IAGC LAND GEOPHYSICAL SAFETY MANUAL Edition 9 ... - CGISS

2.10 Protective Clothing and EquipmentIt is the direct responsibility of every employee to wear and use the protective clothingand equipment provided. Each employee is responsible for ensuring such equipment iskept in a good state of repair.1) Appropriate clothing for the area should be worn.2) Do not wear loose clothing around moving machinery such as engines, vibrators, ordrills. Tuck shirttails in, fasten cuffs and tuck long hair under appropriate headgear.Overalls are the most appropriate clothing to wear. Shorts, cutoffs, swimsuits, andsleeveless shirts should not be worn.3) Gloves should be worn for specified jobs.4) Hard hats and protective footwear should be worn as required by company policy,crew procedures or by posted instructions.5) When selecting eye and combined eye and face protectors, careful considerationshould be given to the kind and degree of the hazard and the degree of protectionand comfort afforded. The main causes of eye injuries are:a) Infrared rays (e.g., from gas welding).b) Ultraviolet rays (e.g., from electric welding).c) Exposure to chemicals (e.g., from battery acid).d) Exposure to particles and foreign bodies (e.g., from helicopters, wind)e) Strong sunlight or snow blindness.f) Battery explosions or splashes.Ordinary prescription glasses do not afford protection. Eye protection is available in awide variety of styles and applications. Prescription eye protection is also available.6) All persons exposed to high levels of noise (greater than 85 dB) should wear hearingprotection suitable for the particular circumstances. If you must raise your voice to beheard, you are probably in an area requiring hearing protection.7) Long-term exposure to high noise levels may cause long-term hearing loss.8) A noise survey should be made of any questionable area.2.11 Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)2.11.1 Life Jackets/Work VestsThere is an extensive choice of life-saving equipment available, and the first decision iswhether to use a work vest or a life jacket for a particular type of operation.Page 24 of 136