The first principle of safety risk mitigation should be elimination, substitution and engineering controls. When exposure to hazards cannot be completely engineered out from the work area and tasks, and when safe work practices and other forms of administrative controls cannot provide sufficient additional protection, then a supplementary method of control is the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
This publication provides guidance on a work process for selecting and using PPE at work. Selection tables are included which are general examples of PPE for protecting personnel against hazards that could cause harm.
The publication is intended to provide guidance and examples in selection and use of PPE. It supplements other techniques for assessing and controlling risk and is intended for all involved in the selection of PPE.
The publication is part of the programme to develop Globally Harmonised publications amongst Regional Gas Associations.
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction 2 Scope and purpose 3 Definitions 3.1 Publication terminology 3.2 Technical definition 4 General Requirements 4.1 Responsibilities 4.2 Risk assessments for selecting personal protective equipment 4.3 Maintenance of personal protective equipment 4.4 Storage 4.5 Training 4.6 Personnel 4.7 Records 4.8 Identification of areas where personal protective equipment is required 5 Personal protective equipment assessments, selection, and specifications 5.1 Hearing protection 5.2 Eye and face protection 5.3 Respiratory protection 5.4 Head protection 5.5 Fall protection 5.6 Hand protection 5.7 Protective footwear 5.8 Protective clothing 6 References Table 1 Eye and face protection selection Table 2 Respiratory protection selection Table 3 Head protection selection Table 4 Fall protection selection Table 5 Hand protection selection Table 6 Typical footwear specifications Table 7 Protective footwear selection Table 8 Protective clothing selection