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PPE

The document outlines the importance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the workplace, detailing various types of PPE and their required usage in construction settings. It emphasizes the rights of workers to receive appropriate PPE free of charge, the responsibilities of both employers and employees regarding PPE, and the benefits of using PPE to prevent workplace injuries and comply with regulations. Additionally, the document provides guidelines for selecting, maintaining, and training employees on the proper use of PPE.
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PPE

The document outlines the importance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the workplace, detailing various types of PPE and their required usage in construction settings. It emphasizes the rights of workers to receive appropriate PPE free of charge, the responsibilities of both employers and employees regarding PPE, and the benefits of using PPE to prevent workplace injuries and comply with regulations. Additionally, the document provides guidelines for selecting, maintaining, and training employees on the proper use of PPE.
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PERSONAL

PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT

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Course Objectives

 Identify the different types of PPE.


 Determinethe appropriate and approved type of
PPE needed in the construction workplace.
 Discuss the care/maintenance of PPE
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Section 8. Workers' Right to Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE)

Department
All PPE shall be of the appropriate
Order 198- type as tested and approved by the
DOLE based on its standards and/or
18 of RA other means of verification.

11058
Free of Charge.

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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT
(D.0. 198-18 SECTION 3
DEFINITION)

 Personal protective equipment


(PPE) refers to a specialized
clothing or equipment designed
to protect workers against
safety and health hazards that
may cause serious workplace
injuries and illnesses, i.e.,
protection for the body, eyes,
head, face, hands, feet, ears,
etc.
D.O. 198-18 SECTION 8:
WORKERS’ RIGHT TO PPE

 All PPE must be of appropriate size,


weight, and type to specific workers
exposed to hazards from which PPE are
meant to ensure effective protection.

 Failure to provide appropriate PPE in high


risk activities shall give rise to the right of
the worker to refuse unsafe work.
Guideline in the Selection of the PPE

A. Selecting 1) Identify the Hazards


Personal
Protective 2) Understand the Effect

Equipment 3) Recommend the Proper Equipment


(PPE)
4) Train on the Proper Use and
Maintenance of PPE

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PPE is required wherever the conditions listed below are encountered that
can cause injury or impairment by being absorbed, inhaled, or physically
contacted.

• hazards of processes

B. Where is • environment hazards

PPE • chemical hazards

Required?
• radiological hazards

• mechanical irritants

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Performing a "hazard assessment" of the workplace
to identify and control physical and health hazards

identifying and providing appropriate PPE for


employees
C.
Responsibilities training employees in the use and care of the PPE

of Employer
maintaining and replacing worn or damaged PPE

periodically reviewing, updating and evaluating the


effectiveness of the PPE program

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properly wearing PPE

C. attending training sessions on PPE


Responsibilities
of Workers caring for, cleaning and maintaining
PPE

informing a supervisor of the need


to repair or replace PPE
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BENEFITS OF
PPE
 prevent unnecessary injury in
the workplace
 protect employees from
excessive chemical exposure
 prevent the spread of germs
and infectious diseases
including COVID-19
 help businesses comply with
regulatory requirements
improve employee productivity
and efficiency
PPE TRAINING
(D.O. 198-18 SECTION
8: PPE)
 Issuance of PPE shall be
supplemented by training on
the application, use, handling,
cleaning and maintenance of
said PPE in accordance with the
manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Head and Hair protection Face and eye protection
Hearing protection Respiratory protection

Hand and Arm protection Foot protection

Torso protection Fall protection

Protective ointments Shields

Barriers Restraints

D. Categories of PPE
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Considered use of hard hats in the area
•If there is a possibility of falling materials
from above works.
OSHS Rule 1084 • Workers / Personnel may bump their
head with the exposed structures like
HEAD beams and pipes.
• A possibility of contacts with electrical
PROTECTION hazards or hot surfaces.
• Possibilities of being struck by at
materials collapse.
• Some examples of occupations in which
employees should be required to wear
head protection include carpenters,
electricians, linemen, plumbers and
pipefitters, timber and log cutters,
welders.
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Types of Head
Protection
1) Impact Helmets
2) Electrical Classes

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Class G (General): intended to reduce the
danger of contact exposure to low voltage
conductors. Test samples are proof tested at
2200 volts (phase to ground).

Class E (Electrical):intended to reduce the


Electrical danger of exposure to high voltage conductors.
Test samples are proof tested at 20,000 volts
Classes (phase to ground).

Class C (Conductive): are not intended to


provide protection against contact with
electrical conductors.

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Parts of Hard Hat
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Daily inspection

Care and Never drill holes, paint or apply labels to protective


headgear.
Maintenance
of Head Wash with mild soap and water.

Protection Paints, paint thinners and some cleaning agents can weaken
the shells of hard hats and may eliminate electrical
resistance.

Do not store protective headgear in direct sunlight.

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Hearing ▪ It must be able to evaluate and select appropriate
devices for each employee, based on proper fit, the
Protection employee's noise exposure, hearing ability,
communication needs, personal preferences and other
constraints imposed by job tasks or work environment.

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Types of Hearing
Protection

▪ Earplugs are made of sound


absorbent material and fit into
the ear.
▪ REUSABLE and DISPOSABLE.
▪ Single-use earplugs are made
of waxed cotton, foam, silicone
rubber or fiberglass wool.

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Types of Hearing Protection

▪ Ear Defender (Earmuffs)


require a perfect seal around
the ear. Glasses, facial hair,
long hair or facial movements
such as chewing may reduce
the protective value of
earmuffs.

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Fitting the Earplug
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Care of Hearing Protection

Regular Inspection

Clean earcups and ear cushions regularly with mild soap


and water.

Do not treat with any other substances.

Replace if needed.
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Eye and Face Hazards

Dust, dirt, metal or wood chips entering the eye from


Eye and activities such as chipping, grinding, sawing, hammering, the
use of power tools.

Face Chemical splashes from corrosive substances, hot liquids,


solvents or other hazardous solutions.
Protection
Objects swinging into the eye or face, such as tree limbs,
chains, tools or ropes.

Radiant energy from welding, harmful rays from the use of


lasers or other radiant light (as well as heat, glare, sparks,
splash and flying particles).

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Types of Eye and Face
Protection

1. Safety Spectacle

2. Goggles

3. Welding shields

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Types of Eye and Face Protection

4. Face Shield

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Care of Eye Protection

Soap and water are the most common way to clean.

Special cleaning products can be purchased that contain anti-fog chemicals.

If exposed to dust or liquid chemicals when wearing goggles, be sure to clean the top rim of
the goggles before removing them so that any accumulations of dust or chemicals do not drip
or fall into your eyes when the goggles are removed.

Dispose of eye and face protection when they become scratched and distort your vision or
become otherwise damaged.

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Selection of RPE

Atmosphere-/substance-related factors.

Level of protection required and the Assigned


Respiratory Protection Factor (APF).

Protection Task and work-related factors.

Wearer-related factors.

Quality-related factors.

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Main Group

Types and Group


of Respiratory
Tight-fitting facepieces
Protective (often referred to as masks)
Equipment

Loose-fitting facepieces rely


on enough clean air being
provided to the wearer.
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Two Main Types of RPE

1. Respirators (filtering
devices) use filters to remove
contaminants from the air
being breathed in.

2. Breathing apparatus needs


a supply of breathing-quality
air from an independent
source (e.g. air cylinder or
air compressor).

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Hand and Arm Protection

Selecting Hand and Arm Protection


type of chemicals handled
nature of contact (total immersion, splash, etc.)
area requiring protection (hand only, forearm, arm)
grip requirements (dry, wet, oily)
thermal protection
size and comfort
abrasion/resistance requirements
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Four Groups of
Gloves
▪ Gloves made of leather, canvas or metal mesh

▪ Fabric and coated fabric gloves

▪ Chemical- and liquid-resistant gloves

▪ Insulating rubber gloves

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Care of Hand and Arm
Protection
Work gloves should fit comfortably and never be too tight or too
loose.
Never wash or reuse disposable gloves.

Keep gloves clean and dry.

Store gloves in appropriate conditions for their use.

Check for holes, tears, cracks, discoloration, stiffness and other


damage or signs of damage before each use.
The correct use and disposal of gloves in health care settings require
extra attention due to the possibility of contamination.
Replace worn or damaged gloves right away.

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▪ Employees who face possible bodily injury of any kind
that cannot be eliminated through engineering, work Body
practice or administrative controls, must wear
appropriate body protection. Protection

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Foot and Leg Protection
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Impact protection

Selection of
Foot Compression protection

Protection
Puncture protection

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Classes of Foot
and Leg
Protection

Leggings

Safety
shoes
Safety
Boots
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Care of Foot Protection

To maintain the shoe’s gripping component, remove any mud or


snow encrusted into the sole, as well as any gravel or piece of
metal.

Brush your shoes to remove stains and dirt, or use a damp cloth to
clean them, but steer clear of soap.

Leave your shoes to dry in a warm, dry and ventilated room, but
keep them away from any direct heat, such as electric baseboards.
Do not leave them out to dry in the sun.

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Care of Foot Protection

If they are made of leather, apply a leather-recommended quality


grease or silicone polish to dry-proof them.

If they are made of synthetic fabric, clean them by hand with


water and mild soap. Use the same drying instructions as for
leather.

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Provides the required protection

Capability in Does not restrict or impede a


Identifying worker's ability to do the task
the Types of Does not create additional
hazards
PPE
Is comfortable to wear and use
so the worker will actually use it
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All PPE clothing and equipment should be
of safe design and construction and
should be maintained in a clean and
reliable fashion.
Employers should take the fit and
Best comfort of PPE into consideration when
selection.
Practices
PPE that fits well and is comfortable to
wear will encourage employee use of
PPE.

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▪ Program should address the hazards present,
PPE Program the selection, maintenance, and use of PPE, the
training of employees and monitoring of the
program to ensure its ongoing effectiveness.

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Clear Points

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes articles such as eye, face, head and
extremity protection; protective clothing; respiratory devices; protective shields; and
barriers for mechanical, chemical, radiological or other workplace environmental
hazards.

OSHS Rule 1080, DO 198-18 and DO 13-98 are the common regulations that regulate
the used of PPE in the country.

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THANK YOU !!!
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