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Personal Protective Equipment

References:  R Record keeping requirement | E An engineering/certification requirement | P A permit to work requirement | S A safe work method statement (SWMS) / written plan

Hazards


Potential hazards include, but are not limited to:

  • Poor fit
  • Incorrectly worn
  • Inappropriate type of task


Definition


Personal protective equipment (PPE) means clothing, equipment or substances, which when worn or applied correctly, reduces the risk of injury or harm to all or part of the wearers the body.

Informative


PPE is the least reliable defence in the hierarchy of hazard control and is the lowest form of protection against personal injury/harm. PPE should be used in conjunction with other hierarchical hazard controls (engineering, substitution, elimination etc.). PPE must only be used in isolation where no other means of hazard control are practicable.


Planning


The minimum PPE required to be worn in all construction areas on MPX projects is:

  • Protective safety helmet
  • Hi vis shirt or vest
  • Protective footwear
  • WA - Short sleeved collard shirt (Hi visibility or with Hi visibility vest)
  • Recommendation for outdoor workers - long sleeved shirt collard shirt (Hi visibility or with Hi visibility vest)
  • WA - Long pants


Task-specific PPE must be worn as described in SWMS, this includes but is not limited to gloves, eye/face protection, hearing protection and respiratory protection.


PPE must be worn in accordance with site rules, regulatory requirements, SWMS, safety data sheets, project signage, manufacturer’s recommendations and applicable Australian Standards.


MPX / subcontractors / consultants are responsible for supplying their own personnel with PPE.


MPX / subcontractors / consultants are responsible for informing their personnel in the use, selection, maintenance and disposal of PPE.


Operational


PPE must comply with the relevant Australian Standard. (refer to table.1)


PPE must be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. The user of the PPE is responsible for maintaining the PPE.


MPX / subcontractors / consultants must maintain adequate supplies of PPE on the project for their personnel. PPE is to be replaced on a fair wear and tear basis.


Signage must be displayed at project / construction area entrances and in designated areas and where task-specific PPE is mandatory.


PPE includes UV protection such as sunscreen, hard hat brims/neck flaps, refer:


Table 1: Example PPE and Australian Standards

Document Control


Version 1 August 2019 – New Standard


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