Standard Reference Document OS 5 OPERATING STANDARD 3 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) AND CLOTHING STANDARD OS 3 SAFE LOAD PROGRAM The contents, concepts and information in this operating standard is for the exclusive use of Safe Load Program Joint Venture Partner companies and its authorised parties. The material contained in this operating standard is protected by copyright and must not be reproduced, modified or plagiarised in any way without Safe Load Programs prior written consent. Revision: 1.1 Issue Date: Oct 2013 Cover Page
1. PREFACE This operating standard aims to facilitate the highest possible safety standards in the petroleum industry by establishing specifications for the performance and operation of equipment. The specific equipment covered by this Operating Standard (OS) is: Personal Protective Equipment Personal Protective Clothing Safe Load Program does not accept responsibility for any loss or damage of any kind and however caused arising out of unauthorised use of or reliance on information contained in this operating standard. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Safe Load Program and its agents or subsidiaries are not liable for any costs, loss or damage, however caused (including negligence), which may be directly or indirectly suffered, in connection with use of this operating standard or any information contained in it and excludes liability (whether that liability arises under contract, tort (including negligence) or statute) for any special, indirect or consequential loss or damage suffered or incurred in connection with use of this operating standard or any information contained in it. All material in this workbook is copyright and may not be reproduced in whole or in part without written permission from Safe Load Program. Revision: 1.1 Issue Date: Oct 2013 Page 1 of 10
OPERATING STANDARD FOR Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Clothing Standard CONTENTS PAGE 1. PREFACE... 1 2. PURPOSE... 3 3. SCOPE... 3 3.1 THIS STANDARD COVERS:... 3 3.2 THIS STANDARD DOES NOT COVER:... 3 3.3 DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS... 4 4. MINIMUM CLOTHING AND PPE STANDARD... 5 4.1 GENERAL... 5 4.2 RESTRICTED AND HAZARDOUS AREAS WITHIN A PARTICIPATING SAFE LOAD PROGRAM TERMINAL... 5 5. USAGE, CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF PPE AND CLOTHING... 7 5.1 PPE (PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT)... 7 5.2 CLOTHING AND PERSONAL ITEMS... 7 6. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES... 9 7. AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS... 10 8. LEGISLATIVE REFERENCES... 10 Revision: 1.1 Issue Date: Oct 2013 Page 2 of 10
2. Purpose The purpose of this standard is to specify the minimum levels of personal protective equipment and work-related clothing to be worn when working at, or visiting a participating Safe Load Program Terminal. It also establishes requirements for personal clothing worn at those workplaces, to ensure that clothing does not introduce a safety risk. This standard applies to: All holders of a current Safe Load Program identification card (ID Card) or Safe Load Program Driver Passport, when visiting or working at a participating Safe Load Program Terminal. 3. Scope 3.1 This standard covers: The basic level of PPE and clothing required to control against the general hazards present at a participating SLP terminal. This standard has been developed to align with the clothing and PPE protocols of the joint venture partners for the joint venture Safe Loading Program. In some instances, participating SLP terminals has chosen to employ clothing or PPE standards that offer a higher level of protection than that specified in the minimum SLP standards. 3.2 This standard does not cover: High risk activities covered by Permits to Work and specific work instructions, where additional PPE may be required. Such activities include but are not limited to: Hot work. Confined space entry. Working at heights. Working in noise risk areas. Working in construction areas. Working with substances requiring specific PPE, as indicated in the relevant Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Revision: 1.1 Issue Date: Oct 2013 Page 3 of 10
3.3 Definitions and Acronyms Term/Acronym Clothing Protected pedestrian access zone PPE Restricted Area SLP SDS SLP Identification Card SLP Drivers Passport Vehicle Loading Gantry Walkway Definition Apparel worn by a person, not specifically designed and manufactured to fulfil a function as personal protective equipment (PPE), e.g. a cotton long-sleeved shirt. A clearly marked zone within the restricted area of a participating SLP Terminal where the Terminal Manager has determined that the level of risk does not warrant imposing any clothing or PPE requirements. Examples where a protected pedestrian access zone might be designated could include the direct route from the staff/visitors car park to the main office or a fenced-off outdoor area connecting two office buildings. Personal Protective Equipment. The whole area within the perimeter fence of a participating SLP Terminal. Safe Load Program Safety Data Sheet (formerly MSDS, Material Safety Data Sheet). A card issued by SLP identifying that the card owner has completed SLP Load training and has passed a competency assessment and is approved under the SLP program for a period not exceeding 2 years. A document issued by SLP to identify that a driver has attended Driver Accreditation Training provided by a third party trainer and is approved under the SLP program for a period not exceeding 3 years. Note: Driver passports are superseded by the SLP ID card (Load Training) Tanker Truck Loading Rack (TTLR). A marked path within the restricted area of the participating SLP Terminal for the orderly movement of pedestrians. Unless otherwise specified, the clothing and PPE requirements applying on a walkway are the same as those applying in the surrounding area. Revision: 1.1 Issue Date: Oct 2013 Page 4 of 10
4. Minimum Clothing and PPE Standard 4.1 General The holder of a current SLP identification card or a current SLP drivers Passport upon entering a participating SLP Terminal must wear the specified clothing and PPE at all times when in the areas set out in Section 2. 4.2 Restricted and Hazardous areas within a participating Safe Load Program Terminal The PPE and clothing requirements apply to all holders of a current SLP identification card or SLP Driver Passport within the restricted and hazardous areas at a participating SLP Terminal, this is applicable to areas outside of offices, including walkways; but does not apply to: a. Protected pedestrian access zones (as defined in this document) which are treated as if they were within an office. Note: A vehicle loading gantry is classified as a hazardous area. Item Long sleeve shirt and long trousers or overalls High visibility Details Long sleeve shirt and long trousers or overalls shall be worn at all times to provide coverage from collar to cuff. These garments must be proper fitting and shall be made from 100% cotton. High visibility outerwear shall be worn at all times. This shall be either: a. A high visibility vest that meets the day or night requirements as set out in AS/NZS 4602, made from 100% cotton; or b. Long sleeve shirt and long trousers, or overalls, meeting the day or night high visibility clothing requirements set out in AS/NZS 4602, made from 100% cotton. Note: reflective high visibility clothing is not required to be worn during daylight hours. Footwear Safety footwear (complete with toe-caps) complying with AS/NZS 2210.3 are required to be worn. Revision: 1.1 Issue Date: Oct 2013 Page 5 of 10
Eye protection Hand protection Safety helmets Safety eyewear complying with AS/NZS 1337 shall be worn at all times. This may be prescription eyewear that complies with AS/NZS 1337. Note: Tinted lenses may be used in bright conditions; but are not suitable in areas with low light levels. Individuals are required to have immediate access to non-tinted lens safety eyewear at all times. Impervious gloves (PVC, nitrile) complying with AS/NZS 2161.10 shall be worn by drivers in the vehicle loading gantry when handling slops buckets, when connecting and disconnecting the overfill protection system, vapour recovery hoses and loading arms. Impervious gloves (PVC, nitrile) complying with AS/NZS 2161.10 shall be worn by workers when handling or transferring product. Note: Gloves must not be worn when operating the vehicle loading gantry control system (bay controller). Safety helmets complying with AS/NZS 1801 must be worn when it is a requirement of the participating SLP Terminal. Wet weather clothing, rain jacket and rain trousers Wet weather clothing must fit properly and be made from a material assessed as being antistatic in accordance with AS4979. Rain jackets and rain trousers must meet the day/night visibility requirements of AS/NZS 4602. Revision: 1.1 Issue Date: Oct 2013 Page 6 of 10
Warm clothing, jumpers and knitted jackets Any outer garment must be proper fitting and made from 100% cotton or from a material assessed as being antistatic in accordance with AS 4979. Knitted Clothing (including jumpers, jackets and beanies) made from pure wool and wool blends must not be worn as a replacement for 100% cotton outerwear. Knitted Clothing (including jumpers, jackets and beanies) made from pure wool and wool blends worn in the gantry area must not be removed during vehicle loading and must be made from a material assessed as being antistatic in accordance with AS4979. 100% cotton outer clothing must not be removed in the terminal, excluding for safety reasons. Rain jackets and rain trousers must meet the day/night visibility requirements of AS/NZS 4602. Note: the requirement for 100% cotton does not extend to under garments. If jackets do not meet the day or night high visibility requirements of AS/NZS 4602, a high visibility vest must be worn over the top. 5. Usage, care and maintenance of PPE and clothing 5.1 PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) All items of PPE should be stored to limit degradation by excessive heat, exposure to sunlight or chemical contamination. PPE must be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions. PPE must be proper fitting, inspected on a regular basis and replaced if no longer operating correctly. Shoes may lose their protective properties over time due to dirt and oil build-up. They should be regularly checked and replaced if required. 5.2 Clothing and personal items The requirements for wearing and maintaining clothing, and for personal items, are set out below. Revision: 1.1 Issue Date: Oct 2013 Page 7 of 10
Item Contamination with petroleum products Details Clothes must be kept reasonably clean and free of oil. Clothes that become saturated with petroleum products or chemicals must only be removed in the manner set out in the participating SLP Terminals safety procedures. Collar to cuff coverage Damaged clothing and shoes General In order to provide collar to cuff coverage of the body, shirts must be tucked in and buttoned up. Trouser legs and sleeves of shirts, jackets and rain jackets must not be rolled up. Holed, torn or ill-fitting clothing or shoes are not permitted. Safety footwear shall be replaced if the upper is damaged such that any part of the protective toecap becomes exposed. High visibility vests and clothing shall be replaced if the reflective material becomes impaired or if the high visibility colour deteriorates. A person s clothes, hairstyle, footwear or accessories must not present a hazard in any area by impairing vision, impairing safe movement, exposing skin to potential contact with substances or having the potential for entanglement in machinery; nor shall it impair the function of supplied PPE. Revision: 1.1 Issue Date: Oct 2013 Page 8 of 10
6. Roles & Responsibilities The following roles have responsibility for compliance with this standard. Safe Load Program Participating SLP Terminal Management All holders of a current SLP ID Card or SLP Driver Passport Ensure that any learning s from participating SLP Terminal incidents and other risk assessments, audits, etc, are captured and used to review the requirement for change to the current minimum standards. Ensure that minimum clothing and PPE requirements, as set out in this standard, are adhered to by holders of a current SLP identification card or SLP Driver Passport when visiting or working on site. Ensure that the condition of PPE is inspected as necessary and access is withdrawn to holders of a current SLP identification card or SLP Driver Passport when their PPE no longer meets this standard. Declare protected pedestrian access zones, if deemed appropriate, and ensure that this declaration is communicated to holders of a current SLP identification card or SLP Driver Passport. Wear clothing and PPE is accordance with this standard. Not to wear personal clothing in the restricted area if it does not meet the requirements set out in this standard. Use the specified PPE in the correct manner for all work activities. Apply information, training and instruction received about the use of PPE. Take adequate care of PPE and maintain PPE as instructed. Perform the task as per the work instruction and if the task changes and additional risks are identified, request clarification of the need for additional PPE through their management. Revision: 1.1 Issue Date: Oct 2013 Page 9 of 10
7. Australian Standards This standard requires reference to the following Australian Standards: Standard Short Title AS/NZS 1337 Personal eye protection 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 4602 High visibility safety garments AS 4979 Flammable and combustible liquids Precautions against electrostatic ignition during tank vehicle loading AS/NZS 60079 Explosive atmospheres 8. Legislative References Relevant health and safety legislation identified: National: Control of Workplace Hazardous Substances National Model Regulation (NOHSC:2007/1994) National Code of Practice (NOHSC2007/1994) New South Wales: Work Health and Safety Act 2011 South Australia: Work Health and Safety Act 2012 ACT: Work Health and Safety Act 2011 Queensland: Work Health and Safety Act 2011 Victoria: Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 Western Australia: Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 Tasmania: Work Health and Safety Act 2012 Northern Territory: Work Health And Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 Revision: 1.1 Issue Date: Oct 2013 Page 10 of 10