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PURPOSE
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POLICY
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RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensuring that that when personal protective equipment (PPE) is necessary for the
protection of any individual, it is readily available.
Assisting Departmental Managers and other staff with the selection, use and storage
of PPE.
HSE - 06
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PROCEDURES
The minimum PPE requirement on the plant site includes Hard Hats, Safety Glasses and
Steel Toed Shoes.
When additional safety equipment, such as protective clothing, gloves, respirators, eye
protection, hearing protection, etc., is required in specified areas for certain job functions,
such safety equipment must be provided and used by all persons affected.
The supervisors of the department in conjunction with the HSE Coordinator will
determine job specific PPE requirements.
HSE - 06
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Eye protection - Safety glasses will be provided and must be worn in all areas of the
plant. Safety glasses can save your eyes. Where a job may involve additional activities
that increase the potential for eye injury or is being performed adjacent to an operation
with greater potential for injury, safety eye wear offering more protection shall be used.
Contact lenses are allowed.
Hearing protection- In various areas of the plant the use of hearing protection devices
such as earmuffs, earplugs, etc., is required for the protection of your hearing. Signs,
other marking systems, or your supervisor will indicate to you when and where such
noise protective devices must be worn in accordance with plant wide hearing protection
program and will be subject to annual hearing test.
Foot Protection- Safety shoes have and will continue to protect the foot from serious
injury. Employees shall wear the steel toed boots provided. Work shoes should be high
top (six inches or more) unless the employee has a medical condition preventing this.
Shoes must be maintained in good repair for safety and comfort.
Clothing- Access to the production areas will require flame retardant apparel. Shirts and
coveralls shall be long sleeved. Clothing should be snug fitting. Do not wear ragged
clothing or have any loose ends around moving machinery. All shirts should be tucked
into pants.
Respirators- Respirators that are suitable for the intended purpose will be provided when
such equipment is necessary to protect the health of the employee. PPE requirements for
all work on the Port shall include ammonia respirators. The employee must use the
respiratory protection in accordance with instructions and training received. Your life
may depend on it. A beard or moustache may interfere with the proper wearing of a
respirator and is not allowed.