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How to use the Chemical-specific PPE Matrix
Using the PPE Matrix
Joe works in O&M
He is going to be performing
some maintenance on a
boiler.
Using the PPE Matrix
Before beginning work, Joe
examines the PPE Matrix.
The matrix can be found here.
Using the PPE Matrix
First, he identifies the chemicals
he will be working with.
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the chemicals
IdentifyIdentify
the chemicals
you will use.
you will be working with.
Identify the activities that will be performed
Using the PPE Matrix
Let’s assume that Joe will be
working with Chlorine.
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the chemicals
IdentifyIdentify
the chemicals
you will use.
you will be working with.
Identify the activities that will be performed
Using the PPE Matrix
Next, Joe identifies the types
of work activities that he will
be performing.
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Step 2
the chemicals
IdentifyIdentify
the chemicals
you will use.
you will be working with.
Identify the
the activities
activities that
that will
will be
be performed.
performed
Identify
Using the PPE Matrix
Joe decides on the type of work
he’ll be performing (as defined
in the Personal Protective
Equipment Document).
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Step 2
the chemicals
IdentifyIdentify
the chemicals
you will use.
you will be working with.
Identify the
the activities
activities that
that will
will be
be performed.
performed
Identify
Using the PPE Matrix
For this task, he will be performing
Type 1 Maintenance
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Step 2
the chemicals
IdentifyIdentify
the chemicals
you will use.
you will be working with.
Identify the
the activities
activities that
that will
will be
be performed.
performed
Identify
Using the PPE Matrix
Then he returns to the matrix to
see where his chemical and job
type intersect.
This intersection will indicate
the minimum PPE Group for the
job.
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Step 3
Identify the chemicals you will use.
Identify the activities that will be performed.
Identify the PPE required for the job.
Using the PPE Matrix
Joe then turns the hardcopy
PPE Matrix over to read the
back. The back of the matrix
describes the PPE requirements
for Group 27.
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Identify the chemicals you will use.
Identify the activities that will be performed.
Identify the PPE required for the job.
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Step 3
Identify the chemicals you will use.
Identify the activities that will be performed.
Identify the PPE required for the job.
Using the PPE Matrix
Now Joe knows that he needs
leather gloves, safety glasses,
and the buddy system to
perform his work.
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Step 2
Step 3
Identify the chemicals you will use.
Identify the activities that will be performed.
Identify the PPE required for the job.
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