Personal protective equipment provides the final protective barrier for workers where oiling or other conditions can pose a health or safety hazard. Jurisdictions are responsible for ensuring their NRT personnel are equipped with appropriate PPE.
The following is the minimum standard level of PPE, suitable for general field operations. Other equipment may be necessary in other locations or where specific hazards apply.
Eyes | Safety glasses (clear or tinted) | Field |
Body | Long sleeve shirt and long pants, or similar coveralls – all oil resistant | Field |
Hands |
Work gloves – oil resistant
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Feet | Enclosed oil resistant footwear | Field |
Head | Sun hat | Field |
Additional PPE may include:
Item | Role |
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Log book/notebook | IMT |
Mobile phone | IMT/Field |
Mobile internet and Wi-Fi enabled laptop | IMT |
Sunblock | Field |
Hard hat | Field |
Hearing protection | Field |
Polarised sunglasses | Field |
Hi-vis vest | Field |
Wet weather gear | Field |
Cold weather gear | Field |
Digital camber or phone with camera | Field |
Personal first aid kits | Field |
PLB/EPIRB (AMSA supplied) | Field |
Personal Floatation Device | Field |
All PPE should be:
- The final barrier applied to any hazard
- Well maintained and easily accessible
- Appropriate for the type of work and give appropriate protection for the risk
- Compatible with other PPE in use and not create extra health or safety risks
- Compatible with any workers’ medical needs or conditions
- Easy to use, fit properly and comfortable for extended use
- Compliant with relevant Australian Standards