Information, Instruction and Training Personal Protective Equipment PPE

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9.1.6 Information, Instruction and Training

Education of employees on any health hazards in the workplace and the importance of correctly using all the control measures provided, adopting recommended operating procedures and wearing personal protection, if required, is needed in order to minimise the risks to health. Induction courses, regular publicity, health and safety committees and positive line management can all play important roles in education. Training of employees on the use of the appropriate control measures, operating practices etc., and the factors involved in the correct selection, use and maintenance of personal protective equipment PPE. Fault reporting encouraging prompt communication, through appropriate channels, of any problems encountered with the process, equipment, controls or PPE. Good Hygiene Practices - these relate to the steps workers should take to protect their own health, and include following established decontamination procedures, where applicable, regular laundering of clothing, using approved methodsfacilities; good personal hygiene – frequent washingshowering particularly before meal breaks; and never eating, drinking or smoking within designated process areas.

9.1.7 Personal Protective Equipment PPE

PPE is normally considered to be the last resort and only applicable when the preceding measures are insufficient or not reasonably practicable in achieving a satisfactory work situation. Careful consideration must be given to the choice of the PPE device. It is important that the protection is effective and comfortable; most personal protective equipment is not comfortable for extended use. Regular maintenance is vital for many types of PPE if effective protection is be obtained. PPE management programmes need to be adopted whenever the option of PPE use is deemed necessary, and very pro-active ongoing support to the programme will be required. 92 10 VENTILATION The important features of ventilation systems are outlined, along with general principles associated with their design.

10.1 Types of Control