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    PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT POLICY

    Management shall supply free of charge all the necessary personal protective
    equipment as required by the risks in the wash bay and as required by any other
    contracts.

    It is expected from all employees to wear the PPE as instructed and to maintain it
    in a good/effective condition.
    The abuse or wilful damage, loss of PPE will be recovered from employee’s
    income if an accepted reason cannot be provided.
    Disciplinary action can be taken against employees who fail to wear their PPE.

    The main types of equipment will be discussed here:

    Hearing protection.
    Noise will always be part of the working environment. It is therefore important to
    know about hearing protection and when to use it. If hearing becomes impaired it
    cannot be fixed again.

    HEARING LOSS IS PERMANENT.

    Here is a table to help distinguish what the noise levels in a area can be based
    on common sounds.

    It is required that hearing protection be warn in areas that is at the threshold


    85dB and higher.
    Different types of hearing protection are available and some give better
    protection than others in a certain environment. Investigate to see what would be
    best for you.

    Foam ear plugs - These are normally disposable and can only be used a limited
    number of times. Fixed plugs - normally fixed and the points that fit in the ear can
    be replaced. Normally fits
    around the neck.
    Ear Muffs - These are also more permanent. Muffs cover the ears and do not
    have any part that is inserted into the ear. For very load areas or gun shooting
    muffs can be used with foam type plugs inserted in the ear for better protection.
    Foot protection

    This is of the most important parts of PPE to be used. So important that most
    employers do not allow their employees to do any work or enter any working
    area without wearing foot protection. There are many types of safety footwear
    available. They come in shoes, boots, and takkies.

    Eye protection
    The eye is the most vulnerable part of the body and should be protected as far
    as possible. It takes a very small particle to hit the eye with little force to cause
    injury that can lead to loss of sight.
    Safety goggles must fits comfortably so that workers will not be tempted to take it
    of unnecessarily. It will have side flaps to protect the eyes from particles coming
    from the sides. For strenuous tasks in warm environments make use of a type
    that have anti fog lenses.
    The best protection is a face shield as it protects the whole face. The
    disadvantage of the face shield is that the worker will have to remove his or her
    hard hat.

    Gloves

    Hand protection is very important and the appropriate type should be used for
    the activity performed.

    Leather gloves - Used when machining and grinding. They are also preferred
    when welding.
    Rubber gloves - For use when handling chemicals and corrosive substances.
    They are normally worn during handling of any bio hazardous material.

    Overalls, coveralls and aprons

    Overalls and coveralls come in different types and colours. Some are
    waterproof, some are acid proof and some are resistant to certain chemicals.
    Overalls for your workers that are best for the application will be chose.

    Masks

    When doing activities where there is a risk of breathing in hazardous chemicals


    or substances, an appropriate mask should be worn. Make sure the masks your
    workers use are the correct ones for the job, and they know how to use them. If
    they do use the wrong type, and something hazardous goes into their lungs,
    there is no way of getting it out. And due to COVID 19 it is compulsory that all
    employees should wear their face masks at all times. Washable face masks shall
    be provided minimum of two per person.

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