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PPE. P ersonal P rotective E quipment. Personal Protective Equipment. What is PPE? Purpose of PPE Last line of defense… why???. Types of PPE. Face Protection. Eye Protection Glasses side shields ANSI Z-87.1 Goggles dusty, chemicals Face shield. Head Protection. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
PPE
Personal
Protective
Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment
What is PPE? Purpose of PPE Last line of defense… why???
Types of PPE
Face Protection
Eye Protection– Glasses
• side shields• ANSI Z-87.1
– Goggles• dusty, chemicals
Face shield
Head Protection Examples: hard hats, hair nets/covers Hazards may come from:
– burns, chemical splash, electrical shock, impact, etc.
Hard Hat Types: – Hardhat Type A (impact/penetration resistance
plus low-voltage protection)– Hardhat Type B (impact/penetration resistance
plus high-voltage protection)– Hardhat Type C (impact/penetration resistance
only)
Safety Foot Wear
Steel Toe Rubber or Chemical
Causes of Foot Problems
Long periods of standing, hard flooring, poorly fitted footwear
High heels, pointed shoes, lack of arch support, too loose or too tight
Hot and humid environments, strenuous work, synthetic uppers
Effect of flooring…
Type– Hard, unyielding floors– Slippery floors
Foot Injuries in the Workplace
Crushed or broken feet, amputation Punctures Cuts, lacerations, severed feet or toes Electric shocks Burns Sprains, twisted ankles, fractures bones
b/c of slips/trips/falls
Hand Protection
Cloth/Leather Hazards may come from: sharp edges,
splinters, tools, machine parts, cutting instruments, working with hazardous materials, temperature extremes, exposed electrical wires, biological/chemical exposure, cuts/abrasions, punctures,
Hand Protection
PPE types: – Abrasion/ Resistant– Biological/Chemical/Hazardous Materials
Resistant– Electrical Resistant– Thermal Resistant – Cut/Puncture Resistant etc.
How to Remove Gloves
Special Clothing
Aprons Coveralls High Vis-Vests Welding
– dark glasses / shield– burn jacket
Hearing Protection
Hazards may come from: mowing, maintenance work, shop activities, printing, machinery, jack-hammering, use of power tools, and working in mechanical or boiler rooms.
Hazards may come from: Impact noise, or constant noise greater than 85db.
Hearing Protection
PPE Types– Plugs– Muffs
Noise levels greater than 85dB require participation in a hearing conservation program
Noise levels greater than 90dB require some form of hearing protection be utilized.
Respiratory Protection
Tasks that can cause inhalation hazards include: mowing, spraying, welding, chemical fumes/vapors/mists, sawdust, glues and biological agents (like TB), etc.
Respiratory Protection
Disposable nuisance-type masks
Half mask Full face Air line SCBA
PPE & Prevention of Injuries
Identify the hazards associated with the employees work environment. Develop/implement engineering controls and work
practices to prevent/minimize hazards. Select proper PPE for the task. Select PPE that
ensures a greater level of protection than the minimum required to protect workers from the hazards.
Fit the worker with the PPE and give appropriate instructions on its use, limitations, and care.
Maintain and store PPE appropriately.