Toolbox Talks
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Topic:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Basic Awareness on PPEs
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We have six mandatory PPEs used in the factory.Â
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- Safety Helmet,
- Safety Goggles / glasses,
- Ear Plugs / Muffs,
- Gloves,
- Safety Shoes,
- Coverall / Overall.
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   Additional specific PPEs such as safety harness, respiratory protection must be worn as per the need and requirements of permit / task.
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Mangers, Contract and Supervisor’s responsibility: –
- PPEs to be provided to all workers and replaced when damaged.
- All PPEs supplied must meet minimum requirements.
- All workers must be trained to use the PPEs.
- All PEEs should be IS approved.
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User Responsibility: –
Responsible to wear the mandatory PPEs during work and take care of their own PPEs.
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1.  HEAD PROTECTIONÂ
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- Safety
Helmet must be used at all the times where work is going on. - Exception is for walking on roads, inside the workshop except for people involved in lifting operations of over-head cranes.
- Chin strap must be used at all times.
- Helmet must be marked with company name.
- Replace helmets if any cracks/damage is observed.
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2.  FOOT PROTECTION
- Safety shoes/ boots must be worn while entry into work area.
- Safety shoes must not be torn, and sole must be in good condition.
- Safety shoes if damaged needs to be replaced.
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3.  EYE PROTECTION
- It is mandatory to use safety goggles/glasses in the work area.
- The safety goggles/glasses must be scratch free.
- Do not use black glasses during nighttime.
- Chemical splash goggles or face shield to be used while working with chemicals.
- Replace the safety goggles/glasses if damaged.
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4.  HAND PROTECTIONÂ
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- Hand gloves must be used to protect from cuts, burns, abrasions, chemical contacts, etc.
- However specific types of hand gloves must be used for specific tasks involved.
- Replace the hand gloves if damaged or contaminated.
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5.  HEARING PROTECTION
- High noise areas have been identified in the plants with warning signs.
- Ear Plugs / Earmuffs or both must be worn in high noise area.
- Replace the ear protection if damage.
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6.  COVERALL
- Persons entering the process area should wear coverall / overall (Dangri), or approved uniforms which cover the body including full length sleeve and pants.
- Coverall made of Nylon, or any similar material should not be used.
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