Getting your PPE Facts right – 5 facts and 5 myths; IOHA2015
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PPE – Let’s Explore IOHA LONDON 2015 @SrinivasDurgam
Transcript of Getting your PPE Facts right – 5 facts and 5 myths; IOHA2015
All disposable respirators are the same
CHECK for NIOSH approval number & ENSURE FIT is rightSrinivas Durgam, IOHA LONDON 2015
Safety glasses protect against chemical splashes ALWAYS use CHEMICAL SPLASH PROOF GLASSES/GOOGLES or
FACESHIELDSSrinivas Durgam, IOHA LONDON 2015
Safety toes are ALL you need for drop hazard protection
METATARSAL guards are MUST for drop & crush hazard protection
Look for Mt designation
Srinivas Durgam, IOHA LONDON 2015
Hearing protection devices limit my ability to hear alarms
PTL aka Push To Listen Earmuffs are a suitable solutionSrinivas Durgam, IOHA LONDON 2015