City Power Johannesburg 40 Heronmere Road Reuven Johannesburg PO Box 38766 Booysens 2016 Tel +27(0) 11 490 7000 Fax +27(0) 11 490 7590 www.citypower.co.za PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION...8 1. SCOPE...8 2. NORMATIVE REFERENCES...8 3. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS...9 4. REQUIREMENTS FOR ARC RATED PPE...9 4.1 Overalls... 9 4.1 Winter jacket... 12 4.2 Arc flash suit... 14 4.3 LV Operating gloves... 15 4.4 LV Switching Face Shield... 16 4.5 Fall protection Harness... 16 5 ALCALI/BATTERY PPE... 17 5.1 Face protection... 17 5.2 Apron... 17 5.3 Gloves... 17 6 FOOT PROTECTION... 18 6.1 Safety boots/shoes... 18 6.2 Gumboots... 18 6.3 Socks... 18 7 HEARING PROTECTION... 19 8 BODY PROTECTION... 20 8.1 Rainwear... 20 8.2 Dust coat for general purposes... 20 8.3 Dust coat for Wellness employees... 21 8.4 Underwear (Bra and Pants)... 21 8.5 Reflective Vests/bibs... 21 9 HAND PROTECTION... 22
9.1 Working gloves... 22 9.2 Gloves for cleaning... 22 9.3 Gloves general purpose full grain hide... 23 9.4 Gloves Split leather... 23 9.5 Gloves leather Green... 23 9.6 Gloves latex... 24 9.7 Gloves for wellness use... 24 10 FACE PROTECTION... 25 10.1 Face shield for cutting and grinding... 25 10.2 Eye protection for welding purpose... 25 10.3 Eye protection against ultra violet rays (UV)... 25 10.4 Eye protection for oil lab use (Goggles)... 26 11 HEAD PROTECTION... 26 11.1 Hard hats for working at ground level... 26 11.2 Hard hats for working from Height... 26 11.3 Soft hats... 27 11.4 Wool winter hats... 27 12 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION... 27 12.1 Dust Mask... 28 12.2 Clinical use Mask... 28 13 SAFETY ACCESSORIES... 29 13.1 Danger tapes... 29 13.2 Chevron tape... 29 13.3 Road cone... 29 13.4 Barriers (Shark nets)... 30 13.5 Work in progress sign... 30 13.6 UV PROTECTION... 30 13.7 Dust coat (LAB)... 31 Annex B - Revision information... 33 Annex C - Technical Schedules A and B for Arc Rated Flame Resistant Overalls... 34 Annex C Deviation Schedule for Arc Rated Flame Resistant Overalls... 35 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for winter jacket... 36 Technical schedules A and B... 37 Deviation schedule for winter jacket... 37 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for ARC flash suit... 38 Technical schedules A and B... 39 Deviation schedule for ARC flash suit... 39 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for LV operating gloves... 40 Technical schedules A and B... 41 Deviation schedule for LV operating gloves... 41 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for LV switching face-shield... 42 Page 2 of
Technical schedules A and B... 43 Deviation schedule for LV switching face-shield... 43 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for fall protection harness... 44 Technical schedules A and B... 45 Deviation schedule for fall protection harness... 45 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for ALCALI face-shield protection... 46 Technical schedules A and B... 47 Deviation schedule for ALCALI face-shield protection... 47 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for Dust coat LAB... 48 Deviation schedule for Dust coat LAB... 49 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for ALCALI Apron... 50 Technical schedules A and B... 51 Deviation schedule for ALCALI Apron... 51 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for ALCALI protection Gloves... 52 Technical schedules A and B... 53 Deviation schedule for ALCALI protection Gloves... 53 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for Safety Shoes... 54 Technical schedules A and B... 55 Deviation schedule for Safety Shoes... 55 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for Safety Boots... 56 Technical schedules A and B... 57 Deviation schedule for Safety Boots... 57 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for Gumboot... 58 Technical schedules A and B... 59 Deviation schedule for Gumboot... 59 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for Socks... 60 Technical schedules A and B... 61 Deviation schedule for Socks... 61 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for Ear Muffs... 62 Technical schedules A and B... 63 Deviation schedule for Ear Muffs... 63 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for Ear Plugs... 64 Technical schedules A and B... 65 Deviation schedule for Ear Plugs... 65 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for Rainwear... 66 Technical schedules A and B... 67 Deviation schedule for Rainwear... 67 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for Dust coat for Wellness... 68 Technical schedules A and B... 69 Deviation schedule for Dust coat for Wellness... 69 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for Dust coat for General purpose... 70 Page 3 of
Technical schedules A and B... 71 Deviation schedule for Dust coat for General Purpose... 71 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for underpants... 72 Technical schedules A and B... 73 Deviation schedule for Underpants... 73 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for Bra... 74 Technical schedules A and B... 75 Deviation schedule for Bra... 75 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for Reflective Vest... 76 Technical schedules A and B... 77 Deviation schedule for reflective vests... 77 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for Gloves for Cleaning... 78 Technical schedules A and B... 79 Deviation schedule for Gloves for cleaning... 79 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for Gloves full grain hide... 80 Technical schedules A and B... 81 Deviation schedule for Gloves full grain hide... 81 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for Gloves split leather... 82 Technical schedules A and B... 83 Deviation schedule for Gloves split leather... 83 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for Gloves leather green... 84 Technical schedules A and B... 85 Deviation schedule for Gloves leather green... 85 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for Gloves pig skin... 86 Technical schedules A and B... 87 Deviation schedule for Gloves pig skin... 87 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for Gloves for Wellness Use... 88 Technical schedules A and B... 89 Deviation schedule for Gloves for Wellness use... 89 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for Face-shield for General purpose... 90 Technical schedules A and B... 91 Deviation schedule for Face-shield for General purpose... 91 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for Face-shield for Welding purpose... 92 Technical schedules A and B... 93 Deviation schedule for Face-shield for welding purpose... 93 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for Goggles for oil Lab use... 94 Technical schedules A and B... 95 Deviation schedule for Goggles for oil Lab use... 95 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for UV Protection Sunglasses... 95 Technical schedules A and B... 97 Deviation schedule for UV Protection Sunglasses... 97 Page 4 of
Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for Ground Level Hard Hats... 98 Technical schedules A and B... 99 Deviation schedule for Ground Level Hard Hats... 99 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for Above Ground Level Hard Hats... 100 Technical schedules A and B... 101 Deviation schedule for Above Ground Level Hard Hats... 101 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for Soft Hats... 102 Technical schedules A and B... 103 Deviation schedule for Soft Hats... 103 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for Winter Wool Hats... 104 Technical schedules A and B... 105 Deviation schedule for Winter Wool Hats... 105 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for Respirators for oil lab gases protection... 106 Technical schedules A and B... 107 Deviation schedule for respirators for oil lab gases protection... 107 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for Respirators for chemical protection... 108 Technical schedules A and B... 109 Deviation schedule for respirators for chemical protection... 109 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for Respirators single cartridge for oil lab gases protection... 110 Technical schedules A and B... 111 Deviation schedule for Respirators single cartridge for oil lab gases protection... 111 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for Respirators double cartridges for chemical protection... 112 Technical schedules A and B... 113 Deviation schedule for respirators double catridgefor chemical protection... 113 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for Dust Mask... 114 Technical schedules A and B... 115 Deviation schedule for Dust Mask... 115 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for Clinical Use Mask... 116 Technical schedules A and B... 117 Deviation schedule for Clinical Use Mask... 117 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for Danger Tapes... 118 Technical schedules A and B... 119 Deviation schedule for Danger Tapes... 119 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for Chevron Tapes... 120 Technical schedules A and B... 121 Deviation schedule for Chevron Tapes... 121 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for Road Cones... 122 Technical schedules A and B... 123 Deviation schedule for Road Cones... 123 Page 5 of
Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for Barrier (Shark Nets)... 124 Technical schedules A and B... 125 Deviation schedule for Barrier (Shark Net)... 125 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for work in progress signs... 126 Technical schedules A and B... 127 Deviation schedule for Work in progress signs... 127 Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for Sunscreen... 128 Technical schedules A and B... 129 Deviation schedule for Sunscreen... 129 Annexure D Stock Items... 130 Page 6 of
FOREWORD Recommendations for corrections, additions or deletions should be addressed to the: General Manager - Technology Services City Power Johannesburg (SOC) Ltd P O Box 38766 Booysens 2016 Page 7 of
INTRODUCTION City Power personnel routinely carry out work in close proximity to electrical equipment. Whilst every possible safety precaution is followed, the employer is obliged to provide protective clothing which will give personnel the maximum possible degree of safety whilst, simultaneously, being comfortable enough not to restrict movement or cause discomfort. 1. SCOPE This specification covers City Power s requirements for protective clothing in accordance with the requirements of Occupational Health and Safety Act, General Safety Regulations, point 2 Personal Safety Equipment and Facilities. 2. NORMATIVE REFERENCES The following documents contain provisions that, through reference in the text, constitute requirements of this specification. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards and specifications are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this specification are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the documents listed below; a) SANS 724 Personal protective equipment and protective clothing against the thermal hazards of an electric arc flash. b) SANS 492: Protective and Safety Gum boots (Part 4), All made from Rubber c) DSP 34: Safety Shoes Electrical Testing Specification. d) SANS 741: Industrial boots (including Safety Boots) with Direct-vulcanized Soles and Heels e) SANS 1114: Industrial Boots (including Safety Boots) with Stuck-on Pre-moulded or Directinjection -Moulded Soles and Heels f) SANS 1167: Industrial Shoes (including safety shoes) with Stuck-on Pre-moulded or Directinjection - Moulded Soles and Heels g) SANS 1168: Industrial Shoes (including Safety Shoes) with Direct Vulcanised Soles and Heels h) SANS 1320: PVC Gumboots: Part 1, Injection-moulded Gumboots i) SANS 1320: PVC Gumboots: Part 2, Dip Moulded Gumboots with Pre-moulded Stuck-on Outer soles and heels j) SANS 1320: PVC Gumboots: Part 3, Injection-moulded Ankle Boots for Men k) SANS 1437: Footwear Soling Material and Footwear Sole and Heel Components of Rubber and Plastics l) SANS CKS 61: Men s Service Type Shoes (Goodyear Welded with Stuck on and Stitched soles) m) SANS 1404: 2009 Eye-protectors for Industrial and Non-industrial Use n) SANS 1400: Equipment (including oculars) for eye, face and neck protection against nonionising radiation arising during welding and similar operations. Page 8 of
3. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS HRC - Hazard Risk Category. 4. REQUIREMENTS FOR ARC RATED PPE 4.1 Overalls 4.1.1 General requirements a) The garments shall be rated HRC 2 as per SANS 724 b) The garments shall comply with SANS 724 requirements. c) Size designations shall comply with SANS 434 requirements. d) The garments shall consist of two pieces; a trousers and a jacket combination. e) The arc withstand performance of the fabric shall originate from the inherent characteristics of the fabric prior to any treatment. f) Garments shall be suitable for use by both male and female employees. g) Garment shall be navy blue in colour with City Power branding on upper left pocket of the jacket and the rear trousers pocket. 4.1.2 Tests 4.1.2.1 Routine test Visually examine the complete garment for compliance with this specification. 4.1.2.2 Type tests and technical documents a) All type tests as required by ASTM F1506 or IEC 61482-2 b) Provision of arc test results (e.g. ASTM F1959, IEC 61482-1/2 or ASTM F2621) for the jacket and trouser as complete garments. c) All type tests shall be conducted by an independent accredited test laboratory and these must be signed. d) City Power reserves the right to verify the authenticity of type test reports submitted and also to carry out any further type testing of materials. e) Detailed material technical data sheet from the original material manufacturer to be submitted with any tender submissions. Page 9 of
4.1.3 Design and cut a) City Power reserves the right to make minor changes to the design in order to accommodate aesthetic requirements. b) Jacket and trousers shall conform to the general design shown in figures 1 and 2 Figure 1: Jacket design, SANS 434, Style C, Slide fastener with butted fronts, breast pocket with flap, two side pockets Figure 2: Trousers design, SANS 434, Front and back view Note: Figure 1 & 2 are taken from SANS 434 document Page 10 of
Table 1: Size range for Work Wear Suits - Trousers The protective clothing shall be sized in accordance with the requirements of SANS 434. Size range Chest circumference Back length Back width Sleeve Length Cuff circumference 82 99 71 38 47 27 87 104 72 40 48 27 92 109 73 42 48 28 97 114 74 44 49 28 102 119 74,5 46 49 28 107 124 75 48 50 29 112 129 75,5 50 50 29 117 134 76 52 51 29 122 139 76,5 54 51 30 127 144 77 56 52 30 132 149 77,5 58 52 30 137 154 78 60 53 31 142 159 78,5 62 53 31 147 164 79 64 54 31 Page 11 of
Table 2: Size range for Work Wear Suits - Jackets Size designation Outside leg length Inside leg length Waist Seat circumference Knee circumference Bottom circumference 82/72 104 79 85 97 52 44 87/77 106 80 90 102 53 46 92/82 108 81 95 107 54 48 97/87 110 82 100 112 55 50 102/92 110 82 105 117 56 50 107/97 111 82 110 122 57 50 112/102 111 82 115 127 58 50 117/107 111 81 120 132 58,5 51 122/112 111 81 125 137 59 51 127/117 111 80 130 142 59,5 51 132/122 111 80 135 147 60 51 137/127 112 80 140 152 60,5 52 142/132 112 80 157 61 52 147/137 113 80 150 162 61,5 52 Table 3: Size range for Work Wear Suits - Trousers Note 1: Table 2 & 3 taken from SANS 434 document. Note 2: The supplier is responsible for ensuring that the above sizes are in accordance with the overalls currently in use at City Power. 4.1 Winter jacket 4.2.1 General requirements a) The winter jackets shall be rated a category 2 as per SANS 724 2012 standards. b) The arc withstand performance of the fabric shall originate from the inherent characteristics of the fabric prior to any treatments. c) Size designations shall be compliant to SANS 434 d) A sample of the jacket to be supplied shall be provided with the tender document. e) The colour of the winter jacket must preferably be navy blue. f) The jackets shall have one chest pocket and four side pockets. The side pocket shall be the bellows type with a side entry into another separate pocket and shall be 22 cm deep and 21 cm wide. Page 12 of
g) The pockets shall have flaps with cut-off edges that can be fastened by means of nonconductive press studs. h) Chest pockets shall be the bellows type 15 cm deep and 14 cm wide. i) The jackets shall reach below the buttocks. j) The jackets shall have non-conductive press-studs down the front on a double panel strip as well as a non-conductive zip complying with SANS 1822. k) The sleeve cuffs shall have two non-conductive press-studs at the end of the sleeve so that the size can be adjusted. l) The City Power logo shall be embroidered in accordance with City Power s corporate identity. m) The stitching shall comply with SANS 10101. n) The thread used shall comply with SANS 1362. 4.2.2 Test a) All tests as required by ASTM F1506 or IEC 61482-2. b) Provision of arc test results (e.g. ASTM F1959, IEC 61482-1/2 or ASTM F2621) c) ASTM F2621 or IEC 61482-1 (Method B) (state Edition used). Where the requirements of have been met, but this requirement not met, City Power may at its discretion allow a supplier to perform this test before finalizing its decision. 4.2.3 Marking, Care labelling and packaging for overalls and winter jacket Labels shall be permanently secured on the garment, and should withstand a minimum of 130 washes under standard industrial laundry conditions. City Power branding shall be displayed on upper left pocket of jacket and the rear trousers pocket Information shall be in legible and indelible letters of height at least 2mm. The garment shall be packed in a plastic and adequately labelled showing the size. The following information shall be included as a minimum on the label secured to the garment: a) Compliance to SANS 724, b) Manufacturer s name or trade mark, c) Year of manufacture, d) Size designation, e) Care labelling instructions with number of washes tick sheet, and f) ATPV Rating indicated on the trousers and jacket of the garment. Page 13 of
4.2 Arc flash suit 4.3.1 General requirements a) The arc flash suit shall be rated HRC 4 as per SANS 724. b) The arc withstand performance of the fabric shall originate from the inherent characteristics of the fabric prior to any treatment. c) Garments shall be suitable for use by both male and female employees. d) Garment shall be navy blue in colour with City Power branding on upper left pocket of the jacket and the rear trousers pocket e) Size designations shall be compliant to SANS 434 f) Sample of the suit to be supplied shall be provided with the tender document. g) The colour of the suit must be navy blue. 4.3.2 Test a) All tests as required by ASTM F1506 or IEC 61482-2 b) Provision of arc test results (e.g. ASTM F1959, IEC 61482-1/2 or ASTM F2621) c) ASTM F2621 or IEC 61482-1 (Method B) (state Edition used). Where the requirements of have been met, but this requirement not met, City Power may at its discretion allow a supplier to perform this test before finalizing its decision. 4.3.3 Marking, Care labelling and packaging for arc flash suit Labels shall be permanently secured on the garment, and should withstand a minimum of 130 washes under standard industrial laundry conditions. City Power branding shall be displayed on upper left pocket of jacket and the rear trousers pocket Information shall be in legible and indelible letters of height at least 2mm. The garment shall be packed in a bag which is adequately labelled showing the size. The following information shall be included as a minimum on the label secured to the garment: a) Compliance to SANS 724, b) Manufacturer s name or trade mark, c) Year of manufacture, d) Size designation, e) Care labelling instructions with number of washes tick sheet, and f) ATPV Rating indicated on the trousers and jacket of the garment. Page 14 of
4.3 LV Operating gloves 4.4.1 General requirements a) The gloves shall be a set of two, one right and the other left b) The gloves Shall be made arc rated category 2 as per SANS 724 c) Shall be of a double stitched construction d) Full instruction on the washing and care label must be attached on the inside e) The shelf life shall be more than a year f) The rubber gauntlets shall comply with SABS IEC 60903. g) The rubber gauntlets shall be Class 0 (1 000 V). h) The rubber gauntlets shall be category M (increased mechanical resistance). i) The rubber gauntlets shall be at least 1,0 mm thick and made from latex. j) The gauntlets shall be supplied in size categories 8, 9, 10 or 11. The quantities and sizes shall be specified at the time of order. k) The length of the gauntlets shall be 360 mm. l) The gauntlets shall have a tensile strength of at least 20 MPa and a puncture resistance of at least 30 N/mm. m) Under gloves are required to be supplied. The under gloves shall be made of cotton and shall be designed to be worn under the rubber gauntlet. n) Over gloves (or protector gloves) are also required to be supplied. The over gloves shall be made of silicon grain leather and shall be lightweight and flexible. The over gloves shall be designed to be worn over the rubber gauntlets to provide mechanical and chemical protection to the rubber gauntlets o) In the cases of both the under and over gloves, either a one-size-fits-all or individually-sized glove solution shall be supplied. Full details shall be provided with the tender. 4.4.2 Test a) The gauntlets shall have been tested in accordance with the requirements of SANS 60903. b) In addition to the requirements of SANS 60903, each gauntlet shall be routine tested at a proof test voltage of 5 kv for one minute. c) The measured leakage current shall not exceed 14 ma at any time during the proof voltage test period. 4.4.3 Packaging and labelling The packaging shall be capable of preserving the glove for its entire shelf life, adequately marked showing the size and expiring date. Page 15 of
4.4 LV Switching Face Shield 4.5.1 General requirements a) The face shield and helmet shall fit the existing hard hats and shall comply with Category 2 as per SANS 724. b) The face shield shall provide protection against electrical burns and flashes. c) The face shield shall be made of a transparent material which shall be made of polycarbonate. d) The face shield shall have anti-fog coating. e) The face shield shall have a protection bag. f) The face shield shall be able to mount a standard hard 4.5.2 Test a) All test shall be done in accordance to ASTM F2178 b) Complete Type test report shall be submitted with the tender. 4.5.3 Packaging and labelling The face shield shall be packed in a robust plastic adequately labelled. 4.5 Fall protection Harness 4.6.1 General requirements a) The full body safety harness shall comply with ASTM F887. b) The full body safety harnesses, shall be HRC 2, and as per SANS 724 c) The use of a material which would not ignite during an exposure to arc would be accepted no nylon material would be accepted 4.6.2 Test a) All test shall be done in accordance to ASTM F887 b) Complete Type test report shall be submitted with the tender. 4.6.3 Packaging and labelling The full body safety shall be packed in a suitable bag which will eliminate damage to the all the harness accessories. Page 16 of
5 ALCALI/BATTERY PPE 5.1 Face protection 5.1.1 General requirements a) The face shield shall provide protection against acid/alkali burn. b) The shield shall be made of a transparent material and which material shall be made of polycarbonate. c) The shield shall have an anti-fog coating 5.1.2 Test a) All test shall be done in accordance to SANS 1404 b) Complete Type test report shall be submitted with the tender. 5.1.3 Packaging and labelling The face shield shall be packed in a suitable package which will eliminate damage 5.2 Apron 5.3.1 General requirements a) The apron shall be rubber-coated or heavy duty plastic polyester viscose material. b) The apron shall be full length and hang to the knees or below the knees. c) The apron shall be acid resistant 5.3.2 Test The proof of test for the apron being acid resistant shall be provided. 5.3.3 Packaging and labelling a) The Apron shall be packed in a suitable packaging. b) City Power branding shall be displayed in front of the Apron 5.3 Gloves 5.4.1 General requirements The gloves shall be rubber-coated or heavy duty plastic polyester viscose material and comply with SANS 416. 5.4.2 Test a) All test shall be done in accordance to SANS 416 b) Complete Type test report shall be submitted with the tender. 5.4.3 Packaging and labelling The gloves shall be packed in a suitable packaging and correctly labeled Page 17 of
6 FOOT PROTECTION 6.1 Safety boots/shoes 6.1.1 General requirements a) The boots/shoes must be black b) The Material shall be full grain upper leather c) The design shall be in accordance with SANS 20345 and certified 6.1.2 Test Safety shoes and safety boots shall be test as per ASTM F2412 and ISO 20344. 6.1.3 Packaging and labelling a) The safety shoes and boots shall be packed in a box. b) The box shall be adequately labeled and show the shoe or boot size 6.2 Gumboots 6.2.1 General requirements a) Gumboots shall be made of solid rubber and shall be black in colour with a protective toe cap. b) The gumboot shall be a knee length c) Gumboots shall comply with SANS 20345. 6.2.2 Test Gumboots shall comply with. ISO 20344 6.2.3 Packaging and labelling a) The gumboots shall be packed in a box. b) The box shall be adequately labeled and show the gumboot size 6.3 Socks a) Long and short navy blue socks shall be made from 100% cotton. b) The socks are available in three different sizes, namely: 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12. 6.2.3 Packaging and labelling The socks shall be packed in a suitable packaging designating the size. Page 18 of
7 HEARING PROTECTION 7.1 Ear-muffs 7.1.1 General requirements a) Ear-muffs shall be in accordance to SANS 1-1 b) Materials of seals or cushions which may come into contact with the skin shall be non-staining, soft, and pliable and not cause skin irritation or have any adverse effects on health. 7.1.2 Test Ear-muffs shall be tested in accordance to SANS 1-1. 7.1.2 Packaging and labelling The ear-muffs shall be packed in a suitable packaging. 7.2 Ear-plugs 7.2.1 General requirements a) Ear-plugs shall be in accordance to SANS 1-2. All parts of a pair of ear-plugs shall be so designed and manufactured that they are not likely to cause injury to the wearer when they are fitted and used in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions. b) Material used in parts of the ear-plugs which may come into contact with the skin shall be nonstaining and not cause skin irritation or have any adverse effects on health. c) Ear-plugs that have been inserted in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions shall be capable of being readily and completely removed from the ear canal by the wearer without the use of a tool. 7.2.2 Test Ear-muffs shall be tested in accordance to SANS 1-2. 7.2.2 Packaging and labelling a) The ear-plugs shall be packed in a suitable packaging. b) Ear-plugs intended for repeated use shall be supplied in a package in which they can be hygienically stored when not in use. Page 19 of
8 BODY PROTECTION 8.1 Rainwear 8.1.1 General requirements a) The rain jacket shall have a nylon zip and a closed fly front secured by press-studs. b) The zip shall comply with SANS 1822. c) The hood shall be attached to the rain jacket. d) The rain jacket shall cover the buttocks. e) The sleeves shall have a false elastic sleeve at the end (made of a softer material) to prevent rain entering the sleeve. f) The pants shall have two side slits and elasticised waist. g) Rain suits shall be navy blue in colour. h) The City Power logo shall be silk-screened in accordance with City Power Corporate identity, on the front and on the back. i) The size of the City Power logo on the front shall be 65 mm high and on the back the City Power logo shall be 150 mm high. j) The fabric for the jacket and pants shall be minimum of 180gsm (gsm grams per square meter) and the face side 100% polyester, plain weave with 170 threads per square inch and coated with a water resistant coating. The inside to be laminated with PVC coating. Seams strength to be 50 kpa, (converts to 50kNm²).The lining to be 80% cotton and 20% polyester. k) The sizes of the rainwear shall be from small to XXX large 8.2.3 Packaging and labelling The rainwear shall be packed in a suitable packaging designating the size 8.2 Dust coat for general purposes 8.2.1 General requirements a) The dust coat shall be blue in colour b) The dust coat shall be 3/4 c) The size shall be in accordance with SANS 434 8.2.2 Packaging and labelling The dust coat shall be packed in a suitable packaging. Page 20 of
8.3 Dust coat for Wellness employees 8.3.1 General requirements a) The garment shall be white in colour b) The material shall be suitable for the clinical use c) The garment shall be 3/4 d) City Power logo shall be displayed on the upper pocket of the jacket e) A provision shall be made for the printing of the name on the upper pocket of the jacket below the City Power branding. f) The size shall range from small to XXX large 8.3.1 Packaging and labelling The coat shall be packed in a suitable packaging designating the size. 8.4 Underwear (Bra and Pants) 8.4.1 General requirements a) The underwear shall be 100% cotton b) The bras shall not have wire support. c) The sizes shall range from small to XXX large 8.4.2 Packaging and labelling The underwear shall be packed in a suitable packaging designating the size. 8.5 Reflective Vests/bibs 8.5.1 General requirements a) The vests/bibs design shall comply with SANS 50471. b) The reflective tape (retro reflective material) shall comply with SANS 50471 and shall be a minimum of 50mm in width. c) Colour requirements for background and combined performance material shall comply with SANS 50471. d) The front shall be closed by a zip fastener which shall comply with SANS 1822 and be of nonconductive material. e) The sizes shall be from small to XXX large f) The colour shall be florescent orange-red silver retro reflective material g) The City Power corporate branding shall be displayed on the upper left side of the vest. Page 21 of
8.2.2 Test The vest/bib shall be tested in accordance to SANS 50471 8.2.3 Packaging and labelling The vest/bib shall be packed in a suitable packaging designating the size. 9 HAND PROTECTION 9.1 Working gloves 9.1.1 General requirements a) Shall be designed according to EN 388 level 3 cut resistance b) shall be a set of two, one right and the other left c) shall be made from pig skin leather d) shall be 250mm e) shall be of a double stitched construction f) Full instruction on the washing and care label shall be attached on the inside g) The size shall range from small to XX large 9.1.2 Test The gloves shall be tested in accordance to EN 388 9.1.2 Packaging and labelling The working gloves shall be packed in a suitable packaging designating the size. 9.2 Gloves for cleaning 9.2.1 General requirements a) Shall be designed according to EN 388 b) shall be a set of two, one right and the other left c) Shall be suitable to protect against chemicals (cleaning detergents) d) Shall be either short or long e) Shall be yellow in colour f) The size shall range from small to XX large 9.2.2 Test The gloves shall be tested in accordance to EN 388 9.2.2 Packaging and labelling The cleaning gloves shall be packed in a suitable packaging designating the size. Page 22 of
9.3 Gloves general purpose full grain hide 9.3.1 General requirements a) Shall be designed according to EN 388 b) Shall be made from full grain hide c) Shall be a set of two, one right and the other left d) Shall be 250mm e) The size shall range from small to XX large 9.3.2 Test The gloves shall be tested in accordance to EN 388 9.2.2 Packaging and labelling The general purpose gloves shall be packed in a suitable packaging designating the size. 9.4 Gloves Split leather 9.4.1 General requirements a) Shall be designed according to EN 388 b) Shall be made from split leather c) Shall be 400mm d) Shall be a set of two, one right and the other left e) The size shall range from small to XX large 9.4.2 Test The gloves shall be tested in accordance to EN 388 9.4.2 Packaging and labelling The split leather gloves 1 shall be packed in a suitable packaging designating the size. 9.5 Gloves leather Green 9.5.1 General requirements a) Shall be designed according to EN 388 b) Shall be made from leather c) shall be green in colour d) shall be 250mm e) Shall be a set of two, one right and the other left f) The size shall range from small to XX large Page 23 of
9.5.2 Test The gloves shall be tested in accordance to EN 388 9.5.2 Packaging and labelling The leather green glove shall be packed in a suitable packaging designating the size 9.6 Gloves latex 9.6.1 General requirements g) Shall be designed according to EN 388 h) Shall be made from latex i) shall be black in colour j) shall be 400 mm k) Shall be a set of two, one right and the other left l) The size shall range from small to XX large 9.6.2 Test The gloves shall be tested in accordance to EN 388 9.6.3 Packaging and labelling The latex glove shall be packed in a suitable packaging designating the size 9.7 Gloves for wellness use 9.7.1 General requirements a) Shall be made from latex material b) Shall be suitable for surgical use c) shall be cream white in colour d) shall be a one size fit all 9.7.2 Test The gloves shall be tested and proof to show that they are suitable for surgical use shall be provide 9.7.3 Packaging and labelling The wellness gloves shall be packed in a box. Page 24 of
10 FACE PROTECTION 10.1 Face shield for cutting and grinding 10.1.1 General requirements a) Shall comply to SANS 1404 b) Shall provide safety against cutting and grinding materials c) Shall be made from a polycarbonate material GR1 impact 10.1.2 Test The face shield shall be tested and proof to show that they are suitable for protection against cutting and grinding materials as per SANS 1404 10.1.3 Packaging and labelling The face shield shall be packed in a suitable packaging. 10.2 Eye protection for welding purpose 10.2.1 General requirements a) Shall comply to SANS 1404 b) Shall have a lens tint welding shade 5.0 lens coating c) Shall provide protection against impact, non-adherence of molten metal, protection against hot solids. d) Shall be provided with brow guards, chin protectors, chin straps and visors 10.2.2 Test The welders face protection shall be tested and proof to show that they are suitable for protection during welding as per SANS 1404. 10.2.3 Packaging and labelling The welders face protection shall be packed in a suitable packaging and correctly labeled. 10.3 Eye protection against ultra violet rays (UV) 10.3.1 General requirements a) Shall comply with ANSI Z87.1 and CE-EN166 b) Sunglasses shall provide protection against UV rays (100% UV Protection)/sun glare and comprise safety lenses of 60% to 80% shade. c) Shall have an anti-scratch, anti-fog and anti-static d) The colour of the frames for the sunglasses shall be dark white and the City Power logo shall appear in yellow and blue on both sides of the frame. Page 25 of
e) There shall be two types of sunglasses Type 1 shall be worn alone and Type 2 shall be worn over prescribed lenses. Refer to SANS 1404. 10.3.2 Test The sunglasses shall be tested in accordance with ANSI Z87.1 and CE-EN166 10.3.3 Packaging and labelling The sunglasses shall be packed in a suitable packaging designating the type. 10.4 Eye protection for oil lab use (Goggles) 10.4.1 General requirements a) Shall comply to SANS 1404 b) Shall be mist resistant and anti-fog coated to ANSI D3 D4 c) Lens shall be anti-scratch d) Shall provide protection against gases 10.4.2 Test The goggles shall be tested and proof to show that they are suitable for protection against gases as per SANS 1404. 11 HEAD PROTECTION 11.1 Hard hats for working at ground level 11.1.1 General requirements a) All hard hats used shall bear the SABS mark and shall comply with SANS 1397. b) All hard hats shall be purchased with an adjustable chin strap in accordance with SANS 1397. c) The colour of the hard hats shall be blue in accordance with City Power corporate identity. d) The colour of City Power logo on the hard hats shall be in accordance with City Power s corporate identity. 11.1.2 Test Hard hat shall be tested in accordance to SANS 1397. 11.1.3 Packaging and labelling The hard hat shall be packed in a suitable packaging. 11.2 Hard hats for working from Height 11.2.1 General requirements a) All hard hats used shall bear the SABS mark and shall comply with SANS 1397. b) All hard hats shall be purchased with an adjustable chin strap in accordance with SANS 1397. c) Shall have a shortened sun peak; Page 26 of
d) Limited side rims/gutter; e) Webbing suspension harness; f) Thick sweat band of +/- 4.5 cm; g) Adjustable head bands of standard size 53 cm to 63 cm; 11.2.2 Test Hard hat shall be tested in accordance to SANS 1397. 11.2.3 Packaging and labelling The hard hat shall be packed in a suitable packaging. 11.3 Soft hats 11.3.1General requirements a) The material shall be pre-shrunk 100 % woven cotton fabric in accordance with SANS 1387-4. b) The colours shall be in accordance with City Power navy blue corporate identity. c) The City Power logo shall be embroidered on the front of the hat in accordance with the City Power Corporate identity. d) Soft hats shall have a reinforced stiffened broad brim of at least 80 mm. e) The stitching shall comply with SANS 10101. f) The thread used shall comply with SANS 1362. 11.3.2 Packaging and labelling The soft hat shall be packed in a suitable packaging 11.4 Wool winter hats 11.4.1 General requirements a) The material shall be 100 % wool. b) The colours shall be in accordance with City Power navy blue corporate identity. c) The City Power shall be embroidered on the front of the hat in accordance with the City Power Corporate identity. d) The stitching shall comply with SANS 10101. e) The thread used shall comply with SANS 1362. f) The size must be suitable and stretch for both man and woman 11.4.2 Packaging and labelling The soft hat shall be packed in a suitable packaging 12 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION 12.1 Chemical protections 12.1.1General requirements a) Respirators shall comply to SANS 50136 Page 27 of
b) Shall be of a single cartridge c) The Respirator filters shall comply with SANS 50136 12.1.2 Test The respirator shall be tested in accordance to SANS 50136 12.1.3 Packaging and labelling The respirators shall be packed in a suitable packaging Respirators against chemical 12.2 Oil lab gases 12.2.1General requirements Lab use a) Respirators shall comply to SANS 50136 b) The Respirator filters shall comply with SANS 50136 c) Shall be of a double cartridges 12.2.2 Test The respirator shall be tested in accordance to SANS 50136 12.1.3 Packaging and labelling The respirators shall be packed in a suitable packaging 12.1 Dust Mask a) The dust mask shall comply with SANS 50136 b) The mask shall have the firm securing device to the nose 12.1.2 Test The dust mask shall be tested in accordance to SANS 50136 12.1.3 Packaging and labelling The dust mask shall be packed in a suitable packaging 12.2 Clinical use Mask 13.3.1 General requirements a) The mask shall have the firm securing device to the nose b) The mask shall be suitable for clinical use 12.3.2 Test Page 28 of
Proof of test report shall be provided showing that the mask is suitable for the surgical use. 12.3.3 Packaging and labelling The clinical use mask shall be packed in a suitable packaging. 13 SAFETY ACCESSORIES 13.1 Danger tapes 13.1.1 General requirements a) The danger tape shall comply be made from a reflective polyethylene Film material b) The danger tape shall be red and white c) The danger tape shall at least 3mm thick 13.1.2 Packaging and labelling The danger tapes shall be packed in a suitable packaging 13.2 Chevron tape 13.2.1 General requirements a) The chevron tape shall comply be made from a reflective polyethylene Film material b) The chevron tape shall be yellow and black c) The chevron tape shall at least 3mm thick 13.2.3 Packaging and labelling The chevron tapes shall be packed in a suitable packaging 13.3 Road cone 13.2.1 General requirements a) The road cone shall comply be made from a Polyethylene material b) The road cone shall be orange and white c) The road cone shall be 450mm and 750mm in height 13.3.2 Packaging and labelling The road cone shall be packed in a suitable packaging Page 29 of
13.4 Barriers (Shark nets) 13.4.1 General requirements a) The barrier shall comply be made from a durable plastic material b) The barrier shall be orange c) The barrier shall at least be more than 1.5m in height 13.4.3 Packaging and labelling The barrier shall be packed in a suitable packaging 13.5 Work in progress sign a) The sign shall comply with SANS 1186 b) The shall be from stainless steel materials as per SANS 1186 c) The sign shall be triangular in shape as per the warning sign in SANS 1186 and permanently fixed on a foldable stand d) The sign shall show the work in progress at 300m, 200m, 100m and work in progress at the point of work 13.5.1 Test The sign shall be tested in accordance to SANS 1186 13.5.1 Packaging and labelling The sign shall be packed in a suitable packaging adequately labelled. 13.6 UV PROTECTION 13.5.1 Protective creams 13.5.1 General requirements a) The specification for sunscreen products shall be in accordance with SANS 1557. This code specifies requirements for sunscreen products suitable for tropical use for the protection of human skin against the adverse effects of solar UV rays. b) The product shall be free from palpable particles. c) The product shall not contain any substances prohibited in terms of the current Foodstuff, Cosmetics and Disinfectant Act. d) The maximum concentration of the UV filters in the sunscreen product shall not exceed that approved by the Department of National Health and Population Development. e) The sunblock shall have a minimum SPF of 15+. Page 30 of
Note: The ordering of all sunscreen products shall be subject to a risk assessment by a SHE Officer in consultation with the Occupational Health Nurse. 13.5.2 Test The preservation system used in the sunscreen product shall be such that the product passes the preservation effectiveness test referred to in SANS 1557. 13.5.3 Packaging and labelling The sunscreen shall be packed in a suitable packaging 13.7 Dust coat (LAB) 13.7.1 General requirements a) The garment shall be made of acid resistant material. b) The garment shall be white in colour c) The garment shall be a knee length d) City Power logo shall be displayed on the upper pocket of the jacket e) A provision shall be made for the printing of the name on the left upper pocket of the jacket f) City Power branding shall be on the right upper pocket of the jacket. g) The size shall range from small to XXX large 13.7.2 Test c) All test shall be done in accordance to ISO 6530 d) Complete Type test report shall be submitted with the tender. 13.7.3 Packaging and labelling The coat shall be packed in a suitable packaging designating the size. Page 31 of
Annexure A - Bibliography Eskom PPE specification Page 32 of
Annex B - Revision information Date Rev. No. Notes June 2008 0 First issue March 2009 1 Addition to normative references ASTM F1959 04 Standard test method for determining arc thermal performance of textile materials for clothing by electric arc exposure method using instrumented sensor panels 4.1.2..with a basis weight not greater than 270gsm. Note, below Table 1, added Note: table 1 taken from NFPA70E, indicates a minimum requirement for the material arc rating preference will be given to products that exceed these minimum values whilst still complying with the other requirements of this specification 4.2.1.5 with the tape made from inherently flame resistant material Section 5 (TESTS) changed to make submission of test results as per ASTM F1959 04 a requirement of the specification. July 2012 2 New SANS 724 added and required compliance. SANS 724 Personal protective equipment and protective clothing against the thermal hazards of an electric arc. Definition for meta-aramid fibres added. Technical schedule revised accordingly. Annex D revised to include all sizes. Dec 2014 0 Combined all PPE specification into 1 Page 33 of
Annex C - Technical Schedules A and B for Arc Rated Flame Resistant Overalls Schedule A: Purchaser's specific requirements Schedule B: Guarantees and technical particulars of equipment offered Item Description Schedule A Schedule B (*) 1 2 The garment shall comply with SANS 724 requirements. The garment shall comply with SANS 434 requirements. Required Required 3 Garment to consist of two pieces. Required 4 Garment to be navy blue in colour. Required 5 6 The complete garment shall be suitably rated to be worm in a HRC 2 environment as per SANS 724 after a minimum of 130 washes. Sample to be provided with any tender submission. Required Required 7 Garment marking and care labeling compliance Required 8 Design and cut compliance Required 9 10 11 Fabric type tested in accordance with ASTM F1959-04 and signed test reports submitted Complete garment type tested in accordance with ASTM F2621 and signed test reports submitted Detailed material technical data sheet from the original material manufacturer to be submitted with any tender submissions. Required Required Required Tender Number: Tenderer s Authorised Signatory: Full name of company: Page 34 of
Technical schedules A and B Annex C Deviation Schedule for Arc Rated Flame Resistant Overalls Any deviations offered to this specification shall be listed below with reasons for deviation. In addition, evidence shall be provided that the proposed deviation will at least be more cost-effective than that specified by City Power. Item Sub-clause of Proposed deviation Tender Number: Tenderer s Authorised Signatory: Full name of company: _ Page 35 of
Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for winter jacket Schedule A: Purchaser's specific requirements Schedule B: Guarantees and technical particulars of equipment offered Item Description Schedule A Schedule B 1 Type of winter jacket Type 2 Compliance to SANS/ASTM SANS/ASTM no 3 Documentation supplied Yes/no Tender Number: Tenderer s Authorised Signatory: Full name of company: Page 36 of
Technical schedules A and B Deviation schedule for winter jacket Any deviations offered to this specification shall be listed below with reasons for deviation. In addition, evidence shall be provided that the proposed deviation will at least be more costeffective than that specified by City Power. Item Sub-clause of Proposed deviation Tender Number: Tenderer s Authorised Signatory: Full name of company: Page 37 of
Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for ARC flash suit Schedule A: Purchaser's specific requirements Schedule B: Guarantees and technical particulars of equipment offered Item Description Schedule A Schedule B 1 3 piece suit Yes/no 2 Compliance to SANS/ASTM SANS/ASTM no 3 Documentation supplied Yes/no Tender Number: Tenderer s Authorised Signatory: Full name of company: Page 38 of
Technical schedules A and B Deviation schedule for ARC flash suit Any deviations offered to this specification shall be listed below with reasons for deviation. In addition, evidence shall be provided that the proposed deviation will at least be more costeffective than that specified by City Power. Item Sub-clause of Proposed deviation Tender Number: Tenderer s Authorised Signatory: Full name of company: Page 39 of
Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for LV operating gloves Schedule A: Purchaser's specific requirements Schedule B: Guarantees and technical particulars of equipment offered Item Description Schedule A Schedule B 1 LV operating gloves comply to specification Yes/no 2 Compliance to SANS SANS no 3 Documentation supplied Yes/no Tender Number: Tenderer s Authorised Signatory: Full name of company: Page 40 of
Technical schedules A and B Deviation schedule for LV operating gloves Any deviations offered to this specification shall be listed below with reasons for deviation. In addition, evidence shall be provided that the proposed deviation will at least be more costeffective than that specified by City Power. Item Sub-clause of Proposed deviation Tender Number: Tenderer s Authorised Signatory: Full name of company: Page 41 of
Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for LV switching face-shield Schedule A: Purchaser's specific requirements Schedule B: Guarantees and technical particulars of equipment offered Item Description Schedule A Schedule B 1 LV switching face-shield comply to specification Yes/no 2 Compliance to SANS SANS no 3 Documentation supplied Yes/no Tender Number: Tenderer s Authorised Signatory: Full name of company: Page 42 of
Technical schedules A and B Deviation schedule for LV switching face-shield Any deviations offered to this specification shall be listed below with reasons for deviation. In addition, evidence shall be provided that the proposed deviation will at least be more costeffective than that specified by City Power. Item Sub-clause of Proposed deviation Tender Number: Tenderer s Authorised Signatory: Full name of company: Page 43 of
Annexure C - Technical schedules A and B for fall protection harness Schedule A: Purchaser's specific requirements Schedule B: Guarantees and technical particulars of equipment offered Item Description Schedule A Schedule B 1 Fall protection harness comply to specification Yes/no 2 Compliance to SANS/ASTM SANS/ASTM no 3 Documentation supplied Yes/no Tender Number: Tenderer s Authorised Signatory: Full name of company: Page 44 of
Technical schedules A and B Deviation schedule for fall protection harness Any deviations offered to this specification shall be listed below with reasons for deviation. In addition, evidence shall be provided that the proposed deviation will at least be more costeffective than that specified by City Power. Item Sub clause of Proposed deviation Tender Number: Tenderer s Authorised Signatory: Full name of company: Page 45 of