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.