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Let’s all
PPE USE DURING THE COVID -19 PANDEMIC get home safely,
every day

Disposable overshoes are to be used for safety critical tasks only. The use of these at site entrance points to prevent muck from site being
transferred into office space is to cease. Increased boot wash stations are to be employed or footwear changing areas to remove the
need for this.

Where possible the use of antibacterial products such as hand sanitiser, disinfectant wipes and gels are to be replaced with the use of hot
soapy water in line with the government guidance for cleaning and hygiene. These products are to only be used in areas where the use of
hot soapy water is not practicable such as site entry points and on site areas.

ORDERING: All PPE orders are to be reviewed by the Project Manager to ensure that they are not excessive for the tasks
on site. Sites are to ensure that they order PPE on a task specific bases ensuring that a redundant stock or excessive
volume is not held on site. All PPE to be supplied by Thameside supplies.

ISSUING: All PPE must be signed for using the PPE register. On issue of the PPE operatives are to be made aware of the
contents of this briefing.

USE: Project Management teams will continue to monitor the use of PPE on site to ensure that it is used in line with
current guidance and the best potential life span of required items is maintained.

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