Personal Protective Equipment Analysis plan

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 SCOPE................................................................................................................................................3
2.0 OBJECTIVES....................................................................................................................................3
3.0 CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE........................................................................................3
4.0 ABBREVIATIONS...........................................................................................................................4
5.0 DEFINITIONS...................................................................................................................................4
6.0 RESPONSIBILITIES......................................................................................................................9
7.0 CONTROLLING OF PPE...........................................................................................................10
8.0 APPENDICES................................................................................................................................11
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1.0 SCOPE

The wearing of all Personal Protective Equipment shall be applicable to all CPP
employees, sub-contractors and visitors in all areas of the project including warehouses,
workshops, and lay down yard/fabrication yard premises.

2.0 OBJECTIVES

The main objective of this procedure is to protect the employee from harm using PPE as a
last resort in the hierarchy of controls.

 Elimination
 Substitution
 Engineering
 Administrative
 PPE

This procedure gives guidelines on selection, classification, responsibility and training of

the equipment and emphasize the importance of wearing Personal Protective Equipment
where required according to the Risk Assessment to employees, visitors, and sub-
contractors.

3.0 CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE

Manager/Supervisor/Foreman:

To ensure the implementation of Personal Protective Equipment

Responsibilities are to:

 Identify the nature and sources of any hazards or potential hazards within their areas
where employees may be exposed to them, and bring them to the attention of the
Safety Section who will advise on selection of appropriate and suitable Personal
Protective Equipment and provide instructions to prevent or mitigate the effects of the
reported hazard. Requirements will be added and reflected to the JSA if not identified
previously as a Revised JSA.
 Ensure that PPE is issued to all employees under their control are provided with
adequate training in maintenance, storage, use, care and disposal
 Ensure that everyone in the department is provided with PPE and use it at all times
where mandatory and ensure no one intentionally or recklessly misuses any of the
equipment.
 Monitor the use, maintenance, storage, care, replacement and disposal of the PPE.
 Ensure sufficient PPE availability on all working areas.

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4.0 ABBREVIATIONS

Abbreviation Description
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
FRC Flame Resistant Clothing
BA Breathing Apparatus
ANSI American National Standards Institute
DBA Decibels at weighted frequency A
SCBA Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
SA GI Saudi ARAMCO General Instructions Standard
SACSM Saudi ARAMCO Construction Safety Manual
NFPA National Fire Protection Agency
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
NIOSH National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health

5.0 DEFINITIONS

Definition Description
Hard hats for head protection, injury from impact; from falling or
flying objects.
Head Protection Hard hats should meet as per (ANSI Z89.1, Type”1”, Class
“E”) referenced standards.
(Appendices Section 1: Head Protection)
Safety Glasses, Safety Goggles, Face Shield and Welding
Helmet are basic type of Personal Protective Equipment to
protect employees against hazard from flying particles, liquid,
powdered chemical, splashed, heat and chemical agents or
light radiation. (ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 and other Additions)
Eye and Face Protection
They must be selected, fitted, and used with regard to both the
type of hazard and the optical condition of the user. The
wearing of contact lenses is not recommended in areas where
eye protection is required. (Appendices Section 3: Eye
Protection and GI 8.002)
Hand Protection (e.g., Heat resistance gloves, abrasions
resistant (leather), and chemical resistance, high voltages
Hand Protection gloves) are used to protect hands from burn skin, chemical,
abrasive or corrosive materials, electrical equipment, machinery
hot spot, and hand tools. (GI 2.721)

Foot Protection Safety foot wear is designed to protect feet from specific hazard
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compression injury, impact, puncture, slippery floors. This

safety footwear has steel toe caps, and slip resistance soles.
(GI 8.005)
Hearing protection (e.g., Ear plug, Ear muffs) is used to protect
ears from repeated exposure to excessive noise above 85
Hearing Protection
decibels (DBA) in industry and to eliminate hearing lost.
(SAES-A-105)
Full body harnesses are Personal Protective Equipment used to
protect employees to minimize the severity of the fall from
heights. (See Fall Protection Plan)
Full body harnesses
Fall protection devices shall be capable of supporting a
minimum dead weight of 2268 kilograms (5000 pounds).
(Referred to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.66, Appendix C 1991.)
Flame Resistant Clothing is a Personal Protective Equipment
used for protection in order to minimize protect employees from
the severity of burns resulting from flash fires, jet fires, electrical
Flame Resistant Clothing flashovers, etc., and to provide protection while the wearer
escapes a fire incident. (Appendices Section 7: Body
Protection, GI 2.721 and SA Safety Management Guide for
FRC)
Breathing apparatus (e.g., Self-Contain Breathing Apparatus
(SCBA), Air-Purifying Respiratory etc.) is being used to protect
Breathing Apparatus employees in industrial processes create hazardous
atmospheric contaminants. (Referred with GI 1780.001,
ANSI/AIHA Z88.2)

Selection and Classification

The table below is a list of basic personal protective equipment. Many job classifications
require additional personal protective equipment depending on the work location, type of
job, local hazards, conditions, etc.

Basic Personal Protective Equipment to Be

Typical Job Classifications
Worn (see key below)
Abrasive blast cleaner See Section II.11, Table II.7 (CSM)
Carpenter 1, 8, 9, 10C, 15A
Electrician 1, 2, 8, 9, 10B, 15A, or B
Iron worker - structural 1, 8, 9, 10D, 12/13, & 14 A/B, 15A
Mason 1, 8, 9, 10C/A, 15A
Material Control Man 1, 8, 9, 10C, 15A
Mechanic 1, 8, 9, 10C/A, 15A
Painter See Section II.11, Table II.7 (CSM)
Pipe fitter 1, 8, 9, 10 C/D, 15A
Plumber 1, 8, 9, 10C, 15A
Rigger 1, 8, 9, 10C, 15A
Roof worker 1, 8, 9, 10C, 12/13 & 14 A/B, 15A
Scaffold erector 1, 8, 9, 10C, 13 & 14 A/B, 15A
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Sheet metal worker 1, 8, 9, 10 C/D, 15A

Welder 1A &B, 4, 8, 9, 10D, /E, 15B
Key to Personal Protective Equipment

1. Safety glasses with side shields (1A=Clear, 1B=Shaded)

2. Face shield
3. Goggles, safety impact (3A=Clear, 3B=Shaded)
4. Welding hood and skull guard (Lens shaded to suit work)
5. Air fed hood with filter
6. Respirator, chemical cartridge
7. Dust mask
8. Safety hat helmet
9. Safety foot wear (9A=shoes, 9B=boots)
10. Gloves. (10A= Rubber coated, 10B= Rubber moulded, 10C = General
purpose, 10D= Leather, 10E=Heat resistant)
11. Ear protection (11A=Ear plugs, 11B=Ear muffs)
12. Standard safety belt
13. Full body harness
14. Lanyard 1.82m (6FD). (14A=Standard, 14B=Shock Absorbing)
15. One-piece coverall (15A=Standard, 15B=Fire Resistant)

Notes: All personal protective equipment shall meet ANSI/OSHA requirements. Any
worker 1.8 m above ground without the protection of a guard rail system, or in a confined
space, shall wear a full body harness and standard lanyard.

Figure: Typical Eye and Face protection Devices

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Typical Eye Protection Applications Figure I: Protection Against Radiant Energy

Operation Hazards Protection

Acetylene-welding, cutting Sparks, molten metal, harmful rays,
Z87.1, Z87+,D4, R, W
burning flying particles
Sparks, molten metal, intense rays,
Electric arc welding Z87.1, Z87+, D4, W
flying particles
Chemical handling Splash, acid burns, fumes D3
Chipping Flying particles D5
Grinding (light) Flying particles D5
Grinding (heavy) Flying particles D5
Spot welding Flying particles, sparks D5, Z87.1, Z87+

Protection against radiant energy requires the selection and use of the proper shades of
welding filter lens or plate.

The table below shall be used as a guide for the selection of the proper shade numbers of
filter lenses or plates used in welding.

Filter Lens Shade Numbers for Protection Against Radiant Energy

Welding Operation Comfort Shade number

Shielded metal-arc welding 1/16-, 3/32-, 1/8-, 5/32-inch diameter
10
electrodes
Gas-tungsten arc welding and gas-metal arc welding (nonferrous)
11
1/16-, 3/32-, 1/8-, 5/32-inch diameter electrodes
Gas-tungsten arc welding and gas-metal arc welding (ferrous) 1/16-,
12
3/32-, 1/8-, 5/32-inch diameter electrodes
Shielded metal-arc welding 3/16-, 7/32-, 1/4-inch diameter
12
electrodes
Shielded metal-arc welding 5/16-, 3/8-inch diameter electrodes 14
Atomic hydrogen welding 10-14
Carbon-arc welding 14
Soldering 2
Torch brazing 3 or 4
Light oxy fuel gas cutting, up to 1 inch 3 or 4
Medium oxy fuel gas cutting, 1 inch to 6 inches 4 or 5

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Heavy oxy fuel gas cutting, over 6 inches 5 or 6

Gas welding (light), up to 1/8-inch 4 or 5
Gas welding (medium), 1/8-inch to 1/2 inch 5 or 6
Gas welding (heavy), over 1/2-inch 6 or 8
Air-carbon arc cutting 12

Figure: Typical Glove Types

Personal Protective Equipment must be:

 Selected taking into account the nature of the hazard and the task according to the
Risk Assessment.
 Provided to all employees as required.
 In accordance with approved international standards.
 Maintained in an efficient working order and stored properly.
 Stored in a designated and suitable area (e.g., warehouse) in all camp (3, 6, and 10).
 Training must be given before use.

6.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

6.1 Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Department:

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Responsibilities are to:

 Advise purchase, operations, maintenance and other departments to procure

appropriate and effective Personal Protective Equipment that conform to SACSM
and SA GI relevant international standards.
 Liaise with user department in provision of adequate information, instruction and
training on selection, wearing, use, maintenance, storage, and disposal of the
equipment.
 Maintain an inventory of approved personal protective equipment for use by
employees.
 Maintain a log of the protective equipment issued.

6.2 Purchasing/Warehouse Section:

Responsibilities are to:

 Update information with regard to the sources of different types of Personal

Protective Equipment conforming to standards, the addresses of their
manufacturers, suppliers and the agencies specialized in testing and examination
of the equipment and provide to Safety Department.
 Procure the Personal Protective Equipment from catalogue given in the approved
procedure on personal protective equipment only.
 Storekeeper shall keep a record of PPE issued and replace PPE not functional
anymore
.
6.3 All Employees:

Duties of all employees are to:

 Make full and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment.

 Wear mandatory Personal Protective Equipment; safety shoes, hard hat and
safety goggles at all times in all working areas, except offices, control rooms,
locker rooms, restrooms. The wearing of other Personal Protective Equipment
such as breathing apparatus, respirators, ear protectors, etc. shall be consistent
with the nature of the potential hazard and work being carried out.
 Inspect the equipment before use and ensure that it is clean and there are no
obvious defects. Defective equipment must be withdrawn from service and
reported to their supervisor immediately.
 Report to their immediate supervisor/manager if any of the equipment is either
lost or found defective. Any of the Personal Protective Equipment is found with
manufacturing defects or poor quality; it should be reported to the Safety
Department for further evaluation and remedial action.
 Ensure that all PPE in their care is stored and maintained properly when not in
use or is returned to the designated store after use.
 Hand in used PPE not fit for use anymore.
 Sign acknowledgement of receipt and agree to take proper care and maintain
PPE in a good condition.
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7.0 CONTROLLING OF PPE

7.1 Issuance of PPE

 Each employee will be for Personal Protective Equipment as required for their job
description:

 Safety Helmet once in five years. (See reference CSM Head Protection
3.4.10)
 Safety Shoes once every six (6) months except for situations which requires
immediate changes which will be at the discretion of the Department
Managers. (See reference GI 8.005)
 Safety glasses/goggles once every six (6) months (one dark & one clear).
 Respirators, ear plugs/muffs, protective clothing and other Personal
Protective Equipment used for welding operations, fall protection, etc. shall be
under the custody of the individual department and will be issued as per the
consistency and nature of hazards and frequency of usage.

7.2 Selection of PPE

The selection of the Personal Protective Equipment shall be based on following

factors:

 Suitability to the risk involved and to the prevailing working conditions.

 Length of the time it needs to be worn.
 Comfort, fit and convenience to the wearer.
 Compatibility with other Personal Protective Equipment worn.
 Conformity to the relevant standards.

7.3 Training

Employees should be provided with training enabling them to make proper effective
use of PPE.

Training for PPE users must include the following:

 An explanation of the existing and likely to exist risks and why the PPE is being
used.
 How to use the PPE and any limitations of the equipment which may affect?
 The protection offered.
 Instructions on the storage of the PPE.
 The arrangements for reporting loss or defects of the PPE.
8.0 APPENDICES

Section 1: Head Protection

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Relevant Specific Brand

PPE Type Specification
Standard Approved

 Made of full grain leather,  Saudi Shoe – 3715, 3717

removable foot bed,  Redwing – 5416,5460;
 Anti-static & electrical hazard  King’s – I 701, I – 807,
 ANSI Z41 PT91
Work Safety rated, oil & chemicals resistant  Totector – 3599, 3987,
M1/75 C/75 EH;
Shoes sole, steel toe, slip resistant, 4415
 BS EN 344, 345-1
 Double density polyurethane air  Tuskers – 794
cushion sole resist up to 200 C  Worx – 5400,5405
and shock absorbing heel  Goliath HDR12

Section 2: Hearing Protection

Relevant Specific Brand

PPE Type Specification
Standard Approved
 Made of Soft hypo-  MSA Tri-seal reusable
allergenic medical grade silicone corded
silicon rubber 10002831,
 Universal size  ANSI S3.19- 1974;  3M -1270,1100, 1110:
Ear Plug  Corded with small plastic  BS EN 352 Part 2  Uvex – 2130.065,
case & key chain that  CSA Z94.1M1 2128.045
easy fastens to the  North Deci guard, Comfit
wearer’s belt  Howard Light – Max, Laser
 NRR 25 dB  Bilsom – 1100/555
 Light weight plastic
 Low profile adopter 
attachment  MSA – Sound blocker 26
 Broad foam contains a  ANSI S3.19- 1974  Bilsom 728
Ear Muffs compressed of special
 BS EN 352 Part 1  3M 1450
(Cap mount) foam material with soft
 North 28-45-00
foam material cushions
min NRR 26  Howard Light LM77H
 Fits most hard hats

Section 3: Eye Protection

Relevant Specific Brand

PPE Type Specification
Standard Approved
 Safety  Made of Polycarbonate  ANSI Z87.1 – 1989,  JSP-Stealth 1000, Milano
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 UVEX – 9163 series

 Provide all- round visibility
 MSA- Sierra 697505,
Glasses  Provide chemical & Impact
 Trade wind 697506,
(Clear & resistant.
 North Basic
Colored  The colored Spectacles
Lenses)  AO Safety KX Series, Lexa
lenses shall be anti UV,
anti-scratch & anti- fog  MSA- 791079, RX Over
glasses RX 10012855
 Polycarbonate lenses.
 All- round visibility,
chemical & Impact  UVEX 9161 Series
 Safety
resistant.  JSP Jupiter
Goggles
 Anti- scratch & anti- fog,  MSA- 791079, RX Over
(Chemical  ANSI Z87.1 – 1989,
equipped with indirect vent glasses RX 10012855
Splash/Impac
 Allows comfortable wear  AO Safety Centurion,
t)
over prescription eyewear LexaR
 Equipped with adjustable
headband.
 The frame made of flexible
PVC and adjustable head
strap.  MSA Clearvue 695179
 Gas Welding  The flip-front provides  ANSI Z87.1 – 1989, Standard
Goggles double protection; first  JSP- AGL 032-100-600
from the back clear  Uvex - 9350
acetate lens, the second
shaded welding lens

Section 4: Face Protection

Relevant Specific Brand

PPE Type Specification
Standard Approved
 Made of Polycarbonate
 Face Shield  MSA -10021614
 Provides all- round visibility
(Hard Hat  ANSI Z87.1 – 1989,  JSP – AFA 061-131-100
 Chemical & Impact resistant
Adaptable)  AOSafety Tuff master H20
 Equipped with visor bracket.
 Made of Polycarbonate  JSP- AFA011-130-200
 Anti-scratch Provides  WILLSON
 B) Face  All- round visibility  SELLTROM
 ANSI Z87.1 – 1989,
Shield  Chemical & Impact resistant  MSA – 10021611
 Equipped with adjustable  AO Safety H8A Tuff master
ratchet 
 C) Welding  Made of thermoplastic  ANSI Z87.1 – 1989,  MSA- Welding shield
Shield  Equipped with ratchet 695943,
adjustment sys.  JSP –JW002,
 Includes flip up double  SELLTROM
protection lenses clear glass

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and dark welding glass

(Lens # 11)

Section 5: Respiratory Protections

Relevant Specific Brand

PPE Type Specification
Standard Approved
 Air –Purifying  Respirator Mask half face  3M –Mask 7002S, filter
Respirators  Made of silicone cartridges –2071Dust
 Equipped with adjustable particulate, 2078 dust
 Half Face
suspension head strap  particulate with organic
Mask
equipped with double  vapour and acid gas
 Air-Purifying
 Replaceable Cartridge  OSHA;  cartridge,
Respirators
Filters  NIOSH42  Survivair1930, 4000,
 Made of silicone, CFR Part  North 7700,7600 series
 Equipped with adjustable 4 84;  MSA 808074, 471286
 Full Face
points suspension head Multi
Mask
straps, speaking diaphragm  gas 492790
 Air-Purifying
permits clear communication  AO safety EZ Drop, 8300
Respirators
& wide vision impact &  Series, Cartridges 8000
scratch proof & double series
 Full face piece/hood with a
hose diameter more than 25
 Fresh Air Line
mm and length less than 9  NIOSH 42 CFR  MSA Optimair 6A PAPR,
Breathing
metres. Part 84;  3M
Apparatus
 With blower hose, less than
36 metres
 Full face
piece/hood/blouse/full face
 Compressed mask assembly  North 85400/500
Air Line  Air supplied from a  NIOSH42 CFR  Scott EZ,
Breathing regulated and filtered plant Part 84  MSA484769,
Apparatus air system with  3M
demand/constant valve type
and filter.
 Includes pressure demand
regulator has air-saver
switch with automatic
restart,
 Self-  North 800 series
 Single stage reducer
Contained  ANSI/NFPA 1981  SCOTT AP50
mounted on back frame, Bell
Breathing  NIOSH 42 CFR  MSA MMR Xtreme 4500
alarm,
Apparatus Part 84;  Interspiro 4530
 Full face mask scratch-
(SCBA)  Draeger PA 90, Pss100
resistant lens with 4 points
suspension head harness,
 30 to 60 minutes cylinder
low pressure,
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Section 6: Hand Protections

Relevant Specific Brand

PPE Type Specification
Standard Approved
 Made of cotton,  OSHA  Comasec normal
General
 Single sided plastic dot 29CFR1910.  North Nitrikote, Grip N
Purpose
coating and seamless knit  138;  Wells Lamont
Gloves
gloves.  EN- 420  Vallen
 OSHA  North Polar
Heavy Duty  Made of grain leather, 2 1/2”
 29 CFR  Wells Lamont
Leather stretched cuffs & a shirred
Gloves
1910.138;  Vallen
elastic back.
 USDA
 Heavy shoulder side leather
with flame retardant sleeve,  Stiner
full hand sock lining, and  OSHA –CFR 29
Welding  Zetex
flexible & comfortable, 1910.156;
Gloves  North 31897D
gauntlet style for wrist  EN407,
protection and stitched with  Comasec – Caloproof
Kevlar thread.
 Made of natural Rubber  ASTM D120; Int.
 Bacou 40Kv
Electrical Safety Lineman Test Voltage Standard 903,
 North
Gloves 40 kV. AC Max. Use Voltage IEC-1988
 Salisbury
36 kV. Size 10, Length 18”  BS EN 697

Section 7: Body Protection

Relevant Specific Brand
PPE Type Specification
Standard Approved

 Made of breathable fine quality 100%

 US. Standard;
cotton,  Bulwark
NFPA 701;
General Duty  Flame retardant, long sleeves  Topps
 Test method
Coverall Equipped with snaps at both wrists  Redwings
5903.2.
with two-way heavy-duty zipper & two  Safety
 EN 342/343
side and two breast pockets.

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 One-piece full body clothing made of  US. Standard;

tough breathable 100% cotton,
 Flame retardant
 Flame resistant, treated to resist
standard 191b.
Welding sparks & open flames.  Bulwark
 Test method
Coverall  Equipped with snaps at both wrists to  Workrite
5903.2.
prevent sparks from entering sleeves,  Indura
 ASTM F1506-94;
with two-way brass zipper & two side
 BS EN 470-1,
and two breast pockets. Navy Blue
colour. EN533, EN531,

 Bulwark
Welding Jacket  Heat, spark and spatter resistant,
 EN340/470  Workrite
& Apron rugged, durable leather
 Indura

Section 8: Foot Protection

Relevant Specific Brand

PPE Type Specification
Standard Approved
 Made of full grain leather,
removable foot bed,  Saudi Shoe – 3715, 3717
 Anti-static & electrical  Redwing – 5416,5460;
 ANSI Z41
hazard rated, oil &  King’s – I 701, I – 807,
PT91 M1/75
Work Safety chemicals resistant sole,
C/75 EH ;  Totector – 3599, 3987, 4415
Shoes steel toe, slip resistant,
 BS EN 344,  Tuskers – 794
 Double density
345-1  Worx – 5400,5405
polyurethane air cushion
sole resist up to 200 C and  Goliath HDR12
shock absorbing heel

Section 9: Fall Protection

Relevant Specific Brand

PPE Type Specification
Standard Approved

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 Stretchable webbing made of

polyester web loop lanyard
attached, chest strap with
protective pads, adjustable belt  BH Sala – Harness N200,
loops equipped with four D- Lanyard N-L175W,
rings front, back and both sides.  MSA Harness Classic
 Complete (EN361) with the vestype502771; Lanyard
 ANSI Z359.1;
necessary accessories as SWL4068704LS;
ANSI A10.14;
Full Body follow: karabiner – 506259
CSA; OSHA
Harness  Adjustable length Shock-  North 700 Series Lanyard
 EN360/361/
Absorbing Lanyard (6feet max.) FP26322/
 354/355
(EN355/354  MILLER Duraflex
 Rope grab (karabiner) stainless,  ROSE 501195
(EN360)  Protecta AB series
 ¾” dia. Polypropylene50 feet  SASSI Ref420, 425
lifeline assembly (EN360) with
one attached self-Locking snap
hooks on both ends

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