Transcript My Life Monday

My Life Monday
Safety wear
Personal Protective Equipment or PPE is designed to
protect employees from injuries resulting from contact
with chemicals, electrical equipment, mechanical
equipment or other work place hazards. Examples of
PPE include safety goggles, hard hats, work boots and
gloves.
Apart from PPE requirements for a job,
employees must remember to inspect the
equipment before use and to replace worn out
equipment.
Get proper training!
Make sure you get proper training on how to
use the equipment. If you’re facing problems,
inform your supervisor or manager about it!
You need to know..
• how to use PPE properly
• when PPE is necessary
• what kind of PPE is necessary
• the limitations of the protective gear in use
• that PPE should be worn at all times during a job
requiring PPE
• that PPE should be checked and kept clean
on a regular basis
Safety equipment is made
for a reason
Choosing the right PPE is the first step towards
ensuring your safety, but that’s not all. You have
to maintain it as well!!
You should also find out the
hazards of your job, including the
safety procedures and processes
used to prevent injuries.
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Who is responsible?
Manager/Supervisor
Ensure implementation of PPE
at work and for hazardous jobs
Employee
Should wear their PPE
Provide appropriate PPE and
Attend training sessions
make it available for employees
Make sure that employees are
trained on the proper use and
care of PPE
Evaluate the hazards related to
the job
Ensure defective and damaged
equipment is immediately
replaced
Must care for, clean and
maintain their PPE
Inform the supervisor or
manager that the PPE needs
replacement.
Caring for your PPE
Caring for your PPE is as important as
selecting the right equipment.
Let’s start from the top.
Your hard hat protects your head.
Hard hats are designed to protect
your head from falling objects or when
you lose balance and fall.
1. Always check if the inside straps
work and fit properly.
2. Check for cracks or weakness.
3. Wipe it with a damp rag before use.
What comes next?
Eyewear protection is a must.
A minor eye injury can be serious!
1. Make sure your glasses, goggles or shield fit.
2. Check if its clean and not broken, cracked or
scratched.
You might suffer of a hearing loss.
Protect your ears from excessive
exposure to noise.
1. For sanitary reasons, use disposable ear
plugs.
2. Re-usable earplugs, canal caps and ear
muffs should be cleaned on a regular basis.
What comes next?
Protect your helpers-your hands!
Protect your hands from injuries!
1. Use the right gloves for the job you
are performing.
2. Make sure your gloves are in good shape
and not ripped or torn.
Match the footwear to the job.
Most foot injuries are caused by objects
falling on unprotected feet or the foot wear
was not appropriate for the job.
1. Check your footwear and make sure it
fits.
2. Select the right footwear for the job.
For more information on Halliburton's standards, please refer to
the following link:
http://halworld.halnet.com/HSE/hse_managing/hse_standards_cat.asp