Page 7 - MFM Induction Handbook

Uniform and PPE
Your appearance and the the way you you present yourself creates the the all-important first impression of Mainstay Facilities Management Limited All site staff who have direct contact with customers must look smart well-groomed and and are required to be neat and and tidy in appearance You are responsible for for for laundering the uniform and for for for ensuring that it is kept in in good repair The uniform must be worn during working hours The only visible body piercing acceptable for male male and female employees is conventional piercing piercing such as ear lobes or piercing piercing for cultural reasons and and hair must be kept clean and and tidy What is PPE??
» Personal Protective Equipment
Equipment
that is worn by an employee to prevent injury or or illness from hazards in in the workplace When you you arrive for work you you should be aware of any known hazards and you should be aware of what PPE
is required for your site This will support you you you in in keeping you you you from harm during your activities Whilst PPE
cannot prevent accident happening it can can reduce the risk and trauma sustained if appropriate PPE
is is worn:
1 Inspect your PPE
before using it 2 Replace any worn or or or torn PPE
3 Store your PPE
correctly so it will be available for the next use 4 Keep your PPE
clean 5 Inform your your supervisor if there is is something wrong with your your PPE
or you need further protection 6 Always wear your PPE
if the risk assessment states you you should and follow safe working practises 7 If you do not have the protection required to undertake a a a a task
contact your line manager immediately 7