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Personal Protective Equipment Standard UKCS-SOP-026
Contents
Authorisation for Issue

Amendment Record
Amendment Summary
Distribution List
Preface
List of Abbreviations
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1 Introduction 1
2 Scope 1
3 Responsibilities 2
3.1 Business Unit Leaders/Delivery Managers 2
3.2 Offshore Installation Manager/Site Controllers 2
3.3 Contract Supervisors and Job Officers 3
3.4 Workforce 3
3.5 Competent Persons 3
3.6 Procurement 3
3.7 Contractors 3
4 Hazard Assessments and Selection of PPE 4

4.1 Pre-selection by Procurement 4
4.2 Primary Assessment by Procurement 4
4.3 Secondary Assessment by Business Units 4
5 Standards for PPE 5

5.1 Minimum Standards 5
6 Head Protection 5
6.1 General Duties (Safety Helmet) 5
6.2 Firefighting (Fireman’s Helmet) 6
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UKCS-SOP-026 Personal Protective Equipment Standard
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7 Eye Protection 6
7.1 General Duties (Clear Lenses and
Prescription Safety Spectacles) 6
7.2 Eye-shields 6
7.3 Welding Operations (Eye, Face and Neck Protection) 7
7.4 Other Hazardous Operations
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(Safety Goggles and Face-shields) 7
7.5 Eye First Aid (Eyebaths and Bottles) 7
8 Respiratory Protection 8
8.1 Introduction 8
8.2 General Information and Requirements 8
8.3 Types of Respirator 9
8.4 Dust and Fumes (Filter Respirators) 9
8.5 Oxygen Deficiency 9
8.6 Emergency Smoke Protection (Smoke Hoods) 11
9 Hearing Protection 11
9.1 General Duties 11
9.2 Selection of Hearing Protection Devices 12
10 Body Protection 12
10.1 General Duties (Coveralls) 12
10.2 Foul Weather Duties (Jacket and Over-trousers) 12
10.3 Firefighting (Suit, Underclothing and Flash Hoods) 12
10.4 Chemical Handling (Protective Clothing) 13
10.5 Decontamination (Emergency Showers) 13
11 Hand Protection 14
11.1 General Duties 14
11.2 Specific Hazards 14
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Contents (cont’d)
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12 Footwear 15
12.1 General Duties and Firefighting 15
12.2 Drilling Operations etc (Wellingtons) 15
13 Fall-arrest Equipment 15
13.1 European Legislation 15
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13.2 Types of Harness 16

13.3 Types of Shock-absorbing Equipment 16
13.4 Connecting Hook 16
14 Working Over Water (Lifejackets and Workvests) 16
15 Maintenance of PPE 17
16 Storage of PPE 17
17 Training in the Use and Maintenance of PPE 17
18 Exemptions 17
Addendum 1 References
Addendum 2 The ‘Well-dressed Worker’ Minimum Standards

for PPE on BP Installations
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Authorisation for Issue
Issue Authority
Name: John Watson
Signature: ________________________________________________
Date: ________________________________________________
Position: Operations Delivery Team Leader, GFU

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Technical Authority
Name: Steve Taylor
Signature: ________________________________________________
Date: ________________________________________________
Position: Health and Safety Team Leader, Wytch Farm
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Amendment Record
For Audit Use

Amendment Incorporated By
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AMOSAF.171
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Amendment Summary
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Issue 1 November 2001 First issue.
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Distribution List
Holders of Controlled Hard Copy
Copy Copyholder Location
01 To be advised
Virtual Copyholders
Copy Copyholder
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01 Document Issue Authority (John Watson)

02 Document Technical Authority (Steve Taylor)
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Preface
Purpose
The purpose of this document is to define BP UK Upstream regional policy with regard to the
provision, assessment, selection, use and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Review and Update

This document will be subject to 12-monthly review and update, when document holders will
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have the opportunity to express opinions and suggest improvements.

However, the document control system allows for continuous update of this document. As
such, any user may at any time identify an error or suggest an improvement using an
Amendment Proposal proforma which is available electronically on the UK Upstream SMS
website, from the Data Control Centre (DCC) Supervisor or from the Technical Authority.
All holders of this document are registered so that they can be sent updates and be kept
informed of changes or reviews.
Responsibility of Copyholders
It is the responsibility of the registered copyholder of controlled hard copy versions to
maintain the accuracy of the document by ensuring that all updates are promptly
incorporated and acknowledged.
Furthermore, the registered copyholder of controlled hard copy versions must at all times
maintain custody of this document unless prior approval is given by the relevant
Technical Authority.
The roles and responsibilities of copyholders and ‘virtual’ copyholders are detailed in Section 1
of the Document Control Procedure (UKCS-DCM-001).
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List of Abbreviations
ACoP Approved Code of Practice

BA Breathing Apparatus
BS British Standard
BU Business Unit
BUL Business Unit Leader
CAA Civil Aviation Authority
CAP Civil Aviation Publication
COSHH Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
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DCC Data Control Centre

HPD Hearing Protection Device
HSE Health, Safety and Environment
LSA Low Specific Activity
NAWR Noise at Work Regulations
NORM Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material
OSD Offshore Safety Division
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
RoSPA Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
RP Recommended Practice
RPE Respiratory Protective Equipment
SCCABA Self-contained Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus
SMS Safety Management System
UKCS United Kingdom Continental Shelf
UV Ultraviolet
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1 Introduction
There is a requirement for the Company to provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
to employees who may be exposed to a risk to their health or safety. The equipment
provided shall be appropriate to the risks involved, shall not cause an unacceptable
encumbrance to the wearer, shall fit the wearer correctly, and shall control the specific
risk without increasing the overall risk to that person. If it is necessary to wear more than
one item of PPE at the same time, then the different items of equipment must not
impair each other’s performance.
It is emphasised that the use of protective equipment should always be regarded as a
last resort of protection. It does not remove the requirement to combat health and safety
risks by any other means that are reasonably practicable.
Additional sources of information and guidance are listed in Addendum 1 to this
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document.
2 Scope
The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992, SI 1992/No 2966, came
into force on 1 January 1993, and the Guidance on Regulations prepared by the Health
and Safety Executive gives advice required for the satisfactory implementation of these
regulations. The regulations apply to all workers in the UK, and include offshore
Installations in the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS). Crews of sea-going ships are excluded
from the regulations. The regulations are based on a European Community Directive
requiring similar basic laws throughout the Community in the use of PPE.
It should be noted that the PPE regulations will not apply if other regulations are in
existence which require the provision of PPE with respect to risk to a person’s health or
safety. These other existing regulations are:
• Control of Lead at Work Regulations 1998, SI 1998/No 543
• Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999, SI 1999/No 3232
• Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 1987, SI 1987/No 2115
• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1999, SI 1999/No 437
• Noise at Work Regulations 1989, SI 1989/No 1790
• Construction (Head Protection) Regulations 1989, SI 1989/No 2209
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The general principles of selecting and maintaining suitable PPE and training employees
in its use are common to all regulations which refer to PPE. For this reason, this
document is not confined to equipment covered solely by the PPE Regulations, but
covers a wider application of PPE equipment and is divided as follows:
Paragraphs 4 and 5
Relate to an assessment of the hazards (and risks to personnel) involved within the
BP workplace and the selection of suitable PPE to combat these hazards.
Paragraphs 6 to 14
Provide such information as to enable all personnel to know the risks which the PPE will
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Paragraphs 15 to 17
Cover the maintenance and storage of PPE and the training of personnel in the
use/maintenance of PPE.
Note: This standard does not apply for work with ionising radiation such as Low
Specific Activity (LSA) scale or Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM).
Standards for this activity can be found in the document Working with
Radioactive Materials (UKCS-SOP-004).
3 Responsibilities
3.1 Business Unit Leaders/Delivery Managers
Business Unit Leaders (BULs)/Delivery Managers shall be responsible for:
• Operating in accordance with the PPE Regulations, this document and self-regulation
of compliance
• Appointing competent persons to take responsibility for performing the functions of
Competent Person, Safety Person etc with regard to this document
3.2 Offshore Installation Manager/Site Controllers

Offshore Installation Manager (OIM)/Site Controllers shall be responsible for:
• Ensuring suitable PPE is readily available and working systems are in place
• Ensuring the continuous assessment and selection of suitable PPE
• Ensuring personnel are trained in the proper use, care and cleaning of PPE
• Ensuring adequate storage conditions for PPE
• Ensuring suitable facilities are available for cleaning/servicing PPE
• Ensuring all statutory checks are implemented and the results recorded
• Ensuring manufacturers’ guidelines are followed
• Ensuring breathing air quality compliance
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3.3 Contract Supervisors and Job Officers

Contract Supervisors and Job Officers shall be responsible for:
• Ensuring all personnel are aware of relevant hazardous substances
• Ensuring all personnel have been fully trained in the use of PPE and that all training
has been recorded
3.4 Workforce
The workforce shall be responsible for:
• Wearing PPE as required
• Attending required training sessions
• Ensuring PPE is used properly checked and replaced as necessary
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3.5 Competent Persons

Competent Persons shall be responsible for:
• Advising on the selection, use and maintenance of PPE, particularly specialist
equipment provided for respiratory protection and hearing conservation
• Assessing the risks to employees in relation to the performance of particular items
of PPE and choosing from products already available through master agreement
suppliers
• Advising on the suitability of new and existing PPE
• Advising on trends in failure or misuse of PPE
• Arranging periodical audits of PPE
Note: The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 define a
Competent Person as someone with sufficient training and experience or
knowledge and other qualities to assist the employer in complying with the
requirements imposed on them by the relevant statutory provisions (health and
safety legislation). It is not expected that a single individual be appointed to act as
a Competent Person to cover all the different requirements of this document.
3.6 Procurement
Procurement shall be responsible for evaluation of commercial developments in PPE,
and the pre-selection of suitable products (including wearer acceptability) to be placed on
the master agreement suppliers’ list.
3.7 Contractors
Contractors shall be responsible for the provision of all necessary safety equipment and
the procedures required to maintain and effect their use in accordance with UK
legislation and this document, in order that all tasks will be completed safely (unless
provision from other sources is agreed contractually).

4 Hazard Assessments and Selection of PPE

Before selecting an item of PPE, it is necessary that an assessment of suitability of that
equipment is undertaken. The assessment should be carried out as follows:
(1) Identification of the risk with respect to a job or particular circumstances.
(2) Characteristics and standards of the proposed PPE.
The assessment shall compare (1) and (2) to establish the suitability of the equipment for
the risks involved and for the personal characteristics of the user.
4.1 Pre-selection by Procurement

The pre-selection of PPE, to be placed on the master agreement suppliers’ list, shall be
performed by procurement in conjunction with a Competent Person(s) to provide a
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comprehensive collection of protective equipment for known hazards.
4.2 Primary Assessment by Procurement

In many cases, the assessment will be simple and obvious and an initial assessment of
equipment suitable for a particular risk, or group of risks, will suffice. Such an
assessment can be easily described and it would not be necessary to carry out further
assessments or to record the results for everyday use.
4.3 Secondary Assessment by Business Units

In more complex cases however, the assessment shall be performed by individual
Business Units (BUs) with a thorough knowledge of the risks involved in a particular
task. The results of the assessment will require to be recorded and the information
made readily available to other BUs that may be involved in the selection of appropriate
protective equipment to match particular jobs.
For example, on some offshore facilities the duties of Helideck Operators are included in
the general job description of the deck crew, or other personnel with multiskilled duties.
These same personnel may be members of an Installation’s first response firefighting
capability, dealing with emergency situations on the Installation as a whole, including any
helideck emergencies, and these duties should be taken into account when selecting
suitable PPE.
Nevertheless, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) state in their Civil Aviation Publication
(CAP) 437 – Offshore Helicopter Landing Areas: Guidance on Standards, that rescue and
firefighting facilities, including appropriately dressed and protected firefighters, should be
immediately available on, or in the vicinity of, the helideck whenever helicopter
operations are being conducted.

5 Standards for PPE

5.1 Minimum Standards
Protective clothing shall be issued which is suitable for an individual site, but as a
minimum, personnel would normally be required to wear safety helmet, coveralls, safety
boots, safety spectacles and, where possible, gloves (refer to Paragraph 11) when on a
production, process, construction or drilling worksite. Local rules will state the areas in
which this equipment is required to be worn. These areas should also be visibly
demarcated.
Note: Some local rules may also require the wearing of hearing protection either as a
blanket requirement or in demarcated hearing protection areas.
The minimum standards set by the Company for protective clothing or equipment
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shall apply, as appropriate, to all persons onsite, including visitors and contractor’s
personnel. PPE shall comply with relevant British or European standards.
A poster clearly showing the minimum standards for PPE to be worn on BP Installations
is shown in Addendum 2.
6 Head Protection
6.1 General Duties (Safety Helmet)
Safety helmets are provided to protect the wearer against cranium injury caused by
falling objects, blows or other impacts. The helmet also gives some protection against
splashing by liquids.
Safety helmets should conform to BS EN 397, be manufactured from plastics and fitted
with a chin strap.
Safety helmets are required to be replaced if subjected to severe impact. They should
not be stored in direct sunlight. It is recommended that they be renewed after a period
of 2 to 3 years continuous use, in recognition of normal ‘wear and tear’. On a two-on,
two-off shift cycle, this would equate to a maximum actual life of 5 years.
Notes: (1) Local regulations may require helmets not to be worn in the vicinity
of helicopter operations, except for firemen’s helmets worn during
firefighting duties.
(2) The use of paint (aerosol type) and certain adhesive stickers may affect
the integrity of the helmet.
(3) A regional (and industry) standard is that all ‘new starts’ wear a
green-coloured safety helmet. Other colour requirements may also exist,
eg to clearly identify a Safety Representative. These colour requirements
will be in local rules for the Business Unit or Installation.

6.2 Firefighting (Fireman’s Helmet)

The conventional rig safety helmet is not suitable for helideck use and should not be
worn during helicopter operations. The thermoplastic material used to form the shell of
the helmet has poor heat resistance properties, and the helmet will readily deform if
subjected to a fire situation.
Firemen’s helmets, complete with appropriate visors (BS EN 443), are required for
firefighting duties.
7 Eye Protection
7.1 General Duties (Clear Lenses and
Prescription Safety Spectacles)
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Eyes require to be protected against injury from wind-blown debris and impact against
various fixtures, fittings, or loose items, which the wearer may inadvertently knock into,
by nature of working in close confines of plant or equipment. Appropriate spectacles will
be provided to personnel who have a requirement to wear prescription spectacles.
Safety spectacles shall be to BS EN 1661F standard.
Notes: (1) Prescription spectacles incorporate side shields. Removal of these shields
invalidates the standard.
(2) Personnel wearing contact lenses require the same level of eye protection
as those without contact lenses, but additional potential hazards
associated with contact lenses should be noted:
• In the event of a foreign body or chemical splash into the eye it may be
difficult to remove the lens in order to effect satisfactory irrigation;
medical assistance should be sought
• Inflammation of the cornea caused by welding arc-eye may result in
the contact lens sticking to the cornea. Contact lenses should be
removed at the first sign of eye irritation, but if already stuck to the
cornea, medical assistance should be obtained
(3) Spectacles are considered to be ‘loose items’ and are liable to be
dislodged. Arrangements are necessary to ensure that they are properly
secured when worn by Helideck Operators. This applies to both safety
and prescription spectacles.
7.2 Eye-shields
Eye-shields are heavier than most safety spectacles and consist of a frameless one-piece
moulded lens. These are sometimes worn as safety spectacles or are issued for wearing
over non-safety prescription spectacles. Eye-shields shall be to BS EN 1661F standard.

Note: In certain circumstances the eye-shield lens and the spectacles worn underneath
could reflect light differently. This could cause eyestrain and distortion of the
wearer’s vision. Eye-shields also have no adjustment for comfort or security.
For these reasons it is recommended that they are worn only on a short-term
basis. For prolonged, regular wear, the safety eyewear defined in Paragraph 7.1
should be provided.
7.3 Welding Operations (Eye, Face and Neck Protection)

Welding operations require special eye, face and neck protection for the operator.
Assistants may also require protection against Ultraviolet (UV) effects. This protection
should conform to BS EN 169, BS EN 175 and BS EN 166 standards.
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(Safety Goggles and Face-shields)

Certain operations are significantly more hazardous to the eyes, and the eye protection
selected must be suitable to protect against the particular hazard in question.
For operations including grinding, scraping, chipping etc, or the handling of chemicals
and solvents, sample taking etc safety goggles are required.
Face-shields are heavier and bulkier than other types of eye protection. They provide
whole face protection for certain types of hazards such as chemical splashes, abrasive
dusts and flying particles. They do not protect against gases, dusts, mists or vapours.
Goggles and face-shields should be to BS EN 166 and suffixed with a suitable
classification. For example, goggles rated for chemical, dust, gas and molten metal are
rated to BS EN 166 3459 (3 = chemical, 4 = dust, 5 = gas, 9 = molten metal).
An assessment should also be made of the impact rating required and the final (alpha)
part of the suffix relates to mechanical strength. Suffix F = low energy impact 125ft/s,
B = medium energy 360ft/s and A = high energy 570ft/s.
7.5 Eye First Aid (Eyebaths and Bottles)

Suitable first aid equipment for the treatment of eye injuries will be maintained on all
sites and Installations.
The Medic or First Aider will be responsible for the storage and maintenance of such
equipment (eyebaths and bottles etc).

8 Respiratory Protection
8.1 Introduction
This paragraph is intended to cover the general requirements on selection and use of
Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE). Selection of the correct type and specification
of RPE is a complex subject and should only be undertaken by a Competent Person.
More detail is provided in the document Guidance on the Implementation of COSHH
(UKCS-HH-009) and the BP HSE Toolbox Occupational Hygiene Network Best Practice
Document, RPE Recommendations for its Selection, Use and Maintenance in Europe
under Process 3.5.6 Use of PPE.
8.2 General Information and Requirements
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The primary duty of RPE is to prevent the exposure of personnel to harmful vapours,
dusts and other airborne contaminants by the design or operating procedures of the
worksite. However, circumstances may arise when it will be necessary to provide RPE
to personnel. This will be identified as one or more of the control measures after
conducting a Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) assessment.
Note: RPE should only be used where it is not reasonably practicable to control
exposures by other means.
In such cases, it will be necessary to correctly identify the respiratory hazards with
respect to specific activities, eg smoke or the products of combustion, dust or abrasion
material, liquid particulates, gases or vapours from chemicals, solvents etc.
The concentration or combinations of the harmful substances require to be assessed,
with the corresponding degree of toxicity.
Prior to the selection of suitable RPE, due consideration should be given to potential
face-fit problems, including the wearing of facial hair. When RPE is issued, the fit of the
face-piece on the wearer should be checked qualitatively, and where practicable,
quantitatively. A simple fit check must be undertaken each time the respirator is used.
RPE shall only be issued to personnel who have been trained in its use and provided
with information on the potential health effects of the operations being undertaken.
Wherever possible, all individuals who are required to wear RPE shall be provided with
equipment for their personal use. However, this may be reasonably practicable for filter
respirators but not Breathing Apparatus (BA).
A programme shall be developed and implemented to ensure that all respirators, where
appropriate, are maintained according to the manufacturers’ instructions and are cleaned
after each period of use.
Suitable impervious storage facilities away from the contaminated work areas, and
which give a satisfactory level of hygiene, shall be provided for the RPE.

8.3 Types of Respirator

Respiratory protection may be required for normal working conditions or emergency
conditions and fall into two general categories:
(1) Those providing air which must pass through a filtering mechanism (referred to
as respirators).
(2) Those providing an air supply from an uncontaminated source (referred to as
breathing apparatus).
Note: It is important to remember that filtration respirators are unsuitable for
atmospheres which are deficient in oxygen.
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Respirators range in type from a simple disposable dust mask to a high performance full
face-mask with filters suitable for organic vapour, acid gas and dust.
It must be emphasised that respirators are only designed to afford protection against
relatively low concentrations of toxic substances, and if there is doubt as to the correct
level of protection that is required, then the higher level of protection will be selected.
This may mean that in certain circumstances a respirator is deemed to be inadequate
and breathing apparatus is required.
8.5 Oxygen Deficiency

Where the level of airborne contaminants is beyond the filtration capability of a
respirator, or where there is an oxygen deficiency, BA must be used.
8.5.1 Quality of Air

Breathing air shall conform to BS EN 12021 ‘Respiratory Protective Devices –
Compressed Air for Breathing Apparatus’.
The need to ensure continued provision of good quality breathing air relies on regularly
changing air filters and maintenance of driers, backed up by periodical analysis of the
breathing air supply. A simple operator’s check on the quality of air is to smell the
delivered air to detect any offensive odour, and to pass the air gently through a pad of
white tissues or filter papers and note any discoloration or wetness.
8.5.2 Air Line Masks

Compressed air line breathing apparatus shall be approved by the Health and Safety
Executive and conform to BS EN 139 standard.
These masks, either full-face or half-mask, enable the wearer to work for long periods in
harmful atmospheres, whilst breathing air is supplied by one of the following systems:
• Instrument air supply (subject to the suitability of this air for breathing, the protection
of the system from cross-contamination from other sources and the provision of
adequate backup air supplies)

• Battery of compressed air bottles

• Portable air compressors fitted with reservoir air tanks
Connections to the air line mask hose are made via instantaneous bayonet spring
couplings. These couplings must be kept in good condition and not used for any purpose
other than supplying air to breathing apparatus.
Where no instrument air or compressed air bottle supply is available, portable air
compressors having a reservoir air tank may be used. Every system of air supply
employed should incorporate a receiver of sufficient capacity to enable persons to
escape from an irrespirable atmosphere in the event of a failure of the prime mover
supplying the air (BS EN 12021). The air must be passed through suitable filters to
remove excess moisture, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, odour/taste and oil mist.
To ensure that an adequate supply of air is available and being received by the wearers,
a person must be appointed who is responsible for checking the pressure in the air
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receiver, and to ensure that the filters are functioning properly.
Notes: (1) Portable air compressors may only be used when sited in an unpolluted
atmosphere. Approval of the Safety Person is required before a portable
air compressor is used. In the context of this document, the Safety
Person is the individual responsible for the safety of the particular task or
work activity being performed. The Safety Person may be the Safety
Adviser, line manager, department head, Asset Supervisor etc.
(2) Air-purged hoods, ori-nasal or BA mask equipment types may be operated
on service air subject to:
• Meeting European Standard BS EN 136
• The air quality requirement being met (BS EN 12021) and
cross-contamination guarantees being met
• There is no immediate life support threat in the case of an interruption
to the air supply which would require the wearer to remove the
equipment
8.5.3 Self-contained Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus

Self-contained Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus (SCCABA) shall conform to
BS EN 137.
These sets are provided for emergency use where a portable supply of air is required for
a short period of time.
The air for this apparatus is supplied under pressure either from compressed air
cylinders carried by the wearer, or from trolley sets.
SCCABA shall be located at strategic points within hazardous areas. The apparatus will
be housed in easily distinguishable boxes, or in wall-mounted containers, painted green.
SCCABA shall be inspected and the air pressures checked on a monthly basis, where
practicable. Minimum acceptable pressures are specified, depending on the type of
equipment being used. The checks shall be recorded and faults reported to the Safety
Person. These checks are in addition to specified maintenance schedules.

After use, a BA set shall be serviced and fitted with a fully-charged cylinder before being
resited. The servicing shall include the cleaning and decontamination of the face-piece.
All persons required to use breathing apparatus must receive initial training and refresher
training at intervals not exceeding 6 months. The training shall be recorded.
8.6 Emergency Smoke Protection (Smoke Hoods)

Smoke hoods shall be provided on all offshore Installations, for emergency use within
the sleeping accommodation. The number of smoke hoods supplied shall not be less
than the total bedspaces available.
9 Hearing Protection
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9.1 General Duties

It is necessary to take special precautions to prevent damage to hearing by exposure to
excessive or prolonged noise. This paragraph details the general requirements for
hearing conservation. More detailed standards are contained in the document Noise Risk
Management (UKCS-HH-010) and the BP Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Toolbox
Occupational Hygiene Network Best Practice Document, Recommendations for the
Selection, Use and Maintenance of Hearing Protection Devices, Process 3.5.6
Use of PPE.
Under the Noise at Work Regulations (NAWR) 1989, work areas above certain noise
exposure levels require to be specifically identified. Noise levels have to be reduced to
as low as reasonably practicable. Where this is not possible, suitable hearing protection
must be provided.
Ideally, the control of exposure to excessive noise at work should be achieved by
measures such as reduction of noise at source, or via some other means of segregating
the worker from the noise source. When such actions are inadequate or are not
practicable, Hearing Protection Devices (HPDs) can offer effective noise control provided
that they are carefully selected, worn correctly, worn during 100% of the exposure
period and, where appropriate, properly maintained (excludes disposable earplugs).
A properly trained and suitably qualified co-ordinator shall be appointed to prepare and
administer the hearing protection programme. In BP UK Upstream Region this is the
Hearing Conservation Co-ordinator appointed in each BU and supported by the Medical
Deptartment. The Hearing Conservation Co-ordinator should be tasked with the
establishment of:
• A hearing protector selection programme
• A training programme for hearing protector users
• Issuing and accounting procedures for users of hearing protectors
• Procedures to ensure that hearing protectors are correctly maintained
• Suitable record-keeping procedures
• Programmes for the inspection and evaluation of all aspects of the hearing protection
programme to assure their continued functioning and effectiveness

9.2 Selection of Hearing Protection Devices

HPDs must be capable of reducing noise levels to below the second action level.
They should be chosen on the basis of acoustic performance and user acceptability.
Manufacturers must provide information on the noise reduction which can be expected
from their HPDs. This information, along with details of the noise spectra from noise
measurements onsite, should be evaluated by a Competent Person to ensure that the
correct level of attenuation is provided. HPDs must be to BS EN 352 standard.
Detailed advice on the selection and use of HPDs is available in Part 6 of the Guidance
on The Noise At Work Regulations and BS EN 458:1994.
10 Body Protection
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10.1 General Duties (Coveralls)
Coveralls give protection to the wearer against general dirt. They shall offer a degree of
protection to the wearer if inadvertently exposed to a fire situation. They shall be
manufactured from flame-retardant material to BS EN 531A, B1, C1 standards or better.
For welding work, coveralls should also be rated to BS EN 470-1 standard.
Note: The flame-retardant standard applies to clean coveralls. Badly soiled coveralls
could lose their flame retardancy and should be laundered or replaced.
The coveralls should be of a colour that is easily seen. If dark colour material is used,
a light-reflective strip should be incorporated on the garment.
10.2 Foul Weather Duties (Jacket and Over-trousers)

These garments give protection against wind, rain and cold, and some protection against
splashing from liquids. The clothing will offer a degree of protection if the wearer is
inadvertently exposed to a fire situation. The garments shall be manufactured from
flame-retardant materials to BS EN 531A, B1, C1 or better.
10.3 Firefighting (Suit, Underclothing and Flash Hoods)
10.3.1 British Standard

The British Standard for clothing to be worn during firefighting operations is BS EN 469.
This standard specifies the minimum requirements and calls for whole-body protection,
ie neck, torso, arms and legs; it excludes the head, hands and feet.
The specification for the clothing allows for a degree of flexibility in design and the
garment may either be:
• A single garment
• A two-piece suit consisting of a jacket and trousers with a specified minimum overlap
• A series of outer and under garments designed to be worn together. In such a case,
this must be declared on the labels of all the garments involved, and instruction is
required to ensure that the requirement of this clause is met on every occasion

With respect to this particular type of risk, such PPE must possess thermal insulation
capacity and mechanical strength appropriate to the conditions of use amongst other
requirements. For this BS EN 469 standard, minimum performance requirements can be
achieved by, for example, a good quality three-layered garment.
10.3.2 Home Office Specification

A specification has been drawn up by the Home Office (Specification A26) as guidance
for local authority fire brigades within the UK. Although the specification related only to
tunics (thigh-length jacket), firefighting over-trousers to a suitable and complementary
standard have now been incorporated into common usage. One-piece garments of a
‘coverall’ type manufactured from material which satisfies the A26 specification are also
now available.
The A26 specification addresses slightly different parameters to BS EN 469, especially
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with respect to thermal insulation properties, and the performance standard of such
clothing is only likely to be achieved by, for example, a four-layer garment, or a garment
fabricated from materials having composite standards.
10.3.3 Underclothing
It should be recognised that ‘adequate clothing’ should be worn beneath fire
tunics/over-trousers etc at all times of year. This is necessary to ensure good insulation
against the high levels of radiated heat which can be expected from any liquid
hydrocarbon fire.
‘Adequate clothing’ would include cotton/wool shirt and trousers and/or coveralls.
10.3.4 Flash Hoods

The provision of flash hoods is recommended in order to provide full body protection.
10.4 Chemical Handling (Protective Clothing)

Personnel handling chemicals need body protection against splashes and droplets, which
will be identified as one or more of the control measures after conducting a COSHH
assessment. They shall wear protective clothing (suits or aprons) manufactured from
materials conforming to BS EN 465 (spray tight connections), BS EN 466 (liquid tight
connections) or BS EN 467 (basic liquid chemical protection), depending on the risk
identified by the assessment. This should include an assessment of the chemical
breakthrough times of the product.
10.5 Decontamination (Emergency Showers)

In all places where acids or corrosive liquids are used or handled, emergency water
showers shall be provided.
It is the responsibility of the Safety Person to ensure that such showers are maintained
in good working condition.
The method of winterisation of emergency showers and eyebaths must conform to
BP Group RP44-2, Winterisation.

11 Hand Protection
Gloves provide protection against general workplace hazards and improve grip, and
should be worn whenever possible whilst personnel are in PPE designated areas,
eg outside of accommodation on offshore Installations. There will, however, be certain
situations and tasks where the wearing of gloves will not be practicable or could
increase risk. The default should be to wear gloves unless personal risk assessment or
permit conditions dictate otherwise.
Care should be taken in the donning, use, removal and storage of protective gloves.
They should be maintained in good condition, checked regularly and discarded if worn
or deteriorated.
Gloves should always be cleaned (if applicable) according to manufacturer’s instructions
(ie repeated washing may remove fungal and bacterial inhibitors from the lining of the
Uncontrolled
glove, possibly leading to skin irritation).
11.1 General Duties

General purpose gloves should only be used to provide warmth and to protect against
minimal risks to health and safety (ie resist cuts and abrasions, repel some liquids
and offer a good grip). Gloves provided for minimal risk shall at least be to BS EN 420
standard.
11.2 Specific Hazards

Approved safety gloves must be worn for specific types of exposure as given in the
following paragraphs.
11.2.1 Helideck Duties

Firefighter gloves to BS EN 659 are required to be carried by all members of the helideck
crew although rigger-type gloves can be worn for general duties such as unloading
baggage.
11.2.2 Chemical Handling

Particular care should be used when handling chemicals, which must not come into
contact with the skin. PVC gloves to BS EN 374 should be worn, the type and material
should be identified as part of the COSHH assessment and after assessment of
chemical breakthrough times. Guidance on chemical breakthrough times will be provided
by the manufacturers or can be found on the BP HSE Toolbox Glove Permeation Data,
Process 3.5.6 Use of PPE.
Handle and remove gloves carefully to avoid contamination of hands and inside of the
gloves. Wash hands and arms frequently, dry them carefully and use a hand cream to
prevent dryness of the skin through loss of natural oils. Keep cuts and abrasions covered
with waterproof plasters.

11.2.3 Electrical Work

Electrical insulating gloves to BS EN 60903 shall be worn during certain electrical work
(refer to the document Electrical Procedures (UKCS-SSW-003)). There are different
classes of glove depending on the level of voltage protection required. This should be
taken account of during the risk assessment for the electrical work. Some classes of
electrical insulating gloves require periodic testing. All classes should be tested, stored
and maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
12 Footwear
12.1 General Duties and Firefighting
Boots protect the feet and ankles from damage by impact, scuffing, crushing (toes) etc.
Uncontrolled
They keep the feet dry in adverse weather and environmental conditions, and offer
protection against burning etc. The soles of the boot should be such that slipping on wet
or oily surfaces is reduced.
Conventional rig boots with 200J toecap protection shall be the standard issue for
general duties and all helideck use (including firefighting). Other industrial footwear may
be authorised by local site management.
On offshore sites, only 200J safety footwear is acceptable for working outside
the accommodation.
Notes: (1) Footwear incorporating external steel toecaps, hobnails, steel toe plates
or heel plates are forbidden.
(2) Boots shall be replaced when damage exposes the toecap, or when the
sole is worn smooth.
12.2 Drilling Operations etc (Wellingtons)

If wellington boots are issued for site use (including drilling), they shall be nitrile
rubber/PVC to BS EN 345 with carbon steel 200J toecaps.
13 Fall-arrest Equipment
When an individual may be exposed to a fall of 2m or more, a safe working platform or
scaffolding shall be provided. If this is not reasonably practicable, PPE shall be provided
designed to reduce personal injury in the event of such a fall.
13.1 European Legislation

European and British Standards require the equipment to consist of:
• Full body harness
• Shock-absorbing lanyard, or other approved equipment
• Connecting hook

13.2 Types of Harness

Waist belts and chest harnesses may be used only for work positioning purposes,
ie may be used to prevent a person from reaching a position where the risk of a fall
exists. European and British Standards do not permit waist belts or chest harnesses to
be used as fall-arrest equipment.
Fall-arrest equipment requires a full body harness. Such a harness incorporates buttock
straps designed to absorb the forces on a falling person. A harness is required to be
used in conjunction with shock-absorbing equipment.
13.3 Types of Shock-absorbing Equipment

(1) A lanyard from the harness incorporating a shock-absorbing breakout device must
be attached to a secure anchor point. The length of such a lanyard may not
Uncontrolled
exceed 2m, including any connecting hooks.
(2) Shock-absorbing equipment of the dynamic type (eg inertia reel) must be directly
attached to the body harness, the other end being secured to a suitable anchor
point. For convenience, a short lanyard of up to 400mm may be utilised between
the harness attachment point and the hook of the inertia reel.
Notes: (1) A lanyard (as in (1)) may not be used together with shock-absorbing
equipment of the dynamic type (as in (2)). The forces imposed on the
body of a person by the equipment during the fall-arrest process may,
in certain circumstances, exceed the limits set by legislation if the person
is using both these items of equipment.
(2) A lanyard (as in (1)) incorporating a shock-absorbing breakout device,
works on the principle that a length of webbing knitted together tears
during a fall to reduce the shock loading on the user. The amount that this
tears depends on the force of the fall. The full length that the lanyard
could extend to should be identified and considered as part of the risk
assessment for the work.
13.4 Connecting Hook

The connecting hook or shackle used in conjunction with the fall-arrest equipment
requires to be of an auto-locking or double action type.
14 Working Over Water (Lifejackets and Workvests)

When work is being carried out where there is a risk of falling into the water, a lifejacket
shall be worn. When the wearing of a lifejacket is impractical, a buoyant workvest shall
be worn.
Approved lifejackets must be worn by all personnel travelling on or over water. Aircraft
Captains and Ship Masters have complete authority on the need to wear lifejackets,
and their instructions must be obeyed.
Lifejackets must be secured in the approved fashion.

15 Maintenance of PPE
Business Units shall make arrangements to ensure that PPE is maintained in an efficient
state. The level of inspection or maintenance of PPE will be determined by the type of
equipment and the use to which it will be put.
With simple equipment, an inspection by the user immediately before use may suffice,
and maintenance may be in the form of cleaning or laundering, with the item being
replaced when worn out.
Persons provided with protective clothing and equipment shall use it in the manner
intended, and shall report any defects in that equipment to their supervisor.
Persons shall avoid wearing clothing or equipment that is contaminated (eg with oil,
grease, or other substances) and shall return it for cleaning or replacement
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as appropriate.
Where appropriate, a record of inspection and/or maintenance will be necessary,
and manufacturer’s maintenance schedules should normally be followed.
16 Storage of PPE
The Company shall make appropriate arrangements for the storage of PPE.
The storage shall be adequate to protect the equipment from damage or contamination.
Items of PPE which are stored ready for use shall be kept separate from that which is
awaiting repair or maintenance.
17 Training in the Use and Maintenance of PPE

Those involved in the use of PPE shall be given suitable instruction with respect to that
particular equipment as follows:
• Much of the ‘everyday’ equipment which is simple to use will require only
basic instructions
• Personnel involved in the use, maintenance, repair or testing of more complex
equipment will require formal training, and such training may be both theoretical and
practical. In such cases, refresher training may be required as appropriate and records
of training details should be kept
18 Exemptions
Exemptions to the use or standard of PPE identified in this document will be the subject
of approval by the OIM or Site Controller. The exemption should be specific and include
start and finish times.
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Addendum 1
References
Paragraph Page
1 External References 1
1.1 Acts 1
1.2 Statutory Regulations, Notices and ACoPs 1
1.3 Codes and Standards 1
1.4 Guidance 5
Uncontrolled
1.5 BP References 6
References
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1 External References
1.1 Acts
(1) Offshore Safety Act 1992.
(2) Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.
1.2 Statutory Regulations, Notices and ACoPs

(1) Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, SI 1999/No 3242.
(2) Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992, SI 1992/No 2966.
(3) Control of Lead at Work Regulations 1998, SI 1998/No 543.
Uncontrolled
(4) Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999, SI 1999/No 3232.

(5) Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 1987, SI 1987/No 2115.
(6) Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1994, SI 1994/No 3246.
(7) Noise at Work Regulations 1989, SI 1989/No 1790.
(8) Construction (Head Protection) Regulations 1989, SI 1989/No 2209.
(9) Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1996, SI 1996/No 1592.
(10) The Offshore Electricity and Noise Regulations 1997, SI 1997/No 1993.
(11) Offshore Installations (Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response)
(PFEER) Regulations 1995, SI 1995/No 743.
(12) Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations 1992, SI 1992/No 2885.
(13) Diving Operations at Work Regulations 1981, SI 1981/No 339.
(14) Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, SI 1989/No 635.
(15) Health and Safety Executive (OSD) Safety Notice 6/90 (revised and reissued
January 1992).
1.3 Codes and Standards
1.3.1 Head Protection

(1) BS EN 443 Specification for Protective Helmets for Firefighters.
(2) BS EN 397 Industrial Safety Helmets – Specification for Construction and
Performance.
References
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1.3.2 Eye Protection

(1) BS EN 169 Specification for Filters for Personal Eye Protection Equipment Used in
Welding and Similar Operations.
(2) BS EN 175 Personal Protection. Equipment for Eye and Face Protection During
Welding and Allied Processes.
(3) BS EN 166 Personal Eye Protection – Specifications.
(4) BS EN 165 Personal Eye Protection – Vocabulary.
(5) BS 7028 Guide for Selection, Use and Maintenance of Eye Protection for Industrial
and Other Uses.
(6) BS EN 170 Personal Eye Protection; Ultraviolet Filters: Transmittance
Requirements and Recommended Use.
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(7) BS EN 171 Personal Eye Protection; Infrared Filters: Transmittance Requirements
and Recommended Use.
1.3.3 Footwear
(1) BS EN 344-7 Safety, Protective and Occupational Footwear for Professional Use.
(2) BS 2723 1956 (1988), Specification for Fireman’s Leather Boots.
1.3.4 Hand Protection

(1) BS EN 420 General Requirements for Gloves.
(2) BS EN 374 Protective Gloves Against Chemicals and Micro-organisms.
(3) BS EN 659 Protective Gloves for Firefighters.
(4) BS EN 60903 Specification for Gloves and Mitts of Insulating Material for
Live Working.
1.3.5 Protective Clothing

(1) BS EN 531 Protective Clothing for Workers Exposed to Heat.
(2) BS EN 470-1 Protective Clothing for Use in Welding and Allied Processes.
(3) BS EN 469 Protective Clothing for Firefighters.
(4) BS EN 465 Protective Clothing. Protection Against Liquid Chemicals. Performance
requirements for chemical protective clothing with spray-tight connections
between different parts of the clothing (type 4 equipment).
(5) BS EN 466 Protective Clothing. Protection against liquid chemicals. Performance
requirements for chemical protective clothing with liquid-tight connections
between different parts of the clothing (type 3 equipment).
(6) BS EN 467 Protective Clothing. Protection against liquid chemicals. Performance
requirements for garments providing protection to parts of the body.
References
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1.3.6 Respiratory Protective Equipment

(1) BS EN 132 Respiratory Protective Devices – Definitions.
(2) BS EN 133 Respiratory Protective Devices – Classification.
(3) BS EN 134 Respiratory Protective Devices – Nomenclature of Components.
(4) BS EN 135 Respiratory Protective Devices – List of Equivalent Terms.
(5) BS EN 136 Respiratory Protective Devices – Full Face-masks.
(6) BS EN 137 Specification for Respiratory Protective Devices – Self-contained
Open-circuit Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus.
(7) BS EN 138 Specification for Respiratory Protective Devices – Fresh Air Hose
Breathing Apparatus.
(8) BS EN 139 Specification for Respiratory Protective Devices – Compressed Air Line
Uncontrolled
Breathing Apparatus.
(9) BS EN 140 Specification for Respiratory Protective Devices – Half Masks and
Quarter Masks.
(10) BS EN 141 Respiratory Protective Devices – Specification for Gas Filters and
Combined Filters.
(11) BS EN 142 Respiratory Protective Devices – Specification for Mouth-piece
Assemblies.
(12) BS EN 143 Respiratory Protective Devices – Specification for Particle Filters.
(13) BS EN 144-1 Respiratory Protective Devices – Specification for Gas Cylinder
Valves; Thread Connection for Insert Connector.
(14) BS EN 144-2 Respiratory Protective Device – Specification for Gas Cylinder Valves
Thread Connection for Side Connector.
(15) BS EN 146 Specification for Respiratory Protective Devices – Power-assisted
Particle Filtering Devices Incorporating Helmets and Hoods.
(16) BS EN 147 Specification for Respiratory Protective Equipment – Power-assisted
Particle Filtering Devices Incorporating Full Face-masks, Half Masks and
Quarter Masks.
(17) BS EN 148-1 Respiratory Protective Devices – Specification for Threads for
Face-pieces; Standard Thread Connection.
Face-pieces; Centre Thread Connection.
Face-pieces; Thread Connection.
(20) BS EN 149 Specification for Respiratory Protective Devices – Filtering Half Masks
to Protect Against Particles.
Breathing Apparatus Incorporating a Hood.
References
Breathing Apparatus for Use in Abrasive Blasting Operations.
(23) BS EN 71 Respiratory Protective Devices – Specification for AX Gas Filters and
Combined Filters Against Low Boiling Organic Compounds.
(24) BS EN 372 Respiratory Protective Devices – Specification for SX Gas Filters and
Combined Filters Against Specific Named Compounds.
(25) BS EN 402 Specification for Respiratory Protective Devices – Self-contained
Open-circuit Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus with Full Face-mask or
Mouth-piece Assembly.
(26) BS EN 403 Specification for Respiratory Protective Devices – Filtering Devices with
Hood for Self-rescue from Fire.
(27) BS EN 404 Specification for Respiratory Protective Devices – Filter Self-rescuer.
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(28) BS EN 405 Specification for Respiratory Protective Devices – Valved Filtering Half
Masks to Protect Against Gases or Gases and Particles.
1.3.7 Hearing Protection

(1) BS EN 352 Hearing Protectors, Safety Requirements and Testing Part 1: Earmuffs.
(2) BS EN 352 Hearing Protectors, Safety Requirements and Testing Part 2: Earplugs.
(3) BS EN 352 Hearing Protectors, Safety Requirements and Testing Part 3: Earmuffs
Attached to Safety Helmets.
(4) BS EN 352 Hearing Protectors, Safety Requirements and Testing Part 4: Amplitude
Sensitive Hearing Protectors.
(5) BS EN 458 Hearing Protectors – Recommendations for Selection, Use, Care and
Maintenance.
1.3.8 Working at Heights

(1) BS EN 341 Personal Protective Equipment Against Falls From a Height:
Descender Devices.
(2) BS EN 353-1 Personal Protective Equipment Against Falls From a Height: Guided
Type Fall Arresters. Specification for guided type fall arresters on a rigid
anchorage line.
(3) BS EN 353-2 Personal Protective Equipment Against Falls From a Height: Guided
Type Fall Arresters. Specification for guided type fall arresters on a flexible
anchorage line.
(4) BS EN 354 Personal Protective Equipment Against Falls From a Height: Lanyards.
(5) BS EN 355 Personal Protective Equipment Against Falls From a Height: Energy
Absorbers.
(6) BS EN 358 Personal Protective Equipment for Work Positioning and Prevention
of Falls From a Height: Belts for Work Positioning and Restraint and Work
Positioning Lanyards.
References
(7) BS EN 360 Personal Protective Equipment Against Falls From a Height: Retractable
Type Fall Arresters.
(8) BS EN 361 Personal Protective Equipment Against Falls From a Height: Full Body
Harnesses.
Connectors.
(10) BS EN 363 Personal Protective Equipment Against Falls From a Height: Fall Arrest
Systems.
Test Methods.
(12) BS EN 365 Personal Protective Equipment Against Falls From a Height: General
Requirements for Instructions for Use and for Marking.
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(13) BS EN 813 Personal Protective Equipment for Prevention of Falls From a Height:
Sit Harnesses.
(14) BS EN 1868 Personal Protective Equipment Against Falls From a Height. List of
Equivalent Terms.
(15) BS EN 1891 Personal Protective Equipment for the Prevention of Falls From a
Height: Low Stretch Kernmantel Ropes.
(16) 97/541504 DC Personal Protective Equipment for Prevention of Falls From a
Height: Work Positioning Systems. Rope adjustment devices (BS EN 12841).
(17) 97/541830 DC Personal Protective Equipment for Protection against Falls From a
Height Anchorage Devices. Single Point.
1.4 Guidance
(1) HSE, Guidance on Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations (L25).
(2) The Health and Safety Executive (OSD) Safety Notice 6/90 (revised and reissued
January 1992), Eye Protection.
(3) Protection of the Eyes (RC22), Chemical Industries Association.
(4) Respiratory Protective Equipment for Use Against Asbestos, Guidance Note EH41,
Health and Safety Executive, 1985, HMSO ISBN 0-11-883512-2.
(5) Respiratory Protective Equipment. A practical guide for users. Health and
Safety series booklet (HS(G)53), Health and Safety Executive, 1990, HMSO
ISBN 0-11-885522-0.
(6) Entry into Confined Spaces, Guidance Note GS5, Health and Safety Executive,
1981, HMSO, ISBN 0-11-883067-8.
(7) Recommended Guidelines for the Use of Protective Clothing when Working with
Asbestos, including Respiratory Protection, Asbestos Removal Contractors
Association.
(8) Eye Protection, RoSPA.
References
(9) Welding Hazards and How to Avoid Them, RoSPA.

(10) Asbestos: Health Precautions in Industry, HSE.
(11) Guidance for Local Authority Fire Brigades within the UK (Specification A26 on
Protective Clothing), Home Office.
(12) Offshore Helicopter Landing Areas: Guidance on Standards, Civil Aviation
Publication (CAP) 437.
1.5 BP References
(1) BP Regional Standards on:
• COSHH
• NOISE
Uncontrolled
• Radiation
• Electrical
(2) BP HSE Toolbox Process 3.5.6 ‘Use of PPE’.
(3) Supplement to BP Engineering Code of Practice CP31, Breathing Air Line
Installations, August 1982.
(4) Asbestos Health Protection in Its Use, Handling and Removal. BP Group
Occupational Health Centre, April 1991 (under review).
(5) A Managers Guide to Occupational Health BP Group Occupational Health Centre,
January 1990.
(6) Occupational Health Practice, BP Group Occupational Health Centre, August 1991.
(7) BP Group Recommended Practice and Specifications for Engineering RP44-2,
Winterisation.
References
Addendum 2
The ‘Well-dressed Worker’ Minimum
Standards for PPE on BP Installations
THE WELL-DRESSED WORKER

How YOU should be dressed when working on BP Installations
Safety helmet (BS EN 397)

Uncontrolled
less than 5 years old

Not left in sunlight
No unauthorised stickers
No visible damage
Green hats to be worn by
visitors and new starts Safety glasses
to BS EN 1661F
Fire-retardant coverall to
BS EN 531A, B1, C1
Fully zipped up at all times
Sleeves fully down

covering wrists
Gloves to BS EN 420 minimal risk

or better. Gloves are recommended
to be worn wherever possible
Gloves specific to the job required
by permit conditions
Any clothing worn on top

of coveralls including
flame-retardant
wet weather gear to be
to BS EN 531A, B1, C1
Legs of coveralls on
outside of boots
Boots or shoes with steel

toecaps to BS EN 345
200 joules toe protection
No steel showing on toecaps
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4 Hazard Assessments and Selection of PPE 4

5 Standards for PPE 5

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13.2 Types of Harness 16

14 Working Over Water (Lifejackets and Workvests) 16

17 Training in the Use and Maintenance of PPE 17

Addendum 2 The ‘Well-dressed Worker’ Minimum Standards

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ACoP Approved Code of Practice

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3.2 Offshore Installation Manager/Site Controllers

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3.3 Contract Supervisors and Job Officers

3.5 Competent Persons

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4 Hazard Assessments and Selection of PPE

4.1 Pre-selection by Procurement

4.2 Primary Assessment by Procurement

4.3 Secondary Assessment by Business Units

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5 Standards for PPE

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6.2 Firefighting (Fireman’s Helmet)

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7.3 Welding Operations (Eye, Face and Neck Protection)

7.4 Other Hazardous Operations

(Safety Goggles and Face-shields)

7.5 Eye First Aid (Eyebaths and Bottles)

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8.2 General Information and Requirements

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8.3 Types of Respirator

8.4 Dust and Fumes (Filter Respirators)

8.5 Oxygen Deficiency

8.5.1 Quality of Air

8.5.2 Air Line Masks

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• Battery of compressed air bottles

8.5.3 Self-contained Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus

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8.6 Emergency Smoke Protection (Smoke Hoods)

9.1 General Duties

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9.2 Selection of Hearing Protection Devices