Personal Protective Equipment - What Employees Need to Know

Transcript Personal Protective Equipment - What Employees Need to Know

Personal Protective Equipment

What Employees Need to Know

Session Objectives

Understand the PPE hazard assessment process Understand why different types of PPE are selected Know how to properly wear and care for PPE © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

Prequiz: How Much Do You Know?

Hazard assessments are conducted only for job functions that involve hazardous materials.

Your employer is responsible for selecting PPE.

PPE should be inspected before each use.

It is not important to keep your PPE clean.

Hazard Assessment

• • Evaluate every job function Determine if hazards are present • Check for hazards to all parts of the body • Determine appropriate PPE

Eye and Face Assessment

• • • Flying particles Molten metal Hazardous liquids

Eye and Face Assessment (cont.)

• • • Acid or caustic liquids Gases or vapors Light radiation © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

Respiratory Protection Hazard Assessment

• • • Airborne dusts or particulates Vapors or fumes Lack of adequate oxygen

Respiratory Protection Hazard Assessment (cont.)

• • Identify the specific source(s) • Review the work processes Monitor the exposure © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

Hearing Hazard Assessment

• • Conduct a noise survey Monitor impacted employees • Repeat monitoring

Head Hazard Assessment

• • • Falling objects Exposed electrical conductors Low-hanging obstructions

Foot Hazard Assessment

• • • • • Falling, rolling, or sharp objects Electrical hazards Slippery walking surfaces Hazardous materials Cold weather conditions

Hand Hazard Assessment

• • Skin absorption of harmful substances • Severe cuts or lacerations Severe abrasions © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

Hand Hazard Assessment (cont.)

• • • • Punctures Chemical burns Thermal burns Frostbite © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

Clothing Assessment

• • Hot or cold materials or objects • • • Hazardous materials Welding hazards Heavy, sharp, or rough materials Moving machinery

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eye injuries in the workplace.

hazard usually found in jobs in confined spaces.

while working around moving machinery .

PPE Hazard Assessment — Any Questions?

Do you understand: • How a hazard assessment is conducted?

• How hazards are evaluated in regards to each part of the body?

Selecting Eye and Face Protection

• • • • • • Safety glasses Goggles Face shields Shaded filter lenses Prescription eyewear ANSI Z87 © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

Wear and Care of Eye Protection

• • • • • Fits comfortably Does not distort or block vision Put on before exposure Clean regularly Dispose when damaged

Selecting Respiratory Protection

• Filtering face piece (dust mask) • Air purifying respirator • Cartridge type © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

Selecting Respiratory Protection (cont.)

• • Air-supplied respirator Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) • NIOSH-approved © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

Wear and Care of Respiratory Protection

• • • Medical approval Conduct a fit test Inspect before each use © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

Wear and Care of Respiratory Protection (cont.)

• • • Check the seal Clean regularly Store properly © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

Hearing Protection

Selecting Head Protection

• • • • Hard hats Electrical insulation hard hats Bump caps ANSI Z89

Wear and Care of Head Protection

• • Fit properly Inspect before each use • • Clean regularly Used only to protect the head © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

Selecting Foot Protection

• • • • • • Steel-toed boots Metatarsal protection Puncture- or slip-resistant soles Chemical resistance Waterproof and cold-weather footwear ANSI Z41

Wear and Care Of Foot Protection

• • • • • Fit comfortably Inspected before each use No cracks or holes in chemical or waterproof boots Check soles for excessive wear Keep clean

Selecting Hand Protection

• • • • • Chemical-resistant gloves Kevlar ® , metal mesh, cut-resistant gloves Leather work gloves Extreme temperature gloves Electrical work gloves

Wear and Care of Hand Protection

• • • • Comfortable fit Inspect before each use Keep clean and dry Discard if damaged or contaminated

Selecting General Work Clothing

• • • Long-sleeve shirts and long pants • Flame-retardant clothing No loose clothing or jewelry Chemical-resistant clothing © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

Match the PPE protection with the type of hazard

Shaded filter lenses Bump cap Steel-toed footwear Flame-retardant clothing Chemical-resistant gloves Rolling and falling objects Hazardous materials Sparks Harmful light radiation Low hanging objects © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

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Selecting PPE — Any Questions?

Key Things to Remember

Every job function in every department is assessed for hazards.

Each part of the body is taken into consideration during assessments.

PPE is selected in response to specific hazards.

Proper wear and care of PPE is necessary to provide effective protection.