PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING a. The EMPLOYER shall furnish sufficient quantities of protective equipment/clothing for employees engaged in work that requires such equipment/clothing as prescribed by DeCA and federal directives. The nature of the duties, not the frequency, dictates the requirement for the equipment/clothing. WG employees in the Meat Departments will be given butcher white pants in stores that employees desire to wear these. Cleaning, repair and replacement of such issued equipment/clothing will be provided by the EMPLOYER as needed. The employees will be trained on the proper use and care of all safety equipment. Training will be properly documented and put in employees' files.
b. At the Union and/or employee’s request, an inspection of shared PPE may be conducted for hygienic, cleanliness, repair or replacement reasons. If the inspection identifies problems with the equipment, management will address the issues consistent with Article 13. Payment for personal use type PPE can be negotiated upon request.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING. Contractor shall ensure that Contractor Personnel have and use appropriate PPE at the Contractor Group Worksite. The PPE & clothing shall conform to specific local legislation or if none, Internationally Recognised Standards and professional standards. Contractor shall establish and maintain written procedures to manage the use of PPE and clothing. The content of supplier safety data sheets and Company procedures are to be considered in implementing an appropriate program. This includes, but is not limited to:
i) Developing and maintaining a PPE Hazard Assessment list of jobs/activities which require PPE/clothing and the type to be used.
ii) Specifying methods of making people aware of when and where PPE/clothing must be used.
iii) Specifying how people are fitted for PPE/clothing.
iv) Specifying how people are trained to put on and use PPE/clothing and its limitations.
v) Specifying how to issue, inspect, maintain, store and replace PPE/clothing.
vi) Specifying requirements for both workers and visitors.
vii) Demonstrating an effective respiratory protection program is in place where respirators are or may be required. The program shall address: selection of equipment, proper planned and emergency use, cleaning, limitations of use, training, how to demonstrate a good fit, periodic monitoring of the program, medical clearance prior to use, use of face piece spectacles when appropriate and type of respirators allowed.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING. Management shall pay annually to each active union member an amount of money in accordance with the following:
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING. (PPE)
(a) Before PPE is provided, a Risk Identification, Risk Assessment and Control must be completed to ensure that PPE is the necessary control option.
(b) PPE must conform to legislative, Australian Standard or Industry Standard requirements. PPE items can only be purchased from approved suppliers who provide the following service: Advice on and demonstration of the PPE. Information relating to any test results. Advice on personal fitting, use, cleaning, maintenance and storage of PPE. Carry a range of sizes (if appropriate). Replacement parts. Immediate replacement of any defective PPE.
(c) Each item of PPE will have specific procedures outlining: Its issue, who will wear it and in what areas. Specific precautions. Replacement arrangements. What signage is required? Supervision requirements. Who will clean and service it. Operator/user training requirements. Regular inspection and repair. Storage arrangements.
(d) All personnel required to wear, select or use PPE will be provided with training beforehand.
(e) The Centre/Club Manager must nominate a person to be responsible for the PPE program. Their name and contact number must be available to staff involved in the program.
(f) Compliance to each PPE procedure by individual should be recognised and non compliance must be investigated to ascertain the reason(s).
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING. 15.1 Intermodal shall issue Team Members with personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing as appropriate to their work requirements.
15.2 Team Members shall ensure that all PPE and clothing is used, worn and maintained in accordance with Intermodal and the manufacturer’s requirements.
15.3 Intermodal shall issue PPE and clothing on either a periodic or fair wear and tear basis as determined by Intermodal, having regard to legal requirements and any specific product requirements.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING. 15.1 Subject to 15.2, Watco shall issue Team Members with personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing as appropriate to their work requirements.
15.2 Prescription safety glasses will be subsidised to a maximum amount of $400.00 per Year, per Team Member where safety glasses are required to be worn by that Team Member.
15.3 Team Members shall ensure that all PPE and clothing is used, worn and maintained in accordance with Watco and the manufacturer’s requirements.
15.4 Watco shall issue PPE and clothing on either a periodic or fair wear and tear basis as determined by Watco, having regard to legal requirements and any specific product requirements.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING. 29.1 At start of employment Employees will be issued with and must wear the following:
a. five (5) long sleeve shirts;
b. five (5) Pairs of long trousers;
c. or 5 pairs of coveralls;
d. one (1) set of Company approved (Australian Standard) work boots; and
e. one (1) winter / weatherproof jacket.
29.2 Clothing and boots will be replaced by the Company on a fair wear and tear basis. The Company will not refuse reasonable requests for replacements.
29.3 A winter jacket will be supplied every two (2) years from the Employee’s commencement date of employment.
29.4 Where required, prescription safety glasses will be issued in accordance with the approved company form and from the approved company supplier including the range of products available at a current maximum cost of $400 which will be reviewed annually. Where an employee wishes to purchase an alternative product range then the employee will be responsible for any costs over the allowable limit.
29.5 Replacement glasses will be issued on a fair wear and tear basis (with photographic evidence), or when the employee's prescription changes (provided the employee provides a copy of their changed script).
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING. As per Council’s duty of care and obligations under the Work Health & Safety Act 2012 and Regulations, employees will be provided with, at no cost to the employee, protective clothing and safety apparel which comply with Australian Standards. For employees working predominantly outdoors or in construction and maintenance duties the following shall be supplied and shall be worn in accordance with the Employee’s responsibilities under the Work Health & Safety Act 2012. City of Port Lincoln Policy No 12.63.14 6 | P a g e N:\Scan\Xxxxx.Xxxxxx\9.63.1.12.63.14 Human Resource Management 20131008
6.1. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR Employees are to be clothed in a manner which is in line with Councils corporate image and meets SunSmart best practice, and as such will be provided with the following protective clothing items:
ITEM 1 Work clothes consisting of a combination of the following to a maximum of 4 garments: 1a: Long sleeved shirts 1b: Approved trousers (Overalls are available on request as a substitute for a pair of trousers and a shirt) ITEM 3 Approved safety footwear ITEM 4 Jacket or other suitable overcoat ITEM 5 Wet weather gear ITEM 6 Hi‐vis safety clothing ITEM 7 Broad brim hat An annual uniform order of items 1, 2 and 3 will be made available for all applicable employees each financial year, as well as replacement of protective clothing and safety apparel on a fair wear and tear basis. New employees may order a double allocation of items 1 and 2 above on commencement of employment. In the interim period awaiting delivery, new employees will ensure that they dress appropriately for the work that they perform.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING. May be selected as an added precaution or may be considered as the only form of protection. Protective equipment should always be the last control option. Generally, a combination of risk control measures will be selected to eliminate or reduce the risk. Preference should be given to the higher order risk control measures (elimination or substitution). It is important that any control method does not introduce new risks, and that ongoing effectiveness of the control is monitored.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING. The Company shall be responsible for the provision and maintenance of all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) following consultation with the affected Employee/s. Safety clothing and footwear shall be provided by the company when an Employee commences with the Company. Within four (4) weeks of commencing with the Company and annually (or more often if required because of unusual circumstance), the Company will provide each Employee with a minimum five (5) sets of protective clothing (overalls, combination of bib & brace, shorts or trousers and shirts). The Company will launder clothing on a weekly basis.
