PRODUCTION WORKSHOP

SOP No. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) describes the use and safe working
procedures for personal protective equipment PPE

1.2 Intended application: To protect Technician when mixing, handling and disposing of
chemistry and materials

1.3 Principle of operation: chemical & material handling

Service contact: Production Workshop Staff

Phone: Ext 59340 / 59377

2 WARNINGS:

2.1 Safety Precautions:

See PPE register for maintenance schedule
ALL RECORDS ARE KEPT IN THE PRODUCTION WORKSHOP COORDINATOR OFFICE

2.2 Do's and Don't:

Always wear appropriate PPE for the task
Eye protection safety glasses with side shields (or goggles).
Apron or protective clothing appropriate to risk of exposure Wear impervious gloves,
sturdySafety Precautions:
See Risk Assessment

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3 ENVIRONMENT
Provide PPE
Lighting
Ventilation
Maintenance and inspection
Training

4 OPERATION
Pre Start-up
Ensure lighting is turned on
Appropriate PPE for the task see material safety data sheet
Induction/training must be completed and signed off

4.1 Start-up operation

Turn ventilation on
Wear appropriate safety gear follow standard operating procedures
Wear a dust mask:
When using the spray booth.
Whilst dry sweeping, sanding or cutting.
Whenever dust is apparent.
Wear a respirator
When mixing photographic chemistry.
When printing in the Darkrooms if sensitive to photographic chemistry, breast feeding
or pregnant.
When processing film if sensitive to photographic chemistry, breast feeding or
pregnant.
Whenever chemical smell is apparent.
When not to use your respirator
The leakage test fails.
The air does not contain the normal amount of oxygen.
The contaminants are unknown.
The atmosphere is immediately dangerous to life and health.
Discontinue work and leave the area if breathing becomes difficult, experience
dizziness, nausea or notice contaminants by smell or taste.

4.2 Shut Down

Remove and clean
When not in use store your respirator in an airtight container.

5 MAINTENANCE

Weekly.
Inspect PPE
Clean PPE
To clean, remove the filter and the membranes. Clean the mask with anti-bacterial
cleaning tissue or warm soapy water. Rinse and dry.
Never use solvents for cleaning.
Two monthly inspections.
PPE Register update

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6 TROUBLE SHOOTING

If a fault occurs with any PPE, dispose of it immediately and do not mix chemistry until a
replacement has been obtained.

7 REFERENCES

7.1 Applicable Act or Legislation

OHS Act 2004
OHS Regulations 2007

7.2 Applicable Australian Standard

1337 Eye Protection
1270 Hearing Protection
4501 Occupational protective Clothing
1716 Respiratory Protective Devices

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