List of Approved PPE's & PPE Matrix

ANNEXURE-5
S.N ITEM SPECIFICATIONS SUGGESTED VENDORS
1 Safety Shoe Industrial safety shoe shall be suitable for oil refinery M/s Liberty,
& having resistance to oil, acids/alkali, antistatic & M/s BATA,
electrical resistant. The shoe should meet the M/s Karam,
requirements of relevant IS 15298 (Part 2) : 2011 / M/s Rahman,
ISO 20345 : 2004/ DIN EN 344-1,345 #1 (1997) and M/s Allen Cooper,
DIN 4843 part 100 having the following broad M/s Red Chief,
specification: - M/s Myco.
1. Upper Leather- The Shoe upper should be made
of water penetration & absorption resistant
leather having properties as follow:
a)Thickness-2.0 to 2.5 mm
b)Tensile Strength-1.55 kg.mm2 (min.)
c)Elongation-45-75%
d)Tongue Tear Strength- 45 kg.cm2(min.)
e)Colour Fastness -Fast
f)Flexibility Test -No damage / crack till 100000 cycles
(min.)
The upper should have padded collar for ankle
protection, bellow tongue to prevent water slippage
& suitable D-rings for lace
Bottom Sole -Bottom sole should be made with Poly
Urethane Rubber (PU/PUR/ TPR/TPU) as per relevant
DIN/IS/ISO Specification of flexing/ Abrasion/oil
Swelling/electrical resistance & hardness. Cushion in
the sole to be provided. The sole should have Anti
Skid & Anti Static Design. There should not be any
nails in the shoe.
2. The material should be resistant to Oils, alkalis &
Acids.
3. Toes Cap- Steel / Alloy Toe cap.
4. Threads- Nylon twisted threads resistant to Oil,
Acids & Alkali should be used.
5. Laces -Brown colour round shape Nylon laces of
100 cm length should be used which shall meet
following requirement:
a) Breaking Strength-500 N (Min.)
b) Elongation-25-30%
c) Slip Resistance-12 N (Min.)
d) Bodkin Strength-150 N (Min.)
6. Color: Dark Brown/ Black
7. Test Required -Vendor shall carry out the tests as
per DIN/IS/ISO standard or produce the test
Certificate from Govt. approved Test Lab
8. Guarantee- Vendor should give a guarantee of
maximum period in months against any
manufacturing defects from the date of supply of
the material
9. General: Year of Manufacturing shall be embossed
at suitable location on the sole.
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2 Industrial Industrial safety helmet of tough light weight made of M/s Joseph Leslie & Co.,
Safety superior quality HDPE. M/s Sure Safety,
Helmet It should have minimum 6 points STAZ on suspension M/s Karam,
with LDPE cross member on head. M/s 3M,
It should have adjustable headband and black nylon M/s MSA
double , V- shape chinstrap to reduce the risk of the
helmet coming off as a result of impact during a fall
(head band range 530 - 600 mm).
Helmet should be provided with appropriate
sweatband to absorb and dry sweat from the
forehead and must have the facility/ slot to fix
earmuff.
Helmet should have arrangement for side
attachments.
The safety helmet shall be provided with of adjustable
knob mechanism such as ratchet facility.
Helmet shall be approved by Directorate-General of
Mines Safety (DGMS) and having ISI mark (IS: 2925)
and EN 397 certified.

3 Dust Mask NIOSH N-95 DUST/ MIST RESPIRATOR SPECIFICATIONS M/s Joseph Leslie & Co.,
Description : Should be NIOSH N95 filtering face piece M/s 3M,
particulate respirator for Dust/Mist applications. M/s Sure Safety,
Construction : It should have a Superior molded cup M/s Karam,
shaped design with special stiffened inner shell to M/s Voltech,
allow retention of shape after repeated use. Triple M/s ABN Equipments,
layer non-woven micro-fiber filter material. The M/s Kewalson.
construction should incorporate metal free welded
headbands (Staple/Stitching free), a aluminum nose
clip and foam around the nose section.
Filter Media : Melt blown polypropylene micro fibres
charges with a stable charge during drawing the fiber.
This should give high filtration efficiency with lowest
possible breathing resistance. The filter media should
be the whole respirator surface & additionally should
also have Electro-statically charged filter media
capable of filtering 0.3 micron, which is the most
penetrating particle size.
Head Bands : Should have, Staple/Stitching Free; Twin
welded head bands made of poly-isoprene (devoid of
skin irritation caused by LATEX), having very good
elastic retention properties. The Band should also
provide constant tension to the wearer through out
the usage life for good face seal Fit and should also
not cause irritation to the wearer.
Nose Clip : The nose clip should be made of
strengthened aluminium with high quality adhesive to
ensure uniform adhesion to the respirator surface
and long rust free life. The aluminium nose should be
soft and pliable and confirm to the nasal contours of
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the wearer to provide comfort, secure face seal and

reduce the potential for eyewear fogging. The clips
should adjust easily for fewer pressure points and
helps secure fit over variety of face sizes.
Nose Foam : The nose clip should be supported
underneath with a hypoallergenic nose foam pad,
which helps to give a good fit and does not cause skin
allergies at the point of contact.
Weight : The weight of the respirator should not be
more than 9 grams.
Filtering efficiency : It should provide at least 95%
filtration efficiency against solid and liquid aerosols
that do not contain oil.
Breathing Resistance Must not exceed 10 mm of
water column. Test certificate must be submitted
along with offer, duly attested by manufacturer.
Photocopy without manufacturer.s attestation shall
not be considered.
Fit Test : The manufacturer shall provide fit testing
facility and relevant training to ensure proper fitting
and compliance of the respirator. Details of fit testing
procedure must be submitted along with offer. Fit
testing of the respirator on users must be carried out
as per OSHA Fit Testing protocol for the samples,
before the order placement.
Training : The manufacturer / supplier should provide
extensive training on usage, maintenance and
limitations of the product to the users.
Approvals : Should meet NIOSH. N95 /IS 9473:2002 /
EN149 specification requirements. Batch Test
certificate (of past production lot) on manufacturer’s
original letter head must be submitted detailing the
tests conducted at the time of offer.
4 Ear Plug Ear plug for protection against noise(NRR to be M/s Joseph Leslie & Co.,
minimum 29db) made of soft sponge(e.g. 3M M/s 3M,
make)material, non-allergic, smooth, comfortable, M/s Sure Safety,
tapered shape to fit into the ear canal closely, longer M/s Karam,
length to facilitate fitting & removing, attached with M/s Voltech,
nylon thread packed in good quality self sealing M/s ABN Equipments,
plastic pouch. M/s Kewalson.

5 Safety PANORAMA type Safety Goggles with clear vision for M/s Joseph Leslie & Co.,
Goggles for use while handling Acid/Alkali & other chemicals. M/s 3M,
Acid/Splash Safety goggles shall be made of polycarbonate with M/s Sure Safety,
protection proper sealing arrangement to prevent entry of M/s Karam,
chemicals from sides. Material used for frame shall be M/s Unicare,
resistant to chemicals. It should have ventilating ports M/s ABN Equipments,
on sides.It should be able to be worn over M/s Kewalson.
prescription spectackles
Frame: Soft vinyl Goggle body
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Lens: Hard coated scratch resistant High impact

polycarbonate anti fog lens
Compliance: CE Marked to EN 166 / ANSI Z87.1-2003
6 Safety 1. The spectacles shall confirm to requirements of EN- M/s Joseph Leslie & Co.,
Goggles for 166 standard or relevant ANSI standards. M/s 3M,
flying 2. The lens of spectacles shall be either CE marked or M/s Sure Safety,
particle Z-87+ marked as applicable. M/s Karam,
protection 3. The safety spectacles shall be made of poly M/s Unicare,
carbonate lens of optical class-1 or equivalent. M/s ABN Equipments,
4. Safety spectacles shall have the protection against M/s Kewalson.
the 99% of harmful UV radiation.
5. The spectacles will have Plain clear lens without
any shade for ease to wear & work during dark/ night
hours.
6. The spectacles will have good impact resistance to
external forces.
7. Spectacles should be able to provide complete eye
protection including sides of the eyes as well & should
fit comfortably on the face of the wearer.
8. The spectacles shall have frame with length
adjustable temple/arms.
9. The spectacles shall have a good quality cord
attached with the frame for hanging around neck of
the user.
10. Safety spectacles to be supplied in a cover /
pouch.

7 Full body 1. CE marked Full Body Harness with Double Lanyard M/s Udyogi Plastics,
Safety Integrated with Energy Absorber shall conform to EN M/s Joseph Leslie & Co.,
Harness 361 latest edition (EN Standard for Personal M/s 3M,
Protective Equipment against fall from heights- Full M/s Sure Safety,
body harness), Lanyards shall conform to EN 354 M/s Karam,
latest edition (EN Standard for Personal Protective M/s Unicare,
Equipment against fall from heights- Lanyards) and M/s ABN Equipments,
Energy Absorber shall conform to EN 355 latest M/s Kewalson.
edition (EN Standard for Personal Protective
Equipment against fall from heights- Energy
Absorber).
"Full body harness shall have front attachment at
chest level (two textile loops) for fall arrester and
back attachment (Dorsal steel alloy D ring),
conforming to EN 362 (EN Standard for Personal
Protective Equipment against fall from heights-
Connectors) latest edition, fall arrest lanyard.
"It should be with two adjustable shoulder and thigh
straps with roller buckles for easy adjustment.
"It should have sit strap ideally positioned for
extended comfort.
2. Double Synthetic fiber rope Lanyard with hooks
Integral with Energy Absorber shall carry CE marking.
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"Both Lanyards shall be permanently attached with

Full Body Harness at one end and with ready to use
scaffold hook connectors separately one for each
lanyard conforming to EN 362 having CE marked at
other end, with minimum opening of 50mm and
closure mechanism with protection against
inadvertent opening.
"Length of lanyards including Energy / Absorber,
terminations and connectors shall be of 2 meters.
3. Along with supply, following documents shall be
submitted:
a) Copies of valid documents from the certified /
notified body that allow a product to carry CE mark
/EN certification for full body harness (EN361,)
Lanyard integral with energy absorber (EN 354/EN
355) and connector (EN 362).
b) Copy of valid EN Certificates.
c) Instruction manual(s) Document(s) for applications
/ limitations, safe use, pre use checks, periodic
examinations and maintenance / repairs of supplied
materials/items.

8 Hand Gloves 1) Made out closely and thickly woven cotton knitted M/s Midas Safety,
(Cotton hand gloves having have four fingers and the thumb M/s H K Safety,
Polka Dotted with coating of co-polymer of butadiene - acrylonitrile M/s Ganeshi Lal
for called polka dots at palm side for very good dry grip Sumerchand,
Mechanical and uncoated back to allow the air circulation for M/s Joseph Leslie & Co.,
Grip) keeping the hands cool. M/s Sure Safety,
2) The Polka dot cotton knitted hand gloves will be M/s Karam,
little elastic in nature for better grip and will have M/s Voltech,
very good mechanical resistance for abrasion, cut, M/s Kewalson,
wear & tear. M/s Swastik Industrial
3) The Polka dot cotton knitted hand gloves will Services.
confirm to EN-388 or relevant ANSI standard.
4) The overall length of the hand gloves will be from :
210 mm to 280 mm.
5) The Polka dot cotton knitted hand gloves should be
suitable for Better Grip during Material Handling ,
packaging & General Maintenance work.

9 Hand Gloves The gloves will be made of unbleached cotton drill M/s Midas Safety,
(Cotton- cloth. Gloves will be of the four fingers and thumb M/s H K Safety,
Canvas Type design having a one-piece palm including the front of M/s Ganeshi Lal
for Material all four fingers and back of the index finger also. The Sumerchand,
Handling) seam on the back of the hand shall be an in-seam. The M/s Joseph Leslie & Co.,
design shall be generally clute pattern as per M/s Sure Safety,
is:6994(part-i)-1973 with inside blanket lining on the M/s Karam,
front side of fingers,thumb and palm. overall finished M/s Voltech,
length shall be 14 inch. The stitching of fingers, thumb M/s Kewalson,
and cuff shall provide a comfortable wear to the user. M/s Swastik Industrial
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the cuff shall also be of cotton drill, the edges of Services.

which shall be hemmed. all stitching shall be lock-
stich type with cotton sewing thread confirming to
variety no-23 of is:1720-1969. there shall be 6-8
stitches per 25 mm. the ends shall be securely back
stitched.
10 Hand Gloves CE Marked fully Nitrile rubber hand gloves (In pair) M/s Midas Safety,
(Nitrile- for shall have inside soft cotton flocked lining. It shall be M/s H K Safety,
handling able to resist Acid, alkali & solvent while providing M/s Ganeshi Lal
chemicals) solid protection against snags, abration, puncture & Sumerchand,
cuts. Nitrile Rubber hand glove should meet M/s Joseph Leslie & Co.,
requirement of EN-388 & EN-374.The over all length M/s Sure Safety,
of the Gloves shall not be less than 12 Inches (from M/s Karam,
middle finger to end of the sleeve). M/s Voltech,
M/s Kewalson,
M/s Swastik Industrial
Services.

11 Hand Gloves CE/ ANSI approved five fingers Hand Glove with heat M/s Midas Safety,
(Heat resistant upto 250 deg C, as per EN-407. M/s H K Safety,
Resistant- Overall length of the Glove (from middle finger to M/s Ganeshi Lal
for welding other end) shall not be less than 10 inch. Sumerchand,
etc.) Heat resistance hand glove to be soft & comfortable M/s Joseph Leslie & Co.,
for use in petrochemical operations. M/s Sure Safety,
M/s Karam,
M/s Voltech,
M/s Kewalson,
M/s Swastik Industrial
Services.
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1 Work at Height ( height > 2 M)  Safety Shoe (A) 4-11

2 a) Excavation.
b) Fire pump Operation.
 Full Body Safety Harness With shock
absorbers ( Two alternatives),
 Shock absorbing lanyard double 'Y' type
 Restrain Lanyard,
 Rope Grab (In case of vertical life line
being used)
 Helmet (A)
 Helmet (B) 12-13
 Safety Shoe (A)

c) Testing of Pressure Gauge

3 Excavation involving dewatering  Helmet (B) 14-18

works  Gumboot
 Gloves ( Two alternatives)
 Goggles
4 Blast Cleaning  Helmet (B) 19-26
 Safety Shoe(A)
 Goggles
 Ear Muff
 Gloves ( Two Alternatives)
 Apron ( Three Alternatives)
 Half face mask
5 Painting ( Confined space /  Helmet (A) 27-30
external)  Safety Shoe
 Gloves ( Two alternative)
 Half face mask
 Apron (Two Alternatives)
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6 a) Working in Confined space  Helmet (B) 31-32

 Safety Shoe (A)
b) Testing of Gas sensor  Gloves ( Two Alternatives)
c) Tank Gauging

d) De Gassing of LPG Cylinder

e) Shuttering works

f) Brick masonry

g) Handling of Battery

7 a) Road work.  Helmet (B) 33-34

 Gum Boot
b) Reinforcement  Goggles
 Gloves ( Two Alternatives)
c) Concreting

8 a) Grass Cutting  Helmet (B) 35

 Gum Boot
b) Blinding & de-blinding work

9 Electrical Work  Safety Shoe (B) 36-38

 Helmet (B)
 Gloves (Electrical)
10 Working with possibility of  Helmet (B) 39-41
 Safety Shoe (A)
 Goggles
 Apron ( Two Alternatives)
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11 Welding and Cutting works  Welding shield 42-44

 Safety Shoe (A)
 Apron Welding
 Gloves (Welding )
 Helmet (B)
12 Tank Cleaning  Helmet (B) 45-47
 Gum Boot
 Apron ( Two Alternatives)
 Gloves ( Two Alternatives)
13 Product pump house operation  Helmet (B) 48-19
 Safety Shoe (A)
 Goggles
 Gloves ( Two Alternatives)
14 DG Operation  Helmet (B) 50
 Safety shoe (B)
 Ear muff
 Electrical glove

1) Additional PPE to be provided for various activities as per requirement of Job Safety Analysis (JSA), OISD and
Statutory stipulations.
2) Training inputs as required to be given for proper usage, maintenance of PPE.
3) Various EN Standards / BIS codes mentioned are available on line on IOCL CO, HSE website.
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Issued in May 2017

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1 Work at Height ( height I) Safety Shoe (A) The safety shoe shall have  Striking  Not suitable  Exceeding one
> 2 M) Contd... following marking as per IS against for hazards year from the
15298 ( part -2) : stationary like Chemical date of first
burns , use of the
object.
a) size; electrical shoe .
 Striking by flash, welding  sign of crack /
b) manufacturer’s
moving object spark and heat damage .
identification mark;
c) Year of manufacture and  Stepping on radiation
at least quarter; hot object  Not suitable if  Excessive wear
d) License No ( CM/L)  Stepping on it is necessary
e) IS Mark to minimise
sharp object  As per
electrostatic
A Typical specimen of marking.  Penetration Manufactures
Category of Safety Shoe charges in the
(S3 category) recommendat
shortest
ions.
 Water possible time .
Category of Safety shoe
penetration  Not suitable
(S1,S2,S3 etc) as required as for work in
and
per Table 16 of IS 15298 (part explosive work
absorption.
2) : 2011 area.
(S2 & S3
S1 : Closed seat region, category)
Antistatic properties , Energy
absorption of seat region

S2 : S1 plus
Water penetration and water
absorption.

S3 : S2 plus
Penetration resistance (S3)
Cleated outsole
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Work at Height ( II) Full body Safety 1. The full body harness shall Accidental fall  Shall be of no use  Sign of
height > 2 M) Harness with energy conform to EN 361 if anchor point / crack /
Contd... absorber :  Direct the loads to life line / lanyard damage/
( Alternative -I) Marking on the full body harness shall legs. is not properly stitching
conform to 2.2 of EN 365:1992 and any designed. giving
 Lanyard along with 5 text shall be in English. In addition to  Keeping body way
Point ( 1 Dorsal + 2 conforming to 2.2 of EN 365:1992 the upright.  There should be
Textile loops+ 2 marking shall include the following. proper  Webbing
sternal D ring) harness  Prevent the neck arrangement for and rope
to be used for rescue  On the full body harness, a damage rescue for cuts,
or tower climbing pictogram to indicate that users tears,
shall read the information supplied  slightly opens the  After accidental excessive
by the manufacturer. breathing way. fall & before wear and
safety harness damages
 Prevents from
becoming
colliding with the
effective, the  If in
ground or structure
person should not doubt
in case of a fall.
strike ground / “Throw it
object. (Prevent Out”
 A capital letter “A” at each fall  Antistatic risk of bottoming
arrest attachment element; characteristics  As per
out)
 The model/type identification mark Manufact
of the full body harness; ures
 The number of this European recomme
Standard, i.e. EN 361. SAFETY BELT NOT ndations
2. Connector shall conform to EN TO BE USED
362 and Marking on the connector
shall conform to EN 365. The
marking shall include:

 The model/type identification mark

of the connector.
 EN number & the letter of the
class e.g. EN 362:2004/A
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Work at Height ( A Typical specimen of marking.  Marking of major axis strength with gate closed &
height > 2 M) locked.
Contd...

CE marking Marking of Strength

EN Marking
Pictorgram

Please see required PPE of "Energy absorbing lanyard '' for

attaching to safety Harness. Energy absorbing lanyard
Capital letter A double 'Y' Type
marking at
attachment To be attached to full body harness at one end and life line
Element at other end
 Must if full body harness being used for protection
against fall.
 The total length of a lanyard connected to an energy
absorber (including terminations and connectors) shall
not exceed 2 m.
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Work at Height ( III) Full body Safety Full body harness conforming to IS 3521 may be Accidental fall  Shall of no use  Sign of crack /
height > 2 M) - Harness with engery allowed in "Green field project" where antistatic  Direct the loads if anchor point damage/
Contd... absorber (Alternative safety harness are not required. to legs. / life line / stitching giving
Following marking to be ensured in case of IS
-II)  Keeping body lanyard is not way
marked full body Harness.
upright. properly
 The name, trade-mark or other means of  Prevent the designed.  Webbing and
identification of the manufacturer or the neck damage  There should be rope for cuts,
supplier who is responsible for acting on behalf  slightly opens proper tears,
of the manufacturer for claiming compliance the breathing arrangement excessive wear
with this standard; way. for rescue and damages
 Manufacturer’s product identification  Prevents from  After
accidental fall  If in doubt
information that shall include the colliding with
& before safety “Throw it Out”
manufacturer’s batch or serial number that the ground or
enables the origin of the item to be traced; structure in harness
 As per
 The year of manufacture; The identity of the case of a fall. becoming
Manufactures
fibre used as the material of construction; effective, the
recommendati
 Information that states by appropriate means person should
ons
the intended purpose of each attachment not strike
element ground /
and to identify specifically those attachment object.
elements that are designed to be used as part of (Prevent risk of
a complete fall arrest system; and bottoming out)
 Warning for not to deviate from the
manufacturer’s instructions.  SAFETY BELT
A Typical specimen of NOT TO BE
Name of marking USED
Manufacture and  ISI marked
other details Other details such full body
year of harness are
manufactures , not antistatic
ISI Mark and number batch number etc
hence not
Material used recommended
in running
plants.
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Work at Height ( height Energy absorbing lanyard double Energy absorbing lanyard shall conform to Accidental  Shall of no use  Sign of cut
> 2 M) - Contd... 'Y' Type EN 355 and shall have the following Fall if anchor point / damage
marking : / life line is  After every
To be attached to full body harness fall.
not properly
at one end and life line at other a) On the energy absorber, a pictogram to  As per
end designed.
indicate that users shall read the manufactur
 Must if full body harness  There should be es
information supplied by the
being used for protection manufacturer (see figure); proper recommend
against fall. arrangement ation.
 The total length of a lanyard for rescue
connected to an energy  After
absorber (including
accidental fall
terminations and connectors)
shall not exceed 2 m. & before safety
harness
A Typical specimen of becoming
marking b) the maximum length allowed of the
effective, the
energy absorber including lanyard;
c) the model/type identification mark of person should
Model / Type and the energy absorber; not strike
identification mark d) the number of this European Standard, ground /
i.e. EN 355. object.
Year of manufacturing (Prevent risk of
The marking shall conform to EN 365 bottoming out)
and additionally shall include the
EN number following :

a. Means of identification, e.g.

manufacturer’s name, supplier’s
name, or trademark;
b. Manufacturer’s production batch or
serial number or other means of
Maximum length
traceability;
c. Model and type/identification;
Pictogram
d. Number and year of the document to
which the equipment conforms;
e. Pictogram or other method to
indicate the necessity for users to
read the instructions for use.
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Work at Height ( height IV) Restraint lanyard Lanyard shall conform to EN 354 (latest Accidental  Shall be of no Check metal fittings for
> 2 M) - Contd... edition). Connector incorporated in fall - Lets a use if life line sharp edges, excessive
 To be secured to lanyard shall conform to EN 362. worker & anchor wear, correct operation and
properly designed travel just points are not distortion.
anchorage Marking on the lanyard shall conform to properly
EN 365 and, in addition, shall include at far enough
designed.
least the following: to reach the  If in doubt “Throw it Out”
 The restraint  To ensure
edge but not that fall
lanyards need not a) the maximum lanyard length, in far enough restraint
have shock accordance with 4.1.6; to fall over lanyards are
absorption element b) the month and year of manufacture. never used
incorporated in for the
them As per EN 365 marking shall include : purpose of
fall arrest
 Means of identification, e.g.  As per Manufactures
manufacturer’s name, supplier’s recommendations
name, or trademark;
 Manufacturer’s production batch or
serial number or other means of
traceability;
 Model and type/identification;
 Number and year of the document to
which the equipment conforms;
 Pictogram or other method to
indicate the necessity for users to
read the instructions for use.
Name of manufacture A Typical specimen of marking

Batch Number, serial

Number, Material,
Static strength,
Pictogram

Pictogram
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Work at Height ( V) Rope Grab (in Rope grab shall conform to EN 353-2 :  Accidental fall Shall be of  Check metal fittings for
height > 2 M) - case of vertical 2002 & Marking on the guided type no use if sharp edges, excessive
Contd... lifeline being used) fall arrester and the flexible anchor  The anchorage life line & wear, correct operation
line shall conform to EN 365 . In line in anchor and distortion.
The rope grab addition shall include the following:
connection points are
immediately grabs on with the given not  If in doubt “Throw it Out”
 Means of identification, e.g.
the line in the event manufacturer’s name, supplier’s rope grab properly
of a fall , there by name, or trademark; provides designed.  Coloured tracer strand
arresting the fall  Manufacturer’s production batch necessary which loses its colour in
or serial number or other means shock due course of time to
of traceability; absorption. show that the rope is now
 Model and type/identification; is unfit for future use
 Number and year of the
document to which the  As per Manufactures
equipment conforms;
recommendations
 Pictogram or other method to
indicate the necessity for users to
read the instructions for use.
A Typical specimen of marking

CE Marking

EN Number

Name of
Manufacture

Pictogram

Pictogram

Note : PPE mentioned at III, IV & V above may not be required simultaneously while working at height. These use shall depend upon type of activity
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1 Work at Height VI) Helmet (A) The helmet shall  Shock absorption  The protection given by a helmet  Sign of crack /
( height > 2 M) conform to EN 12492 depends on the circumstances of damage .
and shall have  Penetration the accident and wearing a helmet  De-colouration
following markings : cannot always prevent death or  failing in lab test to
 Impact long term disability. be done every 1-2
 There may be a foreseeable risk years depending on
a) the number of this
Within limits that helmets could become condition
European Standard;
trapped and thereby cause a risk  cradle to be
b) the name or stipulated in EN
of strangulation. changed after
trademark of the 12492
manufacturer and/or  Cannot provide protection against every one year
his authorized hazard like splash of hot liquid,  On sustaining a
representative; work in hot area, cryogenic or severe blow even if
c) the designation of corrosive liquid , flying hot damage is not
the model; particles like chipping, welding, apparent
d) the year and direct fire hazard, contact with  As per
quarter of bare live electrical conductor . Manufactures
manufacture;  recommendations.
e) the size or size For cleaning,
range (in cm). maintenance or
disinfection, use only
substances ( No
Solvent) that have no
adverse effect on the
helmet and are not
known to be likely to
have any adverse
effect upon the
wearer, when
applied in
accordance with the
manufacturer’s
instructions and
information).
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2 a) Excavation. I) Helmet (B) The helmet shall conform to either IS 2925 or  Shock Absorption Resistance Not  Sign of crack /
EN 397  Penetration Resistance suitable damage .
for hazards  De-colouration
b) Fire pump  Impact
a) The helmet conforming to IS 2925 shall like splash  cradle to be
Operation. have following marking changed after
of hot
every one year
Protection as per EN 397 liquid,
c) Testing of  Manufacturer’s name or trade-mark,  On sustaining a
work in hot severe blow
Pressure  Shock absorption area, even if damage
Gauge  Size of helmet.
 Penetration resistance cryogenic is not apparent
 Impact or  As per
 The helmets may also be marked with
the ISI Certification corrosive Manufactures
 Mark. The above protection shall be within the liquid , recommendati
limitations of various test as stipulated in flying hot ons
A Typical specimen of marking IS 2925 /EN-397. particles
Marking for Optional test as per EN 397 as like For cleaning,
Name of chipping, maintenance or
per clause no 7.2.2. disinfection, use
manufactures welding, only substances (
Each helmet shall carry moulded or direct fire No Solvent) that
impressed marking or shall carry a durable hazard, have no adverse
self-adhesive label stating the optional effect on the
ISI Mark contact helmet and are
requirements complied with, as follows: with bare not known to be
Optional requirement Marking/Label likely to have any
live
 Very low temperature – 20 °C or – 30 electrical adverse effect
°C as appropriate upon the wearer,
Size conductor when applied in
 Very high temperature + 150 °C accordance with
 Electrical insulation 440 V a.c. the
 Lateral deformation LD manufacturer’s
instructions and
 Molten metal splash MM information).
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2 Contd b) In case helmet conforming to EN 397 to be used to facilitate various

attachment for providing protection against hazards like splash of hot
a) Excavation. liquid, flying hot particles like chipping, welding, direct fire hazard
the following moulded or impressed marking to be ensured.
b) Fire pump
a) number of this European Standard ie 397
Operation. b) name or identification mark of the manufacturer;
c) year and quarter of manufacture;
c) Testing of d) type of helmet (manufacturer’s designation). This shall be marked
Pressure on both the shell and the harness;
e) size or size range (in centimetres). This shall be marked on both
Gauge the shell and the harness.
f) abbreviation for the material of the shell shall be in accordance
with EN ISO 472. (For example, ABS, PC, HDPE, etc.)

A Typical specimen of marking

Type of Helmet

Name of
manufacture
Year of
EN Std Manufacture

CE Marking Size

II) Safety shoe-

(A)
 Please refer (I) on page 4 Please refer (I) on
page 4
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3 Excavation work I) Helmet as

per IS and EN
 Please refer (I) on page 12 &13 Please refer (I) on
page 12 &13.
Involving
dewatering (B)
works : Contd..
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3 Excavation work II) Gum Boot -Safety The gum shall  Striking against  Not suitable for hazards  exceeding one
Involving dewatering conform to IS 12254 stationary like Chemical burns , year from the
works : Contd and have following object. electrical flash, welding date of first use
marking : spark and heat radiation of the shoe .
 Striking by
 Not suitable if it is
moving object necessary to minimise
 Name of the  Stepping on electrostatic charges in  sign of crack /
manufacturer or sharp object the shortest possible time damage / cut
its recognised  Water, alcohols, .
trade-mark, if acids and  Not suitable for work in  Excessive wear
any; alkalise explosive work area.
A Typical specimen of
 Size No.;  As per
marking
 Batch No., and Manufactures
 Month and year recommendatio
of manufacture. ns

Size

Month and year of Name of

manufacture Manufactures

ISI Mark
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Excavation work III) Goggle : The goggles shall conform to • surround the Limitation  exceeding one year from
Involving dewatering EN 166 and EN 170 & shall have eye area, : the date of first use of the
works : Contd.. following markings : give more Uncomfort goggles .
protection in able to
situations wear with  sign of crack / damage .
 Marking on the lens as
where one other head
Impact resistance (B)
encounters gear like  Excessive wear
Optical Class (1) , anti
splashing helmet,  As per Manufactures
fogging (N), Anti Scratch
liquids, ear muffs
resistance (K), no 2-1.2 recommendations
fumes, or
marked 2C
vapors, respirator
 shade as per EN 170,
powders,
A Typical specimen of marking Manufacture's Name CE and
dusts, and
any other point as per
mists
discretion of IOCL in line
with EN 166 and 170

CE Marking

Optical Class
Scratch Resistance
Manufacture Name
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3 Excavation work IV) Gloves Gloves shall conform to EN  Tear Not suitable
Involving dewatering 374 and 388 & gloves shall  cut for hazards  sign of crack / damage
works : Contd.. Alternative - I : Gloves as have the following markings  Abrasion like electrical / cut
per EN stand 374 and 388. as per as per EN 420  Puncture flash, welding
spark and heat  Excessive wear
a) Name, trade mark or radiation
other means of  IMPORTANT All gloves
identification of must be thrown away
manufacturer or his (in the hazardous waste
authorized representative; bin if required) no more
b) Glove designation than 8 hours after
(commercial name or code initial contact with the
allowing the user to identify chemical.
clearly the product within
the  Achieving date of
A Typical specimen of manufacturer's/authorized obsolescence
marking representative's range);
c) Size designation;  As per Manufactures
Name of Manufacture recommendations
d) Date of obsolescence a if
CE Marking applicable per clause 7.2.3

Size e) Pictogram (s) appropriate WARNING If you work

to the standards with moving machine
EN Number and accompanied by the parts, choosing a glove
pictograms reference of the applicable that is the right size and
standards and performance made from a less durable
EN Pictogram levels which shall always be material is vital, since
in the same fixed sequence the glove easily tears
as defined in the apart if you get caught in
corresponding standard the machinery.

Cat -III Certificate to be

ensured.
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3 Excavation work Alternative - II Alternative -II  Light Not suitable  sign of crack / damage / cut
Involving dewatering handling for hazards
works : Contd.. Gloves as per IS Alternatively Gloves shall operation like electrical  Excessive wear
6994. conform to IS : 6994 (Part I) - flash, welding
1973 & shall have the  Tear spark and heat  As per Manufactures
following marking . radiation
recommendations
 Puncture
a) The manufacturer’s name
or recognized trade-mark;  Cut
b) The type and nominal size IMPORTANT All gloves must be
of the gloves; thrown away (in the hazardous waste
bin if required) no more than 8 hours
C) Year of manufacture; and after initial contact with the
chemical.
d) Where applicable, the
words ‘light mass’, ‘medium
mass’, or ‘heavy mass ‘ WARNING If you work with moving
machine parts, choosing a glove
The gloves may also be
that is the right size and made
marked with the Standard
Mark. from a less durable material is
vital, since the glove easily tears
Light Abrasion ix of table 2 apart if you get caught in the
machinery.
Recommended type of
Gloves. is 1, 2, 8, 14. 15. 16

As of May 2017 there is no party having BIS license. Use of this product is permitted assuming that in future some party
may get BIS license.
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ce Operation

4 Blast cleaning
(confined space
-
/
I) Helmet (A)
Please refer (VI) on page 11 Please refer
(VI) on page
external)
11

II) Safety Shoe

Please refer (I) on page 4 Please refer
(I) on page 4

III) Goggle
Please refer (III) on page 16 Please refer
(III) on page
16
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4 Blast cleaning - IV) Ear Muff of suitable Ear muff shall conform to EN 352  Extreme noise  Over 8 hours  Ear muff with
(confined space / size shall have following marking :  Noise induced may be cracked, cut,
external) - Contd hearing losses uncomfortabl or missing
"Medium size range "fit a) the name, trade mark or other e in hot gaskets
satisfactorily in majority identification of the environments
Permissible Noise manufacturer or his authorised Note : .  Excessive wear
exposure as per of Industrial Application In addition to hearing
representative; & tear
OSHA 29 CFR b) the model designation; loss, excessive noise  Eyeglass
1910.95 c) the number of this EN exposure may wearers may  Damage if any.
DB Hours Standard, i.e “EN 352” contribute to mental not get a  As per
d) in the case of ear-muffs and physical stress, good seal Manufactures
90 8 intended by the manufacturer to certain illnesses, and Resonate
accidents recommendati
92 6 be worn in a particular (vibrate) at
orientation, an indication of the ons
95 4 lower sound
97 3 FRONT and/or TOP of the cups, frequencies
100 2 and/or an indication of LEFT and
102 1.5 RIGHT cup.
105 1
Check the NRR (Noise Reduction
110 0.30 A Typical specimen of
115 0.15 or marking Rating,) to ensure noise
less exposure within permissible
limits

Name of manufacture Model No

CE Marking

EN Number
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4 Blast cleaning - (confined

space / external) Contd
V) Gloves
 Please refer (IV) on page 17 Please refer (IV) on
page 17.
Alternative -I

Hand gloves -
involving high
pressure as per EN
388 and 374.

Blast cleaning - (confined

space / external) Contd
Alternative -II -
Gloves as per IS 6994
 Please refer (IV) on page 18 Please refer (IV) on
page 18.

Gross Abrasion sr no. VIII of table 2

Recommended type of Gloves. is 2,8

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4 Blast cleaning - VI) Apron The apron shall conform to EN 13892-1 and Protection to  Not suitable Damage / infection  exceeding
(confined space / shall have following markings : the full body for flame to skin etc six month
external) - Contd Alternative -I : Apron against airborne and Hot from the
as per EN 13982 -1 1. The marking shall be clearly visible and as solid material date of first
durable as adequate for the life of the particulates. use of the
clothing. apron .

a) name, trademark or other means of  sign of

identification of the manufacturer; crack /
b) manufacturer's type number, identification damage .
number or model number;
c) type of this chemical protective clothing,  Excessive
i.e. type 5; wear
d) reference number and date of publication of  As per
this part of ISO 13982 (i.e. ISO 13982-1:2004); Manufactur
e) year of manufacture and, if appropriate, the es
expected shelf-life of the clothing (this recommen
information may be marked on every dations
commercial packaging unit instead of being
marked on every item of clothing);
f) size designation as defined in EN 340:2003,  Do not use
Clause 6; compresse
g) pictogram showing that the suit is for d air to
protection against chemicals [ISO 7000-2414; clean as
see Figure 1 a)] and this will
pictogram to show that the manufacturer's create dust
instructions should be read [ISO 7000-1641; see in the air.
Figure 1 b)];
• Clean and
decontamina
te tarps and
other
equipment
on the
worksite.
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4 Blast cleaning - 2.
(confined space /
external) : Contd A Typical specimen of marking

Name of
Manufacture

3. Apron / instructions shall have

Size following pictogram indicating the
intended purpose . ( Table E-2 of
CE marking EN 340)

Other
information

Pictograms as per
EN

Year of manufactures
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Blast cleaning - Alternative -II : Apron Alternative -II : Alternatively suit shall Protection to  Not suitable for Damage / infection  exceeding
(confined space / as per IS 4501 conform to IS : 4501 : 1981 shall have the full body flame and Hot to skin etc six month
external) Contd the following marking . against airborne material from the
solid date of first
The marking shall be particulates. use of the
clearly visible and as durable as apron .
adequate for the life of the clothing.
 sign of
 marked inside with manufacturer’s crack /
name or recognized trade mark, if damage .
any. The ink shall be non-irritating
to skin and shall not impair the  Excessive
quality of aprons. wear
 As per
 The aprons may also be marked with Manufactur
the ISI Certification Mark. es
recommen
 The finished material shall be white dations
or of a suitable colour on two sides
as agreed to between the purchaser
and the supplier.  Do not use
As of May 2017 there compresse
d air to
is no party having BIS clean as
this will
license. Use of this create dust
product is permitted in the air.
assuming that in • Clean and
future some party decontamina
te tarps and
may get BIS license. other
equipment
on the
worksite.
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Blast cleaning - Alternative -III : Boiler Alternative -III : Cloth and stitching Protection to  Not suitable Damage / infection  exceeding six
(confined space / suit / coverall should be of good quality on visual the full body for flame and to skin etc month from the
external) Contd inspection against airborne Hot material date of first use of
solid the apron .
particulates.
 sign of crack /
damage .

 Excessive wear
 As per
Manufactures
recommendations

 Do not use
compressed air
to clean as this
will create dust
in the air.

 Avoid
blasting in
windy
conditions to
prevent the
spread of any
hazardous
materials.
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Blast cleaning - confined VII) Half face mask 1. The half air mask shall conform to EN 140 Respiratory Not Silicosis Occupational  Sign of crack /
space - Contd and shall have following : protection. suitable lung diseases. damage
A Typical specimen for heavy  Excessive wear
of marking a) The manufacturer shall be identified by name, Protection gas Deposition of  Damage of strap
trade mark or other means of identification. against inhaling concentrat particulate matter in  After end of shelf life
b) All units of the same model shall be provided dust, etc. ion Lung.  Change of filter /
with a type-identifying marking. cartridges at least
c) Size (if more than one size is available). every six month
d) The number and the year of this European  Performance of the
Standard. ie EN 140 components may be
affected by aging
e) Where the reliable performance of  As per Manufactures
components may be affected by ageing, means
recommendations
of identifying the date (at least the year) of
manufacture shall be given

Parts which are designed to be replaced by the Cleaning Always clean

authorized user and sub-assemblies with the half-mask after use.
considerable bearing on safety shall be readily First remove the filter
identifiable. and remove dust with
Name of Manufactures
compressed air. Use a
For parts which cannot reasonably be marked e.g. cloth to remove any
straps of head harness, the relevant information stubborn deposits. If
shall be included in the information supplied by necessary, dismantle
EN Number
the manufacturer. the parts and rinse in
warm water
The end of shelf life may be indicated on packing with a small quantity of
CE Marking
eg e.g. by the following pictogram. mild detergent. Never
use solvents. The inhale
and exhale valves should
be removed and cleaned
thoroughly .
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5 Painting - confined space /
external
I) Helmet (A)
 Please refer (VI) on page 11 Please refer (VI) on
page 11

II) Safety Shoe

 Please refer (I) on page 4 Please refer (I) on
page 4

III) Goggles
 Please refer (III) on page 16 Please refer (III) on
page 16
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5 Painting -(confined space / external ) :

Contd
VI) Gloves
 Please refer (IV) on page 17 Please refer (IV) on
page 17
Alternative -I

Hand gloves - involving

high pressure as per EN
388 and
374

Alternative -II - Gloves

as per IS 6994
 Please refer (IV) on page 18 Please refer (IV) on
page 18
Spraying paints or cellulose lacquers sr no.
XIV of table 2 :

Recommended type of Gloves. is 1,8

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Painting -(confined space /

external ) : Contd
V) Apron :Alternative -I
Apron as per EN 13982
 Please refer (VI) on page 22 Please refer (VI) on
page 22 and 23
and 23

Alternative -II Apron as

per IS 4501
 Please refer (VI) on page 24 Please refer (VI) on
page 24
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Painting -(confined space / external VI ) Half face mask

 Please refer (VII) on page 26 Please refer (VII) on
page 26
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6
a) Working in Confined I) Safety Helmet (B)
 Please refer (I) on page 12 Please refer (I) on
page 12 &13
space
&13
b) Testing of Gas sensor

c) Tank Gauging

d) De Gassing of LPG
Cylinder

e) Shuttering works

f) Brick masonry
II) Safety Shoe (A)
 Please refer (I) on page 4 Please refer (I) on
page 4

g) Handling of Battery
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6 Contd.. III) Gloves

Please refer (IV) on page 17 Please refer (IV) on
page 17
Alternative -I : Hand gloves -
a) Working in Confined involving high pressure as per
space EN 388 and 374

b) Testing of Gas sensor

c) Tank Gauging

d) De Gassing of LPG
Cylinder

e) Shuttering works

f) Brick masonry Alternative -II Gloves as per IS

6994 Please refer (IV) on page 18 Please refer (IV) on
page 18

g) Handling of Battery Light Abrasion ix of table 2

Recommended type of Gloves. is 1, 2, 8,

14. 15. 16
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7 a) Road work I) Helmet (B)

 Please refer (I) on page 12 &13 Please refer (I)
on page 12 &13
b) Reinforcement
c) Concreting

II) Gum Boot

 Please refer (II) on page 15 Please refer (II)
on page 15

III) Goggles
 Please refer (III) on page 16 Please refer (III)
on page 16
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Against hazard

7 Contd.. VI) Gloves

Please refer (IV) on page 17
a) Road work Alternative -I : Hand gloves -
b) Reinforcem involving high pressure as per EN
ent 388 and 374
c) Concreting

Alternative II as per IS 6994

Please refer (IV) on page 18

Light Abrasion ix of table 2

Recommended type of Gloves. is 1, 2, 8, 14. 15. 16

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8 a) Grass I) Gum Boot

 Please refer (II) on page 15 Please refer (II) on
page 15
Cutting

b) Blinding
and de-
blinding
flange
work

II) Helment (B)

 Please refer (I) on page 12 & 13 Please refer (I) on
page 12 &13
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9 Electrical works II) Safety Shoe (B) The safety shoe shall have following  Striking against  Not  Exceeding
marking as per IS 15298 ( part -2) : stationary object. suitabl one year
Electrical sub-station current  Striking by moving e for from the
carrying equipment a) size; work date of first
object
b) manufacturer’s identification mark; in use of the
 Electrical explos shoe .
c) Year of manufacture and at least
quarter; resistance ive  Sign of
d) License No ( CM/L) work crack /
e) IS Mark area. damage
 Excessive
Or wear
A Typical specimen of marking.  As per
 Work Manufactur
activit es
ies recommend
requiri ations
ng
antista
tic
Category of Safety shoe (,S3 etc) as work
required as per Table 16 of IS 15298 (part
2) : 2011

The sole shall be regulated to

high voltage test upto 15 KV
voltage applied across the
sole for 1 min. Necessary test
certificate for this test from
FDI/NABL accreditated party
to be furnished .
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9 Electrical works : II) Electrical Hand gloves The gloves shall be marked Type 2—For 1) Type of the  Frequently
Electrical sub-station Insulating Rubber Electrical indelibly at the use at voltage PPE restricts used Gloves to
current carrying Gloves back with the following information not exceeding the maximum be re-tested at
equipment Contd as per IS 4770 1 100 ac rms voltage at intervals of not
Type 3—For which it can more than 6
 Size and type of glove; use at voltage be used months.
 Maximum working potential in not exceeding  Gloves issued
Volts, 7 500 ac rms 2) Other for occasional
 followed by the word ‘working’ Type 4—For precautions to use shall be re-
in brackets; use at voltage be taken while tested after
 Identification of the source of not exceeding working on use or in any
manufacture; and 17 000 ac rms. electrical case at
 Month and year of installation intervals of not
manufacture more than 12
moisture absorption certificate to months.
be checked.  Gloves
Showing any
A Typical specimen of marking defects
 As per
Manufactures
Manufacture Name recommendati
ons

Test Potential

Maximum working potential

Size

Type -1 Gloves not to used

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9 Electrical works :
Electrical sub-
Helmet as per
EN 397
 Please refer (I) on page 12 & 13 Please refer
(I) on page 12
station current and 13
carrying equipment
Contd
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10 Working with possibility of

splashes of hot, cryogenic or
I) Helmet (B) as per EN
397
 Please refer (I) on page 12 and Please refer
(I) on page 12
corrosive liquids
13 and 13

II) Safety Shoe

 Please refer (I) on page 4 Please refer
(I) on page 4

III) Goggles
 Please refer (III) on page 16 Please refer
(III) on page
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10
Working with possibility of
splashes of hot, cryogenic or
corrosive liquids. Contd
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IV) Gloves
 Please refer (IV) on page 17 Please refer (IV)
on page 17
Alternative -I : Hand
gloves - involving high
pressure as per EN
388 and 374
Alternative - II
 Please refer (IV) on page 18 Please refer (IV)
on page 18
Gloves as per IS 6994.
Light Abrasion ix of table 2
Recommended type of Gloves. is 1, 2, 8, 14. 15.
16
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V) Apron
Please refer (VI) on page 22 &23 Please refer
(VI) on page
splashes of hot, Alternative -I Apron as 22 &23
cryogenic or per EN 13982
corrosive liquids
Contd

Alternative -II Apron as

per IS 4501
Please refer (VI) on page 24 Please refer
(VI) on page
24
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11 Welding and cutting work I) Helmet attachable welding a) Helmet mountable welding shield. Protection  Exceeding
shield (A)  Conforms to EN 175 during To be used only one year
 Protective lens made of clear high welding. in conjunction from the
with safety date of
impact resistant. polycarbonate
Liftable helmet & first use
conforming to EN 166 and ANSI Z 87.1 should not be of the
welding lens
 polypropylene Impact Resistance Shell used goggles .
allows clear
conform to EN 175 F view while independently.  sign of
 The welding shield shall be CE marked restricting crack /
harmful dust However damage
 Marking on protective shall be fully
particles. welding helmets on lenses
visible can be used  Excessive
 Ocular marking shall be as per clause independently. wear
9.2 of EN 166  As per
b) Welding Helmet with welding Shield Manufact
II) Welding Helmet with welding  Protective lens made of clear high ures
Shield (B) impact resistant. polycarbonate recomme
conforming to EN 166 and ANSI Z 87.1 ndations
 polypropylene Impact Resistance Shell
conform to EN 175 F
 Marking on protective shall be fully
visible
 Ocular marking shall be as per clause
9.2 of EN 166

Name of Manufacture

CE Mark and EN Mark

Name of Manufacture EN166 FT

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11 Welding and cutting work :

Contd
II) Safety Shoe
Please refer (I) on page 4 Please refer
(I) on page 4

Helmet as per EN 397

 Please refer (I) on page 12 & 13 Please refer
(I) on page
( in case Helmet
12 and 13
attachable
welding shield
being used)
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11 Welding and cutting work III) Apron  Apron shall conform to EN 
Contd. ISO 11611 & shall have
the following markings :  caused by
 classification: :
 Class 1: the number and
year of this International
Standard (ISO 11611)
followed by the graphical
symbol shown in below
and the indication “Class
1” and the indication “A1”
or “A1 + A2” as
appropriate for Limited
Flame Spread;
 Class 2: the number and
year of this International
Standard (ISO 11611)
followed by the graphical
symbol shown in Figure 1
and the indication “Class
2” and the indication “A1”
A Typical specimen or “A1 + A2” as
of marking appropriate; garments
conforming to Class 2 shall
meet Class 2 for all
EN ISO Number performance
requirements;
 instructions for cleaning
shall be marked (e.g. on a
Class marking label).
Limitation
of PPE
minimize  Additional electrical
skin burns insulation layers will be
required where there is an
sparks, increased risk of electric
spatter, or shock; garments meeting the
radiation requirements of clause of en
ISO 11611 ( 6.10) are
designed to provide
protection against short term,
accidental contact with live
electric conductors at
voltages up to approximately
100 V d.c.
 any identified hazards against
which the clothing is
intended to protect (e.g.
flames, molten metal spatter,
radiant heat, and short term
accidental electrical
contact); for protective
clothing, a warning that
additional partial body
protection may be required,
e.g. for welding overhead;
Hazard of Not When to be discard
wearing of PPE
 On contaminated with
flammable material.

 Manufacturers shall
include the
information that
welder’s protective
clothing be cleaned
regularly in
accordance with the
manufacturer’s
recommendations.
After cleaning, the
clothing shall be
visually inspected for
any sign of damage.
 Similarly, users should
be advised that if they
experience sunburn-
like symptoms, UVB is
penetrating.
 In either case, the
garment should be
repaired (if
practicable) or
replaced and
consideration given to
the use of additional,
more resistant,
protective layers in
future.
 As per Manufactures
recommendations
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12 Tank cleaning I) Helmet (B)

Please refer (I) on page 12 &13 Please refer
(I) on page 12
&13

II) Gum Boot

Please refer (II) on page 15 Please refer
(II) on page 15
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12 Tank cleaning Contd. III) Apron

 Please refer (VI) on page 22-23 & Please refer (VI) on
page 22-23 & 24
Alternative -I Apron as per EN 24
13982

Alternative -II Apron as per IS 4501

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12 Tank cleaning : Contd IV) Gloves

 Please refer (IV) on page 17 Please refer (IV) on page
17
Alternative -I : Hand
gloves - involving high
pressure as per EN 388
and 374

Alternative - II
 Please refer (IV) on page 18 Please refer (IV) on page
18
Gloves as per IS 6994.

Light Abrasion ix of table 2

Recommended type of Gloves. is 1, 2, 8, 14. 15. 16

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13 Product pump house operation I) Helmet (B)

 Please refer (I) on page 12 Please
refer (I) on
&13 page 12
&13

II) Safety Shoe

 Please refer (I) on page 4 Please
refer (I) on
page 4

III) Goggles
 Please refer (III) on page 16 Please
refer (III)
on page 16
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13 Product pump house operation

Contd
IV) Gloves :Alternative -I :
Hand gloves - involving
 Please refer (IV) on page 17 Please
refer (IV)
high pressure as per EN on page 17
388 and 374 & 18

Alternative - II
 Please refer (IV) on page
Gloves as per IS 6994. 18
Light Abrasion ix of table 2

Recommended type of Gloves. is 1, 2, 8, 14.

15. 16
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14 DG Operation : I) Helmet (B) Please refer (I)

on page 12 &13
 Please refer (I) on page 12 &13

II) Safety Shoe (B)

 Please refer (II) on page 36 Please refer (II)
on page 36

III ) Ear Muff

 Please refer (IV) on page 20 Please refer (IV)
on page 20

IV) Electrical Gloves

 Please refer (II) on page 37 Please refer (IV)
on page 37