Transcript General Industry Standards

Personal Protective Equipment
General Industry Standards
Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE)
Today’s agenda
You will learn how Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) issues relate to our facility.
We will discuss:
• Rules for PPE use
• Types of PPE that are available
• What requirements apply to our facility
PPE: What is it?
Personal protective equipment, or PPE, is
designed to protect employees from serious
workplace injuries or illnesses resulting from
contact with hazards, such as:
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Chemical
Radiological
Physical
•Electrical
•Mechanical
•Other Hazards
PPE includes:
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Face shields
Safety glasses
Hard hats
Safety shoes
Goggles
•Coveralls
•Gloves
•Vests
•Ear plugs/muffs
•Respirators
Importance of PPE
• PPE is known as the last line of
defense against an injury
• Any questions regarding PPE
should be directed to your
supervisor
PPE rules
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Users must be trained and authorized to use PPE
PPE procedures must be followed at all times
PPE must be inspected prior to each use
Never use damaged or defective PPE
PPE not provided by the Company must be approved
by your supervisor
PPE has a useful life span—replace at or before that
date
Failure to follow safety procedures can lead to discipline, up to and
including discharge, however, the real reason to follow safety
procedures is to prevent accidents!
How to use PPE
• Check to be sure that you have the size and
model of PPE that you were trained and fitted for
• Inspect before use
• Follow proper procedures for donning (putting
on) and doffing (taking off)
• Keep PPE clean and store the PPE in the
designated, clean and dry location
Eye and face protection
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Safety glasses with side shields protect
against flying particles
Goggles protect against dust
and chemical splash
Face shields provide face protection but must always
be worn with safety glasses
Special protection is required for welding, flame
cutting and laser exposure
Head protection
Bump caps do not
provide impact
protection, rather
offer only minimal
protection from
obstructions or
projections in the
work area
Hard hats provide
protection from
impacts, and some
hard hats provide
protection from
electrical shock
PPE foot protection
• Safety-toe work shoes or boots provide
protection form falling or rolling objects or
from penetration
• Special foot PPE can be required when
working in wet areas or where chemicals are
present
Electrical PPE
• Insulating line hose and blankets
• Insulated tools
• Gloves and other protective apparel
PPE hand protection
• Cut and abrasion resistant gloves
• Heat resistant gloves
• Chemical resistant gloves
PPE body protection
Aprons
Leggings and spats
Suits
Sleeve guards
Our PPE requirements
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PPE required in our plant and how to use the PPE:
[insert information]
PPE storage and sanitation locations:
[insert information]
Questions regarding PPE can be addressed to your
supervisor.
[insert information]
Replacement and special PPE can be found at:
[insert information]
Conclusion
• PPE is the last line of defense
• Always wear PPE when required
• Inspect PPE before each use
• Clean and store properly after use
The Correct PPE Keeps
the Hazard In Check!
For more information
For more information regarding Personal Protective
Equipment or other safety issues please contact:
Gregory & Appel Insurance
Mike Salazar, Vice President
Direct: 317-686-6407
Email: [email protected]