Task 6: PPE 6 (a) The workers at Hapford Garage use a range of personal protective equipment (PPE) including disposable nitrile gloves, hearing protection and overalls. Some workers are reluctant to use this PPE and others do not use it correctly. (i) Describe the content of a PPE training programme that will encourage workers to use all types of PPE correctly. (ii) Outline a range of practical measures, other than training, that could be taken to encourage the use of all types of PPE. (b) Comment on the following statement in the insurance company's newsletter about hand-arm vibration (HAV) 'Using anti-vibration gloves can help.' (c) The hearing protection in use at Hapford Garage was selected using the following information Estimated Sound Pressure Level 93 dB(C) Single number rating (SNR) for selected hearing protection 29 Using only this numerical information determine a realistic estimate of the A-weighted sound pressure level entering the ear of a worker wearing this hearing protection. (d) Explain why using a contract laundry service for overalls, instead of home laundering, reduces the exposure to hazardous substances. Note: You should support your answer, where applicable, using relevant information from the scenario. (10) (5) (8) (5) (7)