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11. Under no circumstances are persons under16 years of age allowed to enter the
site either on foot or as a passenger, except by prior arrangement with one of the
company directors.
12. By following the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and company Safety Policies,
your working environment can be a safe place to be for everyone. Unfortunately
accidents may happen, so there are guidelines in place to help you deal with any
such emergencies please refer to section 10 of this manual.
13. There are a variety of machines at each transfer station to aid in the waste
management process. No operative may operate any machinery on site until
they have been fully trained by an external instructor and have been assessed
as competent and certificated to use each piece of site machinery.
14. Please also be aware of uneven surfaces whilst moving around the site to ensure
that you do not have a slip, trip or fall. If you see any material on walkways then
please if safe to do so clean it up and remove it or report to your manager
immediately so that it can be removed.

Picking Line PPE Requirements

Whilst working on the picking line in a TJ waste transfer station you must wear the
following:

✓ Safety glasses (EN166 standard)
✓ High-visibility clothing
✓ Safety footwear (S1P standard)
✓ TJ issued safety gloves
✓ TJ issued hearing protection
✓ FFP3 face fitted RPE

Wearing a hard hat is not a requirement for working on the picking line but is required
elsewhere on site.

Why wear these items?

✓ Safety glasses (EN166 standard) – Protect your eyes from foreign objects that could damage
your eyes or cause loss of sight
✓ High-visibility clothing – Allow you to be clearly visible in an environment with moving vehicles
and machinery.
✓ Safety footwear (S1P standard) – The steel top cap and mid sole protection offered by S1P
standard safety footwear prevent puncture and cuts wounds from nails and other sharp
objects.
✓ TJ issued safety gloves – Protect your hands from punctures, cuts or abrasions whilst handling
rough and sharp waste objects.

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Reviewed April 2024