Module 3: PPE3.2 PPE Selection

Susan Harwood Grant Number SH-17820-08-60-F-23

DisclaimerThis material was produced under

grant number SH-17820-08-60-F-23 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or polices of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

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ObjectivesDescribe employee’s responsibilities

for PPEState what a Job Safety Analysis isOutline how to eliminate unsafe

conditionsName factors for wearing PPESelect the various PPE according to

the job3

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Figure 1 Personnel wearing respirators while cutting 5

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Employer’s Responsibility: To provide a safe workplace, protect workers from known hazards, provide PPE and training.

Figure 2 Workers inside slip 7

Employee’s Responsibility: Wear PPE properly, adhere to policies on use, report defective PPE, understand PPE selection guide.

Figure 3 Preparing to hoist section8

When should PPE be worn?

Figure 4 Winch area and lifeboat inside slip 9

Job Safety Analysis (JSA) should be completed to ensure that all factors for protecting workers are covered and hazards are identified.

Figure 5 Hot work on side of vessel with fire watch monitoring 10

What are some factors that goes into job safety to make your workplace safe?

Figure 6 Propeller on yard11

PPE should not be used exclusively to control hazardous conditions.

Figure 7 Worker with fall protection and protective clothing12

PPE and safe work practices are part of hazard control that protect the employee.

Figure 8 Supervisor giving crane operator clearance to hoist13

How can you eliminate an unsafe condition in your workplace?

Figure 9 Opening in the main deck to cargo holds14

The employer and supervisors look at engineering and administrative controls to reduce workers exposure and injuries.

Figure 10 View into the ammunition cargo hold15

The supervisor must evaluate PPE effectiveness.

Figure 11 Safety supervisor evaluating area16

PPE effectiveness is determined by many factors that must be considered such as space, environment, duration.

Figure 12 Overall view of yard operations 17

Example: Wearing splash gear to reduce splash hazards where temperatures and humidity levels are high.

Figure 13 Worker cutting inside restricted area with fall protection18

The PPE should be there to protect the worker and yet offer some comfort and not be a distraction.

Figure 14 Discussing the final cut to the section19

Does size matter? Yes! Improperly fitted PPE is the same as not wearing PPE at all.

Figure 15 Asbestos worker heading to work area20

All people are created differently and PPE should be carefully fitted to each worker.

Figure 16 Double crane hoisting from superstructure21

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Hard Hats must comply with ANSI Z89.1 standards.

Figure 17 Worker with protective clothing and hard hat23

Class A & B helmets provide electrical protection from low and high voltage.

Figure 18 Worker with hard hat and face shield24

Class C are for impact and penetration protection.

Figure 19 Hot work inside cargo hold25

Hard hats protect the worker when bumping into objects or head trauma from dropped objects.

Figure 20 Workers in compartment preparing to cuts26

Remember the hard hat is not a save all device to protect your head from all impact or electrical hazards.

Figure 21 Hard hat protection of equipment and metal above27

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Safety glasses/goggles and face shields protect workers from flying debris such as dust, metal shavings, particles, liquids, etc.

Figure 22 Face protection and goggles 29

Face shields provide an extra layer of protection for the eyes and face and should be worn over goggles.

Figure 23 Cutting for the final cut before hoisting section30

Safety glasses could include optical correction for those workers needing vision correction.

Figure 24 View of clear goggles31

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Foot protection shall comply with ANSI Z41-1991 standard.

Figure 25 Steel toed boots approved by ANSI33

Foot protection guards against rolling or falling objects or penetration from the sole.

Figure 26 Protective boots in the engine room area34

Various foot wear offers protection from slippery surfaces, oil and chemical or electrical contact.

Figure 27 Boots and splash gear35

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Respiratory protection is covered under the OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.134.

Figure 28 Full face respirator37

Respiratory protection provides defense against vapors, gases, fumes, dust, fibers, just to name a few.

Figure 29 Worker wearing respirator while conducting hot work 38

Respirators may be disposable dust masks, half or full face respirators, or supplied air.

Figure 30 Cutting inside double bottom area with torch39

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The U.S. Coast Guard is the approval agency for personnel floatation devices. Only PFDs having the USCG stamp of approval should be worn.

Figure 31 Coast Guard wearing approved life jackets41

Personnel floatation devices should be worn when there is a danger or risk of falling into water.

Figure 32 Type III floatation device while near water operations42

Life ring buoys, 30 inches in diameter, and 90 ft of line, must be provided.

Figure 33 Type IV floatation ring43

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ReferencesOSHA eTool www.osha.gov

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Worker safety is a priority