Title 60 20 00 03 04 Use personal protection equipment

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Development notes

Status: final read / finalised (date)

(The notes below will be removed at the end of the project)

Sectoral layer

Sectoral detail

Skills

• Identify / spot the risks for personal injury
• Choose the appropriate PPEs according to the risks
• Check the PPEs before use
• Use safety shoes, hearing protection, gloves, hard hats etc. according to instructions and regulations
• Choose a safe attachment point for the fall protection
• Maintain and store the PPEs

Knowledge

• Body protection
• Eye and face protection
• Hearing protection
• Breathing protection
• Fall protection
• Mandatory action signs

Autonomy / attitude

• Personal safety awareness
• Awareness of long term impact on personal health
• Non macho attitude

Assessment

Self assessment

1. I don't know how to assess the need for personal protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. inspect the equipment and use it consistently.
2. I am uncertain how to assess the need for personal protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. inspect the equipment and use it consistently.
3. I know how to assess the need for personal protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. inspect the equipment and use it consistently.
4. I am more than able to assess the need for personal protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. inspect the equipment and use it consistently.

Mentor assessment

1. ... doesn't know how to assess the need for personal protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. inspect the equipment and use it consistently.
2. ... is uncertain how to assess the need for personal protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. inspect the equipment and use it consistently.
3. ... knows how to assess the need for personal protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. inspect the equipment and use it consistently.
4. ... is more than able to assess the need for personal protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. inspect the equipment and use it consistently.

Acceptable assessment methods

• Observation in a Simulated Environment
• Observation on Site
• Supportive:
• Structured Portfolio

Training

Initially, candidates are briefed on use, maintenance and adaptation to the body of the PPE, in accordance with manual and manufacturer's instructions. The training should focus on recognising riskful situations and be adapted to the specific working environment.  For complex PPEs practice training is provided.  After initial training continuous attention to the actual use is needed during day to day activities.

References

• Belgium: KB van 13 juni 2005, BS 14.7.2005, http://www.werk.belgie.be/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&ItemID=2108  Codex over het welzijn op het werk, Boek IX.- Collectieve bescherming en individuele uitrusting, Titel 2.– Persoonlijke beschermingsmiddelen, http://www.werk.belgie.be/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=46064  Collectieve en individuele bescherming, Federale Overheidsdienst Werkgelegenheid, Arbeid en Sociaal Overleg http://www.werk.belgie.be/defaultTab.aspx?id=628
• ETTE - European Theatre Technicians Education, Basic safety for the theatre and event industry - Use personal protection equipment, released 2017, ISBN: 978-3-9819148-0-1: Teachers Handbook English, 978-3-9819148-1-8: Students Handbook English, 978-3-9819148-2-5: Assessors Handbook English
• EU  Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment, http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legalcontent/ EN/TXT/?uri=uriserv:OJ.L_.2016.081.01.0051.01.ENG&toc=OJ:L:2016:081:TOC  COUNCIL DIRECTIVE of 30 November 1989 on the minimum health and safety requirements for the use by workers of personal protective equipment at the workplace, http://eurlex. europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:01989L0656-20070627&from=EN  Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment and repealing Council Directive 89/686/EEC (Text with EEA relevance) http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legalcontent/ EN/TXT/?qid=1506411941383&uri=CELEX:32016R0425  ISO 20345:2011, Personal protective equipment -- Safety footwear  ISO 20347:2012, Personal protective equipment -- Occupational footwear
• Germany: Fachkraft für Veranstaltungstechnik – Event Technology Specialist - Learning Area B: Integrative Skills, Knowledge and Competences – (Item 3b) Apply occupational health and safety and accident prevention regulations, Implement regulations in the operational and personal workflow, Routine, operational blindness, Health-preserving rules of conduct, personal protection
  – BiBB Bundesinstitut für Berufsbildung, AUSBILDUNG GESTALTEN - Fachkraft für Veranstaltungstechnik, Bonn 2017, ISBN: 978-3-7639-5873-3 (Print), ISBN: 978-3-96208-021-1 (PDF)
• Germany:  Richtlinie 89/656/EWG des Rates vom 30. November 1989 über Mindestvorschriften für Sicherheit und Gesundheitsschutz bei Benutzung persönlicher Schutzausrüstungen durch Arbeitnehmer bei der Arbeit: http://www.beck.de/rsw/upload/EUArbR/66_EWG_RL_89_656.pdfRICHTLINIE DES RATES vom 21. Dezember 1989 zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der Mitgliedstaaten für persönliche Schutzausrüstungen (89/686/EWG): http://eurlex. europa.eu/legal-content/DE/TXT/?uri=CELEX:31989L0686  Betriebssicherheitsverordnung https://www.gesetze-iminternet. de/betrsichv_2015/BJNR004910015.html