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TSB-QMM 01-01 Quality, Health, Safety and Environment – A level

WinPort Management System

HSE Manual
B-Level - manual

Personal Protective Equipment Policy

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1 Purpose

Provide adequate protection to employees and contractors against identified workplace

hazards that cannot be sufficiently controlled by other means.

2 Scope

The purpose of a standard guideline is to enhance or provide detailed guidance to

ensure WinPort achieves the performance criteria laid down within HSE Standards.

3 Definition/Acronym

PPE Personal Protective Equipment

4 Responsibility

WinPort Manager has the overall responsibilities.

However, certain responsibilities associated with PPE use are detailed in the below
guidelines, and are to apply equally to WinPort employees as well as contractor staff
and visitors in PPE required areas

5 Procedure / Guidelines

5.1 General

PPE is not always the most desirable means of risk control and providing protection
against hazards in the workplace, nor is it a substitute for good safe working practices
and intelligent behavior on the part of all employees. Its use does not eliminate the
hazards in the workplace but it does help in their control by primarily protecting the
individual from exposure to the hazard. Information on individual PPE can be obtained
from the above HSE Standards and Guidelines.

5.2 Purchase of PPE

Items of PPE shall be purchased by the Company; those items are to comply with
relevant international standards. The Materials Department is to ensure that all
purchases of PPE meet acceptable standards. Advice may be sought from HSE when
selecting PPE, and Material Department regarding suppliers.

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5.3 PPE Training

Supervisors are responsible for ensuring employees under their supervision are trained
in the correct use and maintenance of PPE. This may take place as part of the
employee’s initial induction or for some items as a specific training session. As a
minimum training should include but not limited to the following topics:

• Proper fitting/use;
• Care and maintenance;
• Replacement policy.

Guidance on individual training requirements may be sought from HSE.

5.4 Use and Maintenance of PPE

Once issued with PPE the individual employee is responsible to use/wear the PPE in
accordance with laid down policy. PPE is to be worn correctly and maintained properly.

Signs indicating PPE Policy and requirements are to be placed throughout the
workplace. Refer to HSE Guideline – HSE Signs for this requirement.

The use of PPE is a condition of employment, failure to comply with laid down policy
may lead to disciplinary action.

5.5 Replacement of Lost or Damaged PPE

Personnel are to report any losses and damage/defects in PPE to their supervisor
immediately they occur. Supervisors are to request/authorize the replacement of those
items. Should loss or damage to PPE be the result of negligence by an individual, or
should an individual fail to report to the job with the appropriate PPE then the company
reserves the right to replace those items at the employees expense.

5.6 Inspection of PPE

Supervisors are responsible for carrying regular checks on the extent of correct use and
maintenance of PPE. PPE is not to be modified, refer to replacement policy above
regarding damage.

5.7 Specific PPE Requirements

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Where WinPort personnel are required to work at a client controlled workplace the PPE
requirements at that workplace shall be complied with. Supervisors are to ensure that
prior to commencing work on a client/customer site that specific PPE site requirements
are complied with. See PPE Requirement in below item 7 References/ Guidelines.

6 Handling of Non-conformance

Any non-conformance, corrective actions and reporting shall be performed in

accordance with WinPort’s QHSE system.

7 References/Guidelines

GENERAL REQUIREMENT - PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Objective: Provide adequate protection to employees against identified hazards that cannot be sufficiently
controlled by other means
BASIC : The items listed below are the minimum requirements for field operations

NO ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. REQUIREMENT

1 Hard Hat MSA / V - Grad
2 Coveralls Company standard clothing,
(Note at Fire Retardant coverall might
be required for some type of tasks)
3 Safety Glasses e.g.Uvex Astro,
ANSI Z89.1 Use to protect head from
bumps, impact or penetration
by falling or flying objects.
"Tbn" Whole body protection and
reflective striping. Available
from Material Department.
Hall # Used where the work areas
create eye hazards.

4 Safety Boots As specified by HSE department To be decided Used in every work area injury
(with steel toe potential from falling or rolling
caps) objects, objects that can pierce
the sole of ordinary footwear,
electrical hazards, chemical
hazards.
5 Hand Gloves Cotton (general use) Used where the following
Heavyweight Gauntlet (acids, caustics, oils, greases) hazard exposure; skin
Chemical Resistance (strong organic solvent) absorption of harmful
Leather (rigging) substances, severe cuts or
*Special gloves per application. lacerations, severe abrasions,
puncture, chemical contact,
thermal burns, temperature
extremes.etc (Refer To MSDS)

6 High Visibility Reflective Stripes on coverall or/and Reflective Vest etc. Used where the following
hazard exposure; work with
low light, risk of not been seen
by cars, crane operator

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SPECIFICALLY: The items list below may be required to precede employee engaged in hazardous work activities.

No ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. REQUIREMENT

1 Earplug Re-usable Type w/c 3 M #1271 Used where noise levels

n/c
2 Earmuff Hard Hat Mounted, Vinyl cushions
and soft padded headband
3 Dust Mask Particulate Respirator for
Dust/Mists/Nuisance level of organic
vapor
Particulate For Welding, Brazing, Soldering,
Respirator Cutting, Metal Pouring, Grinding,
Sanding, Sweeping other dusty/hot
operations
4 Respirator "Half Mask" twin or single cartridge.
Filter
Filter Retainer
Cartridges
5 Face Shield Adjustable headband
6 Safety Goggles Flexible fitting, Regular ventilation.
Hooded ventilation.
7 SCBA or Supply- Single air tank
Air Respirator
8 Lifejacket SOLAS Chapter III and EN396.
Lifejacket has been designed as a dual
purpose Emergency Abandonment or
Constant Wear lifejacket.
3 M #1270 (NRR 25db) exceed 85dBA e.g. short
period of work where
employees need to shout to
communicate.
3 M #1450 or Worn when noise levels are
alternative GP 3 M # potentially above 105dBA and
1435 (NRR 23db) when personnel are exposure
to high noise levels for
extended period e.g. cement
pumping, nitrogen pumping.
3 M N95 #8210 or For protection against nuisance
alternative dust refer to product MSDS
N95 #815
3 M #7500 series Used respirator when the
concentration of contaminants
5N11 filter of work areas is high refer to
501 product MSDS.
6001, 6002, 6004
series.
V-5 or alternative Used for both eye and face
protection at the specific job
areas e.g. chemical dispense,
grinding.etc
For additional protection in
hazardous liquid splash, fumes,
vapors, and dust.
Drager or Scott Used when exposure to
airborne hazards are toxic and
or atmosphere, when the
oxygen deficiency. ( Specific
Training is required for the
use).
To be announced Used when working over or
near water.

ADDITIONAL:
The above list is not exhaustive other PPE may be needed to be employee. If any doubt ask.
Coverall and Apron may be need to protect against chemicals and other hazardous substances etc.
REMARKS

To help you implement this standard, pls. find recommended procedures in the Guidelines section of WinPort Management
System, Health, Safety, and Environmental Standards.

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