12 Safe Maintenance Rules PPE

WHY THIS RULE? PPE’s are the last protection between you and hazards PPE’s are numerous and you have to know exactly what kind of PPE used for the highest protection level PPE’s must be used in a good condition Ask to participants to define which items are concerned, then on the next slide, clarify with the definitions.

RULE DEFINITION When performing a task we must use the appropriate standard plus task-specific PPE at all times as per the preventative measures specified in the risk assessment.

I MUST Use appropriate PPE for the task The appropriate PPE is defined in the risk assessment Each item of PPE plays a role in protecting people Follow the PPE instructions and manual precisely It is strongly recommended not to wear jewelry (rings, watches, drop earrings, necklaces, bracelets…) at work Be responsible for proper storage of my PPE Your PPE is YOUR responsibility Storage conditions are really important for ensuring you have suitable and clean PPE Animation comments: Each point is argued and developed to help you convincing people of the relevant points.

I MUST Use specific PPE for specific tasks Specific hazard = Specific PPE Risk assessment is fundamental to determine preventative measures and consequently the suitable PPE for each task The specific PPE use must be explained during the Pre-Job Meeting Stop the job and intervene if I see a colleague without appropriate PPE I must protect myself and my colleagues Safety is for everybody Animation comments: Each point is argued and developed to help you convincing people of the relevant points.

I MUST NOT Use PPE not provided by Dietsmann Use damaged PPE Dietsmann selects and provides suitable PPE for all its employees PPE not provided by Dietsmann may not be used, it may not comply with regulations Use damaged PPE When PPE is damaged it loses properties Damaged PPE can’t protect you against hazards Animation comments: Each point is argued and developed to help you convincing people of the relevant points.

STANDARD PPE

STANDARD PPE - HELMET To protect your head The helmet’s outside cap is made to protect your head from falling object The helmet’s inside cap is made to maintain the external cap on your head, it is working as a shock absorber If one of these two is damaged, you have to change your helmet. Your helmet has a life duration of a three year – maximum. Heat, cold, UV radiations have impacts on your helmet everyday

STANDARD PPE - GLASSES To protect your eyes Glasses will protect you against mechanical hazards. How to preserve your safety glasses? Clean glasses each day, and handle them with care so as not to scratch the lenses Place glasses in a box when not in use. Store in a clean, dry location where they can’t fall or be crushed Replace scratched glasses, frosted, broken, bent or incorrectly adjusted. Damaged glasses do not provide good vision and do not offer adequate protection.

STANDARD PPE - COVERALL To protect your body and to ensure high visibility in case of emergency Your standard coverall will protect you from: Mechanical risk Thermal risk Risk due to poor visibility Electrostatic risk Your standard coverall won’t protect you from chemical, biologic, radioactive risks. For that specific coverall must be used.

STANDARD PPE - EAR PLUG To protect your earing system Ear plug to be worn at all time near production area From 80 dB(A), ear plugs have to be provided by the employer From 85 dB(A), ear plugs have to be used by the employees Double ear protection may be required on site Refer to site noise mapping As soon as the residual noise is up to 87 dB(A)

Leather gloves for small jobs STANDARD PPE - GLOVES To be worn at all time to protect your hands. Regarding your activity you may use different gloves: Electrician Instrumentist Heavy duties Leather gloves for small jobs Always use the gloves specified for your task. If you don’t know which ones to wear, ask to your management which are the appropriate gloves.

STANDARD PPE - SHOES To protect your feet

Anti-slippery devices STANDARD PPE - COLD AREA Zero hood Winter coverall Anti-slippery devices Winter jacket

SPECIFIC PPE - CHEMICAL PROTECTION Why should we use specific PPE’s when working with chemicals? Risk of splashing on eyes, face, hands, body, feet… How to protect yourself and which PPE should you use in addition to the standard PPE? Eyes protection Face protection

SPECIFIC PPE - CHEMICAL PROTECTION How to protect yourself and which PPE should you use in addition to the standard PPE? Body Feet

SPECIFIC PPE - CHEMICAL PROTECTION How to protect yourself and which PPE should you use in addition to the standard PPE? Hands Chemical gloves should be chosen depending on the manipulated chemical

SPECIFIC PPE - WELDING PROTECTION Why should we use specific PPE’s during welding operations? Risk of molten metal projections Risk of metal projections Risk of arc flash Risk of contact with hot parts

SPECIFIC PPE - WELDING PROTECTION How to protect yourself and which PPE should you use in addition to the standard PPE? Body and hands Face and eyes

SPECIFIC PPE - FALL PROTECTION Why should we use specific PPE’s while working at height? Risk of falls How to protected yurself while working at height (personal protection)? Protection against falls Safety harness Double lanyard

ALWAYS WEAR PPE TO LIVE LONGER SAFELY