MSDS must be available in the work area for consultation by personnel of the contracted company, the JRC 3.7.3 Representative and SES. 

Dust and vapour emissions must be kept to a minimum. 3.7.4 

Spills of hazardous substances must be cleaned up as soon as possible. Contaminated material used during 3.7.5 spill clean-up must be removed from the JRC-Petten site according to the applicable chemical waste regulations. All spills of hazardous substances must be reported to JRC Representative and SES. 

## Tools, Equipment and Machinery 3.8 

Tools, equipment and machinery brought on site must be mechanically and electrically safe, comply with 3.8.1 relevant legislation and used, operated and maintained in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. 

Tools, equipment and machinery must be CE-marked when applicable. 3.8.2 

Safety devices or controls must not be removed, covered, obstructed or otherwise circumvented. 3.8.3 

Electrical equipment must have "double insulation”. 3.8.4 

Tools, equipment and machinery may only be used or operated by qualified and authorised persons. 3.8.5 

Stud guns may only be used with permission granted by SES. 3.8.6 

It is not allowed to use or operate defective or malfunctioning tools, equipment or machinery. It is not 3.8.7 allowed to use expired PPE. Defective tools and equipment, and expired PPE must be kept apart and removed from site as soon as possible. 

Scaffolds and mobile scaffolds must be build-up, approved and taken-down by authorized persons and in 3.8.8 accordance with relevant legislation and standards, and manufacturer's instructions. 

Ladders and stepladders must be in a good condition, equipped with properly working spreader-locks, 3.8.9 intact anti-slip feet and –if necessary– stability bars. Ladders and stepladders must be inspected annually. 

Hoisting equipment (chains, slings, spreader beams, clamps, hooks, etc.) must be in good condition and 3.8.10 inspected in accordance with relevant legislation and standards. 

## Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing 3.9 

Depending on the risks of the work activities, appropriate means of personal protection (safety helmets, 3.9.1 safety boots, respiratory protection, hand, hearing and eye protection, safety harnesses, etc.) must be used. 

