ServiceMaster will provide for, and ensure the usage of, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). It is the duty of all employees to use this PPE as required, according to the Safe Operating Procedures of Equipment, Best Practices, and the Safety Data Sheets for all Hazardous Materials. It is Management’s responsibility to ensure that this equipment is properly maintained, and that employees are using it correctly. 

Footwear

All ServiceMaster janitorial staff must wear non-slip shoes, and/or steel toed, and/or chemical protective shoes as required by specific job site guidelines. Supervisors will provide information on specific site requirements.

Gloves

All ServiceMaster employees engaged in a work practice that has the potential to damage the hands, fingers and/or wrist must wear the proper gloves to prevent this type of injury. The type of gloves available to employees include, but are not limited to, heat and/or cut resistant gloves (cloth or leather), and chemical resistant gloves (rubber-latex, nitrile or neoprene). Supervisors will provide site specific requirements.

Eyewear

CSA-approved safety glasses or goggles must be worn:

• When using chemicals that may be airborne or splashed into one’s eyes.
• Whenever using a tool or performing a task that increases danger to the eyes. 

Hard Hats

All ServiceMaster employees engaged in a work practice that has the potential for a head injury must wear a hard hat to prevent this type of injury. This is required when on a construction site or as required by the supervisor.

Respirators (Half-Mask Cartridge Type)

All employees working in the breathing space of any airborne toxic material must wear a CSA-approved respirator, with the proper filter cartridges designed for the specific toxic material. 

Generally, respirators must be worn when handling or using any chemical, and the chemical SDS states that a respirator is required.

The Supervisor will ensure this equipment is provided as required.

Replacement Process

The following steps should be taken to ensure that the appropriate PPE is always available: 

• Supervisors must check equipment during regular inspections and order replacements when supplies are low.
• Employees are to inform the Supervisor when supplies are low and PPE is needed.

Training

Training shall be provided to ensure all Supervisors and employees know what PPE is required, and how to use it and maintain it properly.