TOOLBOX TALK 32/60: PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

11 May 2022

TOOLBOX TALK 32/60
TOPIC: PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
OBJECTIVE: TO ENSURE SAFE USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Wear safety glasses, goggles or face shields when conducting operations that produce flying objects such as operating grinders, sanders, chainsaws, etc.
Wear chemical goggles when using or handling chemicals from containers labeled “CAUSTIC”, “CORROSIVE” or “WEAR EYE PROTECTION”.
Wear a welding helmet or welding goggles during welding operations.
Wear dielectric gloves when working on electric current.
Wear ear plugs or earmuffs in areas posted “Hearing Protection Required” or in noisy areas.
Know your PPE requirements for the specific operation you are conducting.
Make sure you are wearing the correct sized PPE.
Wash your PPE as per label instructions.
Discard PPE that has been contaminated with hazardous substances in the same way as you would discard the hazardous substance.
Always tie your shoelaces securely.
Keep your boots polished. It prolongs its life and aids in water proofing.
All new employees need to do the basic awareness training for PPE.
Remember that failure to wear the correct PPE can result in disciplinary action.
Report damaged PPE to your supervisor immediately.
Conduct daily PPE inspections.
Remember that your PPE remains the property of the company.

ALTER YOUR PPE IN ANYWAY.
Paint or drill holes in your hard hats.
Wear hard hats that are dented or cracked.
Continue to work if your safety glasses become fogged. Stop work and clean the glasses until the lenses are clear and defogged.
Use damaged PPE – report it to the supervisor and request replacement PPE.
Attempt any operation if you do not know that operations PPE requirements.
Use your PPE for any other purpose other than at your workplace.

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