KNOW THY SAFETY
HSE/KTS/001 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING APR. 20,
2009
In any accident prevention programme-
The first step is elimination of the various hazards while designing the process. The next best step would be to
control the physical, mechanical and chemical hazards in the work environment by suitable
engineering
revision. When this is also not possible and also at times even when ideal conditions are achieved
hazardous
conditions are likely to arise on account of sudden failure of equipments, machinery or process, one has to fall
back upon the third line of defence and that is correct selection and proper use of Personal
Protective
Equipment.
Born in mind that Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) do not and can not eliminate or
minimise any hazard, they also can not stop an accident from taking place. This
equipment merely sets-up a frail barrier against the hazards, where by preventing or
minimising an injury.
Many accidents occur because people on site do not pay sufficient attention to their own health and
safety. You can do a great deal to protect yourself simply by knowing what is available, wearing the correct
clothing and using the protective equipment appropriate to your job.
Your company has to provide PPEs which have been identified as necessary to protect your health and
safety. Section 35 of The Factories Act 1948 and Rule 63 as well as Schedule XIX (point 11)of The
Gujarat Factories Rules,1963 deals with the Personal Protective Equipments. The following lists of
personal protection are examples of such items but it is not exhaustive.
Eye protectors or shields where work activities / processes being carried out are likely to cause
eye
injuries.
Protective suits like PVC, asbestos (wet process), aluminised asbestos, fire proximity, fire entry
and
heat resistance etc.
Safety belts, harnesses, lines, etc. to prevent falls where it is not practicable to provide
working
platforms.
Ear protectors where it is not practicable to reduce noise below an exposure level of 90 decibels
(90
dB(A)).
Safety Helmets for Head protection.
Steel toe capped footwear.
Different types of Hand Gloves.
Respirators or breathing apparatus as protection against dust or fumes or lack of oxygen. Have you
prepared/got a copy of the COSHH assessment for the substances you You are required by statuto
HSE-TALK PROGRESS
WITH
ECOBALANCE
HSE/TT/002 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING SEPT, 22 2008
PREPARED BY HSE CONSULTANT
In any accident prevention programme-
The first step is elimination of the various hazards while designing the process. The next best step would be to
control the physical, mechanical and chemical hazards in the work environment by suitable
engineering
revision. When this is also not possible and also at times even when ideal conditions are achieved
hazardous
conditions are likely to arise on account of sudden failure of equipments, machinery or process, one has to fall
back upon the third line of defense and that is correct selection and proper use of Personal
Protective
Equipment.
Born in mind that Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) do not and can not eliminate or
minimise any hazard, they also can not stop an accident from taking place. This
equipment merely sets-up a frail barrier against the hazards, where by preventing or
minimizing an injury.
Many accidents occur because people on site do not pay sufficient attention to their own health and
safety. You can do a great deal to protect yourself simply by knowing what is available, wearing the correct
clothing and using the protective equipment appropriate to your job.
Your company has to provide PPEs which have been identified as necessary to protect your health and
safety. Section 35 of The Factories Act 1948 and Rule 63 as well as Schedule XIX (point 11)of The
Gujarat Factories Rules,1963 deals with the Personal Protective Equipments. The following lists of
personal protection are examples of such items but it is not exhaustive.
Eye protectors or shields where work activities / processes being carried out are likely to cause
eye injuries.
Protective suits like PVC, asbestos (wet process), aluminized asbestos, fire proximity, fire entry
and heat resistance etc.
Safety belts, harnesses, lines, etc. to prevent falls where it is not practicable to provide
working platforms.
Ear protectors where it is not practicable to reduce noise below an exposure level of 90 decibels
(90 dB(A)).
Safety Helmets for Head protection.
Steel toe capped footwear.
Different types of Hand Gloves.
Respirators or breathing apparatus as protection against dust or fumes or lack of oxygen. Have you
prepared/got a copy of the COSHH assessment for the substances you use?
You are required by statute to co-operate and wear such clothing and equipment where the
circumstances demand it, store it in an appropriate place and report any defects.
