Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L01173:body:0:p16
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L01173
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Character Range: 41535–44370

nothing to reduce the hazard and can only protect the person wearing it, if the person wears it correctly. Therefore, PPE should be used together with other controls or when risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by more effective control measures.
The use of PPE may in itself become a hazard. For example, through reduced field of vision, loss of dexterity or agility.
PPE should be:
       of a type and standard as approved by Standards Australia or its equivalent

       suitable for the task for which it is required

       used, inspected and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions which should be kept with the relevant equipment, and

       kept clean and disinfected when necessary.

Records should be kept of servicing and any repairs carried out. Defective PPE that cannot be repaired must no longer be used and should be disposed of appropriately and immediately replaced.
All seafarers must be trained in the use and care of PPE and informed of its limitations. Persons using such items should check them each time before use. Training records of seafarers who have received the training should be kept.
Seafarers should wear appropriate safety clothing and footwear at all times.
Clothing worn in galleys and machinery spaces where there is a risk of burning or scalding should adequately cover the body and should be made from a low flammability material, such as cotton.

Head Protection
Helmets may be designed for different purposes. A helmet designed to provide protection from objects falling from above may not be suitable for protecting seafarers from chemical splashes. The ship should be supplied with helmet types appropriate to the range of operations carried out on the ship. Australian Standard AS 1800–1998 (Occupational protective helmets) provides guidance on the selection, care and use of industrial safety helmets.
A helmet that is visibly damaged should not be used and should be disposed of and replaced.

Hearing Protection
Seafarers who are exposed to high levels of noise, such as those working in machinery spaces, should be provided with and wear hearing protectors.
Various types of hearing protectors are available for shipboard use, including ear plugs and earmuffs. In general, earmuffs give the most effective protection and should be used in preference to ear plugs except in situations where the use of ear muffs is impracticable. Hearing protectors should comply with AS/NZS 1270–2002 (Acoustics— Hearing protectors), or its equivalent.

Face and eye protection
Face and eye protectors are available in a wide variety of designs. Careful consideration should be given to the nature of the hazard to ensure the appropriate protection is chosen. Eye protectors should comply with AS/NZS 1337.1:2010 Personal eye protection – eye and