TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. OBJECTIVE...2 2. SCOPE...2 3. DEFINITIONS...2 4. RESPONSIBILITIES...2 5. PPE ISSUE AND REPLACEMENT...2 6. HAZARD AND RISK ASSESSMENT...3 7. SITE PPE REQUIREMENTS...3 7.1 TRAVELLING IN A VEHICLE...3 7.2 UTAH POINT...4 7.2.1 Utah Point PPE Exemptions...4 7.2.2 Registered Mine Manager PPE Exemptions...Error! Bookmark not defined. 7.3 EASTERN HARBOUR...6 7.3.1 Eastern Harbour PPE Exemptions...6 7.4 DAMPIER...7 7.4.1 Dampier PPE Exemptions...7 8. INSTRUCTION AND TRAINING...8 9. PRESCRIPTION SAFETY GLASSES ORDERING AND REPLACEMENT...8 10. USE, CARE AND MAINTENANCE...8 11. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT MATRIX...10 12. REFERENCES...16 13. PROCESS OWNER...16 A312034 Page 1 of 16
1. OBJECTIVE This document outlines the minimum requirements for the selection, use and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) within Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) controlled areas for PPA controlled works. 2. SCOPE All personnel accessing PPA controlled areas and undertaking PPA controlled works are required to comply with this procedure, including employees, contractors, licensees and visitors. 3. DEFINITIONS TERM Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) DEFINITION Any clothing, equipment, or substance designed to be worn by a person to protect the person from risks of injury or illness. 4. RESPONSIBILITIES ROLE Managers, Superintendents and Supervisors Employees and contractors Licensees Visitors RESPONSIBILITIES Personnel under their control are aware of, understand and comply with the requirements of this procedure. Comply with the requirements of this procedure. Managers and those in supervisory positions must understand and comply with the requirements of this procedure, and seek advice from PPA s Health and Safety Department should they not understand any of the requirements. They also must ensure their personnel comply with the requirements of this procedure. Comply with all reasonable instructions given by your escort. 5. PPE ISSUE AND REPLACEMENT PPA will provide PPE for all its employees at no cost to the employee. PPA sponsored visitors will be provided PPE on an as needs basis. Contractors, leaseholders and licensees are responsible for the provision of PPE to their own personnel and visitors. PPE must meet PPA s minimum standards. Each department is responsible for the supply and issue of their own PPE. A312034 Page 2 of 16
Damaged or worn PPE must be reported to the supervisor, who will arrange for the supply and issue of replacements. 6. HAZARD AND RISK ASSESSMENT Prior to the execution of any work a risk assessment shall be carried out in accordance with the Hazard Management Procedure (A309296) to identify PPE requirements. The principles of the Hierarchy of Controls shall be used, that is, PPE is used as a last priority control measure. 7. SITE PPE REQUIREMENTS It is a condition of entry to PPA controlled areas that all personnel wear the appropriate PPE when in prescribed areas, as defined in this procedure. Minimum PPE requirements are signposted in locations around each site. In areas where PPE is not required, clothing must be suitable. For example footwear should be firm fitting, covered, and with non-slip soles. Stilettos, open sandals and thongs are not acceptable. Lease areas within landside restricted zones may have different PPE requirements as indicated by signage and personnel shall comply with the requirements on the signage. 7.1 TRAVELLING IN A VEHICLE When travelling in a vehicle which transits a PPE zone in order to reach a zone where PPE is not required, the vehicle occupants shall wear the protective clothing required for the area (for example full length pants and shirts complying with AS/NZS 4602) and enclosed shoes. Other additional PPE required for the area should be available in the vehicle for use. At the Utah Point Facility full PPE is required unless exempted under Section 7.2.2 of this Procedure. A312034 Page 3 of 16
7.2 UTAH POINT See Map 1 for minimum PPE requirements at Utah Point. Map 1 PPE requirements at Utah Point 7.2.1 Utah Point PPE Exemptions An exemption from wearing safety helmets applies: when conducting welding or grinding tasks where wearing a safety helmet is impractical due to other PPE requirements of the task; and in designated smoking areas. Site personnel who undertake sporting activities immediately prior to or immediately after their rostered shifts may walk directly between the visitor car park, the inner administration building car park, inner administration buildings and the change rooms; A312034 Page 4 of 16
Visitors to site (including Eastern Harbour PPA staff) may walk in areas identified in the above point for the purpose of attending pre-approved meetings (this would normally only result in a relaxation of the steel cap footwear requirement); Visitors to site who are undertaking a pre-approved site visit, who are escorted by a fully inducted site representative and who will remain inside the approved vehicle at all times during the visit may have certain PPE requirements relaxed on application; and Any other pre-approved event where a comprehensive risk assessment has been undertaken and the event has been sanctioned by the PPA CEO (e.g. family open day or similar). Regardless of any of the above circumstances the minimum requirement for footwear at any time on site is fully enclosed shoes. For the purposes of PPE relaxation for escorted site visits, pre-approved means approved by the RMM. Notwithstanding any of the above it is an expectation that PPA staff will make every effort to ensure full compliance for themselves as well as any guests/visitors and it should not be taken for granted that pre-approval by the RMM will be forthcoming in all instances. A312034 Page 5 of 16
7.3 EASTERN HARBOUR See Map 2 for minimum PPE requirements at East Side. Map 2 PPE requirements at East Side 7.3.1 Eastern Harbour PPE Exemptions An exemption from wearing safety helmets and safety glasses applies: when inside the portable crib humpy located at the rear of a wharf or in a laydown yard; in the area between the berth 1 crib room, ablutions, PPA Landside Operations office, and ship loader control room; and to all personnel on wharf 1 and 2 when a cruise vessel is alongside. Cruise vessel staff and passengers are exempt from wearing any PPE. A312034 Page 6 of 16
An exemption from wearing safety helmets applies when conducting welding or grinding tasks where wearing a safety helmet is impractical due to other PPE requirements of the task. An exemption from wearing PPE applies to Crew members and associated transport officers being picked up from or dropped off at their vessel. 7.4 DAMPIER See Map 3 for minimum PPE requirements at Dampier. Map 3 PPE requirements at Dampier 7.4.1 Dampier PPE Exemptions Personnel being picked up or dropped off at their vessel are exempted from wearing PPE provided they proceed immediately from the gangway to the waiting vehicle or from the vehicle to the gangway and onto the vessel. Personnel are not permitted to wander around in operational areas without the appropriate PPE. An exemption from wearing safety helmets applies when conducting welding or grinding tasks where wearing a safety helmet is impractical due to other PPE requirements of the task. Personnel parking in designated parking areas and traversing straight from their vehicle to a building (including change rooms) are required to wear A312034 Page 7 of 16
suitable clothing with footwear that is firm fitting, covered and with non-slip soles. Personnel exiting vehicles in operational areas must don the PPE requirements for that area. Personnel involved in work activities such as securing loads ( i.e. throwing straps) on the MOF road must include the use of appropriate PPE ( such as Helmets) to complete this task safely. 8. INSTRUCTION AND TRAINING Supervisors must ensure that prior to their employees utilising PPE, that they have received the appropriate instruction or training on correct use, maintenance, storage, disposal and limitations. All training shall be recorded and records maintained. 9. PRESCRIPTION SAFETY GLASSES ORDERING AND REPLACEMENT Prescription safety glasses shall be worn by those employees who require them. New employees, short term visitors or contractors who wear prescription glasses but do not have prescription safety glasses shall wear large, non-prescription over spectacles covering their non-safety prescription glasses. To order prescription safety glasses complete and submit Prescription Safety Glasses Application Form (A324916). 10. USE, CARE AND MAINTENANCE Personal Protective Equipment shall be controlled and maintained in good order by ensuring: Personnel undertake regular inspections of their PPE, and if required, repair or replace. Personnel shall not use PPE which is not in good working order; PPE that either does not comply with specifications, or is damaged, shall be removed from use and tagged Out of Service; PPE that is not of a disposable nature is regularly cleaned and, where applicable, kept in hygienic or controlled conditions. Storage facilities, appropriate for the equipment type shall be provided for all such PPE after or between uses; PPE must be worn correctly and should not create secondary safety or health risks which cannot be appropriately controlled; The use of one type of PPE should not adversely affect the use of another type of PPE. For example, the use of safety glasses should not take away from the effectiveness of ear muffs from preventing the muff from sitting around the whole ear; PPE must comply with relevant Australian/New Zealand Standards, or if one does not exist, another recognised standard such as EN or ANSI; A312034 Page 8 of 16
PPE must be worn and used as designed; any deviation from the intended design specifications may render it useless and may not provide the protection that was intended by the manufacturer. The user must ensure that structural interference or alteration of PPE does not occur; and Composite toe cap safety footwear and safety helmets that have sustained a significant impact must be replaced, irrespective of visible damage being present. A312034 Page 9 of 16
11. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT MATRIX EXPOSURE PPE TYPE STANDARD APPLICABLE INSTRUCTIONS Eyes Safety Glasses and Eye AS/NZS 1337 Safety Glasses Eye protection used shall comply with the requirements of AS/NZS 1337 Eye Protectors for Industrial Applications and shall be either Protectors Medium impact resistant; or High impact resistant. Face shields shall be worn over safety glasses or goggles to give the wearer double eye protection when conducting tasks with risk of high impact such as grinding. Footwear Hands Safety, protective and occupational footwear Protective and Insulating Gloves AS/NZS 2210 AS 2161 AS 2225 Prescription Safety Glasses Prescription glasses must comply with AS/NZS 1337 Prescription Eye Protectors Against Low and Medium Impact. Prescription glasses shall be fitted with medium impact lenses; Face shields shall be worn over prescription safety glasses or goggles to give the wearer double eye protection when conducting tasks with risk of high impact such as grinding. Foot Protection Safety footwear shall comply with the requirements of AS/NZS 2210 Occupational Protective Footwear. Where safety boots are not required, footwear should be firm fitting, covered, and with nonslip soles. Stilettos, open sandals and thongs are not acceptable. Hand and Finger Protection Gloves shall comply with the requirements of AS/NZS 2161: Occupational Protective Gloves or AS 2225 Insulating Gloves for Electrical Purposes. Gloves are to be worn Where there is an identified risk or potential for finger or hand injury from sharp, hot, and jagged objects; Where they will assist with the grip of the object; A312034 Page 10 of 16
EXPOSURE PPE TYPE STANDARD APPLICABLE INSTRUCTIONS When handling hazardous substances as required in the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS); Gloves are not required where there is a risk of entanglement, such as using a pedestal grinder, lathe, or pedestal drill. Head Safety Helmets AS/NZS 1801 Safety Helmets (Hard Hats) Safety helmets shall comply with the requirements of AS/NZS 1801 Occupational Protective Helmets. They should be properly adjusted for correct fit; No hats, caps or beanies are to be worn under helmets; Helmets shall not be drilled, cut or otherwise altered, or have stickers/markings which could alter the helmets integrity or impede inspection; Hearing/ Noise Acoustics Hearing Protectors AS/NZS 1269 AS/NZS 1270 Helmets that have suffered any significant impact must be replaced; Helmets have a limited useful life even if not damaged by any impact. User name and issue date shall be noted on the internal helmet sticker with helmets replaced as required (AS/NZS 1800 Occupational protective helmets Selection, care and use states that an average helmet shell will last three years but the internal harness only two. Due to the harsh Pilbara environment and to simplify the inspection process, PPA recommends helmets that are frequently used be replaced every two years); Chin straps should be used in situations which are windy and/or where the helmet may fall off. Hearing Protection Hearing Protection shall comply with the requirements of AS/NZS 1270 Acoustics Hearing Protectors. Hearing protection must be worn at all times in designated Hearing Protection Areas as indicated by signage, when the equipment is running. These shall be determined by risk assessments and results from site characterisation for noise; Such designated areas may include heavy vehicle cabs where noise levels exceed 85dB (A), around heavy vehicles and in a workshop where noisy activities are being carried out; Earplugs and earmuffs must be worn as double protection when personnel are A312034 Page 11 of 16
EXPOSURE PPE TYPE STANDARD APPLICABLE INSTRUCTIONS exposed to excessive noise, for example during sand blasting; Consideration must be given to the risk of the wearer losing the ability to hear otherwise available alarms. Respiratory Respiratory Protective Equipment AS/NZS 1715 AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory Protection Employees may be exposed to a variety of airborne substances which may be in the form of gases, vapours, dusts, mists, fumes and smoke. Personnel shall wear respiratory protective equipment where there is a risk of such exposure. All respirators shall comply with: AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory Protective Devices; AS/NZS 1715 Selection, Use and Maintenance of Respiratory Protective Devices. The selection of respiratory protective equipment will be influenced by the contaminant, task, operator and equipment limitation. The devices selected should be suitably matched to the individual by way of respirator fit testing, and with consideration for the duties, the likely duration of wear and the nature of the environment e.g. personal characteristics, physical fitness, work rate, posture, space restrictions, ambient temperature, and relative humidity. Whole body Clothing AS/NZS 4602 Personal Protective Clothing Clothing for day time use will have fluorescent material complying with AS/NZS 4602. Clothing for night time use will have retro reflective material complying with AS/ZNS 4602. Personal protective clothing shall be full length (long sleeved shirts and pants); A high visibility vest may be worn over a long sleeved shirt where it is not a hazard (for example at risk of being entangled in rotating plant); Garments should be inspected on a regular basis and replaced if they are badly damaged, soiled or faded, or the retro-reflective material has ceased to function; Garments shall be kept clean by washing or cleaning in accordance with manufacturer s instructions; Garments shall be worn fully fastened in a way that all safety features of the garment are effective for example, high visibility vests shall be fastened at the front, shirts shall remain buttoned up at the front, and sleeves buttoned down at the wrist unless doing so introduces an additional hazard, as demonstrated by risk A312034 Page 12 of 16
EXPOSURE PPE TYPE STANDARD APPLICABLE INSTRUCTIONS assessment; Skin/Body Sunscreen AS/NZS 2604 Sunscreen Protection Electrical Arc Flash Protective Clothing Various Sunscreen shall be water resistant with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher. High Voltage, or Arc Flash Suits Arc Flash suits are designed to protect persons when operating any High Voltage Device. When a fault condition is present in a high voltage installation it has the potential to cause an Arc Flash when switch gear is operated. These suits protect the operator from the extreme temperatures present when an arc flash occurs. These suits are to be used whenever manually operating any high voltage equipment on site, except Toshiba VVVF drive unit output isolator and earth switch at Utah Point: on this equipment the upstream devices interrupt the circuit before any manual tasks are undertaken. Regular inspections are to be carried out on all high voltage protective clothing including gloves, suit and hood. Falls Water Fall Arrest Systems and Devices Personal Flotation AS/NZS 1891 AS/NZS 4758 Only trained, licensed and competent people are permitted to operate High Voltage equipment on PPA sites. Falls Prevention Wherever practicable, a Restraint System shall be the preferred system over Fall-Arrest. All restraint technique equipment and anchorages shall be fall-arrest rated to prevent falls in failed situations. Personal equipment including harnesses, lanyards, connectors, fall-arrest and fall restraint devices must be inspected Before and after each use by a competent person Equipment inspected at 3 monthly intervals shall comply with the RGBY tagging system Red tag: Dec Feb Green tag: Mar May Blue tag: Jun Aug Yellow tag: Sep Nov For more information see Fall Prevention Procedure (A299844). An appropriately maintained PFD that meets AS4758.1 must be worn where there is a risk of falling into the water including: A312034 Page 13 of 16
EXPOSURE PPE TYPE STANDARD APPLICABLE INSTRUCTIONS Device When within 2 metres of a berth face/edge where there is no barrier or fall prevention system in place; When working on a small vessel or pontoon in the harbour; When getting on or off a ship where there is a risk of falling into water; When working suspended over water in a workbox or platform; There may be some instances where an auto inflatable PFD may be a risk, in these instances the use of a non-auto inflatable PFD should be considered. Welding and allied processes Various WTIA TN07 AS/NZS 2161 For more information see Working On, Over, In or Near Water Procedure (A299595). During welding, cutting and allied processes, persons may be exposed to heat, fumes, radiation and particles. PPE must be suitable for the task and hazards. Protection of Eyes and Head The eyes and head are particularly sensitive and almost always require some protection against radiation, hot metal slag, flying particles, falling objects, and noise. PPE to be considered includes Helmets; Safety glasses; Goggles; Hearing protection; Protective filters to reduce the intensity of radiation; Welder s caps to provide protection from radiation reflected from adjacent surfaces; Face shields shall be worn over safety glasses or goggles to give the wearer double eye protection when conducting tasks with risk of high impact such as grinding. Protective Clothing The clothing should Protect body parts from hot particles and objects; Be wool, or made of other flame resistant material; Be free of cuffs or open pockets that could trap molten metal; A312034 Page 14 of 16
EXPOSURE PPE TYPE STANDARD APPLICABLE INSTRUCTIONS Cover tops of footwear. Gloves Gloves for hot work on metals shall be worn during all arc, gas or thermal cutting to protect the hands and wrists from heat, burns and cuts. Additional Protection Aprons, sleeves, shoulder covers, hoods, leggings or spats may be required if areas of the body encounter hot metal. For example overhead welding, sitting at a bench where molten metal may land in the lap. Respiratory When general or local ventilation is not effective in reducing fume levels, respiratory protection is required. Respiratory protection must be selected for each application; this may require the assistance of a competent person, refer to the Health and Safety Department for help. PFDs, Harnesses, Lanyards PFDs, harnesses and lanyards worn during hot work must be flame retardant or protected by using fire retardant blankets. A312034 Page 15 of 16
12. REFERENCES AS 4758 Personal Flotation Devices AS/NZS 1269.3: Occupational noise management hearing protector program AS/NZS 1270 Acoustics hearing protectors AS/NZS 1337 Personal eye protection AS/NZS 1338.1 Filters for eye protectors - Filters for protection against radiation generated in welding and allied operations AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment AS/NZS 1716: Respiratory protective devices AS/NZS 1801 Occupational protective helmets AS/NZS 1891 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices AS/NZS 2161 Occupational protective gloves AS/NZS 2210 Occupational protective footwear AS/NZS 2604 Sunscreen products AS/NZS 4501.1-2008: Occupational protective clothing - Guideline on the selection, use, care and maintenance of protective clothing AS/NZS 4453.3: Protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws - Protective legwear AS/NZS 4602 High visibility clothing Welding Technology Institute of Australia: TN07 Health and Safety in Welding 13. PROCESS OWNER The Health and Safety Manager has overall responsibility for this procedure. Date approved: 4 August 2017 Review date: 4 August 2019 Version: 6 Approved by: General Manager Risk and Governance A312034 Page 16 of 16