Say this
- Wear the PPE the task needs for the whole job. Most injuries happen in the minute you take it off.
- Check it before you put it on. Look for cracks in helmets, cuts in harness webbing and holes in gloves.
- If it fits badly, tell me. We have other sizes, and loose PPE does not protect you.
- Use the right type. A dust mask does nothing against fumes. Ask if you are not sure.
- Do not modify your PPE. No drilling helmets and no cutting glove fingers. It is against the law and it weakens the gear.
- If your harness stops a fall, it is finished. Hand it in, even if it looks fine.
- Store your PPE clean and dry, out of the sun and away from chemicals.
Ask the crew
- What PPE does your task need today?
- Show me how you check your helmet before you put it on.
- What do you do if you find a cut in your harness strap?
- Why is a dust mask no good for paint fumes?
Show them
- How to do the two-finger fit test on a harness.
- A damaged helmet or harness next to a good one, and the signs to look for.
- Where spare PPE and other sizes are kept, and how to swap a damaged item.
Sign-off
| Name | Company | Signature |
|---|---|---|
Sources
- WSH Guidelines: Personal Protective Equipment for Work at Heights, WSH Council.
- WSH Act: responsibilities of stakeholders, Ministry of Manpower.
- Workplace Safety and Health (Risk Management) Regulations, Singapore Statutes Online.
This is practical guidance, not legal advice. Laws and codes of practice change; always check the current official text and your site's own procedures.
