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Adapting PPEs to the plantation work environment- Sime Darby’s experience ILO International Safety and Health Conference (Düsseldorf, Germany, 18-19 October 2017) 1

Contents: 1. Introduction 2. Key Risks 3. Challenges 4. Adaptation 5. Conclusion

Sime Darby Plantation World’s Biggest Producer of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil Produces Approximately 2.4 4% Million tonnes, of world’s annual crude palm oil output 3

Key Risks in Plantation (Estate) Sharp MSD Fallen harvesting injuries bunches tools Skin abrasion Heat due to stress contact with FFB Occupatio -nal Animal Vehicle poisoning attacks accident and diseases Eye injuries Snake and Thorn from insect prick fallen bites debris / frond FFB- Fresh Fruit Bunches

PPE PROGRAM PDCA + Hierarchy of Control • Policies • SOP • selection, provision, issuance and maintenance, storage & disposal • Risk assessment • Training • Enforcement of PPE program and awareness • Audit

Challenges Man (Taking short cuts, Thinking that PPE is a hindrance, False sense of security, Discipline in maintaining of PPE) Management (Over reliance on PPE rather than other risk controls, Enforcement on the ground, Lack of follow up on PPE effectiveness and program) Challenges Material Method ( Some PPE are not ergonomic in design, Lack of ventilation, ( PPE may cause hindrance toward movement and Unable to be reused, discomfort) PPE available provided limited protection towards exposure to hazard.) Mother Nature ( Hot climate – Most PPE added additional layer of clothing and lack of ventilation causing body temperature increase) 6

Adaptation • Man • Migrant Worker Induction Center • Behavioral Safety • ICARE Program • Method • Management • Substitution of • Felt Leadership hazardous chemicals • KPIs (Leading & Lagging) • R&D Collaboration with • Material/ Mother Nature research centers • Collaboration with • Genome research manufacturer and supplier • Mechanization • Safe distance 7

Harvesting Activity PPE Tanizawa Helmet Cotton Glove with Rubber Tip Wellington Booth

Trunk Injection Activity PPE INJECTOR Half Mask Safety Goggle Respirator 3M 6000 Series 3M Catridge Coverall (Organic Vapor Series 6001) Nitrile Gloves * Glove must be worn outside of Wellington coverall Booth

Trunk Injection Training

Tractor Driver PPE Safety High Visibility Helmet Vest Safety Shoe

Case Study New Helmet for Harvesters Current Issues Not properly ventilated The tips of hard hat limit the range of vision Hard hats are not well fitted Material are heavy New Design

PPE provides supplementary protection against exposure to hazardous 13