For a first offence, counseling and retraining by the employee's supervisor or the Chemical Safety Coordinator. For subsequent offences, appropriate disciplinary action according to established College policy. It is important that all PPE be kept clean and properly maintained by the employee to whom it is assigned. Cleaning is particularly important for eye and face protection where dirty or fogged lenses could impair vision. PPE is to be inspected, cleaned, and maintained by employees at regular intervals as part of their normal job duties so that the PPE provides the requisite protection.
Supervisors are responsible for ensuring compliance with cleaning responsibilities by employees.
If PPE is for general use, the Chemical Safety Coordinator has responsibility for cleaning and maintenance. It is against work rules to use PPE that is in disrepair or not able to perform its intended function. Contaminated PPE which cannot be decontaminated is disposed of in a manner that protects employees from exposure to hazards. Employees in work areas such as laboratories, maintenance shops, carpentry shops, vehicle garages, chemical storage areas, among others are required to wear eye protection if any work with the potential to cause eye injury is being performed by anyone in the area. Drain cleaner Use - Heavy Rubber gloves Employees from temporary work agencies and contractors are required to wear protective gloves if assigned to work in the designated work areas.