Safety and Environment Induction Handbook 2012 - Fremantle Ports

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Depending on the tasks, there may be a requirementfor additional PPE, such as:• Hearing protection must be worn in all areas ofexcessive noise, in designated (sign-posted) areas,and when using power tools• Dust masks or respirators – are to be wornwhen exposed to dust, fumes, vapours, smoke, mistor gas – in dusty areas like transfer towers.The type of mask must be appropriate to thedusts or chemicals present on site• Safety gloves – when handling sharp or hotobjects, or handling chemicals. The type of glovemust be appropriate to the work undertaken• Safety goggles or a full face shield – when there isa risk of facial injury and worn when in the vicinityof sulfur dust i.e. during sulfur unloading operationsat the Kwinana Bulk Jetty• Safety harness – when working at heights. Fallarrest equipment must be worn when there isa risk of falling from a height (generally, but notalways limited to, any work over 2 metres)• Self inflating life jackets – when working under thewharf or over/near water or on the deck of smallcraft when at sea• Appropriate personal protective equipment to beworn when handling chemicals (refer to MaterialSafety Data Sheet)• Sunscreen – when working outdoors. Sunscreenis available in all Fremantle Ports workshops andfrom the Stores. It is recommended (mandatoryin the Outer Harbour) that all persons wear longtrousers and a long sleeved shirt with a collar.Sunblock (Sun Protection Factor 50+), zinc creamand lip balm is recommended for skin exposed tothe sun. Ensure that sunscreen is applied liberallyto affected areas and about 20 minutes prior tobeing exposed to the sun.Note:Employees and visitors will be provided withall necessary personal protective equipment.Contractors, tenants, consultants and all other portusers must ensure that their employer provides thenecessary personal protective equipment.It is a legal requirement that a person to whompersonal protective equipment is provided must:• Use the PPE they way they have been instructedto use it• Not misuse or damage the equipment• Notify their Manager/Supervisor as soon aspossible after becoming aware of any damage to,malfunction of, or need to clean or sterilise theequipment.The examples of mandatory safety signs shown onthe following page are used to indicate what personalprotective equipment/clothing must be worn in aparticular area.28
Fremantle Ports - Safety and Environment Induction HandbookSymbolic Safety SignsPROHIBITORY (do not)RedA regulatory sign prohibiting an action, which mayendanger life or cause injury.All prohibition signs are identified by a red ring with adiagonal red line.MANDATORY (must use)BlueA regulatory sign ordering the use of specific personalprotective equipment.All mandatory signs are identified by a blue circle (disc).CAUTION (be careful)Black / yellowRisk of danger. A sign, which warns of risks present in theenvironment and that particular care, must be taken.Please learn these warning signs and wear the rightpersonal protective equipment.Please learn these warning signs and wear the right personal protective equipment29
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