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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, CLOTHING
AND FOOTWEAR
In an effort to maintain a safe and healthy work environment, The Villages Golf and
Country Club is requesting that all employees comply with the Protective Equipment
and Clothing policy.
The supervisors and managers will ensure periodic training of employees on using
protective equipment and clothing and on compliance with the policy.
Personal protective equipment and clothing must be maintained in a sanitary condition
and ready for use. Interchanging protective clothing or equipment between employees
is prohibited, unless it has been properly cleaned.
Approved safety glasses must be worn at all times in areas where there is a risk of eye
injuries such as punctures, abrasions, contusions or burns. Protective goggles or face
shields must be worn where there is any danger of flying particles or corrosive
materials.
Protection against the effects of occupational noise exposure (ear plugs, etc.) must be
used when sound levels exceed those of the Cal/OSHA noise standard.
Hard hats must be worn where danger of falling objects exists; they should be inspected
periodically for damage to the shell and suspension system.
Protective gloves, aprons, shields, or other means must be used as needed to protect
against cuts, corrosive liquids, and chemical burns.
Appropriate foot protection is required where there is a risk of foot injuries from hot,
corrosive, or poisonous substances, from falling objects or from crushing or penetrating
actions.
Approved respirators must be used for regular or emergency use where needed.
Eye wash facilities or a quick drench shower must be used when there is exposure to
injurious corrosive material, unless otherwise directed by the MSDS for a particular
material.
In addition to the protective equipment, The Villages Golf and Country Club is providing
the following clothing and footwear for protection and identification purposes:
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FACILITIES DEPARTMENT
Facilities technicians receive annually:
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5 pairs of pants
5 T-shirts with Villages logo
5 polo shirts
1 pair of boots (max. allowance/$85 per pair)
rain gear as needed
leather gloves
back support belts
safety goggles and glasses
1 baseball cap
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In addition, the Technicians receive a winter jacket every two years
earplugs, earmuffs, dust masks
hard hats
face shields
Facilities supervisors receive annually the following:
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5 polo shirts with Villages logo
1 pair of boots
gloves as needed
back support belts
In addition, Facilities supervisors receive the following:
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1 winter jacket every three years
1 light jacket every three years.
The Facilities manager receives a winter and a summer jacket every three years.
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LANDSCAPING DEPARTMENT
The landscaping workers receive the following protective clothing annually:
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3 uniforms, consisting of pants and shirts
4 T-shirts
1 pair of boots
rain gear
1 winter jacket
leather gloves
back support belts as needed
rubber boots as needed
goggles as needed
The Landscaping manager receives the following:
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1 pair of boots per year (max. allowance/$85)
1 winter jacket every three years
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THE WAREHOUSE
The Warehouse clerk receives the following protective clothing, after becoming a
regular employee:
First year:
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5 logo polo shirts
5 pairs of pants
4 logo T-shirts
1 pair of leather gloves
1 back support
1 rain gear
1 winter jacket
1 pair of safety steel-toe boots
Second year and thereafter:
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4 logo polo shirts
4 pairs of pants
1 pair of safety boots
3 logo T-shirts
1 pair of gloves, if needed
1 rain gear, if needed
1 back support belt, if needed
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CLUB MAINTENANCE
The Club Maintenance personnel receive the following:
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11 pairs of uniform shirts & pants (logo on shirt) (Uniform Service)
1 rain gear annually
work gloves as needed
safety glasses – part of cleaning tools
ear plugs as needed
rubber gloves as needed
rubber boots – provided for cleaning shower areas
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GOLF COURSE
The Golf Course irrigation workers receive the following annually:
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2 pairs of overshoes
1 rain gear
1 pair of work boots
2 pairs of gloves
3 pairs of uniform pants
5 uniform shirts
Irrigation workers receive the following every three years:
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1 pair of rain boots
1 jacket
Non-irrigation workers receive the following annually:
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2 pairs of overshoes
Non-irrigation workers receive the following every two years:
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1 rain gear
1 pair of work boots
3 pairs of uniform pants
5 uniform shirts
Non-irrigation workers receive the following every three years:
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1 jacket
Pesticide applicators receive the following:
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spray suits – replaced as needed
apron – replaced as needed
boots – replaced as needed
respirator – replaced as needed
rubber gloves – replaced as needed
cotton gloves – replaced as needed
face shield – replaced as needed
goggles – replaced as needed
In addition, other protective items are provided on an as-needed basis:
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goggles, earplugs, hard hats, chaps
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MECHANICAL SHOP
Mechanics receive the following:
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latex gloves – replaced as needed
ear muffs – replaced as needed
safety glasses – replaced as needed
steel-toed boots – replaced as needed
welding helmet – replaced as needed
leather gloves – replaced as needed
face guard – replaced as needed
later apron – replaced as needed
respirator – replaced as needed
dust masks – replaced as needed
rain gear – replaced as needed
rubbers – replaced as needed
hard hat – replaced as needed
area rug – replaced as needed
lumbar support – replaced as needed
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PUBLIC SAFETY
Each Public Safety officer receives the following:
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2 pairs of pants
2 long sleeve shirts with patches, or
2 short sleeve shirts with patches
1 name tag
1 belt
1 key holder
1 winter jacket with patches, or
1 wind breaker
1 sweater
(optional)
1 pair boots/shoes per year
1 baseball cap with logo
1 badge
The department has four sets of universal rain gear that the officers share on an asneeded basis.
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FOOD AND BEVERAGE PERSONNEL
Café employees receive annually:
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2 T-shirts
2 short aprons
Banquet employees receive annually:
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2 long aprons
Kitchen personnel receive annually:
Chefs:
Cooks:
Dishwashers:
2 coats and 2 hats
4 jackets and 4 hats
2 jackets & plastic rubber bibs
Kitchen personnel receive goggles, safety gloves and towels.
The protective clothing and footwear may not be used for any other purpose than
for work on Villages premises.
Each employee must report defective clothing and footwear immediately to
his/her supervisor
Upon termination of employment, the employees must return the protective
clothing and footwear to their supervisor.
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