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PPE requirements for visitors to worksites
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PPE requirements for visitors to worksites
We are reviewing our PPE requirements for visitors to MLL worksites and are interested in how other EDBs define “suitable” PPE consistent with: SMEI RE 3.2071 (2.1301) Suitable personal protective equipment shall be worn by persons visiting a worksite who are not part of the work party.
Currently we require visitors to worksites (e.g. leadership team, directors) to be escorted at all times by a competent person and kept at a safe distance from hazardous areas. Visitors who do not have safety footwear (but have full cover footwear) are permitted into non hazardous areas of the site . High visibility jackets must be worn at all times. If entry into hazardous areas is required then the person escorting will ensure that full PPE is worn including safety footwear and hardhat.
We are considering implementing a rule requiring visitors to wear arc rated workwear, and there is divided opinion on that, so am keen to know what others have in place.
Thanks, Rebeca
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