SayPro Skin Protection

Solar Radiation

Employees who are required to work outdoors and are exposed to the sun’s rays should :

• Attempt to schedule work in full sun, outside the hours of 10am to 3pm.
• Use shade wherever possible.
• Wear dark, loose and closely woven clothing (long sleeved, button up, collared shirt).
• Wear a 10cm wide brimmed hat or hat with a neck flap.
• Wear gloves.
• Put on broad spectrum water resistant SPF30+ sunscreen at least 10 – 15 minutes before going out in the sun. Reapply every 2 hours while outdoors.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Wear close fitting EPF10 rated sunglassess
• Check your skin regularly for changes.

Foot Protection

Application

Selection of footwear

It is important that footwear provide adequate protection from injury and comfortable support for the feet.Occupational protective footwear is classified into types depending on the type of duties performed. The parameters include: grade of protective toecap, thickness and type of upper materials, and thickness and type of sole. Special features such as chemical resistant soles, penetration resistant mid soles and electrical conductive / antistatic properties are also available.All risks associated with the job should be assessed to determine the specific requirements of the footwear. Footwear types should especially be considered by the following people:

• • Workshop, maintenance and people working in mechanical laboratories or on geological/agricultural/engineering field trips should wear suitable boots with steel caps.
  • All people working in laboratories should wear enclosed footwear.
  • People working in chemical laboratories should wear enclosed footwear that is resistant to spills of hazardous substances.
  • People standing or walking for long periods should wear supportive, enclosed footwear.

Fitting and care of footwear

When purchasing new footwear ensure the following:

• • Feet are measured for the correct size.
  • Have shoes fitted whilst standing and towards the end of the day.
  • Properly fitted footwear shouldn’t need to be ‘broken in’.

Shoes should have

• • a firm heel counter and deep heel seat that holds the heel well and doesn’t slip as when walking.
  • sufficient depth and width at the toes to prevent pressure on toes and nails.
  • the sole should only bend at the ball of the foot. The shoe should not bend in the middle of the shoe under the arch.
  • Firm, well padded synthetic or rubber sole with non slip tread.
  • Soft upper with minimal stitching.
  • Should be secured with laces.
  • Heel of shoe should be less than 2.5 cm
  • There should be little distortion on attempting to twist the shoe.
  • The shape of the shoe should match your feet.
  • Socks manufactured from natural fibres, preferably free of seams should be worn with footwear at all times.

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