PPE – For Your Own Safety

What Is Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Examples High Visibility Apparel High Visibility Apparel Skin Protection Equipment Skin Protection Equipment Protective Clothing Protective Clothing Protective Headwear Protective Headwear Protective Footwear Protective Footwear Eye and Face Protector Eye and Face Protector Respiratory Protective Equipment Respiratory Protective Equipment

When PPE Should Be Used High Visibility Apparel should be worn when there is a risk from moving vehicles or powered mobile equipment or due to visibility risks from environmental conditions. Company Name has a zero tolerance policy on wearing high visibility vests and clothing. Anytime an employee is outside of their vehicle, CSA approved high visibility vests or clothing needs to be worn. High Visibility Apparel should be worn when there is a risk from moving vehicles or powered mobile equipment or due to visibility risks from environmental conditions. Company Name has a zero tolerance policy on wearing high visibility vests and clothing. Anytime an employee is outside of their vehicle, CSA approved high visibility vests or clothing needs to be worn.

When PPE Should Be Used Skin Protection Equipment should be used when there is a risk from sparks or molten metal. When any type of welding or grinding is being done the appropriate PPE needs to worn. This would include proper gloves, arms covered with long sleeves and a welding coat when applicable. Skin Protection Equipment should be used when there is a risk from sparks or molten metal. When any type of welding or grinding is being done the appropriate PPE needs to worn. This would include proper gloves, arms covered with long sleeves and a welding coat when applicable.

When PPE Should Be Used Protective Clothing should be worn any time there is a risk from contamination of the workers skin or clothing by a hazardous substance. A uniform company who launders the employees clothing is always a good option. Protective Clothing should be worn any time there is a risk from contamination of the workers skin or clothing by a hazardous substance. A uniform company who launders the employees clothing is always a good option.

When PPE Should Be Used Protective Headwear is supplied by Company Name and should be in the trucks at all times. CSA approved headwear should be worn any time there are overhead hazards and on any construction sites. Failure to wear a hardhat on construction sites could result in the loss of work for Company due to non compliance of the construction projects safety standards. Protective Headwear is supplied by Company Name and should be in the trucks at all times. CSA approved headwear should be worn any time there are overhead hazards and on any construction sites. Failure to wear a hardhat on construction sites could result in the loss of work for Company due to non compliance of the construction projects safety standards.

When PPE Should Be Used Protective Footwear must be worn by all drivers, maintenance employees and laborers any time they come to work at Company. CSA approved steel toed boots are the requirement. Steel toed runners are not acceptable. Protective Footwear must be worn by all drivers, maintenance employees and laborers any time they come to work at Company. CSA approved steel toed boots are the requirement. Steel toed runners are not acceptable.

When PPE Should Be Used Eye and Face Protectors should be used any time there is a risk of flying objects or particles. Any employee who is using a grinder should wear the appropriate CSA approved face shield. During welding an appropriate welding mask should be worn at all times. Eye and Face Protectors should be used any time there is a risk of flying objects or particles. Any employee who is using a grinder should wear the appropriate CSA approved face shield. During welding an appropriate welding mask should be worn at all times.

When PPE Should Be Used Respiratory protective equipment should be used when there is a risk of inhaling airborne toxins. Handling the disposal of asbestos would be an example of when a respirator would be available for an employee to use should there be any airborne particles. Respiratory protective equipment should be used when there is a risk of inhaling airborne toxins. Handling the disposal of asbestos would be an example of when a respirator would be available for an employee to use should there be any airborne particles.

Employers Responsibility Taking necessary precautions to ensure the safety, health and welfare of workers Taking necessary precautions to ensure the safety, health and welfare of workers Supplying any and all safety equipment to ensure the workers are safe and meeting company and provincial standards Supplying any and all safety equipment to ensure the workers are safe and meeting company and provincial standards Providing and maintaining a safe workplace, equipment, tools and systems Providing and maintaining a safe workplace, equipment, tools and systems Ensuring all workers and supervisors are aware of hazards in the workplace as well as the precautions necessary for their protection Ensuring all workers and supervisors are aware of hazards in the workplace as well as the precautions necessary for their protection Providing workers with competent supervision Providing workers with competent supervision Providing the necessary training to protect workers’ safety and health before they begin a new job Providing the necessary training to protect workers’ safety and health before they begin a new job

Employees Responsibility Taking reasonable care to protect themselves and others who may be affected by their actions or omissions Taking reasonable care to protect themselves and others who may be affected by their actions or omissions Proper use of safety equipment, clothing, and devices Proper use of safety equipment, clothing, and devices Cooperating with the workplace safety and health committee or representative Cooperating with the workplace safety and health committee or representative Cooperating with other people on workplace safety and health matters Cooperating with other people on workplace safety and health matters

Policy The use of proper PPE is not just a company requirement, but also a regulation in every provincial OH&S regulations. Failure to comply can result in fines and work stoppages against Company. The use of proper PPE is not just a company requirement, but also a regulation in every provincial OH&S regulations. Failure to comply can result in fines and work stoppages against Company. THIS IS NOT SOMETHING TO BE TAKEN LIGHTLY THIS IS NOT SOMETHING TO BE TAKEN LIGHTLY

Always Keep In Mind The requirement to wear required PPE is not just to meet company and provincial requirements, it’s for your own safety. Company want’s all of their employees to come to work, be safe and go home everyday without injury. This can only happen if proper PPE is worn and proper care is taken throughout the course of the day. The requirement to wear required PPE is not just to meet company and provincial requirements, it’s for your own safety. Company want’s all of their employees to come to work, be safe and go home everyday without injury. This can only happen if proper PPE is worn and proper care is taken throughout the course of the day.

It Is Your Responsibility If you see a co-worker not wearing proper PPE throughout the course of the day it is your responsibility to say something. Do not turn a blind eye and assume somebody else will say something. For the employees own safety and yours, please say something. Either to the employee or to the supervisor to ensure we are all working in a safe environment. If you see a co-worker not wearing proper PPE throughout the course of the day it is your responsibility to say something. Do not turn a blind eye and assume somebody else will say something. For the employees own safety and yours, please say something. Either to the employee or to the supervisor to ensure we are all working in a safe environment.

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