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ASWP02 Job Planning PPE must not be modified or repaired except by the manufacturer or authorized by the manufacturer All tools and equipment must be inspected prior to use All guards and barriers shall be used as described in the manufacturer's instructions Head protection shall meet the applicable CSA standard and be appropriate to the circumstance i.e. Class E for electrical environments Hearing protection shall meet the applicable CSA standard and be appropriate to the circumstance Eye protection shall meet the applicable CSA standard (Z94.3-92) and be appropriate to the circumstance Foot protection shall meet the applicable CSA standard (Z195-M92) and be appropriate to the circumstance Leg protection shall meet the BNQ/CAN standard (1961.45) Hand protection shall be appropriate to the circumstance High visibility clothing shall be worn in appropriate circumstances i.e. night work, vehicular traffic situations Step Action Select, inspect, adjust, maintain and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to the circumstance daily / before use (e.g. Figure 4) Figure 4 Inspect the following PPE components: • Head protection • Eye protection • Hearing protection • Hand protection • High visibility clothing • Chainsaw leg protection • Foot protection • UV Protection Page 21

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