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Protective Equipment
A Cleaner’s job could sometimes be subject to dangers such as chemical spills, noise, and
excessive sun. Most of these situations can be assisted by using some form of protective
Legislation, Codes of Practice and Standards cover the basic requirement for protective
equipment, but risk assessment and control must always be carried out for individual
worksites and in consultation with employees..
You will be provided with suitable protective equipment for your job.
Using the protective equipment supplied to you is a condition of employment.
Skin Protection
Australia has the highest incidence of skin cancers in the world. Skin cancers prove fatal in approximately 900
cases each year.
If your job exposes you to the sun you are required to take sensible precautions, and in particular to cover your
head and shoulders.
Although no substitute for proper clothing, sun block (factor 30) is a minimum requirement for skin exposed to the
sun for moderate to lengthy periods.