SP-1234 - HSE Specification - Personal Protective Equipment

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Personal Protective Equipment
Document ID SP-1234
Document Type Specification
Security Unrestricted
Discipline Health Safety & Environment
Document Owner CFDH, Operational Safety
Month and Year of Issue Aug 2012
Revision 3.0
Keywords PPE, HEMP, Risk Assessments
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Document Authorisation
 Authorised for Use – August 2012
Document Owner Document Custodian Document Author
Naaman Ali Naamani Hamad Khalfeen Nivedita Ram

Corporate HSE Manager CFDH, Ops Safety Sr. Behavioural Safety
th th Advisor
Date: 29 June 2012 Date: 29 June 2012
Date: 29th June 2012
Revision History
The following is a brief summary of the four most recent revisions to this document.
Details of all revisions prior to these are held on file by the Document Custodian.
Revision Month & Author’s Name Scope / Remarks

No. Year and Title
3.0 29/06/12 Nivedita Ram 1. Revamped and revised version of SP1234
Sr. Behavioural which is now retired. The current document
Safety Advisor
aligns fully with the revised CP-122
2. Alignment to CMF template
3. Inclusion of RASCI, Implementation
monitoring checklist, visitors / contractors
PPE requirements
4. Inclusion of all types of PPE relevant to PDO
operations
5. Reference to current PPE standards in
AS/BS/EN
2.0 24/06/02 Hamed Khalfeen Minor editorial changes. Change of Custodian
and Author to Hamed Khalfeen (CSM/11).
CSM/11
1.0 18/02/02 Wayne Austin Initial issue. Supersedes HSE Standards
Manual - Chapter 4 and SRD/01.
CSM/32
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Document Authorisation ..................................................................................................................... 2
 Authorised for Use – July 2012 ................................................................................................... 2
Revision History .................................................................................................................................. 2
Related Business Processes & CMF Documents .............................................................................. 3
1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 6
1.1 Purpose ................................................................................................................................. 6
1.2 Scope and Applicability ......................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Review and Improvement ...................................................................................................... 7
1.4 Distribution ............................................................................................................................. 7
1.5 Compliance Requirements General ...................................................................................... 7
1.6 General Requirements for PPE ............................................................................................. 7
1.7 PPE Identification - Risk Assessment ................................................................................... 8
1.8 Responsibilities ...................................................................................................................... 9
1.9 Performance Monitoring ...................................................................................................... 10
2 Personal Protection Equipment ................................................................................................. 11
2.1 Clothing in the Workplace .................................................................................................... 11
2.2 Head Protection ................................................................................................................... 12
2.3 Personal Hearing Protection ................................................................................................ 15
2.4 Eye Protection ..................................................................................................................... 16
2.5 Foot Protection .................................................................................................................... 18
2.6 Hand Protection ................................................................................................................... 18
2.7 Fall Protection ...................................................................................................................... 20
2.8 Safety Harnesses, Lanyards and Lifelines .......................................................................... 21
2.9 Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) ............................................................................ 21
2.9.1 Air Supplied Respirators .................................................................................... 26
2.9.2 SCBA ................................................................................................................. 26
2.9.3 Air-line Respirators ............................................................................................ 26
2.9.4 Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus (Escape Set) .................................... 27
2.9.5 Emergency Escape Hoods ................................................................................ 27
2.9.6 Fitness of SCBA or Air-line Users...................................................................... 28
2.10 Other Personal Protective Equipment ............................................................... 28
2.11 Training of Users................................................................................................ 28
3 Visitors and Contractors ............................................................................................................ 30
3.1 Visitors ................................................................................................................................. 30
3.2 Contractors .......................................................................................................................... 30
4 Definitions and Abbreviations .................................................................................................... 31
5 Formats, Templates & additional information ............................................................................ 32
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5.1 Appendix 1 – H2S Detection System .................................................................................. 32

5.2 Appendix 2 – Gas detectors ................................................................................................ 33
5.3 Appendix 3 – OSHA Standard ............................................................................................ 35
5.4 Appendix 4 – Glove Types for Chemical Handling ............................................................. 35
5.5 Appendix 5 – Additional information on Different Glove Types .......................................... 37
5.6 Appendix 6 – PPE Checklist ............................................................................................... 41
5.7 Appendix 7 – PPE Management flow-chart ........................................................................ 43
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1 Introduction
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) comprises a range of clothing and equipment which
is worn by the individual to protect or shield their bodies from workplace hazards.
Employers shall, provide their employees with sufficient, fit for purpose personal protective
clothing and equipment to protect them against workplace hazards, without any cost to the
employees.
In the Hierarchy of Controls (Elimination, Substitution, Isolation, Engineering,
Administration and PPE), personal protective equipment is considered the least
satisfactory method in the prevention of work-related injury or illness and is only to be used
when other measures are not feasible or cannot be implemented immediately. Provision of
PPE shall always be accompanied with information, instruction and training as to the
correct use and limitations. PPE shall be selected following a documented risk assessment
and shall meet the minimum protection standard outlines for specific PPE in this HSE
Specification
1.1 Purpose
This Specification describes PDO's minimum standards for the design, selection, use of
Personal Protective Equipment selected to reduce workers exposures to workplace
hazards.
This specification establishes the various roles and responsibilities involved in selection,
issue and maintenance of PPE. Check
The PPE checklist referred to in this specification is designed as a tool to evaluate the
effectiveness of the PPE program
1.2 Scope and Applicability

This document applies to all PDO employees, Contractor and Sub-Contractor personnel &
visitors.
PPE can be considered in the following categories, based on the type of protection
afforded by the equipment
 Respiratory protection - e.g. half-face disposable, cartridge type (half and full-face), air
line ( half and full face), Self Contained breathing apparatus
 Eye protection – e.g. spectacles/goggles, shields, visors
 Hearing Protection – e.g. ear muffs and plugs (or combination)
 Hand Protection – e.g. chemical gloves and gauntlets
 Foot protection – e.g. shoes/boots, metatarsal guards
 Head Protection – e.g. helmets, caps, hoods, broad rim hats
 Protection from falls - e.g. restrictive lanyards, harness and fall arrest devices
 Skin Protection – e.g., , Long sleeved cotton coveralls, disposable coveralls, , chemical
protective suits,
 Biological Protection – i.e. Gas badge, radiation badges
 Specialty personal protective equipment - eg protective clothing for cryogenic,
electrical gloves, Hazmat teams e.g. fire fighting.
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1.3 Review and Improvement

This document shall be reviewed in case of any major changes resulting from recommendation
of Audit, changes in industrial standards or changes in regulation/law as advised by regulatory
authority. The Document Custodian will update the changes as applicable, but no less
frequently than every four years. Any user of this document who encounters a mistake or
confusing entry is requested to immediately notify the Document Custodian
1.4 Distribution
This document shall be distributed to all the HSE Team Leaders, HSE Managers, HSE
Advisors, through HSE MS Web Page with specific communication to the above.
1.5 Compliance Requirements General

Legal requirements for industrial safety in Oman are stipulated in Article 18 of Chapter 3 of the
Ministerial decree no 286/2008; Issued on the 22nd June 2008 and Effective as on 1st July
2008
It is the duty of the Employer to ensure safety in work area and provide PPE as per the above
Ministerial Decree
Additional Legal requirements for industrial safety in Oman are stipulated in Chapter 6, article 87
of Labour Law published in the Official Gazette No. 742, dated May 3, 2003.
Inspectors appointed by the Ministry have the power to examine the worker-related records of
an establishment and to enter places of work. Inspectors also have the authority to question
whoever they wish and to publish reports on the results of their investigations.
1.6 General Requirements for PPE

PPE is defined as equipment designed to be worn by personnel to protect themselves against
potential risk arising from the hazards, which may endanger their health or safety. PPE shall not
be a substitute for effective engineering controls, safe working conditions or sound work
practices. . Given the climatic temperature extremes in Oman, PPE shall be selected following
a risk assessment and typically for only short durations. PPE that may increase the net heat
load on an individual shall be included in the risk assessment process.
PPE will only protect workers from injury not prevent incidents, it is the last resort.
Employers shall ensure that adequate PPE is selected in accordance with the following criteria.
PPE shall:
 Give protection against risk(s) without leading to any increased risk in itself
 Be suitable for the personnel, including correct fitting and comfortable
 Be compatible with the work activity and other types of PPE worn
 Comply with a recognised national or international standard of design or
construction defined in each of the following sections of this Specification
Senior Managers will ensure that appropriate resources are provided to enable the purchase
and supply of appropriate PPE.
Senior Managers will ensure that PPE identified and stated in formal risk reviews (HEMP) is of
the correct standard for the stated control for each and every recorded threat.
Supervisors of every worksite shall be responsible for ensuring that all personnel on site are:
 Provided with adequate PPE required for the particular activity and environment of
the work
 Trained in the inspection, use and proper storage of the PPE in use
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 Supervisor shall inform their staff of the requirement to wear PPE and show them
which PPE is appropriate
 Wearing PPE (if appropriate PPE is not worn, the Supervisor shall be responsible
for discontinuing work until PPE is in place)
PPE and the necessary training in its use shall be provided by the employer.
All personnel shall be held responsible for proper care and use of any PPE supplied to them.
Employers (PDO & its Contractors) shall replace, free of charge to the employee, any PPE which
becomes deficient in any way through normal work usage or wear and tear, such that at all times
the worker has adequate protection.
Normal wear and tear shall include the period of effective use specified by the manufacturer and
requirements of basic hygiene standards.
Employees will ensure that PPE, where possible, is marked with their company number i.e.
indelible marking e.g. inside helmet, collar of coveralls.
Records of maintenance of all breathing apparatus, H2S personal monitors (refer to PR-1078 -
Hydrogen Sulphide Management Procedure and SP-1219 - Well Engineering Hydrogen Sulphide
Specification), safety harnesses, and TLD radiation badges shall be maintained.
Unless specific approval is given by the supervisor, all employees shall wear the appropriate PPE
supplied to them at all times while working at their assigned tasks. Supervisors shall enforce strict
disciplinary action on any employee who fails to comply.
 A worker shall not use PPE that is not in a good condition to perform the function
for which it was designed and shall be empowered to request for a replacement for
his PPE
 PPE shall be inspected regularly as part of the company inspection programme.
 PPE shall be replaced based on the condition of the PPE
1.7 PPE Identification - Risk Assessment

A first critical step in identifying the PPE is to identify the chemical, physical, mechanical and
biological hazards in the workplace. This process known as a "risk assessment." shall be carried
out for each work activity and included in the Job HSE Plan.
Hazard and Effects Management Process (HEMP): - Following the completion of a full HEMP
review, to identify the PPE control measures, a physical review, including a site walk-through
survey of the facility, is conducted to affirm the statements in the Risk Assessment.
Work Place Risk Assessments: A workplace survey is conducted to determine if likely
hazards exist. Surveys include the following information:
 Identification of the task evaluated.
 Identification of the person certifying the evaluation was performed.
 Date of the hazard assessment.
Before commencement of any task/activity, the supervisor has to ensure that hazard assessment is
conducted. Supervisors participate in the survey of affected areas. As future job stations or tasks
are developed, this assessment is completed prior to initial start-up. A new site is inoperable until
the HEMP is conducted and the proper PPE has been selected and training provided.
Assessments followed by mapping of all work-areas and maintenance tasks are conducted to
determine the PPE relevant for each work-areas and task. Clear signages indicating the
mandatory PPE for that area/task shall be clearly posted at the respective work-areas. The
assessment results are part of the Risk Assessment. Any assessment changes must be approved
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by the Directorate HSE Team Leader. Any changes will form part of a revised HEMP for the
contract or project or work site.
The following factors should be considered when assessing the suitability of PPE:
 is the PPE appropriate for the risk involved and conditions at the place where
exposure may occur? e.g. goggles are not suitable when full-face protection is
required
 does the PPE prevent or adequately control the risks involved without increasing
the overall risk?
 can the PPE be adjusted to fit the wearer correctly? e.g. if a person wears glasses,
ear defenders may not provide a proper seal to protect against noise hazards
 has the state of health of those using it been taken into account?
 what are the needs of the job and the demands it places on the wearer? How long
will the PPE need to be worn? What are the requirements for visibility and
communication?
 if more than one item of PPE is being worn, are they compatible? For example,
does a particular type of respirator make it difficult for eye protection to fit properly?
The Supervisor maintains all risk assessment worksheets provided they are applicable to the site;
A copy of the hazard assessment is used by Supervisors to assist in instruction of new or
transferred employees.
1.8 Responsibilities
Job Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Risk Assessment to determine A R R S S S
appropriate PPE for the task
Map & determine areas where PPE R
is applicable
Procurement of PPE A S S S R
PPE Inventory A S R
Issue of PPE A A S R
Enforce the use of PPE A A R S S R
Maintenance of PPE A S R
Reissue of PPE A A S R
Destruction of use and returned A A S R
PPE
Training in the effective use of R S S R S R
Task-specific PPE
Maintaining the PPE issue records A R
Evaluation of the effectiveness of A A R S S R S
the PPE program
Legend:
1 = Line Manager R = Responsible for doing the action

2 = Eng & Ops Managers A = Is held accountable if the activity is not implemented
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3 = DTL S = Is expected to provide implementation support when asked for

4 = CSR C = to be consulted regarding the activity
5 = Production & Maintenance Coordinators I = to be informed regarding the activity
6 = CH
7 = Contractor Managers
8 = Supervisors
9 = HSE TL / Managers / Advisors
10 = Worker
11 = OH & Industrial Hygienists
12 = PPE Focal Points (SAP / Administrative Support)
13 = FPR (Procurement)
1.9 Performance Monitoring

When conducting inspections or audits the PE checklist shall be used to capture non-conformance
to PPE specification. Bi-annual survey of PPE shall be conducted to determine quality of PPE
issued to obtain user feedback.
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2 Personal Protection Equipment

As a minimum, Coveralls, Hardhat, Safety Glasses and Safety boots shall be worn at all
times in the PDO operational areas including well locations, pipeline and facility
maintenance and construction sites. Hearing protection such as ear plugs or muffs shall be
provided in all rigs and stand alone units. Production stations, construction sites, fabrication
workshops or areas where noise levels are likely to exceed an average sound pressure level of 85
dB(A).
All PPE provided shall be CE marked or meet one of the relevant international standards. Training
of workers to correctly fit, use, test and maintain PPE shall be conducted by competent personnel
and documented.
All PPE prescribed and issued to staff shall be issued and replaced at no cost to the employee and
employees shall be trained in the correct use and care of the equipment. Facilities for correct
storage and maintenance of the PPE shall be provided by the employer.
Note: It is mandatory to conform to the standards mentioned against each of the PPE and pictures
of PPE are only indicative examples.
2.1 Clothing in the Workplace

Loose fitting clothing may become trapped in rotating equipment and other machinery and is not
suitable for working in the field. Musars and kumma and other forms of loose fitting head coverings
are not suitable for field locations and are prohibited from use in PDO field operations, however
they may be worn in office environments excluding control rooms.
Coveralls made of 100% cotton with reflective-strips are mandatory while working in fabrication,
construction and operational areas. This is applicable to both male and female PDO and
Contractor employees. PDO Assets and Contractors are responsible for delineating appropriate
PPE for specific operations. Female visitors from PDO, Family and Ministerial or Other
Organisations dressed in Abayas or loose fitting clothing are restricted from operational sites
unless in a appropriate coverall. These may be issued prior to the visit on request from the
respective HSE focal points. These coveralls are to be issued on a returnable basis.
A - Balaclavas shall be available to personnel working in high dust and open areas, especially with
high winds. Protective clothing-hood for covering head, ear and neck for use with safety helmet:
100% cotton
B - Some speciality activities may require employees to wear additional coveralls, aprons or
chemical protective suites to prevent dermal exposure. Disposable coveralls for Naturally
Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) shall be manufactured from Tyvek or similar breathable
material and be antistatic. PDO provides the Sperian Mutex 2 coveralls.
Note: Placing workers in additional coveralls or aprons may significantly increase the workers risk
of heat strain and the employer and supervisor shall perform a risk assessment for such activities.
Disposable Coveralls for NORM and Spray Painting shall meet the FFP3; EN149:2001 standards
(Water proof and breathable membrane made through lamination of white micro-porous PE film
and white non woven antistatic polypropylene material - Resistant to nuclear particles)
Design Specification FFP3; EN149:2001
Protection Skin and coverall protection
Material Outer Water proof and breathable membrane made through lamination of white
microporous PE film and white non woven antistatic polypropylene material -
Resistant to nuclear particles

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Size and colour
Small – XXL - White

Coveralls:
Material Cotton 100% and 100% antistatic
Weight, material g/m2 200/210
Sleeves Long sleeve and Short sleeve
Color light blue / dark green (for PDO)
Zip fastening heavy duty (preferably brass zipper, 5 mesh auto-lock, double slider, closed
end or equivalent)
Company logo logo fixed on the left breast pocket.
Reflective Tapes Stitched with reflective 3m scotch tapes on both sleeves, both legs and back
panel
Pockets Two way side pockets.
Belt No belt
Velcro fastenings On sleeves, breast and back pockets
Additional Pre-shrunk and suitable in Oman climatic Conditions. Fabric should be
requirements thoroughly Pre-shrunk before being used in the production of finished
coveralls. This is an important factor as PDO coveralls are laundered at 60
deg c.
2.2 Head Protection

In general, a safety helmet meeting either BSEN 397:1995 or ANSI Z89.1-2003, ANSI Z89.1-1997
and ANSI Z89.1-1986 must be worn where:
 there is a possibility that a person may be struck on the head by a falling object;
 a person may strike his/her head against a fixed object; or
 Inadvertent head contact may be made with electrical hazards.
 Mandated such as production stations, rigs and stand alone units, pipeline
maintenance, site fabrication and construction locations,
It should be noted that 'bump caps', commonly worn to protect against minimum sideways
impact, do not provide protection against any of the hazards described above. EN812
bump caps may only be considered for specific low risk areas and only then after a formal
risk has been completed and subsequently approved by TA2 Team Leader. If Bump Caps
are provided they must be of the Hi-Viz colour range namely Saturn yellow or orange.
Helmets for Working at Height/Rope Access
Helmets required for certain working at height activities such as rope access and tower
access should meet industry standards. The helmets may also be considered for rescue
crews particularly in confined space rescue and medic response.).The helmets shall meet

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the BSEN397:1995 specification for industrial safety helmet & Head protection – BSEN397
Safety helmets (peaked)
Design spec ISEA Z89.1:2003

Material POLYETHYLENE
Accessories: SUSPENSION &3 POINTS CHIN
STRAP
Colour: White/Green/Yellow
Type: VANGUARD, WITH Company LOGO
Protection: TOP AND LATERAL
Adjustable size: Class E, Shell – HDPE (High Density
Polyethylene).
Temp. Resistance: 30 °C up to max +50°C
Electrical properties VDE-tested (1000 V).
Sizes: Range (INCH 7.1/2 - 8.1/2)
Other Applicable Reference Head protection: ANSI Z89.1-2003, ANSI
Standards Z89.1-1997 and ANSI Z89.1-1986
Minimum will meet CE : Note that helmets with a chinstrap,

 EN 397 and EN 12492 compliant with EN 397 but not with EN
standards for protection 12492 are not suitable for working at
against impact. height, as the strap will not fail, which
 EN 397 and EN 50365 could result in strangulation. Ideally
standards for electrical helmets should comply with both EN
insulation. 12492 and EN 397.
 EN 397 standard for ANSI Z89.1-2009 Type I Class E
molten metal splash,
lateral deformation &
use in low temp.
 BS EN 12492 - A safety
helmet recommends a
mountaineering style
helmet.
Unsafe Practices
The following practices are considered detrimental to the safe working life and
performance of the helmet and shall be avoided.
 Storage or placement of helmets near any window, particularly the rear window of
motor vehicles, through which excessive heat can be generated. Note: Helmets
placed on the rear window ledge of motor vehicles may also become dangerous
missiles in the event of an accident or when sudden braking occurs.
 Follow manufacturer's cleaning instructions; the helmet may be damaged and
rendered ineffective by petroleum and petroleum products, cleaning agents, paints,
adhesives etc., without the damage being visible to the user.
 Alteration, distortion or damage to the shell, eg. splits and cracks, or to the
harness.
 The use of safety helmets for any other purpose than that for which they are
designed, eg. as seats, liquid receptacles, wheel chocks.

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Cleaning
It is recommended that safety helmets be cleaned regularly. In general, normal washing
methods using warm water and soap are adequate. The use of solvents, very hot water, or
harsh abrasives is not advisable.
Inspection and Maintenance
All safety helmet components and accessories should be visually inspected prior to use by
the wearer, for signs of dents, cracks, penetration or other damage due to impact, rough
treatment or unauthorised alterations which may reduce the degree of safety originally
provided.
Helmets showing damage or deterioration to the shell should be immediately withdrawn
from service and discarded (completely destroyed). Helmets with sound shells but with
damaged or defective harness components should be withdrawn from service and the
complete harness and cradle replaced.
Reissue of Safety Helmets
No safety helmet should be reissued unless the helmet has been thoroughly cleaned and
inspected. In general, when a helmet is being re-issued to a different person at least a new
sweatband should be fitted.
Working Life
Excessive discolouration of the shell colour or weathering of the surface may indicate a
loss of strength. Helmets which have been in service for longer than 3 years should be
thoroughly inspected and replaced as necessary.
Plastic components of harnesses may deteriorate more rapidly under aggressive service
conditions and in these cases harnesses should be replaced at intervals not longer than 2
years and/or as per manufacturer’s specification
To comply with EN 397, all helmets are marked with the quarter or month and year of
manufacture. If helmets are stored in boxes in which they were supplied and do not
experience environmental extremes, the shelf life of a helmet is not limited. However, it is
not recommended that a helmet should be in use five years after date of manufacture.
If the helmet has been used regularly it should be replaced after three years from the date
of issue. The date of issue should be marked on an additional sticker on the inside of the
helmet at the back of the shell. The date of issue is not necessarily the same as the date
of manufacture
The harness/headband has a life of two years and should be replaced at an earlier date.
Accessories
A wide range of accessories can be fitted to helmets to make them more suitable for
variable working conditions. Examples are as follows:
 A retaining strap worn either under the chin or at the nape of the neck.
 A bracket and cable clip for the attachment of a lamp.
 An eye shield, face shield or welding shield.
 A wide brim for additional sun protection
 Ear Muffs
Care should be taken to ensure that accessories and their attachment systems do not reduce the
safety characteristics of the helmet nor adversely affect the balance or comfort of the helmet. Chin
straps can introduce a strangulation risk and take care in the choice of straps. Particular care
should be given to the electrical resistance.

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2.3 Personal Hearing Protection

A personal hearing protector is a device, or pair of devices, designed to be worn over, cover the
ear canal entrance, or inserted in the ears of a person to protect their hearing. Personal hearing
protectors should be used when levels of excessive noise cannot be reduced by using other control
measures. Workers or others at the workplace should be:
 supplied with personal hearing protectors of correct rating and suitable for the work
conditions
 instructed in their correct use
 instructed to wear them when exposed to noise
 monitored to ensure they wear hearing protection.
Personal hearing protectors should not be used as a substitute for engineering or administrative
noise control measures.
Owing to the variance in individual’s ear canal sizes, the employer shall provide at least three types
of hearing protection. Employees shall be trained in how to correctly fit and maintain if necessary,
the hearing protection provided meeting EN352 or Australian Standard AS1270.
It is a statutory obligation for an employer to provide personal hearing protection where a worker is
exposed to a continuous noise level exceeding 85 dB(A) for 8-hours or 82 dB(A) for 12-hours or an
instantaneous or peak Limit of 140 dB(C). Where the noise level exceeds 85 dB(A) it shall be
signposted e.g. in production stations and rigs. Many hand held tools such as grinders,
jackhammers, drills exceed 85 dB(A). Any person directly working with or near noisy hand held
power tools shall be provided with appropriate hearing protection even for intermittent use.
The selection of hearing protection shall be based on sound level measurements and octave band
analysis for tonal noise or noise levels exceeding 100 dB(A). Hearing protection shall be selected
to attenuate the in-ear protection to between 80 -75 dB(A). e.g. for an average sound pressure
level of 95 dB(A), hearing protection of 18-21 dB(A) should be selected.
Workers required to wear hearing protection for their daily activities shall be included in an
audiogram program.
Types of Hearing Protection
Hearing Description
Protection
Ear Muff Earmuffs completely enclose the ear with a hollow cup.
Earmuffs use a spring tensioned headband to hold the
cups in place over our ears at a certain clamp force to
provide the desired reduction.
For situations were workers enter and exit noisy areas
or need hearing protection intermittently, muff mounted
Helmet
hearing protection may be beneficial. It is easier to fit,
Mounted affords good comfort and is ease to carry,
Ear Muff
Disposable Earplugs are inserted in the ear canals. They must be

Ear Plugs fitted sufficiently deep to completely block off our ear
canals and to be self-supporting. There are three main
types of earplugs, i.e. pre-moulded earplugs, individually
moulded earplugs and adaptable earplugs.
A minimum of two types shall be provided by employers
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Flat These plugs give a more uniform sound reduction than

attenuating normal industrial type plugs. This type of earplug may
earplugs be especially beneficial for people who already have a
hearing loss, as they do not distort the high frequency
sound as much as normal industrial type plugs
Ear Canal Seal the ear canal at or near its entrance. They are held
Cap in position by a tension band which is normally worn
under the chin or behind the neck. Normally give
approximately 10-15 dB(A) attenuation.
Marking
The following information shall be marked on every hearing protection device, except earplugs for
which the information shall be on the packaging :
 The name or registered trade name or mark of the manufacturer.
 Product identification or catalogue number.
 Directions to indicate how the hearing protection device has to be worn if it cannot
be worn symmetrically, e.g. correct technique for fitting ear plugs.
 The SLC80 or Noise Reduction Rating (NRR)
No hearing protection device shall be used unless it complies with current relevant Australian and
or British Standards and carries the AS1270 or EN 352 compliance mark. Other Applicable
Reference Standards are;
 BS EN 352-1 Hearing protector requirements and testing Ear Muffs/Defenders
(worn with safety helmet)
 BS EN 352-3 Hearing protector requirements and testing Ear Plugs
 BS EN 352-1 Hearing protector requirements and testing
2.4 Eye Protection

The employer shall provide appropriate hazard specific eye protection for all workers where a risk
of eye injury (mechanical, physical or chemical) exists. In PDO interior locations, the minimum
standard is to provide safety sunglasses with 100% UV protection for daylight operations and clear
safety glasses for night operations. Other hazards include: flying particles, dust, chemical splashes,
, aerosols, mists and high intensity radiation from welding operations, lasers, transilluminators and
strong heat sources. Safety eyewear shall be worn at all times in operational and industrial areas.
Safety eyewear frames and lenses shall be tested and marked with the CE symbol, the
manufacturer’s logo and the standard. Eye protection shall meet the EN 166:2002 standards and
EN172 for UV protection. Fashion eye-wear is not acceptable unless prescribed. Prescription
safety glasses shall be provided to employees who require to wear prescription glasses. Other
applicable standards are: Eye and face protection: ANSI Z87.1-2003, ANSI Z87.1-1989 (R-1998)
and ANSI Z87.1-1989.
Eye Protection Description
Safety glasses shall have a 100% For example 5 – 2.5 1FT

UV protection for daylight
operations which is a minimum of The 5 indicates 100% UV protection. The figure
Class 5. that follows immediately afterwards indicates they
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They shall be marked with the: range). Next are the EN166 ratings for optical
Radiation Protection, Lens quality and strength. 1 is the highest optical class
shielding, Optical quality and then the letters 'F' and 'T' indicate they are
capable of withstanding impacts from small
objects travelling no faster than 45m/s even at
extreme temperatures
Chemical goggles
Faceshield Face shields are intended to protect the entire

face or portions of it from impact hazards such as
A device which includes a flying fragments, objects, large chips, and
transparent visor, supported in particles. When worn alone, face shields do not
front of the face to shield the eyes. protect employees from impact hazards. Use face
shields in combination with safety spectacles or
goggles, even in the absence of dust or potential
splashes, for additional protection beyond that
offered by spectacles or goggles alone.
Welding helmet with lens A rigid eye protector which is worn by the welder
to shield the eyes, face, forehead from UV
radation and sparks during welding activities.
Hand held shields shall not be
used for welding activities either
by the welder or helper. The Lens shade shall be selected based on the
welding process and amps. There are a range of
lens from 7 – 14. As a rule of thumb, start with a
The helper for arc welding etc
shade that is too dark to see the weld or cut zone.
shall also wear a welding helmet
Guidance can be obtained from ANSI Z49.1, 1999.
as safety glasses do not afford
sufficient protection to protect
against welders flash.
Welding goggles or glasses Welding Goggles are designed to provide
protection for certain types of Gas Welding or
Oxygen Cutting applications. Welding Goggles
Welding Goggles are available
protect your eyes from the heat and flying debris,
with both Shade 3 and Shade 5
but also from intense ultraviolet and infrared light.
filter lenses. Welding Goggles are
Failure to use proper Welding Goggles can result
designed for Gas Welding and
in Photokeratitis, a painful condition similar to
Oxygen Cutting applications.
receiving a severe sunburn of the cornea.
Welding Goggles should not be
used for Arc Welding as these
applications require a stronger, In addition, Welding Safety Glasses help protect
darker filter len welders against Photokeratitis, also known as
"welder's flash". Welding Safety Glasses are
designed with Shade 3 or Shade 5 Lenses and are
primarily used for torch soldering, brazing and
cutting. Welding Safety Glasses are not intended
for arc welding, which requires a darker lens found
in Welding Helmets.
Eye Protection Against Stray Radiation
Arc welding and similar operations should be carried out in screened enclosures to prevent
stray UV radiation. Where this is not possible, the use of mobile screens is mandatory to
shield other persons from stray radiation.
Maintenance and Re-Issue
Measures should be taken to ensure proper maintenance of eye protectors. These
measures include the following:
 The provision of proper facilities for storage, cleaning, servicing, and replacement
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 A system to ensure that all personnel are familiar with the arrangements for
cleaning, repairing and replacing damaged or faulty equipment, and for correcting
or adjusting uncomfortable eye protectors.
 Inspection and cleaning of all eye protectors at regular intervals, after use, and
before re-issue to another person.
The manufacturer's instructions for the cleaning of eye protectors should be adhered to.
Replacement
Eye protectors and lenses should be replaced when usage, accidental damage or age has
resulted in deterioration of the properties of the eye protectors to a stage where continued
use could itself by hazardous, or where the eye protectors no longer comply with the
relevant standard.
In particular, lenses which have been scratched, abraded, pitted or otherwise damaged
should be replaced because the protection afforded by them may be reduced and vision
impaired.
2.5 Foot Protection

Application
Tasks where foot protection may be required include: construction, demolition, building repair,
manual handling where there is a risk of heavy objects falling on the feet, work in extremely hot or
cold environments, work with chemicals and forestry. Safety footwear shall be worn at all times in
operational and industrial areas.
There are a number of types of safety footwear: safety boots or shoes. Normally have steel toe-
caps but can have other safety features (e.g. steel mid-soles, slip resistant soles, insulation against
heat and cold).
Where there is a risk of slipping that cannot be avoided or controlled by other measures, attention
must be given to the slip resistance of soles and replacement before the tread pattern is overly
worn.
Fitting and Care of Footwear
When issuing new safety shoes/boots ensure the following:
 Feet are measured for the correct size.
 Have shoes fitted whilst standing and towards the end of the day.
 Properly and comfortably fitted footwear shouldn’t need to be ‘broken in’.
Footwear should be kept clean and stored in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. No unauthorised
alterations should be made to the footwear. Safety shoes should meet the standards:
 BS EN 15090:2006 Footwear for firefighters
 BS EN ISO 20345:2004 Safety footwear
 BS EN ISO 20346:2004 Personal protective equipment. Protective footwear
 BS EN ISO 20347:2004 Occupational footwear
2.6 Hand Protection

Where there is a danger to a worker’s hand(s) or arm(s), the supervisor shall ensure that the
worker wears properly fitting hand or arm protection that is appropriate to the work being done and
the hazards involved. A comprehensive list of hazards must be compiled for each workplace and
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Basic Requirements
A. Gloves MUST be worn when performing work tasks outside the accommodation, office, or
control room. Gloves SHOULD be worn any time the worker is outside the accommodation,
office, or control room, unless the task procedures or work practices specifically advise against
wearing gloves.
Note: Construction and maintenance tasks (cleaning, carpentry, electrical, moving furniture,
etc.) in the accommodation, office, or control room are included in the scope of this
specification. Office-based tasks such as writing and keyboarding are excluded from
the scope of this specification
B. Tasks MUST be evaluated to determine applicable hazards and appropriate hand protection.
Gloves suitable for the task (i.e. impact resistant, cut resistant, electrically insulated, etc.)
SHOULD be worn until the task is complete.
Note: There may be times when gloves are temporarily removed during a task (i.e. for a
specific action requiring high dexterity such as writing or adjusting small
electrical/communications components). Prior to glove removal the worker MUST
appropriately evaluate and mitigate potential hand hazards present.
C. Gloves SHOULD be used, maintained, and discarded according to the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
D. Prior to each use, gloves SHOULD be inspected for damage or excessive wear. Cuts,
punctures, holes, or cracking may render the gloves ineffective. Properly dispose of damaged
gloves.
E. When performing tasks involving chemical handling or potential exposures, the Material Safety
Data Sheet (MSDS) or equivalent safety information SHOULD be checked to verify the
appropriate glove type. Using the wrong glove may result in the rapid degradation of the glove
material, negating the desired protective properties.
Note: Chemically resistant gloves may degrade after repeated chemical exposures. Swelling,
cracking, shrinking, or discoloration may indicate a change in the glove material,
preventing it from providing the necessary chemical protection. Properly dispose of
damaged gloves.
F. Barrier creams are not adequate protection from chemical exposures. Appropriate chemically
resistant gloves MUST be worn when handling potentially harmful chemicals.
G. Gloves SHOULD be the proper size for the hand of the worker. Improperly fitting gloves can
decrease the effectiveness of the worker in performing the required tasks, and can increase
the potential for inadvertent contact with hazards.
Note: “One Size Fits All” is NOT appropriate in selecting most glove types.
H. Where multiple glove types are required, use of a break-away glove clip is recommended to
ensure the appropriate gloves are readily available.
The gloves shall meet the following Standards for their intended use:
 EN 420 for general requirements
 EN 388 standards for Protective gloves against mechanical risks.
 EN 60903:1993 Specification for rubber gloves for electrical purposes.
 EN 374 Protective gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms
EN455 Part 1 & 2, EN420 & ASTM D3578. The gloves are used for those with skin allergies. A
complete list of Glove Types are in Appendix 5:
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2.7 Fall Protection

Where there is a danger to a worker of falling, the supervisor shall ensure that:
 The worker is provided with a safety harness and a lifeline in such a fashion to
prevent the worker from striking a surface below his workplace, and;
 The fall protection devices protect the worker from receiving a serious injury due to
the action of the devices
 Fall protection systems are generally defined as either active or passive. A
passive system requires no action on the part of the user. An active system
requires action by the user, such as connection to a tie-off point.
 In some instances, working at elevated levels requires the construction or
assembly of a scaffolding system or a harness support structure. Depending on
the height above the floor or ground, various guardrails and toeboards may be
required. Design and construction of scaffolding systems are beyond the scope of
this manual chapter.
Safety harnesses and lifelines shall be provided, worn and properly secured in all work situations
where any of the following dangers exist:
 Falling from a height greater then 2m’;
 Occurrence of toxic atmospheres or oxygen deficiency. Where this involves
working in a confined space, the requirements of PR-1148 "Entry Into a Confined
Space" shall be followed, as well as the specific precautions identified by the
Permit to Work, Job Safety Plan and Confined Space Entry Certificate
Such situations include, but are not limited to:
 Work on any high structure, including petroleum processing plants, drilling rigs,
storage tanks, etc. without a proper working platform (i.e. a platform with handrail,
knee and toe boards) whether in construction or maintenance
 Work over water
 Rescue work, in fire fighting, from high structures and from hazardous
atmospheres
 Abrasive or hydro blasting from high structures
 Safety belts shall not be used, only safety harnesses shall be used.
Specific written risk assessment will be required prior to purchase and/or use of such equipment.
The risk assessment will determine the safety requirements and measures needed to be taken
prior to use, including information instruction and training. All safety harnesses and lifelines shall be
manufactured and inspected in accordance with:
 BS EN 361 - Personal Protective Equipment Against Falls From a Height - Full
Body Harnesses
 BS EN 363 - Personal Protective Equipment Against Falls From a Height - Fall
Arrest Systems
 BS EN 354 - Personal Protective Equipment Against Falls From a Height -
Lanyards
Guidance is available in;
 BS EN 358 PPE for work positioning and prevention of falls from a height: Belts for
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 BS EN 360 PPE against falls from height: retractable type fall arresters (e.g.
blocks)
Many other BS EN standards may be applicable depending on the equipment required.
2.8 Safety Harnesses, Lanyards and Lifelines

Safety harnesses, lanyards, and lifelines are the most common fall protection systems used by
PDO employees. Safety harnesses and lifelines are used according to the applicable regulatory
requirements. Some general requirements for harnesses, lanyards, and lifelines include:
 The anchorage point for the system must be a structural member capable of
supporting at least a 5,400 pound (2,450 kg) dead weight load.
 Lanyards must be a minimum of one-half inch diameter nylon or equivalent. The
maximum length must allow for a maximum fall of six feet. The rope must have a
nominal breaking strength of 5,400 pounds (2,450 kg).
 Safety harnesses are used in lieu of safety belts.
 For other than rock-scaling operations, lifelines must be a minimum of three-
quarter inch manila or equivalent with a minimum breaking strength of 5,400
pounds (2,450 kg).
 In general, employees shall use a safety harness system, secured to a lifeline or
substantial structural member, whenever:
 Using a powered platform (short lanyard)
 Using a scaffolding system 20 feet (6m) or more above the ground or floor e.g.
tower system
 Working at a height of six feet (1.8m) or greater above the ground or floor
 Retractable fall arrest equipment should be inspected and function checked by a
trained competent person at least every 6 months. In addition it should be sent
annually for full servicing and testing by a manufacturer approved facility
Guidance is available in:
 BS EN 361 PPE against falls from height: full body harnesses;
 BS EN 363 Fall arrest systems;
2.9 Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)

There are certain activities that require the employer to provide respiratory protective equipment
(RPE) such as confined space entry, fire fighting, emergency rescue and escape, spray painting,
welding.
The Employer shall ensure that no person at the workplace is exposed to an atmospheric
contaminant at concentrations in excess of the occupational exposure limits or an unsafe
atmosphere as outlined in Royal Decree Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 2009. These
include;
 Oxygen deficient atmospheres;
 Acutely toxic atmospheres e.g. H2S, Acrolein
 Airborne contaminants e.g. Gases, vapours, fumes, mists, dusts and fibres
Types of Protective Devices
1. Air-purifying respirators: These respirators are designed to filter or clean contaminated
air from the workplace before it is inhaled by the RPD wearer. They are available as either
disposable respirators, or as non-disposable respirators with disposable filters.
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2. Air-supplied respirators: These respirators deliver clean, breathable air from an

independent source to the wearer. Air-supplied respirators are typically used for high-risk
environments, such as oxygen-deficient atmospheres and confined spaces.
There are numerous standards for the design, maintenance and safe use of RPE, however all
respiratory protection shall selected shall conform with the basic health and safety requirements
(BHSRs) of the EC Personal Protective Equipment Directive (89/686/EEC) and carry the CE mark,
a. The relevant European Standard for filtering facepieces against particles FF P1, P2, P3 is
EN 149:2001
b. The relevant European Standard for valved filtering half masks for use against gases or
gases and particles is EN 405:2001
c. The relevant European Standard for - Self-contained open circuit compressed air BA with
full face mask is EN 137:2006
Respiratory Protection Description
Air purifying devices: Disposable Dust masks – used for protection

e.g. Dust filter or canister against nuisance dusts such as environmental and
type wood dust,particulates, fibres and
NOTE: These can not be Cartrdige type for half or full-face.

used in oxygen depleted
atmospheres
Half-Face & Full-Face Filters have limited use and storage lives and are
Cartridge/respirator: specific to certain gases or vapours. Filters are also
mask specific (ie. filters are matched to a particular
make of mask).
Filters fitted into a half face
mask, full face mask or
hood, suitable for removing Filters remove concentrations of different types of
low concentrates of certain gases, those which are of interest, are classified as
gases and vapours. noted below:
A Organic gases and Vapours
B Inorganic gases and Vapours
E Acidic Gases
K Ammonia and certain amines
Hg Mercury vapour
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Self Contained
Breathing Apparatus
Escape Hood
Air line equipment Used in conjunction with Half/full face mask or

SCBA or solely with air line to mask
configuration.
Disposable Respirators for NORM: For working with NORM contaminated equipment or debris
Design Specification FFP3; EN149:2001
Protection Respiratory Protection
Material Outer Polypropylene filter
Assigned Protection 20
Factor
Size Small/Medium and Medium/Large
In addition, a Classification of 1-3 follows the gas type which identifies capacilty of filtration of low,
medium or high. This is the external concentration of gas which can be filtered without
breakthrough for a certain duration at the standard test conditions
 Class 1 1,000ppm
Filter requirements are provided in accordance with EN14387:2004 and EN 403:2004. I don’t know
this
 Particulate Filters - These are used to remove finely divided solid or liquid particles from the
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filtration efficiency against a laboratory challenge aerosol of sodium chloride. P1, P2 and P3
filters roughly correspond to the former L, M and H cartridges.
There are 3 types of particulate filter suitable for filtering finely divided solid or liquid particles, or
both, from the inhaled air. These are classified, in accordance with tests in EN149:2001 as follows:
o CLASS (P1) Intended for use against mechanically generated particulates, (e.g
silica, asbestos).
o CLASS (P2) Intended for use against both mechanically and thermally generated
particulates, (e.g metal fumes).
o CLASS (P3) Intended for use against all particulates including highly toxic
materials, (e.g beryllium, NORM). Class P3 requires a full face mask.
Note: Cotton fibre or plastic foam pads are not permitted.
 Combined gas and particulate filters Filter combinations are used where both hazard types
may exist.
Devices which Supply Air
These include airline respirators and self contained breathing apparatus. Use of this equipment
requires detailed training. Example of use areas may be spray painting , abrasive blasting, confined
space entry .
Respiratory Protection Program

PDO projects, maintenance, operations and contractors who decide to use respiratory protection to
reduce workers exposures to hazardous airborne contaminants must develop a respiratory
protection program.
The program shall include:
1. An evaluation of the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace (contaminant and

concentration), identifying relevant workplace and user factors, and the base respirator
selection on these factors. The respiratory hazard evaluation shall include “a reasonable
estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazard(s)”.
The respirator type or class is then selected by comparing the employee’s exposure to the
occupational exposure limit and determining the minimum necessary respirator assigned
protection factor. Where the employer cannot identify or reasonably estimate the
employee exposure, the employer shall consider the atmosphere as IDLH.
2. Any employee required to wear tight seal fitting respiratory protection shall perform a
medical evaluation SP1230 (fitness to work)?. This is mandatory use of all respirators or
voluntary use of elastomeric face-pieces, and recommended for voluntary use of filtering
face-pieces.
3. Qualitative and quantitative tit testing is mandatory for workers required to use tight-fitting
face-pieces. The employer shall ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting face-piece
respirator is fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator
face-piece (size, style, model or make) is used, and at least annually thereafter. PDO and
contractors shall maintain records of fit testing conducted to demonstrate employees are
trained and understand how to correctly fit their respiratory protection. Examples of
quantitative fit testing devices readily available in the market are the Portacount
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4. Hoods for bearded wearers, teams of same type?
5. Effective training is required before workers are required to use respirators. The training
must be comprehensive, understandable, and recur annually and more often as
necessary. It shall include; when to use RPE, maintenance requirements, limitations of
the RPE,
Selection
Employers and Respiratory Protection Coordinators shall when selecting and maintaining
respirators consider the Assigned Protection Factor (APF). The APF is the workplace level of
respiratory protection that a respirator or class of respirators is expected to provide to employees
when the employer implements a continuing, effective respiratory protection program as specified
by the regulations.
Instruction
Training in the correct use of equipment is required by law. Instruction shall include:
 How to recognize the need to wear the device.

 Importance of conscientiously wearing the device.
 How the device works.
 Application and limitations of the device.
 How to determine if it is working properly.
 The time for which the device will give protection.
 Procedure for dealing with an emergency when the device is being worn.
 Importance of not removing the device until it is safe to do so.
 Importance of taking care of the device, cleaning, maintenance, storage etc.
Maintenance
The Supervisor shall ensure that all respiratory protective devices are regularly checked, properly
stored and maintained, cleaned and replaced (both mask and cartridges as appropriate) according
to applicable standards and manufacturers advice. Appropriate supervision shall be exercised to
ensure that equipment is used in accordance with instructions.
Employers and Respiratory Protection Coordinators shall consider the breakthrough when
selecting and determining when to change out respiratory protection. Breakthrough is defined as
the penetration of challenge material(s) through a gas or a vapor air-purifying element. The quantity
or extent of breakthrough during service life testing is often referred to as the percentage of the
input concentration. Workers shall not wait for the contaminant to breakthrough before changing
out their canisters or cartridges. The exposure shall be determined and if breakthrough is exceeded
the canisters shall be replaced more frequently. As a minimum cartridge type respirators shall be
replaced within six (6) months of opening the plastic seal.3.9.1 Air Purifying Respirators
a. Air purifying respirators are respirators with an air-purifying filter, cartridge, or canister that
removes specific air contaminants by passing ambient air through the air-purifying element.
b. Air purifying respirators shall meet the requirements of BSEN 141/143/371/372 as applicable",
or be approved jointly by Mines Safety and Health Administration and the National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health (MSHA/NIOSH).
c. Air purifying respirators shall not be used for protection in areas where H 2S is present in the
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2.9.1 Air Supplied Respirators
Air Supplied Respirators are respirators that supply the user with breathing air from a source
independent of the ambient atmosphere, and includes supplied-air respirators (SARs) and self-
contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) units.
SCBA or SAR shall be provided where:
 airborne contaminants exceed levels safe for filter masks
 there is an atmosphere deficient of oxygen
 the atmosphere is immediately dangerous to life or health
2.9.2 SCBA
SCBA is required to be worn in a sour facility when performing any breaking of system containment
until the work area has been tested for H2S and declared safe to proceed without BA (e.g. breaking
flanges, opening of vessels, opening of pump casings, pipelines, etc). For any BA activity, the
Buddy System shall apply (Refer to PR-1081 – The Buddy System) and the Buddy must remain at
a safe vantage point to provide aid or response. Refer PR1078.
BA is also required to be worn when:
 Entering any Red Zone
 Any gas leak occurs, BA should continue to be worn until mustered in a safe
location
 Working in an area where the concentration of H2S in air has been tested > 10
ppm or where a build-up of H2S could exceed the TLV (e.g. bunded areas and low-
level areas). Refer to PR-1148 – Entry into a Confined Space.
 Performing wellhead activities, e.g. bleeding down to a pit, flowline operations etc.
where H2S may be present in gaslift systems.
Performing any sour sampling activity (refer to PR-1096 - Sampling of Oilfield Liquids and Gases
Procedure
The SCBA sets to comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive
(89/686/EEC) & must comply with the requirements of the European Standard EN 137 : 2006.
SCBA must comply with any one type: Type 1 for industrial use and Type 2 for fire fighting.
The working duration for the SCBA sets should be selected based on the estimated escape time or
exposure time for the related activity;
To ensure safe working in High Risk Sour areas or facilities SCBA sets with enhanced face
protection factor to be used;
2.9.3 Air-line Respirators

Air-line respirators shall:
 conform to BSEN 138:1994/BSEN 139:1995/BSEN 269:1995/BSEN 270:1995 or latest as
applicable, or
 be approved jointly by the Mine Safety and Health Administration and the National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health (MSHA/ NIOSH)
In situations where a contractor's respiratory protective equipment is required to be compatible with

PDO equipment, any modifications or adaptations shall be constructed so as not to void the original
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2.9.4 Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus (Escape Set)

An Escape set is defined as a breathing apparatus that has a portable air supply of compressed air
and is designed for the sole purpose of enabling a person to escape from a hazardous
atmosphere.
Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus is never to be used to provide protection in normal work
situations. All personnel working with a Critical High Risk Sour Site SHALL carry an Escape set,
as SHALL those individuals working within the Inner SIMOPS Zone of such a facility.
Immediately upon activation of the device, the wearer is to leave the area of hazardous
atmosphere. The breathing apparatus shall be selected such that the time required to allow the
wearer to escape to a suitable location shall be within the capacity of the apparatus.
Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus (Escape Set) shall:
 conform to BSEN 1146:1997 or latest “Respiratory protective devices for self-rescue, Self-
contained Open-circuit Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus Incorporating a Hood
(compressed air escape apparatus with a hood)”, or
 be approved jointly by the Mine Safety and Health Administration and the National Institute
for Occupational Safety and Health (MSHA/ NIOSH)
2.9.5 Emergency Escape Hoods

An emergency escape hood is an air purifying device which shall be carried by all personnel
working within the Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ). They SHALL confirm to EN403:2004 and
EN14387:2004. They will be used as the primary emergency respiratory protection for use only in
the Emergency Planning Zone and the Outer SIMOPS Zone of a Critical High Risk Sour Facility.
These escape hoods shall be used in the EPZ and Outer SIMOPS Zone where the individual is
distant from the hazard initiating event, and the H 2S content in the air will be lesser.
The escape hoods to be used in EPZ and SIMOPS Zones SHALL be approved by PDO prior to
use. The hoods SHALL, as a minimum, be fitted with a filter which provides protection against the
following type of gases; B (inorganic gases) and E (acidic gases). The resistance time of the hood
and filter contaminant removal, is to be selected as appropriate, taking into account likely
concentrations and time to remove personnel from the affected area. Class B2/E2 filters are
considered suitable for use.
Qualifications of Maintenance Personnel
Personnel designated as Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) maintenance personnel shall be
trained and certified in the maintenance and servicing of the equipment that they are expected to
maintain by the manufacturer or the manufacturer’s appointed agent. No attempt should be made
to replace components, make adjustments or make repairs beyond the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Air Purity (Quality)
Breathable air supply meeting the quality and purity requirements of EN 12021:1999
The employer shall ensure that compressed air, compressed oxygen, liquid air, and liquid oxygen
used for respiration meets with the following specifications:
 Oxygen content (v/v): 19.5 – 23.5%
 Carbon Monoxide: shall not exceed 5 parts per million
 Carbon Dioxide: shall not exceed 500 parts per million

3
Oil Mist: shall not exceed 0.5 mg/m
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2.9.6 Fitness of SCBA or Air-line Users

From a health perspective and to assure safety, it is important that the wearer is capable of using
SCBA/SABA properly, which requires:
 A good fit of the face mask to the face. The standard of fit shall be demonstrated by qualitative
or quantitative test procedures. Difficulty is sometimes encountered in fitting masks to workers
with small faces, those who wear dentures or have skin conditions that may interfere with the
mask to face seal
 Hair on the face and/or head that is in contact with the seal of RPE will impair the efficiency of
the seal and thus constitute an avoidable hazard to the safety of the wearer. Personnel who
may be required to wear RPE shall be clean shaven ( This is not a policy in PDO and we have
procured the Hooded Mask for bearded workers)
 Medical fitness of SCBA/SABA users shall be determined by a physician using the standards in
the PDO Fire Fighter’s Routine Medical Examination, CAA Airport Firemen's Medical or
equivalent medical fitness standard acceptable to PDO's Chief Medical Officer. A validity of not
longer than two years shall apply to the certificate of fitness.
2.10 Other Personal Protective Equipment
This may include PPE for specific tasks such: lead aprons for x-ray protection; sleeve protectors,
aprons, chemical spill suites when handling toxic or corrosive chemicals; leather jackets, trousers
and spats for welding; thermal and cold protective clothing for work near furnaces and freezer
rooms.
2.11 Training of Users
Personnel designated as users of SCBA shall be trained in its usage (SP 1157 “Specification
for HSE Training”).
Training is provided to all employees who are, or may be expected to use PPE when
performing their job. This training includes:
1. How to determine when PPE is necessary?
2. What PPE is required for the task?
3. Where to obtain company-provided PPE?
4. How to wear or adjust PPE?
5. How to care for and maintain PPE, including disposal?
6. PPE is secondary protection used in conjunction with guarding and other
engineering controls to minimize hazards to employees.
7. Employees must demonstrate that they understand all of the above provisions
before they are allowed to begin working while using PPE. The Personal Protective
Equipment Training and Certification Log (Refer Appendix) is used for
documentation of all training. Training is repeated whenever any of the following
events occur:
8. Changes in the workplace render previous training obsolete.
9. Changes in types of PPE render previous training obsolete.

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10. Supervisors, Project Safety Coordinator and/or Site Manager have reason to believe
the employee does not understand its proper use.
11. Training and certification records are retained by the respective Training Coordinator
for the length of employment. Records are stored in the employee's training file.

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3 Visitors and Contractors
3.1 Visitors
Visitors, both male and female travelling into areas of the project controlled by PDO are
offered PPE for protection. This includes hearing protection, safety glasses, and hard hats.
These items are provided to our visitors at no cost. Visitors shall not be provided with
safety shoes or other forms of PPE by PDO. The tour guide shall not allow the visitor to
wander into an area of increased hazard without the necessary PPE.
Personnel from Government Bodies visiting the sites shall be issued PPE such hardhats,
and safety glasses on a returnable basis and PPE such as ear-plugs are issued on a non-
returnable basis.
Lady visitors in abayas are restricted from entering operational area. If inspections of
instruments and other moving parts/quipment are required, then the tour guide shall ensure
that coveralls are used. All visitors shall bring with them their own coveralls, safety shoes.
3.2 Contractors
Contractors hired by PDO to perform work under the direct supervision of a PDO employee
are required to wear the appropriate PPE. Specialty items such as face shields or gloves
to protect against chemical exposure and inexpensive items such as ear plugs or non
prescription safety glasses are to be provided by Contractor. Since prescription safety
glasses and steel-toed shoes are considerably more costly, contractor’s employees
reporting to work at PDO project sites are required to provide their own safety shoes and
prescription safety glasses.
When a contractor has been hired to perform a specific task under the direct supervision of
the contracting company, the contractor’s employees provide their own PPE. The
contractor must be advised, before the start of a project that PDO expects the contractor to
comply with applicable regulatory standards. Since safety glasses, safety shoes, ear
plugs, and/or hard hats may be required for the employees at this project site, contractors’
employees may not work at the project site unless they wear the appropriate equipment.
PDO does not provide this equipment.

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4 Definitions and Abbreviations
Corrosive: A compound that strongly irritates, burns, corrodes, or destroys living tissue. These
are bases (alkalis) that are soluble in water (i.e., sodium hydroxide, potassium
hydroxide, etc.) or acids such as hydrochloric acid, sulphuric acid
EPZ Energency Planning Zone
The Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) is a geographical area surrounding a well,
pipeline, or facility containing hazardous product that requires specific emergency
response planning. It defines the extent of the hazard to the 100 ppm H2S end
point (for 60 minutes) given the worse case release. The EPZ is typically measured
in kilometers.
Inner SIMOPS A simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) zone is defined as an area where two
Zone activities (e.g. production and drilling) are undertaken simultaneously under different
control systems in overlapping spheres of influence or hazards zones. The extent of
the Inner SIMOPS Zone is where a level of 300 ppm H2S end point occurs with 1E-
03 per year frequency.
Lanyard: A short flexible rope, strap, or webbing connecting the employee to the anchorage
point or lifeline.
Lifeline: An anchoring cable rigged between two fixed anchorage points on the same level.
Permissible The exposure limit for a substance adopted by PDO based on published and
Exposure Limits mandated exposure limits. The PEL indicates the permissible concentration of air
(PEL): contaminants to which nearly all workers may be repeatedly exposed eight hours a
day, 40 hours a week, over a working lifetime (30 years) without adverse health
effects.
Outer SIMOPS A simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) zone is defined as an area where two
Zone activities (e.g. production and drilling) are undertaken simultaneously under different
control systems in overlapping spheres of influence or hazards zones. The outer
extent of the Inner SIMOPS Zone is where a level of 300 ppm H2S end point occurs
with frequency.of 1E-4(i.e.10 less likely that you will have H2S at a concentration of
300ppm than the Inner SIMOPS Zone)
Safety Harness Chest, chest-waist, and full-body harnesses that encompass the torso and are
attached to other parts of the fall protection system.
Standard Safety For PDO employees, a foot covering consisting of a solid vinyl or leather upper and
Shoe: slip-resistant sole. This is the minimum acceptable footwear for employees.
Qualitative Fit A pass/fail test to assess the adequacy of respirator fit that relies on the individual’s
Test (QLFT) response to a test agent.
Quantitative Fit Means an assessment of the adequacy of respirator fit by numerically measuring
Test (QNFT) the amount of leakage into the respirator.

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5 Formats, Templates & additional information
5.1 Appendix 1 – H2S Detection System
Personal Detection and Protection Equipment – extract from SP1219 (WE H2S Specification)
This section describes detection equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) that shall be
used in all PDO oil and gas drilling and well servicing and work over operations where the work
area atmospheric concentration of Hydrogen Sulphidecould exceed the action levels of 10 ppm of
Hydrogen Sulphide or 2 ppm of Sulfur Dioxide. In addition to providing personal protective
equipment, personnel should be trained in the selection, use, cleaning, inspection, and
maintenance of the PPE. The following H2S Protective equipment shall be available at all H 2S
designated well sites or where H2S suspected (this includes all exploration and development wells):
a. PDO approved personal H2S monitors (Compur or equivalent), with an audible and visual alarm
set at 10 ppm, one per person on site plus 2 spare for visitors;
b. When H2S well fluids are burnt then S02 monitors are provided by the H2S Service Provider.
c. two H2S gas generators (or equivalent) for testing the H2S monitors;
d. PDO approved self-contained 15-minute escape sets, one per person (in line with BSEN
1146:1997 “Respiratory protective devices for self-rescue, Self-contained Open-circuit
Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus, incorporating a Hood (compressed air escape apparatus
with a hood)”);
e. a minimum of 6 Self-contained 30-minute breathing apparatus (SCBA) sets in line with SP-
1234, Personal Protective Equipment and BSEN 137:1993 "Specification for Respiratory
Protective Devices: Self-Contained Open-Circuit Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus"
f. a minimum of 3 spare cylinders (pop comes in bottles with 30-minute capacity for above;
g. resuscitation equipment;
h. a minimum of 2 Draeger Hand pump testers with adequate full-range supply of H2S and CO2
tubes;
i. a portable explosive gas tester (JW sniffer or equivalent). Continuous monitors are normally
used on Well Pulling Hoist operations only.
j. Site monitors with audio and visual alarms placed around well head, flare pit and muster area.
Note: wireless H2S sensors are not allowed as they interfere with current other radio
frequencies
Note: Continuous H2S monitoring equipment is not always considered necessary during Well
Services operations as points of discharge are controlled. Accidental discharge is possible due to
system failure but this would not necessarily be detected by a fixed monitoring system with limited
sensors. Personal monitors are considered to be sufficient for, and more suited to, detecting
accidental discharges of this kind. However for known Level 3 areas (Greater Birba, Ghaba, etc)
the H2S Continuous monitoring system and cascade system are mandatory.
The following additional PDO approved H2S protective equipment is required on High Risk wells:
a) Full-face escape sets:
These escape sets shall be in accordance with the requirements of the PDO HSE
Standards Manual, now described in SP-1231, HSE Specification - Occupational Health.
The distribution and control of use is administered directly by the Well Site Supervisor.
b) Compressed air supplied BA:
sets for two persons with trolley-mounted compressed air bottles, operated in “cascade
mode”, and fitted with high pressure airlines and positive pressure face mask sets.
Such BA sets shall be fully compatible and comply with SP-1234, Personal Protective
Equipment and each face mask set shall also be fitted with a quick release connection,
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escape set. These systems shall be used for extended operations such as rigging up and
down of equipment or other operations where a SCBA might be cumbersome.
All safety equipment shall be visually checked at every rig up, especially the air content of
the escape sets, BA Sets and spare bottles and standard tests shall be performed.
A comprehensive safety equipment inspection shall be carried out once per week including
a complete check of all BA equipment, which should ideally be combined with a BA
exercise.
If the atmospheric concentration could exceed action levels for Hydrogen Sulphide or Sulfur
Dioxide, detection instruments shall be available on location. In those instances where the
Hydrogen Sulphide atmospheric concentration may exceed the measurement range of the
detection instruments in use, an alternative instrument shall be available on location that can
measure atmospheric concentrations up to 300 ppm. If Sulfur Dioxide levels could exceed the
action level for Sulfur Dioxide (e.g., during flaring or other operations producing Sulfur Dioxide),
either portable Sulfur Dioxide detection instruments or length-of-stain detectors, with a supply of
detector tubes, shall be available on location for determining the Sulfur Dioxide concentration in the
area and to monitor areas impacted by Sulfur Dioxide gas when fluids containing Hydrogen
Sulphideare burned. An adequate number of fixed or portable or both type detectors should be
provided for the safety of personnel working. Prior to commencement of operations, there shall be
a clear understanding as to who will provide detection equipment.
5.2 Appendix 2 – Gas detectors
Gas detectors are referred to as portable, personal & transportable gas detectors.
Operation and maintenance
All detectors must have been proven to be in good physical condition and to operate satisfactorily
in a non-hazardous area, before any attempt is made to operate them in any hazardous area.
Therefore, prior to use, all monitors shall be inspected for physical condition and be subjected to a
‘Bump test’ by users.
Dents, kinks, bends, blockages and holes in the sample probe may affect the sample and give a
false reading. A damaged battery, damaged fuel reservoir or cracks in the casing could make the
instrument unsafe or unreliable or both. Contamination, e.g. water or dust, could give false
readings and may damage the instrument.
A damaged display would make the instrument difficult or impossible to read and a broken alarm
may not register a hazardous situation. Any air inlet filters should be clean in order to allow an
unrestricted airflow into the instrument. It is also important to check the integrity of other parts such
as the carrying handle or case and shoulder strap.
All ‘bump tests’ and maintenance of ‘portable meters’ shall be carried out in a non-hazardous area
and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, using the recommended test kit /
equipment.
All ‘portable detectors’ for use in hazardous areas are certified as Intrinsically Safe by an approved
certifying body. No modification to the apparatus is permitted, EVEN THE USE OF AN
ALTERNATIVE BATTERY TYPE, as this will automatically invalidate certification and render the
instrument dangerous for use in flammable atmospheres
A low battery indicator, distinguishable from the ‘set-point’ alarm, is normally present on personal
instruments. This may not shut down the instrument immediately but the instrument should not be
taken into service until it has been recharged. If the low battery indicator annunciates when work is
underway then the work area should be cleared and only re-started when a fully functioning
instrument becomes available. The instrument should only be recharged in a safe area, away from
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Before being repaired or maintained the gas monitor should be moved to a safe place outside the
area being protected, e.g. a workshop or office. If hazards are still potentially present then it will be
necessary to use a replacement personal gas monitor until the original is repaired.
Failure to comply with these requirements may render the instrument unreliable and therefore
dangerous for use.
Type Alarm Level

Flammable gas 10 and 20% LFL
Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) 5 ppm & 10ppm
Carbon Monoxide (CO) 30 ppm & 50ppm
Chlorine (Cl2) 1 ppm (vol)
Oxygen Deficiency 19.5% (vol) or 19%
Oxygen Enrichment 23% (vol) or 23.5%
Sulphur dioxide (SO2) 2 ppm & 5ppm
Carbon dioxide (CO2) 5000 ppm (vol)
Frequency of checks
It is important that procedures for inspection including, function check (bump test), calibration and
maintenance routines for personal monitors are put in place to ensure correct operation.
Monitor performance may degrade with time and accuracy will reduce depending on the type of
monitor and operating conditions.These factors will have an effect on the frequency of inspection,
maintenance and calibration.
The user shall consider the sensor type, operating conditions, required use / accuracy of the
monitor and manufacturers’ guidance to assess the frequency of inspection and/ or calibration. For
example:
 Any personal gas monitor used to check the atmosphere inside a confined space shall
require a bump test before and after testing before allowing entry.
 Any personal gas monitor used to check for toxic chemicals shall require Bump testing
before use or once in a day.
Calibration
It may not be possible to measure the required gas with the same monitor. As a minimum a full
calibration check using the new gas should be carried out as per manufacturer recommended
practicefor the type of gas detectors.
Calibration of personal gas monitors is normally done using a gas mixture from a cylinder; it is
convenient and accurate. In many cases obtaining a calibration gas in a cylinder is a physical
impossibility so calibration must be done with another gas mixture and calibration factors used. Use
of calibration factors must only be done with the recommendation of the manufacturer.
Many gas sensors are sensitive to pressure and care must be taken when calibrating instruments,
that true readings are produced. When using a gas mixture cylinder to calibrate a diffusion
instrument the gas should be passed through a calibration chamber and out to atmosphere.
Excessive flow through the chamber may lead to over pressuring the sensor and raise the
possibility of false readings. For pumped (aspirated) systems it is normal to flow the gas to waste
and allow the instrument to draw the mixture from a tee-piece or reservoir in the line. Again care
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instruments. On aspirated systems care must be taken to ensure that all joints in the sampling
system are secure as leakage into the system will cause false readings.
Procurement
PDO and its contractors shall buy only calibrated type and each of these gas detectors shall follow
the manufacturer recommended standard or shall calibrate every six months , whichever is lower
frequency shall be adopted. No disposal type detectors shall be used within PDO concession
areas.
PDO approved models shall only be used by contractors within PDO concession area.
5.3 Appendix 3 – OSHA Standard

http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/eyeandface/employer/requirements.html#Criteria for
PPE
1. For General Requirements:
http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=
9777&p_text_version=FALSE
2. For General Industry:
3. For Construction:
5.4 Appendix 4 – Glove Types for Chemical Handling

This table provides the recommended glove type for handling specific chemicals.
(List is not all-inclusive).
Chemical/Product Name Recommended Glove Type

Acetone Butyl Rubber
Amines Nitrile
Breaxits with Naptha, Toluene, and Xylene Polyvinyl Alcohol
Chlorine Neoprene
Cleaning Solvents Nitrile
Corexit (s) with Isopropanol Nitrile
Corexit (s) with Gluteraldehyde Neoprene
Crude, Condensate, NGLs Nitrile
Diesel Fuel Nitrile
Ethylene Glycol Nitrile

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Gasoline Nitrile
Greases Nitrile
Inorganic Acids (i.e., Sulfuric Acid) Neoprene or Nitrile
Inorganic Bases (i.e., Caustic Soda) Neoprene or Nitrile
Lube Oils/Napthas Nitrile
Methanol Butyl Rubber
Methylethyl Ketone Butyl Rubber
NAF (Non-Aqueous Fluid) Neoprene or Nitrile
OBM (Oil Base Mud) Neoprene or Nitrile
Pesticides Nitrile
Sulfur Compounds Neoprene
Trichloroethane, 1, 1, 1 Polyvinyl Alcohol
Varsol Nitrile

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5.5 Appendix 5 – Additional information on Different Glove Types

Description
EN 420 for general requirements
EN 388 standards for Protective gloves against mechanical

risks.
 Require heavy-duty mechanical protection against
hazards and should be Washable
 Leather padded palm which are Breathable and
flexible
EN 60903:1993 Specification for rubber gloves for electrical
purposes. Gauntlet Gloves Electrical
EN 374 Protective gloves against chemicals and micro-

organisms
EN455 Part 1 & 2, EN420 & ASTM D3578 gloves used for
those with skin allergies.
Disposable Nitrile Gloves
Used in chemistry lab, Vinyl and Latex one-way Nitrile Gloves. Feel
and perform like latex but contain none of the proteins that can
exacerbate latex allergies. These gloves have a tight cuff seal, are
stronger that vinyl gloves with gripping tips. -provide protection from
chlorinated solvents such as trichloroethylene oils, greases, acids,
caustics and alcohols but are generally not recommended for use
with strong oxidizing agents, aromatic solvents, ketones and
acetates
BS EN 374-1:2003 Protective gloves against chemicals and micro-
organisms. Terminology and performance requirements
Non-Latex Soft Nitrile Gloves
Meet internationally accepted standards for protective gloves
against chemicals of EN455 Part 1 & 2, EN420 & ASTM D3578. The
gloves are used for those with skin allergic.
Latex Soft Gloves
Meet internationally accepted standards for protective gloves
against chemicals of EN455 Part 1 & 2, EN420 & ASTM D3578.
Powder Free gloves
Impact Resistant (General Purpose)

 Applications:
- Daily routine activities in process/project environment
(operating tools and equipment, turning valves, handling pipe,
handling materials with rough surfaces)
 Characteristics:
- Protects against abrasions, cuts, impacts, and pinch points
- Thermo Plastic Resin (TPR) or rubber impact protection to
dorsal (back) side of hand and fingers
- Adequate/good grip
- Anti-fatigue properties
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- Good dexterity
- Moderate penetration / puncture protection
- Washable (preferred)
Note: Worker should match glove size to hand.
Light Duty
 Applications:
- Light duty tasks with little impact exposure
- Tasks requiring dexterity greater than general purpose
(writing, handling small components)
- Protection from minor abrasions, cuts
- Excellent grip
- Good dexterity
Washable (preferred)
Puncture Resistant
 Applications:
- Working with tools/equipment/materials with sharp points
- Task involving needles, barbs, piercing devices
- Protects against puncture from sharp points
Note: Some Impact Resistant gloves are made with puncture
resistant materials.
Cut Resistant
 Applications:
- Handling or operating edged cutting tools (knives, chain saw,
power saw)
- Handling materials with sharp edges (sheet metal, glass)
- Food preparation (cutting, chopping)
- Highly resistant to cuts from slicing or abrasion
- Extended cuff for wrist protection
- Can be washed and bleached
- May include slip resistant coating on palm to improve grip
Note: Refer to standards EN388 or ANSI/ISEA105 for definitions and
classifications of cut resistance.
Chemically Resistant
 Applications:
- Handling chemicals such as acids, caustics, brines, soda ash,
hydrocarbons, and drilling fluids
- Protects against skin contact with chemicals
Butyl Rubber
 Skin irritation or chemical burns
 Chemical absorption
 Chemically Resistant Glove Types:
- Butyl Rubber
 Resistant to oxygenated solvents and most oxidizing
chemicals
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- Nitrile Nitrile
 Offers excellent abrasion resistance; protects against
solvents and chemicals
Note: Nitrile gloves will not survive when immersed in
ketone.
- Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA)
 Excellent chemical resistance against polychlorinated
biphenyl (PCBs), aromatic hydrocarbons, esters, aliphatic
and organic solvents, and most ketones
Note: Polyvinyl alcohol gloves will melt when immersed in
water. Polyvinyl Alcohol
- Neoprene
 Protects against cuts, abrasions, organic solvents, oils,
greases, and petrochemicals
Note: Neoprene gloves will not survive when immersed in
ketone.
- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
 Protects against most acids, fats and petroleum
hydrocarbons; excellent liquid and solvent protection
Note: PVC gloves will not survive when immersed in
ketone. Neoprene
Note: Refer to Appendix 4 for “Glove Types for Chemical
Handling” above for selecting the appropriate glove for a
application.
Note: For more information, refer to the Material Safety Data
Sheet (MSDS) for the chemical in use.
Heat Resistant
 Applications:
- Welding, flame cutting, burning
- Contact with hot or cold surfaces
- Protection from heat, cold, sparks, flame
- Extended gauntlet cuff
Usually constructed of leather or insulated leather
Thermally Insulated
 Applications:
- Working in cold environments (below -5ºC or +20ºF)
- Protects against the effects of extreme cold including
hypothermia and thermal burns
Waterproof and wrist seals to keep heat from escaping
Extreme Cold
 Applications:
- Extreme cold environments (below -25ºC or -15ºF)
- Heavy duty mitten outer layer
- Thickly insulated inserts – removable to allow drying
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Electrically Insulated
 Applications:
- Work on electrical equipment
Note: Work on electrical systems should be performed only by
qualified electricians
- Protects against electrical burns and shocks
- Constructed of seamless rubber (may be used with leather
cover gloves, as shown)
- Glove class marked on the cuff
Note: Electrical gloves are classified based on their protection at
various energy levels. Select the appropriately rated glove for
the system to which the worker is exposed.
Medical
 Applications:
- First Aid or medical emergency response
- Medical examinations, sample handling
- Contact with unhygienic surfaces (cleaning bathroom
appliances)
Nitrile / Latex
- Protects against bloodborne pathogens, surface
contaminations, and mild detergents
- High dexterity
Note: Some persons are allergic to latex. Do not use latex
gloves without first confirming no persons involved are allergic to
latex.
Food Handling
 Applications:
- Food preparation excluding cutting
- Protective liners used inside other gloves
- Protects against bloodborne pathogens, contaminations, and
mild detergents
Nitrile / Vinyl
- High dexterity
Note: Do NOT use latex gloves for food preparation due to the
potential for allergic reaction by a diner.

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5.6 Appendix 6 – PPE Checklist
PPE Checklist - Appendix 1

OBJECTIVE QUESTION Score SUGGESTED GUIDE NOTE
PPE Is there a personal protective equipment program? Link to PPE Specification - SP1234
requirements Does the program include a written assessment describing the PPE assessment records to specific activities
are in place to specific PPE needed for each task and activity?
control
employee Are PPE controls for Industrial Health & Safety hazards used
exposure to until engineering and/or administrative controls are
chemical and/or implemented? Demonstrate the Risk Assessment using the HEMP tool
physical Have medical surveillance requirements for PPE been
hazards, but implemented (ex., respirator, noise)? Demonstrate the Risk Assessment using the HEMP tool
should be Are PPE controls reviewed periodically to ensure effectiveness? Records of these reviews to be made available
employed only Are PPE controls for Industrial Health & Safety hazards
after feasible reviewed each time there is a change in process or equipment?
engineering Demonstrate the Risk Assessment using the HEMP tool
controls have Is there documentation that management enforces PPE use? 1) Specification to describe the mandate for use of PPE
been 2) PPE policy to be posted and made visible
implemented 3) Consequence Management for non-compliance
Implement use Is PPE used as determined in the written plan by all employees, 1) Support of the HSE Team Leaders in this area will help one
of PPE contractors and visitors? verify, through observation and interview, that employees,
contractors and visitors use PPE as determined by the Hazard
Assessments, JHA, or other defining document.
2) Document this assessment - Line Audit or the Level 2 & 3 is
a good audit report for this
Are adequate supplies of required PPE readily available 1) Support of the HSE Team Leaders in this area will help one
(appropriate type, style and size)? verify, through observation and interview, that employees,
contractors and visitors use PPE as determined by the Hazard
Assessments, JSA, or other defining document.
2) Document this assessement - Line Audit or the Level 2 & 3 is
a good audit report for this
Are employees offered a choice of PPE (type, style and size)? 1) Complete the comprehensive inventory of PPE required /
applicable / / issued / kinds / - THIS WILL BE VERIFIED
THROUGH A REVIEW OR AUDIT.
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QUESTION Score SUGGESTED GUIDE NOTE

1) File all training records of employees.
2) Take the support of HSE Team Leaders to ensure every line
or modality has been issued the appropriate PPE and that all
employees have a good understanding of PPE, (when it is
Do employees inspect PPE prior to use? required, how it is selected, and the differences in protection.)
Are employees trained in proper use & selection of PPE? 1) Take the support of HSE Team Leaders to ensure all
relevant personnel have been issued the appropriate PPE and
that all employees inspect PPE prior to use.
Do employees inspect PPE prior to use? 1) Review the JSA Program and ensure that a Hazard
Assessments have been completed for all PPE applications.
Are written Hazard Assessments conducted to define specific 1) Take the support of HSE Team Leaders to ensure all
PPE needs? relevant personnel have been issued the appropriate PPE and
that all employees inspect PPE prior to use.
Is PPE maintained in good condition, properly stored and fitted Inspection of PPE used by employees
to employees/visitors?
Are required medical evaluations given to personnel who wear Verify with the OH team on the number of medical evaluations
PPE (i.e., physically capable of wearing respiratory protection)? conducted for personnel exposed to the area-specific hazard
Are engineering and administrative controls considered for Verify the HEMP and relevant JHA Document
feasibility before reliance on PPE?
Is PPE used as an interim control until engineering and/or 1) The PPE assessments must be reviewed annually and a
administrative controls are implemented? Management of Change process that includes HSE
considerations must be implemented
2) Document this PPE assessments for all areas of activity.
Are hazard assessments reviewed annually and prior to any 1) File every trg. document related to PPE in your program file
process changes? 2) Training material to be filed.
3) Training material includes use of video tapes, please view it
so that the contents are clear to you
Are PPE training records maintained? Verify training records of personnel
Are PPE requirements incorporated into operating procedures? 1) SOPs or work instructions to have the use of PPE included in
them.

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Personal Protective Equipment

Document Type Specification

Discipline Health Safety & Environment

Document Owner CFDH, Operational Safety

Month and Year of Issue Aug 2012

Keywords PPE, HEMP, Risk Assessments

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1.2 Scope and Applicability

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1.3 Review and Improvement

1.5 Compliance Requirements General

1.6 General Requirements for PPE

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1.7 PPE Identification - Risk Assessment

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1 = Line Manager R = Responsible for doing the action

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3 = DTL S = Is expected to provide implementation support when asked for

1.9 Performance Monitoring

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2 Personal Protection Equipment

2.1 Clothing in the Workplace

Design Specification FFP3; EN149:2001

Protection Skin and coverall protection

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Size and colour

Small – XXL - White

2.2 Head Protection

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Design spec ISEA Z89.1:2003

Minimum will meet CE : Note that helmets with a chinstrap,

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2.3 Personal Hearing Protection

Disposable Earplugs are inserted in the ear canals. They must be

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Flat These plugs give a more uniform sound reduction than

2.4 Eye Protection

Eye Protection Description

Safety glasses shall have a 100% For example 5 – 2.5 1FT

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Faceshield Face shields are intended to protect the entire