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Steel Foundry Inc.

Steel Foundry Inc.

Steel Foundry Inc.

Personal Protective Equipment

Brownfields Safety Talk

Hazards

• Safety-Related– Electrocution– Falls– Falling objects– Flying objects– Lifting– Hot objects– Crushing

• Health-Related – Noise– Chemical Vapors – Gases– Lack of oxygen– Air particulates– Vibration

Why is PPE Often the Choice?

• Some jobs at work have hazards.

• Safer methods or products don’t exist.

• Engineering or administrative controls may not be practical.

• PPE is the last line of defense, but necessary at times.

Types of Personal Protective Equipment

• Most Common– Head Protection– Foot and Leg– Hearing– Eye and Face– Respiratory – Torso Protection

• Other Types– Reflective clothes– Tyvek suits– Life vests– Safety nets– Lifelines– Safety harnesses– Lanyards

Use PPE As Intended

What does the manufacturer say?

Types of Hard Hats

• Class G: General– Most construction workers wear this type.

• Class E: Electrical– These protect from high voltage.

• Class C: Conductive– These are not acceptable for construction.

Protecting Your Hearing

• Use plugs or muffs.• Follow the manufacturer’s

instructions.• They must fit properly and be

maintained.• Remember, they only work if used.• Do not use cotton or other

home-made protection.

Types of Eye & Face Protection

• Safety Glasses-– Protect eyes from front and side hazards

as well as flying particles. • Regular Vented Goggles-

– Protect your eyes from dust, sparks, and flying particles.

• Full Face Shield-– Protects face from splashes, and flying

particles.– Must be used with safety glasses or

goggles.

Choosing Foot Protection

Wear sturdy shoes withthick soles, steel toes& steel shanks.

DecontaminationBrownfields Safety Talk

What is Decontamination?

• Removal of Contamination–Physical Removal–Chemical Removal

Why Decontaminate?• Personnel Exposures• Family/Community Protection

Personnel Hygiene• Hand/Face wash• Clothes washing