar radiation to reduce eye strain and increase visual perception in order to ensure
fatigue-free vision, especially for prolonged usage. The choice of filter depends on the
ambient light level and the individual’s sensitivity to glare.
5.1.1.7. Classification and uses of sunglasses
Table 1- Classification and uses of sunglasses
Classification Use
Cosmetic spectacles Lightly tinted spectacles not intended to give significant protection
against sun glare and worn largely for their fashion properties.
General purpose Sunglasses intended to reduce sun glare in bright circumstances
including the driving of motor vehicles in daylight.
Special purpose Sunglasses intended to reduce sun glare in abnormal environmental
conditions, e.g. near large expanses of water or in snow and mountain
altitudes, or for persons who may be abnormally sensitive to glare as a
result of medical treatment or otherwise. Non-photochromic filters
having a shade number of 4.1 are not considered suitable for use by
persons when driving motor vehicles.
Refraction Class 1 Equivalent to prescription lens quality and recommended for
continuous daytime wearing.
Refraction Class 2 Suitable for intermittent wearing.
Break resistant sunglasses Suitable for conditions where mechanical abuse is possible but will not
be severe, e.g. driving, cycling, walking, camping or boating.
5.1.1.8. Prescription Safety Lens Spectacle
Employees using corrective lenses of prismatic, astigmatic and refractor prescription
lenses working in an area and performing any types of work which require eye
protections such as chemical handling, chipping, welding, grinding, laboratory,
machining, spot welding, furnace operation and in a risk of harmful effect of ultraviolet,
infrared and laser beams shall be protected by either safety prescription goggles or safety
swing up type lenses or cover goggles to be worn over ordinary prescription lens
spectacles.
 Optical Tests
Employees who shall wear corrective lens spectacle shall be tested and prescribed by
ophthalmologist. Spectacles should be fitted with prescribed lenses in accordance with
specifications covered in ISO 4855. The supplier shall certify in writing that the safety
spectacles are tested as prescribed and meets all requirements for impact protection.
 Classification
Prescription lens spectacle shall be classified into two types according to the shape of
frame mounting: Conventional spectacle type; spectacle type with side shields.
 Material
 Material, exclusive of tempered glass lenses shall meet the following
requirements:

 They shall have suitable strength and elasticity for intended use;
 Material of parts to contact the skin shall be non-irritating and capable of being
disinfected;
 Metal parts shall be made of corrosion resistance or treated as corrosion resistant;
 Plastic material shall not be of fast burning.
 Construction
 The general construction of the spectacle shall satisfy each of the following
requirements: It shall be simple of handling and not to break easily.
 It shall not give remarkable discomfort to the user.
 It shall be free from sharp edges or projections likely to cause cuts or scratches to
the user. Every part of spectacle shall be easily removed and replaced.
 Conventional spectacle type shall be composed of two lenses a frame and
temples.
 Spectacles with side shields shall be of conventional spectacles type fixed firmly
with side shields which shall obstruct visual field as little as possible.
 Quality -Impact resistance
The spectacle in case of being subjected to the test shall have neither the lens edge
chipped, nor the lens displaced from frame by an impact.
 Lens
 Lens shall be free from any visible flaws, striae, bubbles, waves, and foreign
bodies, and both surfaces of it shall be well polished.
 The lens shall be checked by ophthalmologist to make sure that they are made as
prescribed before issuing to the employees.
 Lens in case of subjected to the tests specified in accordance with BS 2738 shall
not be fractured.
 If lens supplied as pair, the two lenses should be reasonably matched in shape,
size and form.
 Cover lens
Ordinary prescription lens spectacle can be fixed with swing type cover safety lenses or
employees using prescript.
Table2- kind and types of eye protectors
kind type symbol
Shield Eyeglasses Spectacles Common eyeglasses type A-1
Type Without side shield Single swing up type A-2
(cat. A) Double swing up type A-3
Safety helmet mount type A-4
With side shield Common eyeglasses type B-1
(cat. B) Single swing up type B-2
Double swing up type B-3
Safety helmet mount type B-4
Front type Fixed type C-1
Swing up type C-2

Goggle type (cat. C) Box type D-1
Cup type D-2
C1 C2 D1 D2
Figure1- kind and types of eye protectors


Table 3- Selection Chart: Eye & Face Protection
Source Assessment Protection
Impact: Chipping, grinding, Flying fragments, Spectacles with side protection, goggles, face
machining, masonry work, objects, large shields. See notes (1),(3),(5),(6),(10). For severe
woodworking, sawing, chips, particles, exposure, use face shields.
drilling, chiseling, powered sand, dirt, etc.
fastening, riveting, and
sanding.
Heat: Furnace operations, Hot sparks Face shields, goggles, spectacles with side protection.
pouring, casting, hot Splash from molten See notes (1),(2),(3). For severe exposure use face
dipping, and welding. metals shield
High temperature Face shields worn over goggles. See notes (1),(2),
exposure (3).
Screen face shields, reflective face shields. See notes
(1),(2),(3).
Chemical: Acid and Splash Goggles, eyecup and cover types. See notes (3),(11).
chemicals handling, For severe exposure, use face shield.
degreasing plating
Irritating mists Special purpose goggles.
Dust: Woodworking, Nuisance dust Goggles, eyecup and cover types. See note (8).
buffing, general dusty
conditions
Light Radiation: Welding helmets or welding shields. Typical shades:
Welding: Electric arc 10-14.
Optical radiation See notes (9) ,(12).
Gas Welding goggles or welding face shield: Typical
Cutting Optical radiation
shades: gas welding 4-8, cutting 3-6, brazing 3-4.
Torch brazing See note (9).
Torch soldering Optical radiation

Spectacles or welding face shield. Typical shades
Glare Poor vision 1.5-3. See notes (3), (9).
Spectacles with shaded or special purpose lenses, as
suitable. See notes (9), (10).
 Care should be taken to recognize the possibility of multiple and simultaneous
exposure to a variety of hazards. Adequate protection against the highest level of
each of the hazards should be provided. Protective devices do not provide
unlimited protection.
 Operations involving heat may also involve light radiation. As required by the
standard, protection from both hazards must be provided.
 Face shields should only be worn over primary eye protection (spectacles or
goggles).
 As required by the standard, filter lenses must meet the requirements for shade
designations in OSHA CFR 29 1910.133(a)(5). Tinted and shaded lenses are not
filter lenses unless they are marked or identified as such.

 As required by the standard, persons whose vision requires the use of
prescription (Rx) lenses must wear either protective devices fitted with
prescription (Rx) lenses or protective devices designed to be worn over regular
prescription (Rx) eyewear.
 Wearers of contact lenses must also wear appropriate eye and face protection
devices in a hazardous environment. It should be recognized that dusty and/or
chemical environments may represent an additional hazard to contact lens
wearers.
 Caution should be exercised in the use of metal frame protective devices in
electrical hazard areas.
 Atmospheric conditions and the restricted ventilation of the protector can cause
lenses to fog. Frequent cleansing may be necessary.
 Welding helmets or face shields should be used only over primary eye protection
(spectacles or goggles).
 Non-side shield spectacles are available for frontal protection only, but are not
acceptable eye protection for the sources and operations listed for “impact.”
 Ventilation should be adequate, but well protected from splash entry. Eye and
face protection should be designed and used so that it provides both adequate
ventilation and protects the wearer from splash entry.
 Protection from light radiation is directly related to filter lens density. See note 4.
Select the darkest shade that allows task performance
5.1.1.9. Welding Operations
The intense light associated with welding operations can cause serious and sometimes
permanent eye damage if operators do not wear proper eye protection. The intensity of
light or radiant energy produced by welding, cutting or brazing operations varies
according to a number of factors including the task producing the light, the electrode size
and the arc current. The following table shows the minimum protective shades for a
variety of welding, cutting and brazing operations in general industry.
Table 4- Filter Lenses for Protection Against Radiant Energy
Minimum*
Electrode size in 1/32”
Operations Arc current protective
(0.8mm)
shade
<3 < 60 7
3-5 60 - 160 8
Shielded metal arc welding
5-8 160 - 250 10
>8 250 - 550 11
< 60 7
60 - 160 10
Gas metal arc welding and flux cored arc welding
160 - 250 10
250 - 500 10
< 50 8
Gas tungsten arc welding 50 - 150 8
150 - 500 10
Air carbon (light) < 500 10

Arc cutting (heavy) 500 - 1,000 11

< 20 6
20 - 100 8
Plasma arc welding
100 - 400 10
400 - 800 11
< 300 8
(light)** (medium)**
Plasma arc cutting 300 - 400 9
(heavy)**
400 - 800 10
Torch brazing 3
Torch soldering 2
Carbon arc welding 14

Table 5- Filter Lenses for Protection Against Radiant Energy
Operations Plate thickness Inches Plate thickness mm Minimum protective Shade
Gas welding:
< 1/8 < 3.2 4
Light
Gas welding:
1/8 - 1/2 3.2 - 12.7 5
Medium
Gas welding:
> 1/2 > 12.7 6
Heavy
Oxygen cutting:
<1 < 25 3
Light
Oxygen cutting:
1-6 25 - 150 4
Medium
Oxygen cutting:
>6 > 150 5
Heavy
Source: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133(a) (5).
* As a rule of thumb, start with a shade that is too dark to see the weld zone. Then go to a lighter
shade which gives sufficient view of the weld zone without going below the minimum. In ox fuel
gas welding or cutting where the torch produces a high yellow light, it is desirable to use a filter lens
that absorbs the yellow or sodium line in the visible light of the (spectrum) operation. ** These
values apply where the actual arc is clearly seen. Experience has shown that lighter filters may be
used when the arc is hidden by the work piece.
5.1.1.10. Laser Operations

Laser light radiation can be extremely dangerous to the unprotected eye and direct or
reflected beams can cause permanent eye damage. Laser retinal burns can be painless, so
it is essential that all personnel in or around laser operations wear appropriate eye
protection. Laser safety goggles should protect for the specific wavelength of the laser

and must be of sufficient optical density for the energy involved. Safety goggles intended
for use with laser beams must be labeled with the laser wavelengths for which they are
intended to be used, the optical density of those wavelengths and the visible light
transmission.
The table below lists maximum power or energy densities and appropriate protection
levels for optical densities 5 through 8.
Table 6- maximum power or energy densities and appropriate protection levels
Intensity, CW maximum power density(watts/cm2) Attenuation Factor
10-2 5 105
10-1 6 105
1.0 7 107
10.0 8 108
Source: OSHA 29CFR 1926.102(b)(2)
Figure
Figure2- characteristics of safety goggles
5.1.2. Head Protection
Protecting employees from potential head injuries is a key element of any safety program. A head
injury can impair an employee for life or it can be fatal. Wearing a safety helmet or hard hat is one
of the easiest ways to protect an employee’s head from injury. Hard hats can protect employees
from impact and penetration hazards as well as from electrical shock and burn hazards.
Supervisors would ensure that their employees wear head protection if any of the following apply:
 Objects might fall from above and strike them on the head;
 They might bump their heads against fixed objects, such as exposed pipes or beams; or
 There is a possibility of accidental head contact with electrical hazards
Some examples of occupations in which employees should be required to wear head protection
include construction workers, carpenters, electricians, linemen, plumbers and pipefitters, timber and
log cutters, welders, among many others. Whenever there is a danger of objects falling from above,

such as working below others who are using tools or working under a conveyor belt, head
protection must be worn. Hard hats must be worn with the bill forward to protect employees
properly.
In general, protective helmets or hard hats should do the following:
 Resist penetration by objects
 Absorb the shock of a blow
 Be water-resistant and slow burning
 Have clear instructions explaining proper adjustment and replacement of the suspension
and headband
Hard hats must have a hard outer shell and a shock-absorbing lining that incorporates a headband
and straps that suspend the shell from 1 to 1 1/4 inches (2.54 cm to 3.18 cm) away from the head.
This type of design provides shock absorption during an impact and ventilation during normal wear.
Protective headgear must meet ANSI Standard Z89.1-2003 (Protective Headgear for Industrial
Workers) or provide an equivalent level of protection.
5.1.2.1. Types of Hard Hats
There are many types of hard hats available in the marketplace today. In addition to
selecting protective headgear that meets ANSI standard requirements, employers should
ensure that employees wear hard hats that provide appropriate protection against potential
workplace hazards. It is important for employers to understand all potential hazards when
making this selection, including electrical hazards. This can be done through a
comprehensive hazard analysis and an awareness of the different types of protective
headgear available. On base of ANSI, they are two types of hard hats, type Ι which
protect head against Top Impact, type II which protect head against both of Top Impact
and Side Impact
Hard hats are divided into three industrial classes:
 Class A hard hats (cat. A) provide impact and penetration resistance along with
limited voltage protection (up to 2,200 volts).
 Class B hard hats (cat. B) provide the highest level of protection against electrical
hazards, with high- voltage shock and burn protection (up to 20,000 volts). They also
provide protection from impact and penetration hazards by flying/falling objects.
 Class C hard hats (cat. C) provide lightweight comfort and impact protection but offer
no protection from electrical hazards.
Another division is based on protection against electrical hazards
 Class G (General)
Class G hard hats are intended to reduce the danger of contact exposure to low voltage
conductors. Test samples are proof tested at 2200 volts (phase to ground). However, this
voltage is not intended as an indication of the voltage at which the hard hat protects the
wearer.
Please note: Class G hard hats were formerly known as Class A.

 Class E (Electrical)
Class E hard hats are intended to reduce the danger of exposure to high voltage conductors.
Test samples are proof-tested at 20,000 volts (phase to ground). However, this voltage is not
intended as an indication of the voltage at which the helmet protects the wearer. Please note:
Class E hard hats were formerly known as Class B.
 Class C (Conductive)
Class C hard hats are not intended to provide protection against contact with electrical
conductors.
Another class of protective headgear on the market is called a “bump hat,” designed for
use in areas with low head clearance. They are recommended for areas where protection
is needed from head bumps and
lacerations. These are not designed to protect against falling or flying objects and are not
ANSI approved. It is essential to check the type of hard hat employees are using to ensure
that the equipment provides appropriate protection. Each hat should bear a label inside
the shell that lists the manufacturer, the ANSI designation, and the class of the hat.
The mass of each helmet, complete with harness but exclusive of accessories, should not
exceed 0.44 kg for Classes A, B, and C helmets.
5.1.2.2. Size and care consideration
Head protection that is either too large or too small is inappropriate for use, even if it
meets all other requirements. Protective headgear must fit appropriately on the body and
for the head size of each individual. Most protective headgear comes in a variety of sizes
with adjustable headbands to ensure a proper fit (many adjust in 1/8-inch increments). A
proper fit should allow sufficient clearance between the shell and the suspension system
for ventilation and distribution of an impact. The hat should not bind, slip, fall off or
irritate the skin.
Some protective headgear allows for the use of various accessories to help employees
deal with changing environmental conditions, such as slots for earmuffs, safety glasses,
face shields and mounted lights. Optional brims may provide additional protection from
the sun and some hats have channels that guide rainwater away from the face. Protective
headgear accessories must not compromise the safety elements of the equipment.
Periodic cleaning and inspection will extend the useful life of protective headgear. A
daily inspection of the hard hat shell, suspension system and other accessories for holes,
cracks, tears or other damage that might compromise the protective value of the hat is
essential. Paints, paint thinners and some cleaning agents can weaken the shells of hard
hats and may eliminate electrical resistance. Consult the helmet manufacturer for
information on the effects of paint and cleaning materials on their hard hats. Never drill
holes, paint or apply labels to protective headgear as this may reduce the integrity of the
protection. Do not store protective headgear in direct sunlight, such as on the rear
window shelf of a car, since sunlight and extreme heat can damage them.
Hard hats with any of the following defects should be removed from service and
replaced:

 Perforation, cracking, or deformity of the brim or shell;
 Indication of exposure of the brim or shell to heat, chemicals or ultraviolet light
and other radiation (in addition to a loss of surface gloss, such signs include
chalking or flaking).
Always replace a hard hat if it sustains an impact, even if damage is not noticeable.
Suspension systems are offered as replacement parts and should be replaced when
damaged or when excessive wear is noticed. It is not necessary to replace the entire hard
hat when deterioration or tears of the suspension systems are noticed.
Each helmet conforming to the requirements of this Standard shall bear identification on
the inside of the shell stating the name of the manufacturer, the Standard designation, the
class of the helmet.
If a job involves work in windy conditions, especially at heights, or repeated bending or
constantly looking upwards, a secure retention system such as chinstrap is required. In
case of visible damages and cracks, the helmets shall be replaced.
Table 7 –helmet color against working groups
Helmet Colour Working groups
Blue Labours
White Supervisors
White Managers + Visitors
Red HSE Team
Gray Security
Companies' logos must be labelled on the front side of the safety helmets.
ID number of people must be labelled on the backside of the safety helmets.
The Contractors shall issue their personnel color-coding identification system (clothing and helmet)
procedure for Client approval.
5.1.3. Foot and leg protection
Employees who face possible foot or leg injuries from falling or rolling objects or from
crushing or penetrating materials should wear protective footwear. Also, employees
whose work involves exposure to hot substances or corrosive or poisonous materials
must have protective gear to cover exposed body parts, including legs and feet. If an
employee’s feet may be exposed to electrical hazards, non-conductive footwear should be
worn. On the other hand, workplace exposure to static electricity may necessitate the use
of conductive footwear.
Examples of situations in which an employee should wear foot and/or leg protection
include:
 When heavy objects such as barrels or tools might roll onto or fall on the employee’s
feet;
 Working with sharp objects such as nails or spikes that could pierce the soles or uppers of
ordinary shoes;

 Exposure to molten metal that might splash on feet or legs;  Working on or around hot,
wet or slippery surfaces; and  Working when electrical hazards are present.
Safety footwear must meet ANSI minimum compression and impact performance
standards in ANSI Z41-1991 (American National Standard for Personal Protection-
Protective Footwear) or provide equivalent protection. Footwear purchased before July 5,
1994, must meet or provide equivalent protection to the earlier ANSI Standard (ANSI
Z41.1-1967). All ANSI approved footwear has a protective toe and offers impact and
compression protection. But the type and amount of protection is not always the same.
Different footwear protects in different ways. Check the product’s labeling or consult the
manufacturer to make sure the footwear will protect the user from the hazards they face.
Foot and leg protection choices include the following:
 Leggings protect the lower legs and feet from heat hazards such as molten metal or
welding sparks. Safety snaps allow leggings to be removed quickly.
 Metatarsal guards protect the instep area from impact and compression. Made of
aluminum, steel, fiber or plastic, these guards may be strapped to the outside of shoes.
 Toe guards fit over the toes of regular shoes to protect the toes from impact and
compression hazards. They may be made of steel, aluminium or plastic.
 Combination foot and shin guards protect the lower legs and feet and may be used in
combination with toe guards when greater protection is needed.
 Safety shoes have impact-resistant toes and heat-resistant soles that protect the feet
against hot work surfaces common in roofing, paving and hot metal industries. The metal
insoles of some safety shoes protect against puncture wounds. Safety shoes may also be
designed to be electrically conductive to prevent the buildup of static electricity in areas
with the potential for explosive atmospheres or nonconductive to protect worker from
workplace electrical hazards.
5.1.3.1. Special Purpose Shoes

Electrically conductive shoes provide protection against the build-up of static electricity.
Employees working in explosive and hazardous locations such as explosives
manufacturing facilities or grain elevators must wear conductive shoes to reduce the risk
of static electricity buildup on the body that could produce a spark and cause an
explosion or fire. Foot powder should not be used in conjunction with protective
conductive footwear because it provides insulation, reducing the conductive ability of the
shoes.
Silk, wool and nylon socks can produce static electricity and should not be worn with
conductive footwear. Conductive shoes must be removed when the task requiring their
use is completed.
Note: Employees exposed to electrical hazards must never wear conductive shoes.
Electrical hazard, safety-toe shoes are nonconductive and will the wearers‟ feet from
completing an electrical circuit to the ground. These shoes can protect against open

circuits of up to 600 volts in dry conditions and should be used in conjunction with other
insulating equipment and additional precautions to reduce the risk of a worker becoming
a path for hazardous electrical energy. The insulating protection of electrical hazard,
safety-toe shoes may be compromised if the shoes become wet, the soles are worn
through, metal particles become embedded in the sole or heel, or workers touch
conductive, grounded items.
Note: Nonconductive footwear must not be used in explosive or hazardous locations.
5.1.3.2. Foundry Shoes
In addition to insulating the feet from the extreme heat of molten metal, foundry shoes
keep hot metal from lodging in shoe eyelets, tongues or other shoe parts. These snug-
fitting leather or leather-substitute shoes have leather or rubber soles and rubber heels.
All foundry shoes must have built-in safety toes.
5.1.3.3. Care of Protective Footwear
As with all protective equipment, safety footwear should be inspected prior to each use.
Shoes and leggings should be checked for wear and tear at reasonable intervals. This
includes looking for cracks or holes, separation of materials, broken buckles or laces.
The soles of shoes should be checked for pieces of metal or other embedded items that
could present electrical or tripping hazards.
Employees should follow the manufacturers‟ recommendations for cleaning and
maintenance of protective footwear.
Figure3-anatomy of a safety shoe


Figure4- type of the safety shoe Table8-Footwear optional symbols

SN Symbol Protection
1 A Antistatic
2 AN Ankle Protection
3 CI Cold Insulation
4 CR Cut Resistant
5 E Energy Absorption of seat region
6 HI Heat Insulation
7 HRO Heat Resistant Outsole
8 M Metatarsal Protection
9 ORO/FO Oil Resistant Outsole
10 P Penetration Resistance (Standard for S3 code)
11 WR Water Resistance
12 WRU Water penetration/absorption
5.1.4. Hand and Arm Protection
If a workplace hazard assessment reveals that employees face potential injury to hands and arms
that cannot be eliminated through engineering and work practice controls, employers must ensure
that employees wear appropriate protection. Potential hazards include skin absorption of harmful
substances, chemical or thermal burns, electrical dangers, bruises, abrasions, cuts, punctures,
fractures and amputations. Protective equipment includes gloves, finger guards and arm coverings
or elbow-length gloves.
Supervisors would explore all possible engineering and work practice controls to eliminate hazards
and use PPE to provide additional protection against hazards that cannot be completely eliminated
through other means. For example, machine guards may eliminate a hazard. Installing a barrier to
prevent workers from placing their hands at the point of contact between tables saw blade and the
item being cut is another method.
5.1.4.1. Types of Protective Gloves
There are many types of gloves available today to protect against a wide variety of
hazards. The nature of the hazard and the operation involved will affect the selection of
gloves. The variety of potential occupational hand injuries makes selecting the right pair
of gloves challenging. It is essential that employees use gloves specifically designed for
the hazards and tasks found in their workplace because gloves designed for one function
may not protect against a different function even though they may appear to be an
appropriate protective device.

The following are examples of some factors that may influence the selection of protective
gloves for a workplace:
 Type of chemicals handled
 Nature of contact (total immersion, splash, etc.)
 Duration of contact
 Are requiring protection (hand only, forearm, arm)
 Grip requirements (dry, wet, oily)
 Thermal protection
 Size and comfort
 Abrasion/resistance requirements
Gloves made from a wide variety of materials are designed for many types of workplace
hazards.
In general, gloves fall into four groups:
 Gloves made of leather, canvas or metal mesh;
 Fabric and coated fabric gloves;
 Chemical- and liquid-resistant gloves;
Insulating rubber gloves (See OSHA 29 CFR 1910.137 for detailed requirements on the
selection, use and care of insulating rubber gloves).
5.1.4.2. Leather, Canvas or Metal Mesh Gloves
Sturdy gloves made from metal mesh, leather or canvas provides protection against cuts
and burns. Leather or canvass gloves also protect against sustained heat.
 Leather gloves protect against sparks, moderate heat, blows chips and rough
objects.
 Aluminized gloves provide reflective and insulating protection against heat and
require an insert made of synthetic materials to protect against heat and cold.
 Aramid fiber gloves protect against heat and cold, are cut- and abrasive-resistant
and wear well.
 Synthetic gloves of various materials offer protection against heat and cold are cut-
and abrasive resistant and may withstand some diluted acids. These materials do
not stand up against alkalis and solvents.
 Fabric and Coated Fabric Gloves
Fabric and coated fabric gloves are made of cotton or other fabric to provide varying
degrees of protection.
 Fabric gloves protect against dirt, slivers, chafing and abrasions.
They do not provide sufficient protection for use with rough, sharp or heavy materials.
Adding a plastic coating will strengthen some fabric gloves.
 Coated fabric gloves are normally made from cotton flannel with napping on one
side. By coating the unmapped side with plastic, fabric gloves are transformed into
general-purpose hand protection offering slip-resistant qualities. These gloves are
used for tasks ranging from handling bricks and wire to chemical laboratory

containers. When selecting gloves to protect against chemical exposure hazards,
always check with the manufacturer or review the manufacturer’s product literature
to determine the gloves‟ effectiveness against specific workplace chemicals and
conditions.
5.1.4.3. Chemical- and Liquid-Resistant Gloves
Chemical-resistant gloves are made with different kinds of rubber: natural, butyl,
neoprene, nit rile and fluorocarbon (Viton); or various kinds of plastic: polyvinyl chloride
(PVC), polyvinyl alcohol and polyethylene. These materials can be blended or laminated
for better performance. As a general rule, the thicker the glove material, the greater the
chemical resistance but thick gloves may impair grip and dexterity, having a negative
impact on safety.
Some examples of chemical-resistant gloves include:
 Butyl gloves are made of a synthetic rubber and protect against a wide variety of
chemicals, such as peroxide, rocket fuels, highly corrosive acids (nitric acid,
sulfuric acid, hydrofluoric acid and red- fuming nitric acid), strong bases, alcohols,
aldehydes, ketones, esters and nitro compounds. Butyl gloves also resist oxidation,
ozone corrosion and abrasion, and remain flexible at low temperatures. Butyl
rubber does not perform well with aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons and
halogenated solvents.
 Natural (latex) rubber gloves are comfortable to wear, which makes them a
popular general- purpose glove. They feature outstanding tensile strength, elasticity
and temperature resistance. In addition to resisting abrasions caused by grinding
and polishing, these gloves protect workers‟ hands from most water solutions of
acids, alkalis, salts and ketones. Latex gloves have caused allergic reactions in
some individuals and may not be appropriate for all employees. Hypoallergenic
gloves, glove liners and powder less gloves are possible alternatives for workers
who are allergic to latex gloves.
 Neoprene gloves are made of synthetic rubber and offer good pliability, finger
dexterity, high density and tear resistance. They protect against hydraulic fluids,
gasoline, alcohols, organic acids and alkalis. They generally have chemical and
wear resistance properties superior to those made of natural rubber.
 Nitrile gloves are made of a copolymer and provide protection from chlorinated
solvents such as trichloroethylene and perchloroethylene. Although intended for
jobs requiring dexterity and sensitivity, nitrile gloves stand up to heavy use even
after prolonged exposure to substances that cause other gloves to deteriorate. They
offer protection when working with oils, greases, acids, caustics and alcohols but
are generally not recommended for use with strong oxidizing agents, aromatic
solvents, ketones and acetates.
The following table from the U.S. Department of Energy (Occupational Safety and
Health Technical Reference Manual) rates various gloves as being protective against
specific chemicals and will help you select the most appropriate gloves to protect your
employees. The ratings are abbreviated as follows:

VG: Very Good; G: Good; F: Fair; P: Poor (not recommended). Chemicals marked with
an asterisk (*) are for limited service.
Table 9- Chemical Resistance Selection for Protective Gloves
Chemical Neopren Latex/ But Nitril
SN
e Rubber yl e
1 Acetaldehyde* VG G VG G
2 Acetic acid VG VG VG VG
3 Acetone* G VG VG P
4 Ammonium hydroxide VG VG VG VG
5 Amy acetate* F P F P
6 Aniline G F F P
7 Benzaldehyde* F F G G
8 Benzene* P P P F
9 Butyl acetate G F F P
10 Butyl alcohol VG VG VG VG
11 Carbon disulphide F F F F
12 Carbon tetrachloride* F P P G
13 Castor oil F P F VG
14 Chlorobenzene* F P F P
15 Chloroform* G P P F
16 Chloronaphthalene F P F F
17 Chromic acid (50%) F P F F
18 Citric acid (10%) VG VG VG VG
19 Cyclohexanol G F G VG
20 Dibutyl phthalate* G P G G
21 Diesel fuel G P P VG
22 Diisobutyl ketone P F G P
23 Dimethylformamide F F G G
24 Dioctyl phthalate G P F VG
25 Dioxane VG G G G
Table 9 (continued) Chemical Resistance Selection Chart for Protective Gloves
Latex/ Buty Nitril
SN Chemical Neoprene
Rubber l e
1 Methyl ethyl ketone* G G VG P
2 Methyl isobutyl ketone* F F VG P
3 Methyl methacrylate G G VG F
4 Monoethanolamide VG G VG VG
5 Morpholine VG VG VG G
6 Naphthalene G F F G

7 Napthas, aliphatic VG F F VG
8 Napthas, aromatic G P P G
9 Nitric acid* G F F F
10 Nitric acid, red and white fuming P P P P
11 Nitromethane (95.5%)* F P F F
12 Nitropropane (95.5%) F P F F
13 Octyl alcohol VG VG VG VG
14 Oleic acid VG F G VG
15 Oxalic acid VG VG VG VG
16 Palmitic acid VG VG VG VG
17 Perchloric acid (60%) VG F G G
18 Perchloroethylene F P P G
19 Petroleum distillates (naphtha) G P P VG
20 Phenol VG F G F
21 Phosphoric acid VG G VG VG
22 Potassium hydroxide VG VG VG VG
23 Propyl acetate G F G F
24 Propyl alcohol VG VG VG VG
25 Propyl alcohol (iso) VG VG VG VG
26 Sodium hydroxide VG VG VG VG
27 Styrene P P P F
28 Styrene (100%) P P P F
29 Sulfuric acid G G G G
30 Tannic acid (65) VG VG VG VG
31 Tetrahydrofuran P F F F
32 Toluene* F P P F
33 Toluene diisocyanate (TDI) F G G F
Table 9 (continued) Chemical Resistance Selection Chart for Protective
Gloves
S Chemical Neoprene Latex/ Buty Nitril
N Rubber l e
1 Trichloroethylene* F F P G
2 Triethanolamine (85%) VG G G VG
3 Tung oil VG P F VG
4 Turpentine G F F VG
5 Xylene* P P P F
Note: When selecting chemical-resistant gloves be sure to consult the manufacturer‟s recommendations,
especially if the gloved hand(s) will be immersed in the chemical.

5.1.4.4. Rubber Gloves for Electrical Purposes
 Rated potential
The rated potential (a-c(r-m-s) or d.c.) between any conductors and earth in a system
does not exceed the following:
a) 650 V
b) 1000 V
c) 3300 V
d) 4000 V
 Composition
Gloves shall be made from good quality raw natural rubber or raw synthetic rubber or
from a mixture of these, in conjunction with suitable compounding ingredients.
 Construction
Gloves shall be made by a one-piece process or shall be built-up from sheet. Gloves shall
be free from patched areas, embedded foreign matter, blisters (other than shallow broken
blisters) and other physical defects that may arise from any lack of physical homogeneity
or continuity in the glove material, when inspected in a well-lit area by the naked eye
(aided by spectacles if necessary, to ensure normal vision) of a designated person.
Note: Minor surface irregularities that can cause no hazard nor significant degradation in
quality or life may be disregarded.
 Length
The minimum internal length from the tip of the second finger to the edge of the cuff,
denoted as dimension in Fig. 6, shall be 265 mm for the wrist type and 355 mm for the
gauntlet type.
 Typical dimensions
Two types of former may be used in the manufacture of rubber gloves, namely, a flat
type and a shaped type. Gloves made on the shaped type of former are generally more
comfortable.
Table 17 gives typical values of the principal internal dimensions of well-proportioned
gloves. The external dimensions will depend on the thickness of the rubber used.
 Color Codes: If gloves are colour coded to indicate the rated potential, the colors
used shall be in accordance with Table 18.
Table10- color code
DR. Rated potentialGENERAL CONTRACTING
CONCRETE color LLC
V (r.m.s.)
White
650
WQ1411-TANK BOTTOM AND Red
1000ROOF COATING AND EXTERNAL PAINTING SERVICES
DRC-000-16540-0039-01 ISSUE: IFP REV: 01 Green
Date: 30-Jan-23 Page 28 of 76
3300
Blue
4000
 Performance
Rubber gloves for electrical purposes shall be tested by manufacturer and subsequently
by user in accordance with BS697 for the following tests:
a) measurement of thickness;
b) electrical resistance
 Instructions: Instructions shall accompany each pair of gloves and shall include
the following information:
a) recommendations for storage and cleaning
(including maximum washing and drying
temperatures);
 Marking
Each glove shall be marked with the following:
a) The number and date of relevant standard;
b) the name, trade mark or other means of identification of the manufacturer;
c) the month and year of manufacture;
d) the rated potential followed by the word ‟working‟ in brackets; e) the size.
The marking shall be durable and shall not impair the properties and characteristics of the
glove.
5.1.4.5. Care of Protective Gloves
Protective gloves should be inspected before each use to ensure that they are not torn,
punctured or made ineffective in any way. A visual inspection will help detect cuts or
tears but a more thorough inspection by filling the gloves with water and tightly rolling
the cuff towards the fingers will help reveal any pinhole leaks. Gloves that are discolored
or stiff may also indicate deficiencies caused by excessive use or degradation from
chemical exposure.
Any gloves with impaired protective ability should be discarded and replaced. Reuse of
chemical- resistant gloves should be evaluated carefully, taking into consideration the
absorptive qualities of the gloves. A decision to reuse chemically-exposed gloves should
take into consideration the toxicity of the chemicals involved and factors such as duration
of exposure, storage and temperature.

Figure5-Types of gloves
5.1.5. Body Protection
Employees who face possible bodily injury of any kind that cannot be eliminated through
engineering, work practice or administrative controls, must wear appropriate body protection while
performing their jobs. In addition to cuts and radiation, the following are examples of workplace
hazards that could cause bodily injury:
 Temperature extremes;
 Hot splashes from molten metals and other hot liquids;
 Potential impacts from tools, machinery, and materials;
 Hazardous chemicals.
There are many varieties of protective clothing available for specific hazards. Employers are
required to ensure that their employees wear personal protective equipment only for the parts of the
body exposed to possible injury. Examples of body protection include laboratory coats, coveralls,
vests, jackets, aprons, surgical gowns and full body suits.
If a hazard assessment indicates a need for full body protection against toxic substances or harmful
physical agents, the clothing should be carefully inspected before each use, it must fit each worker
properly and it must function properly and for the purpose for which it is intended.
Protective clothing comes in a variety of materials, each effective against particular hazards, such
as:
 Paper-like fibber used for disposable suits provide protection against dust and splashes.
 Treated wool and cotton adapt well to changing temperatures, is comfortable, and fire-
resistant and protects against dust, abrasions and rough and irritating surfaces.
 Duck is a closely woven cotton fabric that protects against cuts and bruises when handling
heavy, sharp or rough materials.
 Leather is often used to protect against dry heat and flames.

 Rubber, rubberized fabrics, neoprene and plastics protect against certain chemicals and
physical hazards. When chemical or physical hazards are present, check with the clothing
manufacturer to ensure that the material selected will provide protection against the specific
hazard.
Body protection, depends on the nature of the work activity, will be divided into shirt and cover all
types in operation sites:
Table 11- Type of cloth for working groups
Working groups Type of cloth Color
Labors Coverall Light Blue
Supervisors Coverall Light Green
Managers Shirt White
Office Personnel Shirt Light Green
HSE Team Coverall Red
Security Shirt Gray
Companies‟ logos should be marked on the cloths.
For firefighting personnel specific cloth made of flame resistance materials must be worn. Coveralls
made of nylon material are prohibited.
 During working with hazardous chemical substances depends on Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS), PVC coveralls may be worn.
 For any other specific activities such as welding, working in battery rooms, etc. additional
protection will be applied.
 Personnel working on or about rotating machineries shall not wear loose clothing and cuffs shall
be secured.

Figure6-Types of Body protection


5.1.6. Hearing Protection
Ear plug/Mold Plug earmuff
Determining the need to provide hearing protection for employees can be challenging. Employee
exposure to excessive noise depends upon a number of factors, including:
 The loudness of the noise as measured in decibels (dB).
 The duration of each employee’s exposure to the noise.
 Whether employees move between work areas with different noise levels.
 Whether noise is generated from one or multiple sources.
Generally, the louder the noise, the shorter the exposure time before hearing protection is required.
For instance, employees may be exposed to a noise level of 90 dB for 8 hours per day (unless they
experience a Standard Threshold Shift) before hearing protection is required. On the other hand, if
the noise level reaches 115 dB hearing protection is required if the anticipated exposure exceeds 15
minutes.
For a more detailed discussion of the requirements for a comprehensive hearing conservation
program, OSHA Publication 3074 (2002), “Hearing Conservation” or refer to the OSHA standard at
29 CFR 1910.95, Occupational Noise Exposure, section (c).
Table 5, below, shows the permissible noise exposures that require hearing protection for
employees exposed to occupational noise at specific decibel levels for specific time periods. Noises
are considered continuous if the interval between occurrences of the maximum noise level is one
second or less. Noises not meeting this definition are considered impact or impulse noises (loud
momentary explosions of sound) and exposures to this type of noise must not exceed 140 dB.
Examples of situations or tools that may result in impact or impulse noises are powder-actuated nail
guns, a punch press or drop hammers.
Table 12 : Permissible Noise Exposure


Duration per day in hours Sound level in dB*
8 90
6 92
4 95
3 97
2 100
11/2 102
1 105
½ 110
¼ or less 115
* When measured on the A scale of a standard sound level meter at slow response. Source: OSHA
29 CFR 1910.95, Table G-16.
If engineering and work practice controls do not lower employee exposure to workplace noise to
acceptable levels, employees must wear appropriate hearing protection. It is important to
understand that hearing protectors reduce only the amount of noise that gets through to the ears.
The amount of this reduction is referred to as attenuation, which differs according to the type of
hearing protection used and how well it fits. Hearing protectors worn by employees must reduce an
employee’s noise exposure to within the acceptable limits noted in Table 5. Refer to Appendix B of
29 CFR 1910.95, Occupational Noise Exposure, for detailed information on methods to estimate the
attenuation effectiveness of hearing protectors based on the device’s noise reduction rating (NRR).
Manufacturers of hearing protection devices must display the device’s NRR on the product
packaging. If employees are exposed to occupational noise at or above 85 dB averaged over an
eight-hours period, the employer is required to institute a hearing conservation program that
includes regular testing of employees‟ hearing by qualified professionals. Refer to OSHA 29 CFR
1910.95(c) for a description of the requirements for a hearing conservation program.
Some types of hearing protection include:
 Single-use earplugs are made of waxed cotton, foam, silicone, rubber or fiberglass
wool. They are self-forming and, when properly inserted, they work as well as most
molded earplugs. 
 Pre-formed or molded earplugs must be individually fitted by a professional and
can be disposable or reusable. Reusable plugs should be cleaned after each use.
 Earmuffs require a perfect seal around the ear. Glasses, facial hair, long hair or
facial movements such as chewing may reduce the protective value of earmuffs.
5.1.7. Respiratory Protection Systems
The appropriate respiratory protection system must be specified on the Permit to Work and worn
when the atmosphere in the workplace is either deficient in oxygen or contaminated by gas, vapor
or particulate matter such as dust, mist, smoke etc.
Respiratory systems take the form of either Respiratory Protection Equipment (RPE), or Breathing
Apparatus (BA).

Positive pressure BA equipment must only be used as a last resort, after all other reasonably
practicable steps have been taken to make the workplace atmosphere safe to breath.
Decisions regarding the use and choice of RPE to be used must be based upon a Risk Assessment.
This will include the nature and degree of the hazards present and the work situation (e.g., open air
or confined space, method and effectiveness of ventilation, type of work to be carried out). It is
essential that the correct type of RPE be specified. Equipment falls into two groups and is identified
in Table 12 - Summary of RPE.
Table 13: Summary of RPE
Group/use Type Notes
RESPIRATORS Filter uses:
- Filters contaminated air before Simple Filters:
Disposable face masks - Dust and particles only.
inhalation by wearer.
- 3M Type 8835 - dust/mist/ - Certain gases/vapors.
- Provides general protection
fumes. - Combination of particles,
against low levels of airborne
- 3M Type 4251 - organic vapors gases and vapours.
particles.
and particles.
- Use correct grade of filter for
- Half mask + filter.
specific hazards.
- Full face mask + filter.
- Not suitable for oxygen
Powered:
deficient atmospheres.
- Half mask.
- Full face.
- Visor.
- Hood/helmet.
- Blouse/half suit.
BREATHING APPARATUS SCABA - Air is supplied by either:

(BA) Self-Contained Air Breathing - A battery of compressed
- Suitable for all types of Apparatus. - air bottles.
hazardous environments - Plant air using a filter unit
- including oxygen deficient. Air Line Masks once an Air Purity Test has
- Vessel entry. been carried out.
5.1.8. Fire-Fighters Protective Clothing (helmet, footwear and gloves)
5.1.8.1. General
The hazards to be expected in condition of heat particularly in firefighting are:

- The effect of heat on the body, face and hands;
- The danger of clothing catching fire;
- The effect on the lungs due to combustion products and vapor used for fire
extinction;
- Reduced visibility owing to smoke and lighting failure;
- Electric shock;
- Falling objects;

- The effect of high rates of heating by conduction caused in contact with hot
surface;
- Falling and slipping.
Because of the diverse nature of these hazards, the protective clothing specified in this
Procedure should be worn by fire fighters and being aware of the limitations of the
clothing.
 Manufacturers of protective clothing data requirement
The requirements of this Standard shall provide a written statement that the protective
clothing produced by manufactures meets or exceed the requirement of this Procedure.
The manufacturer shall furnish upon request the laboratory data showing individual
values upon which the statement is based.
- The manufacturer shall provide on request, guidelines for maintenance, inspection
and retirement.
5.1.8.2. Garment Requirement
- The garment shall consist of a composite of an outer shell, moisture barrier, and
thermal barrier.
- Protective garments shall have a means of securing moisture barrier, thermal
barrier to the outer shell.
- The garment including the front closure, shall be constructed in a manner that
provides secure and complete moisture and thermal protection. If non-positive
fasteners such as snaps or hook and pile tape are used in garment closures, a
positive locking fastener such as hooks and Dees (D‟S) or zippers shall also be
utilized.
- Cargo pockets where provided shall have a means of drainage of water and shall
have flaps with a means of fastening them in closed position.
- Trim to be utilized to meet visibility, requirement and shall not be less than 50 mm
wide and shall have retro reflective and fluorescent surface.
5.1.8.3. Labelling Requirements
- Protective garment applicable to this procedure shall be labeled, with the following:
b) The outer shell of each protective garment shall have a label permanently and
conspicuously attached to the inside upon which at least the following
information is printed.
Outer shell, moisture barrier, and thermal barrier must be utilized and all
garment closures must be fastened when in use. Do not keep this garment in
direct contact with flame or molten metal. Do not use for proximity or fire entry
application or protection from chemical, radiological or biological agents. Use
extreme care for all emergency operations.
c) Manufacturer’s name and address.
d) Country of manufacture.

e) Manufacturers garment identification number.
f) Date of manufacture.
g) Size.
h) Cleaning and drying instructions.
5.1.8.4. Additional Requirements for Protective Coats
Protective coats shall provide protection as specified to the upper torso, neck, arms and
wrists including hands and head.
Protective coat hardware shall not penetrate through the outer shell moisture barrier, and
thermal barrier to contact the wearer’s body when the coat is worn covered by external
closure flaps.
Each protective coat sleeve shall have a resilient wristlet.
Protective coats shall have a composite collar not less than 100 mm. in height at any
point with a closure system. Collar and closure system shall consist of an outer shell,
moisture barrier, and thermal barrier that meet all performance requirements as specified
in performance requirement of this Standard.
Protective coat trim configuration shall include a circumferential band around the coat
and each wrist.
Protective coat trim shall have not less than 2000 sq cm of fluorescent area.
Protective coat trim shall include not less than 800 sq cm of fluorescent area visible from
the front and 800 sq cm of fluorescent area visible from the rear when the garment is
properly closed and is laid on a flat inspection surface.
5.1.8.5. Additional Requirements for Protective Trousers
- Protective trousers shall provide protection as specified to the lower torso and legs,
excluding the ankles and feet.
- The thermal barrier of the protective trousers may be configured as a protective
uniform pant. When configured in this manner, the protective uniform pant
component shall meet all requirements for thermal barriers and the entire protective
trousers with outer shell, moisture barrier, and protective uniform pant as the
thermal barrier assembled shall meet the requirements specified in this procedure.
- Protective trousers hardware shall not penetrate through the outer shell, moisture
barrier, and thermal barrier to contact the wearer’s body when trousers is worn with
closures fastened, unless the hardware is located on the waistband or hardware is
completely covered by external closure flaps.
- Protective trouser trim shall include a circumferential band around each leg
between the hem and knee.
- Protective trouser trim shall have not less than 500 sq cm of fluorescent area.
- Protective trouser trim shall include not less than 260 sq cm of fluorescent area
visible from the front and 260 sq cm of fluorescent area visible from the rear when
the garment is properly close and is laid on a flat inspection surface.

5.1.8.6. Additional Requirements for Protective Coverall
- That portion of the protective cover all that corresponds to the protective coat shall
meet all requirements of Clause 5.1.8.4.
- That portion of the protective cover all that corresponds to the protective trouser
shall meet all requirements of Clause 5.1.8.5 of this Section.
5.1.8.7. Performance and Tests Requirement
- Fire fighters protective clothing shall meet the requirements of Chapter 3 of NFPA
Code No. 1971 for:
a) Garment requirement;
b) Textile;
c) Outer shell requirement;
d) Moisture barrier requirement;
e) Thermal barrier requirement;
f) Winter liner requirement;
g) Thread requirement;
h) Visibility requirement;
i) Hardware requirement;
j) Snap requirement;
k) Fastener tape requirement;
l) Zipper;
m) Hooks and Dees;
n) Label requirement;
o) Collar lining requirement.
5.1.8.8. Testing and Inspection
Protective clothing for fire fighters shall be tested in accordance with Chapter 4 testing
and inspection and Chapter 5 tests methods of NFPA Standard 1971 for the following
tests:
a) Thermal protective performance test;
b) Head, char, and ignition resistance test;
c) Tear resistance test;
d) Retro reflectivity test.
5.1.8.9. Helmet for Fire-Fighters
 General

Fire fighters’ helmet shall essentially consist of a shell, an energy absorbing system, a
retention system, face- shield, ear cover and retro reflective marking.
Manufacturers shall employ adequate quality assurance measures to guarantee that the
helmets manufactured to this Standard meet the requirements of performance
requirement of Chapter 3 of NFPA 1972.
Helmets shall be listed to all performance criteria as specified on Section 4.4 "verification
testing of NFPA No. 1972". Verification testing shall be performed by an independent
authorized testing laboratory.
Labeling affixed to helmets shall only be made on helmets that satisfy all the requirement
specified in previous Clause.
 Marking and Instructions
Each helmet shall be durably and legibly marked in a manner such that the marking can
be easily read. Each marking shall include the following information:
a) Name or designation of manufacturer;
b) Model number or design;
c) Month and year of manufacture;
d) Lot number;
e) Nominal weight of helmet;
f) Recommended cleaning procedure;
g) Helmet size or size range.
The manufacturer shall provide information advisory material with each helmet,
including instructions for cleaning painting, marking, storage and frequency detail of
inspections.
Each helmet shall be durably and legibly marked with the following warning at least 1.5
mm high letter: This helmet must be properly adjusted and secured to the head, with all
components in place, in order to provide designed protection.
Do not modify or replace any component of this helmet, including shell, energy
absorbing system, retention system. Fluorescent retro reflective marking, ear covers or
face shield with component or accessories other than those approved by the
manufacturer.
A warning label with letters at least 1.5 mm high shall be attached to the face shield that
warns the user that the face shield may not provide sufficient eye protection and
additional eye protection may be required.
 Configuration
The helmet shall provide peripheral vision clearance of at least 120 degrees to each side
of the mid sagittal plane as shown in Fig. 7.

Figure 7-peripheral vision
There shall be no openings penetrating the shell except those provided by the
manufacturer for mounting energy absorbing system, retention system and accessories.
 Accessories
The addition of helmet accessories shall not interfere with the function of the helmet or
its component parts and shall not degrade the helmet performance below the
requirement of this Standard.
Helmet manufacturers shall certify that helmet accessories provided by the manufacturer
meet the requirements specified in previous paragraph.
 Performance requirement
Fire fighters’ helmets shall meet the performance requirements of Chapters 3 and 4 and
also Appendix A of NFPA 1972.

Figure 8 -Helmet with absorbing systems

 Transceiver helmet
Transceiver is a two-way communications system designed to be used into fireman‟s
helmet. The system permits the firefighter to transmit and receive voice communication
over ¾ of a kilometer line of sight range.
5.1.8.10. Protective Footwear for Fire-Fighters
 General
Fire fighter protective footwear manufactured in accordance with this is designed to
mitigate adverse environ mental effects to the fire fighter’s foot and ankle.
 Design Requirements
Fire fighter’s footwear shall consist of a sole with heel upper with lining, and insole with
a puncture resistant device, an impact and compression resistant toecap permanently
attached.
Fire fighter’s footwear shall not be less than 200 mm in height when measured from the
plane of the wear surface at the heel to the top of the boot.
Heel breast shall not be less than 12.5 mm nor more than 25 mm. Heel breasting angle
shall not be less than 90° nor more than 135°. Sides and rear of heel shall not be flared or

tapered and edges shall not be less than, or extend more than 15 mm laterally from the
upper at any point.
 Sizing
Sizing shall be in conformity with the standards of DIN 4843 or BS 2723 Clause 4.
 Construction
Metal parts shall not penetrate from the outside into the lining or insole at any point.
No metal parts including but not limited to nails or screws, shall be present or utilized in
the construction or attachment of the sole (with heel) to the puncture resistant device
insole at any point.
 Safety Requirement
Safety boots for fire fighters shall be in accordance with application symbol for footwear
types SHR or SH DIN 4843 or requirement of BS 2723 1988.
 Marking
Boots shall comply with this Standard and marked with the following particulars:
a) Size and fitting
These shall be indelibly stamped with 20 mm metal stamps on the waist of the outsole
and top of the leg.
b) Manufacturer’s name and year of manufacture
These shall be stamped at the top of the leg.

c) The number of standard used
 Testing
Testing shall be in accordance with DIN 4843 for footwear type SH or SHH Clause 6 for
the following tests or in accordance with NFPA Standard 1974 Chapter 3.
 Cut growth resistance outsole;
 Abrasion resistance outsole;
 Effect of fuel outsole;
 Effect of water vapor outsole;
 Thickness of insole, upper/leg material, lining and tongue;
 Abrasion resistance of insole;
 Effect of water on insole;
 Ph value for insole, upper leg material, lining and tongue;
 Cut growth resistance of upper/leg material lining and tongue;
 Tensile strength and elongation at tear of upper leg material;
 Resistance of upper/leg material to water penetration;

 Water proofness of footwear;
 Moisture flow coefficient of upper/leg material and lining;
 Abrasion resistance of shoe lace;
 Volume resistibility of bottom;
 Energy absorption of bottom in the seat region;
 Resistance to repeated flexing of bottom;
 Nail penetration resistant bottom;
 Heat insulating bottoms;
 Cold insulating bottoms;
 Resistance of footwear forepart to deformation;
 Sole bond peeling strength;
 Effect of calcium chloride on footwear;
 Tensile strength of counter.
5.1.8.11. Fire Fighters Rubber Boots
Rubber boots for fire fighters shall be of the size 330 to 450 mm in height and shall meet
the requirement of specification for lined industrial vulcanized rubber boots BS 5145.
5.1.8.12. Gloves
 Design
 Gloves for fire fighters shall be designed to mitigate adverse environmental
effects to the fire fighters’ hands and wrists. Gloves are designed and made of
two, three or four fingers to provide limited protection.
 Gloves for fire fighters shall be designed to minimize the effect of flame, heat,
sharp objects and other hazards that are encountered during firefighting. Gloves
shall be designed and constructed in a manner that provides secure and complete
thermal and moisture protection.
 Gloves shall be designed to minimally interfere with physical movement, the use
of firefighting tools and self-contained breathing apparatus.
 Gloves shall reduce the incidents of burn or injury by providing complete
coverage of the wrist area.
 Gloves shall extend not less than 25 mm above the wrist crease and shall be close
fitting at the opening to restrict the embers and other foreign particles.
 The glove material that comes in contact with the skin shall be non-irritating.
 Sizing
 Gloves shall be available in not less than 5 separate and distinct sizes. The
manufacturer shall provide hand dimension ranges for each size provided.
 Gloves size indicated on the label shall be determined by the following:
Size to fit Hand Circumference

XS to fit 17 to 200
S to fit 20 to 225
M to fit 22 to 250
L to fit 25 to 275
XL to fit 27 to 300
 Compliance and Labeling
Manufacturers of protective gloves for fire fighters shall provide a written statement
that the protective gloves meet or exceed the requirements of Standards.
The gloves manufacturer shall provide with each pair of gloves inspection,
maintenance, criteria for removal from service and any other information with regard
to gloves serviceability.
The label shall include the following information:
- Gloves for fire fighters;
- Name and designation of manufacturer;
- Model, name, number or design;
- Lot serial number;
- Date of certification test;
- Size;
- Country of manufacture.
 Performance Requirements and Testing
Gloves shall be tested for the following performance requirements:
- Heat resistance;
- Flame resistance;
- Conductive heat resistance;
- Thermal protective performance;
- Water penetration;
- Cut resistance;
- Dexterity test;
- Grip test.
 Testing shall conform to NFPA Standard 1973 Chapter 3
5.1.9. Lifebuoy (SOLAS):
Every lifebuoy shall:

 has an outer diameter of not more than 800 mm and an inner diameter of not less than 400 mm;

 be constructed of inherently buoyant material; it shall not depend upon rushes, cork shavings
or granulated cork, any other loose granulated material or any air compartment which depends
on inflation for buoyancy;
 is capable of supporting not less than 14.5 kg of iron in fresh water for a period of 24 h;
 has a mass of not less than 2.5 kg;
 not sustains burning/continues melting after being totally enveloped in a fire for a period of 2 s;
 be constructed to withstand a drop into the water from the height at which it is stowed above
the waterline in the lightest seagoing condition or 30 m, whichever is the greater, without
impairing either its operating capability or that of its attached components;
 If it is intended to operate the quick-release arrangement provided for the self-activated smoke
signals and self-igniting lights, have a mass sufficient to operate the quick-release arrangement
or 4 kg, whichever is the greater;
 be fitted with a grab line not less than 9.5 mm in diameter and not less than four times the
outside diameter of the body of the buoy in length. The grab line shall be secured at four
equidistant points around the circumference of the buoy to form four equal loops.
 Lifebuoy self-igniting lights Self-igniting lights shall:
- be such that they cannot be extinguished by water;
- be capable of either burning continuously with a luminous intensity of not less than 2
cd in all directions of the upper hemisphere or flashing (discharge flashing) at a rate of
not less than 50 flashes per minute with at least the corresponding effective luminous
intensity;
- be provided with a source of energy capable of meeting the requirement of paragraph
2.2 for a period of at least 2 h;
- be capable of withstanding the drop test required by paragraph 1.6.
 Lifebuoy self-activating smoke signals Self-activating smoke signals shall:
- emits smoke of a highly visible color at a uniform rate for a period of at least 15 min
when floating in calm water;
- not ignites explosively or emits any flame during the entire smoke emission time of
the signal; not be swamped in a seaway;
- continue to emit smoke when fully submerged in water for a period of at least 10 s; 5)
be capable of withstanding the drop test required by paragraph 1.6.
 Buoyant lifelines Buoyant lifelines shall:
- be non-kinking;
- have a diameter of not less than 8 mm;
- have a breaking strength of not less than 5 kN.
5.1.10. Lifejackets (SOLAS)
General requirement for lifejackets


- A lifejacket shall not sustain burning or continue melting after being totally enveloped
in a fire for a period of 2 s.
- A lifejacket shall be so constructed that: after demonstration, a person can correctly
don it within a period of 1 min without assistance; it is capable of being worn inside-
out or is clearly capable of being worn in only one way and, as far as possible, cannot
be donned incorrectly; it is comfortable to wear;
it allows the wearer to jump from a height of at least 4.5 m into the water without injury and
without dislodging or damaging the lifejacket.
- A lifejacket shall have sufficient buoyancy and stability in calm fresh water to: lift the
mouth of an exhausted or unconscious person not less than 120 mm clear of the water
with the body inclined backwards at an angle of not less than 20° and not more than
50° from the vertical position; turn the body of an unconscious person in the water
from any position to one where the mouth is clear of the water in not more than 5 s.
- A lifejacket shall have buoyancy which is not reduced by more than 5% after 24 h
submersion in fresh water.
- A lifejacket shall allow the person wearing it to swim a short distance and to board a
survival craft.
- Each lifejacket shall be fitted with a whistle firmly secured by a cord.
 Inflatable lifejackets
A lifejacket which depends on inflation for buoyancy shall have not less than two
separate compartments and comply with the requirements of paragraph 5.1.10.1 and
shall:
- inflate automatically on immersion, be provided with a device to permit inflation by a
single manual motion and be capable of being inflated by mouth;
- in the event of loss of buoyancy in any one compartment be capable of complying with
requirements of paragraphs 2, 3 and 5 of section 5.1.10.1;
- comply with the requirements of paragraph 4 of section 5.1.10.1 after inflation by
means of the automatic mechanism.
 Lifejacket lights
- Each lifejacket light shall: have a luminous intensity of not less than 0.75 cd;
- have a source of energy capable of providing a luminous intensity of 0.75 cd for a
period of at least 8 h; be visible over as great a segment of the upper hemisphere as is
practicable when attached to a lifejacket.
- If the light referred to in paragraph 1 is a flashing light it shall, in addition: be
provided with a manually operated switch; not be fitted with a lens or curved reflector
to concentrate the beam;
- flash at a rate of not less than 50 flashes per minute with an effective luminous
intensity of at least 0.75 cd.

5.2.Purchasing Stage
As mentioned in previous sections, there is several ways for elimination and controlling the
hazards and their effects; the last controlling way is related to personal protective equipment,
therefore PPEs application and compliance of them with standards is very important.
The role of purchasing department is preparation of Personal Protective Equipment’s from

approved vendors from the financial view point; indeed, investigation and confirmation of PPE
specification from the technical view point and compliance consideration of them with standards
is the responsibility of HSE department.
Stages of vendor selection from technical and financial view point are explained in figure
however, all purchasing and contractual rules and points shall be followed and this flowchart
shows only the relationships between HSE department and Purchasing department in vendor
selection process.

Purchasing Stages Flowchart
Preparation of
Job Safety
Preparation of
Investigation of vendors
HSE
Technical department
Analyses for Specification for technical proposal and
different Jobs required Personal determine Approved and Scope of
related to Protective Rejected vendors from Work
P.O.G.C Equipment based technical view point
activities department
on JSA
Scope of
Work
Inviting vendors Gathering Sending Investigation of Financial

involved in Technical Inform HSE department
Technical & Proposal for Approved
Approved Vendor Proposal to HSE from final vendor and
Financial vendors (3 vendors at
List by sending Proposal from department for perform contractual
least) and determine final stages for purchasing PPE
prepared PPE vendors investigation vendor from financial
specification view point

6. TRAINING
Training of each employee who must use PPE is required. Employees must be trained to know at least the following,
- The hazards of their job
- When PPE is necessary - What PPE is necessary
- How to properly put on, take off, adjust and wear the PPE
- The limitations of the PPE
- Proper care, maintenance, useful life and disposal of PPE
HSE Department would make sure that each employee demonstrates an understanding of the PPE training as well as the ability to properly wear
and use PPE before they are allowed to perform work requiring the use of the PPE. If an employer believes that a previously trained employee is
not demonstrating the proper understanding and skill level in the use of PPE, that employee should receive retraining. Other situations that require
additional or retraining of employees include the following circumstances: changes in the workplace or in the type of required PPE that make prior
training obsolete.
The training of each employee required to wear or use PPE should be documented by preparing a certification containing the name of each
employee trained, the date of training and a clear identification of the subject of the certification.
7. REFRENCE
□ www.OSHA.gov
□ Health and Safety Executive / Local Authorities Enforcement Liaison Committee (HELA) Safety of Life at Sea, 1997 (SOLAS)
8. APPENDIXES
8.1.APPENDIX A: EN Standards for personal protection equipments
Head Protection
EN 812:1997- Industrial bump caps

In addition to the Standard number and year, maker and model identification:
size or size range (cm) (on both shell and, if fitted, harness)
year and quarter of manufacture
informative label with specified wording
Optional requirements -20 oC or -30 oC - tested at very low temperature
F- resistant to flame
440 V (a.c.)- tested for electrical insulation
EN 14052:2005– High performance industrial helmets
In addition to the Standard number, maker and model identification:
- year and quarter of manufacture
- size or size range (cm) (also on retention system)
- mass of helmet (g)
- material, if made from ABS, PC, HDPE, PS etc - KS if chinstrap supplied Optional markings:
-20 C or –30 or -40oC- tested at very low temperature
o
150 oC - tested at high temperature

7 or 14– resistance to radiant heat (kW)
440 V (A.C.)- tested for electrical insulation
MM- molten metal splash resistance
PAS 028:2002- Marine safety helmets
Note: A PAS is an interim specification in the absence of a British or European standard specifying performance criteria. In this case these are for
marine safety helmets for use by occupants of small, fast craft (e.g. lifeboats).

Foot Protection
Superseded by EN ISO 20347:2004
Basic requirements- Occupational footwear is not required to have a protective toecap. Other properties:
markings as for EN 345-1, plus:
ORO- outsole resistant to fuel oil
Classification I- (made from leather and other materials, but not all-rubber or all-polymeric types)
O1- basic requirements plus oil resistant sole,
closed and energy absorbing seat region, and
antistatic O2- as O1 plus water penetration and
absorption.
O3- as O2 plus penetration resistance and cleaned sole
Classification II- (all-rubber or all-polymeric types)
O4- basic requirements plus oil resistant sole, energy
absorbing seat region, antistatic
O5- as O4 plus penetration resistance and cleated sole
EN 347-2:1996- Occupational footwear for professional use - Additional specification
Superseded by EN 20347:2004
WR- water resistance for classification I footwear
BS 4676:2005– Protective clothing – footwear and gaiters for use in molten metal foundries – Requirements
and test methods
Footwear - manufacturer
- product code
- size
- Type
-Type 1– worn with gaiters for MM protection
-Type 2 – worn on their own for MM protection
- BS 4676:2005
- Aland/offer molten metal resistance type
- Pictogram (Figure 5) - see instructions For Type 1 footwear:
Warning: When working with molten metal always fit gaiters conforming to BS 4676 over
this footwear
Gaiters - manufacturer
- product code
- size and left/right orientation
- Type
-Type A– extend >295mm up leg
-Type B – extend >145mm up leg
- BS 4676:2005
- Aland/or Fe for molten metal resistance type

Warning: Wear only in conjunction with footwear conforming to BS 4676
EN 13832-2:2006- Footwear protecting against chemicals – Part 2: Requirements for footwear resistant to
chemicals under laboratory conditions
This footwear resists degradation by the stated chemicals (at least 2 from the list below).
- size
- manufacturer
- type designation
- year and quarter of manufacture - code for tested chemical(s):
B– acetone
D– dichloromethane
F– toluene
G– diethyl amine
H– tetra hydro furan
I– ethyl acetate
J– n-heptane
K– 30% sodium hydroxide
L– 95% sulphuric acid
M– 65% nitric acid
N– 99% acetic acid
O– 25% ammonia solution
P– 30% hydrogen peroxide solution
Q– iso propanol
R– 13% sodium hypochlorite
- toecap strength (200Jor 100J)
- see instructions.
- pictogram (Figure 6) optional
EN 13832-3:2006- Footwear protecting against chemicals – Part 3: Requirements for footwear highly resistant
to chemicals under laboratory conditions

This footwearresists degradation(at least 3 stated chemicals) and

resists permeation(at least
Level 1 resistance for the three stated chemicals).
Markings as for EN 13832 -2. Not required to also be marked with chemical permeation resistance
level, but this mayappear:
Level 1– 121 to 240 minutes
Level 4– 1441to 1920 minutes
Level 5- >1921 minutes
EN 15090: 2006 Footwear for firefighters

- size
- manufacturer
- type
designation
-F1– general rescue and wild land firefighting
-F2 – structural firefighting
-F3 – Hazmat and structural firefighting
- year and at least quarter of manufacture
- standard number (EN 15090)
- additional features, if not included in Type:
-HI– heat insulation
-P– penetration resistance
-T– toecap
-R– rigid toe puff
-I– electrical insulation
-A– antistatic
-IS– high electrical resistance
-CI– cold insulation
-CH– chemical resistance
-M– metatarsal protection
-AN– ankle protection
- pictogram (Figure 2)
EN ISO 17249:2004 – Safety footwear with resistance to chainsaw cutting

- Year and at least quarter of manufacture
- Pictogram (Fig. 1)
- Protection level
-1chain speed up to 20 m/s
-2 chain speed up to 24 m/s
- HRO– heat resistant outsole (optional)
EN ISO 20345:2004– Safety footwear

Basic requirements - Safety footwear must have a 200J toecap. Other properties: (may not all apply to some
designs of footwear). Amended 2007 to include slip resistance rating.
P - penetration resistance
C - conductive
A - antistatic
I– electrically insulating.
HI- insulating against heat
CI- insulating against cold.
E- energy absorbing seat region
WR– whole footwear resistant to water penetration / absorption
M– metatarsal protection
AN – ankle protection
WRU – water resistant upper only
CR– cut resistant upper.
HRO- outsole resistant to hot contact Slip resistance rating – one of:
SRA– on ceramic surface with “soap” SRB– on steel with glycerol SRC– both of the above
SB- basic requirements for safety footwear met S1- basic requirements
plus closed and energy absorbing seat region, and antistatic
S2- as S1 plus water penetration and absorption
S3- as S2 plus penetration resistance and cleaned sole
SB- basic requirements for safety footwear met S4- basic requirements
plus energy absorbing seat region, antistatic
S5- as S4 plus penetration resistance and cleaned sole
EN ISO 20347:2004 – Occupational footwear
Basic requirements- Occupational footwear is not required to have a protective toecap. Other properties:
markings as for EN ISO 20345:2004 except:
FO– sole resistant to fuel oil
(M– metatarsal protection is not on option)

OB – basic requirements for occupational footwear met O1-
basic requirements plus oil resistant sole, closed and energy
absorbing seat region, and antistatic O2- as O1 plus water
penetration and absorption
OB – basic requirements for occupational footwear met O4-
basic requirements plus oil resistant sole, energy absorbing
seat region, antistatic
EN 50321:2000- Electrically insulating footwear for working on low voltage installations
In addition to that required by EN 345, 346 or 347: -
symbol for live working (Fig. 3) - class:
00- installations up to 500V ac and 750V dc (beige)
0- Installations up to 1000V ac and 1500V dc (red)
- serial or batch number
- month and year of manufacture
- Provision for marking the date of first use, and dates of periodic examination / inspection
EN ISO 20346:2004 – Protective footwear

Basic requirements- Protective footwear must have a 100J toecap. Other properties: markings as for EN
ISO 20345:2004

PB- basic requirements for protective footwear met.
P1- basic requirements plus closed and energy absorbing seat region, and antistatic.
P2- as P1 plus water penetration and absorption
P3- as P2 plus penetration resistance and cleated sole

PB- basic requirements for protective footwear met P4- basic requirements plus energy absorbing
seat region, antistatic
P5- as P4 plus penetration resistance and cleaned sole
Leg Protection
EN 381-5:1995- Chainsaw protection - Requirements for leg protectors
Pictogram- a shield containing a chainsaw (Fig. 1)

Design A, B or C- A gives front and right side rear protection to both legs. B additionally gives rear
left side protection to the right leg .C gives all-round protection to both legs
Chain speed Class 1, Class 2or Class 3- respectively 20, 24 or 28 m/s, given below the pictogram
EN 381-9:1997- Chainsaw protection - Requirements for protective gaiters
Pictogram- a shield containing a chainsaw (Fig. 1)
Chain speed Class 0, 1, 2or 3- given below the pictogram (16, 20, 24 or 28 m/s). Class 0 only applies to
classification I footwear until December 1999, after which it will disappear.
EN 14404:2004– Knee protectors for work in the kneeling position.
Level 1 for use on flat floor surfaces without projecting objects more than 1 cm high
Level 2for use in severe conditions, e.g. kneeling on broken rocks in mining and quarry work.
Respiratory Protective Equipment and filters Face masks

EN 136:1998 - Full face mask
CL 1 (light duty, not + ve demand SCBA) CL 2 (general use) CL 3 (special use)
EN 136-10:1992 - Full face mask (pre-1998 equipment only)

A (for use with + ve demand SCBA)
F (on visor, resistant to radiant heat)
EN 140:1998 - Half or quarter masks
size (if more than one available)
BS 8468-2: 2006 – Respiratory protective devices for use against chemical, biological radiological and
nuclear (CBRN) agents – Part 2: Negative pressure air purifying devices with full face mask - Specification
Masks As for EN 136 and marked with BS 8468-2:2006
Filters - Class and color code (orange / white):
- 15 – 15 mins
- 30 – 30 mins
- 45 – 45 mins
- 60 – 60 mins
- 90 – 90 mins
- 120 – 120 mins
- indication if multi-filter
- For single use only
- BS 8468-2:2006
- year and month of end of shelf life (yyyy/mm)
- manufacturer and model identification
- See information supplied by the manufacturer
Filter packaging - year and month of end of shelf life (yyyy/mm)
- manufacturer and model identification
- storage conditions
Filters
EN 143:2000- Filters - particles
P- for use against particles
+ 1, 2or 3(efficiency: low, med, high)
Additional markings:
- whether the filter is for use on a multi-filter device
- indication (+expired hourglass symbol) showing shelf life expiry date in „yyyy/mm‟ format
R– reusable, or
NR– not reusable (single shift)

EN 371:1992- Filters - AX gas and combined filters
AX- certain organic compounds with bp < 65 oC, optionally plus:
EN 372:1992- Filters - SX gas and combined filters

SX- for use against specific named gases and vapors, optionally plus:
EN 12083:1998- Filters with breathing hoses (non-mask mounted filters)
Markings as for ENs141, 143, 371 or 372
EN 14387:2004- Filters - gas or gas and combined

One or more of:
A- organic gases/vapors, bp >65oC
B- inorganic gases/vapors (not CO)
E- acid gases
K- Ammonia and organic derivatives
+ 1, 2, or 3(capacity: low, med, high), optionally plus:
P- particles
+ 1, 2, or 3(efficiency: low, med, high)
NO-P3- nitrogen oxides
Hg-P3- mercury vapour
AX- certain organic compounds with bp <65 oC, optionally plus:
SX - for use against specific named gases and vapors, optionally plus:
Additional markings:
- whether the filter is for use on a multi-filter device
For filters including a particle filtering element:
R– reusable, or

NO-P3 filters - For single use only
Hg-P3 filters - Maximum use time 50 hours
AX filters - For single use only
D- suffix indicates dust clogging resistance.
EN 149:2001- Filtering face pieces against particles
FFP- filtering face piece
+ 1, 2or 3(efficiency: low, med, high) D- resistant to dolomite clogging test
- indication (+expired hourglass symbol) showing shelf life expiry date in „ yyyy/mm‟ format
Revision imminent in 2008 to include:

R– reusable, or
EN 405:2001- Valved filtering half masks for use against gases or gases and particles
FF- filtering face piece + one or more of:
A, B, E, K+ 1or 2(capacity)
AX
SX
+ 1, 2or 3(efficiency- low, med, high) D- resistant to dolomite clogging test
Revision imminent in 2008 to include:
R– reusable, or
EN 1827:1999- Filtering half masks without inhalation valves
FF- filtering face piece + one or more of:
A, B, E, K+ 1or 2(capacity)
AX
SX
+ 1, 2or 3(efficiency- low, med, high)
D- resistant to dolomite clogging test
Powered/assisted filtering devices

EN 146:1991- Powered particle filtering helmets / hoods


TMP- 'turbo mask', particles
EN 12941:1998- Powered filtering device with helmet / hood

TH- turbo hood
1, 2or 3- inward leakage class (10%, 2% or 0.2%) + one or more of:
A, B, E, K+ 1, 2or 3(capacity: low, med, high)
AX
SX
+ Sor SL- use against solids only or solids and liquids
NO (with TH3P only)
HG (with TH3P only)
Revision imminent in 2008 to include filter marking:

R– reusable, or
Hose/airline breathing apparatus

EN 138:1993- Fresh air hose with half or full facemask
FAH- fresh air hose
Class 1 hose, light duty (not unassisted types), or
Class 2 hose, heavy duty (not half masks)
EN 139:1994– Compressed air line BA full or half mask or mouthpiece


Superseded by EN 14593 for demand valve apparatus, and EN 14594 for constant flow
EN 269:1994- Powered fresh air hose with hood
FAH - fresh air hose
Class 1 - light duty hose, or Class 2 - heavy duty hose Anti-static
Heat resistance

EN 271:1995- Compressed air line / powered fresh air hose BA with hood for abrasive blasting
Superseded by EN 14594
Note: EN 271 contained requirements for powered fresh air hose abrasive blasting helmets. The replacing
standard does not contain any requirements for this specific type of equipment – there are no known
examples on the market.
EN 1073-1:1998- Protective clothing against particulate radioactive contamination - Ventilated suits
as for EN 340 (Protective Clothing), plus:
pictogram- particulate radioactive contamination (Fig 11 in Clothing document) IL: class x-
where x = inward leakage class 1-5. 1 is lowest protection, 5 is highest
EN 1835:1999- Light duty compressed air line helmet or hood
LDH- light duty, hood
1, 2or 3- inward leakage class (10%, 2% or 0.5% respectively)
EN 12419:1999- Light duty compressed airline masks
LDM- light duty, mask
1, 2, or 3- inward leakage class (2%, 0.5% or 0.05% respectively)
EN 14593-1:2005- Compressed air line BA with demand valve - full mask
On the apparatus:
- year of manufacture (4 digits)
- temperature limitations, or appropriate pictogram
- F if flammability requirement met On the supply tube:
- Year of manufacture (4 digits)
- H- heat resistance
- S- anti-static
- F– higher flame resistance
EN 14593-2:2005- Compressed air line BA with demand valve - half mask
On the apparatus:
- Temperature limitations, or appropriate pictogram
- F if flammability requirement met On the supply tube:
- H- heat resistance
- S- anti-static
- F– higher flame resistance
Self-contained breathing apparatus (including diving)


EN 137:1992- Self-contained open circuit compressed air BA
A (for use with + ve demand SCBA)
EN 137:2006- Self-contained open circuit compressed air BA with full face mask
Manufacturer, model, serial number and standard number, plus: -
year of manufacture/shelf life (also on perishable components) -
Classification:
- Type 1– industrial use
- Type 2– firefighting use
- cl 3+- on mask if it passes flame engulfment
- A– on demand valve if specific pressure requirements met
- any abnormal temperature ranges
- provision for marking test dates on pressure reducer
EN 145:1997- Self-contained closed circuit compressed oxygen or oxygen/nitrogen BA
O2 or O2- N2
1, 2or 4- nominal duration in hours
P or N– positive or negative demand
EN 250:2000- Open circuit compressed air diving apparatus.
General:
- manufacturer, type, serial number and standard number plus:
- rated pressure on pressure reducers and gauges
- date of manufacture (at least the year) on parts which may be affected by ageing Demand
regulator:
>10 oC on demand regulators not designed for use in cold water
EN 14435:2004 - Self-contained open circuit compressed air breathing apparatus with half mask designed to
be used with positive pressure only
Manufacturer, model, serial number and standard number, plus:
- year of manufacture (also on perishable components)
- any abnormal temperature range
- provision for marking test dates
EN 400:1992- Compressed oxygen closed circuit escape BA


#rated duration in minutes
Special use- for carrying or transportation
EN 401:1992- Chemical oxygen (KO2) self-contained escape breathing apparatus
#rated duration in minutes
S- for special use (carrying or transportation)
EN 402:2003- self-contained open circuit compressed air escape BA
#- rated duration in minutes (steps of 5)
For escape only
EN 403:2004- Filtering devices with hood for escape from fire
M or S- class; designed to be carried on the person, or stored
respectively
#- maximum mass (for condition

checking)
EN 404:2005- Filter self-rescuer from carbon monoxide with mouthpiece assembly

FSR- filter self rescuer
1, 2, 3or 4- class; rated duration 60, 75, 90 or 120 mins respectively
A or B- tested at 30 lpm or 40 lpm
R– rough usage tested
#- mass
EN 1061:1996– Self-contained chemical oxygen (NaClO3) escape BA

#- rated duration in minutes
S– for special use (carrying or transportation)
E N 1146:1997- self contained open circuit compressed air escape BA with hood
For escape only

E N 13794:2002– self contained closed circuit BA for escape
C– NaClO3type
D– compressed oxygen type
K– KO2 type
S- for underground use
EN 14529:2005- Self-contained open circuit compressed air breathing apparatus with half mask.
designed to include a positive pressure lung governed demand valve for escape purposes only
Manufacturer, model, serial number and standard number, plus:
- year of manufacture/shelf life (also on perishable components)
- Classification: Clx, where x = 5 to 30 in steps of 5, representing duration (minutes) in a
standard test - identified as for escape only
- maximum vessel pressure
If unit supplied in a sealed container, marking to be on the container.
Hand / Arm Protection

General requirements
EN 420:2003- General requirements for gloves
mark identifying the manufacturer product identifying mark
#- size designation (normally in range 6 to 11)
- date of obsolescence (if appropriate)
#- dexterity performance in range 1(lowest) to 5(highest), if required markings specific to
individual risks, including pictograms (Figs 1 to 13) where appropriate
Mechanical Risks
Physical risks
EN 407:2004 - Protective gloves against thermal risks (heat and/or fire)

as for EN 420, plus:
pictogram- for thermal resistance (Fig 4), with six digits in a horizontal line, in the order:
#- burning resistance
#- contact heat resistance
#- convective heat resistance
#- radiant heat resistance
#- resistance to small splashes of molten metal
#- resistance to large splashes of molten metal each graded X, or 1 to 4. X denotes that this
property has not been tested. Higher numbers indicate higher resistance.
EN 421:1994- Protective gloves against ionizing radiation and radioactive contamination
as for EN 420, plus where appropriate:
pictogram- for radioactive risk
#- 'lead equivalence' in mm
#- water vapor permeability (1[most] to 5[least])
#- ozone cracking resistance (1[least] to 4[most])
- any mechanical resistance as for EN 388
- any chemical resistance tested by EN 374-3
EN 511:1994- Protective gloves against cold
as for EN 420, plus pictogram - for cold risk (Fig 6) with two or three digits in a
horizontal line in the order:
#- convective cold resistance (1 [least] to 4 [most])
#- contact cold resistance (1 [least] to 4 [most])
1- water impermeability (if required)
EN 659:2003- Protective gloves for firefighters
as for EN 420, plus pictogram (Fig.11):
EN 659- implies the following performance levels
Mechanical #- abrasion resistance >3
properties #- cut resistance >2
#- tear resistance >3
#- puncture resistance >3
Thermal properties 4- burning resistance
#- convective heat resistance >3
#- radiant heat resistance (t24time of >18 s when tested according to EN ISO 6942) #-
contact heat resistance (time of >10 s when tested according to EN 702, wet and dry)
- heat resistant lining

Other properties # - dexterity >1
- defined water permeability for waterproof layer
- water penetration resistance 1 – 4optional
- integrity to water immersion optional
- liquid chemical penetration resistance optional
EN 12477:2001– Protective gloves for welders

As for EN 420, plus:
A– Higher protection but lower dexterity
B– Lower protection but higher dexterity
EN 50237:2000- Gloves and mitts with mechanical protection for electrical purposes
symbol- for insulating protective equipment (Fig 9)
symbol- for mechanical protection (Fig 1)
- mark identifying the manufacturer
- category (see below)
#- size designation (normally in the range 6 to 11)
- class (see below)
Category A- acid resistance
H- oil resistance
Z- ozone resistance
P- acid, oil and ozone resistance
C- extreme low temperature
Class - marking / symbol color code for material thickness:
00(beige) (thinnest)
0(red)
1(white)
Service history Panel on which date of first use, and dates of subsequent inspection and test, can be
marked
EN 60903:2003- Gloves and mitts of insulating material for live working
symbol - for insulating protective equipment (Figs 1 & 9)
- mark identifying the manufacturer
#- size designation (normally in the range 6to 11)
H- oil resistance
Z- ozone resistance
R- all the above

C- resistance to low temperature
Class - marking and/or symbol color code:
00(beige)
0(red)
1(white)
2(yellow)
3(green)
4(orange) - depending on length of glove and thickness of material (00 is shortest
and thinnest)
EN 60984:1993- Sleeves of insulating material for live working
symbol- for insulating protective equipment (Fig
9) - mark identifying the manufacturer
#- size designation (S, M, LG or XLG) Right or Left- sleeve orientation
H- oil resistance
Z- ozone resistance
S- both oil and ozone resistance
C- resistance to low temperature
Style Style A- straight taper sleeve
Style B- curved elbow sleeve
Class marking and/or symbol color code:
0(red)
1(white)
2(yellow)
3(green)
4 (orange) - depending on thickness of material
(0 is thinnest)
Service Histor panel on which date of first use, and dates of subsequent inspection and test, can be
marked
SYMBOLS


8.2.APPENDIX B: Famous brands
Famous brands for eye and face protection
Famous brands for hard hats
Famous brands for footwear


Famous brands for work wear


Famous brands for hearing protection
8.3.APPENDIX C: Recommended PPE standards


8.4.APPENDIX D:Checklist:
Below are some items that should be checked when considering PPE?
No Ye N N/
Description Comments
. s o A
1 Are the systems used to inform personnel of what PPE to wear adequate?
How could it be improved?
2 Are Contractors clearly informed about requirements in the tender / contract
documents?
3 What inspections are performed to ensure adherence to this SOP? (There
should be formal inspections at least once per week).
4 Are fire resistant coveralls available to firefighting teams?
4 Is the correct footwear being worn? Is it in good condition?
5 Are Safety Wellington Boots used when handling chemicals or other
dangerous liquids?
6 Are Safety Helmets to a recognized international specification? Are they
renewed regularly (approx. every three years)?
7 Are the correct gloves available on site and at the correct locations?
8 Is the correct eye protection available? Are the signs in the correct
locations?
9 Is the correct ear protection available? Are the signs in the correct
locations?
10 Do personnel know of the limitation of the different types of respiratory
equipment?
11 Is respiratory equipment cleaned after use?
12 Are safety harnesses available? Are the required personnel trained in the
signaling arrangements when going into confined spaces?
13 Are lifejackets worn when necessary?
14 Are emergency showers & eyewash stations available and working where
required?
Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing Checklist
SN Area of concern No Yes
1 Are all employees equipped by appropriate safety footwear?
2 Has appropriate PPE been selected for hazardous tasks?
Have employees been trained in PPE procedures – for example, which PPE is necessary for a job,
3
when to use it and how to properly adjust it?
Are protective goggles or face shields provided and worn in an area where there is danger of
4
flying particles or corrosive materials?
5 Are hard hats provided and worn where danger of falling objects exists?
If there is a danger of cuts or exposure to corrosive liquids, chemicals, blood or other potentially
6
infectious materials, do employees wear protective gloves, aprons, or shields?
7 Are people working at height equipped by appropriate falling protection?
8 Are hard hats inspected periodically for damage to the shell and suspension system?
9 Are approved respirators provided for regular or emergency use where needed?

10 Are all-protective equipment maintained in a sanitary condition and ready for use?
Are there eyewash facilities and a quick-drench shower within the work area where employees are
11
exposed to corrosive materials?
12 Is hearing protection provided when sound levels exceed those of the OSHA noise standard?
Are adequate work procedures, protective clothing and equipment provided and used when
13
housekeeping, cleaning up spilled toxic or otherwise hazardous materials or liquids?
14 Are all employees equipped by appropriate safety footwear?
15 Has appropriate PPE been selected for hazardous tasks?
8.5.APPENDIX E : Personnel PPE Record Log Card
Name: Surname: Badge:
No PPE Issue Issue Issue Issue Issue

1 Coverall
2 Safety Shoes
3 Safety Helmet
4 Safety Glasses
5 Safety Goggles
6 Safety Gloves
7 Ear plugs
8 EarMuffs
9 Safety Harness
10 Face Shield Mask
11 H2S Detector
12 H2S Escape Mask
13 others

8.6.APPENDIX F: Personal Protection Equipment Matrix
+: for unstable weather condition with dust and sultry for all person independent from job type

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5.1. Technical Specifications........................................................................................................................

8.1. APPENDIX A: EN Standards for personal protection equipments...............................................

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All persons on site are responsible for:

The managers in all levels are responsible to:

The HSE authority is responsible to:

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Figure1- kind and types of eye protectors

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Torch soldering Optical radiation

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Arc cutting (heavy) 500 - 1,000 11

Carbon arc welding 14

5.1.1.10. Laser Operations

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5.1.2. Head Protection

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Figure3-anatomy of a safety shoe

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Figure4- type of the safety shoe Table8-Footwear optional symbols

5.1.4. Hand and Arm Protection

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5.1.5. Body Protection

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Figure6-Types of Body protection

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Ear plug/Mold Plug earmuff

Table 12 : Permissible Noise Exposure

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BREATHING APPARATUS SCABA - Air is supplied by either:

The hazards to be expected in condition of heat particularly in firefighting are:

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