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Ppe 2012

This document provides an overview of personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements. It discusses that PPE must be provided by employers when hazards are present, and that PPE creates a barrier between hazards and the body. The document outlines OSHA regulations on PPE, including hazard assessments, selection of appropriate equipment, and training employees on proper use. It also describes different types of PPE like eye, head, hand, and foot protection, and emphasizes that both employers and employees are responsible for ensuring PPE is properly used.

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Ppe 2012

This document provides an overview of personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements. It discusses that PPE must be provided by employers when hazards are present, and that PPE creates a barrier between hazards and the body. The document outlines OSHA regulations on PPE, including hazard assessments, selection of appropriate equipment, and training employees on proper use. It also describes different types of PPE like eye, head, hand, and foot protection, and emphasizes that both employers and employees are responsible for ensuring PPE is properly used.

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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE

EQUIPMENT
Phil Lewis, CSP
Assistant Director of
Environmental Health and Safety
210 East Fourth Street
Greenville, NC 27858
[email protected]
[email protected]

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)


must be provided when necessary
by reason of hazards encountered
that are capable of causing injury or
impairment
PPE is not a substitute for
engineering, work practice, and/or
administrative controls
PPE creates barrier between hazard
and route of entry
Use of PPE does not eliminate the
hazard so if the equipment fails then
exposure occurs
Must be worn to provide protection

OSHA PPE STANDARD

29 CFR 1910.132
Assess the workplace to
determine if hazards are
present
Select and provide
appropriate PPE that fits
each affected employee
Train employees on how to
use PPE correctly

HAZARD ASSESSMENT

The employer must assess the


workplace to determine if
hazards are present that
necessitate the use of PPE
Hazards encountered may
include chemical exposures,
falling or dropping objects,
particulates, temperature
extremes, light radiation, moving
equipment and parts, sharp
objects, etc.
Review Hazard Assessment Form

PPE SELECTION

Protects each employee from


identified hazards
Is of safe design and construction
Is sanitary and reliable
Provides each employee with a
good fit
Meets American National
Standards Institute (ANSI)
standards or other applicable
approval agency standard

PPE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS


When is PPE necessary
What PPE is necessary
How to properly don,
doff, adjust and wear PPE
The limitations of PPE
The proper care,
maintenance, useful life
and disposal of PPE

PPE RETRAINING
REQUIREMENTS
Changes in the workplace
Changes in types of PPE to
be used
Inadequacies in an affected
employees knowledge or
use of assigned PPE
indicate that the employee
has not retained training
Accident Investigations

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE

- Inhalation
- Skin Absorption
- Ingestion
- Injection
Knowing the hazards and
how to protect yourself
is the key to your safety
Create a barrier

TYPES OF PPE

EYE & FACE PROTECTION


RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
HEAD PROTECTION
FOOT PROTECTION
ELECTRICAL PROTECTIVE
DEVICES
HAND & SKIN PROTECTION
HEARING PROTECTION
FALL PROTECTION

EYE & FACE PROTECTION

Required when employees


are in areas where there is
exposure to eye and face
hazards from flying
particles, molten metal,
liquid chemicals, acids,
caustic liquids, chemical
gases or vapors or
potentially injurious light
radiation
Must comply with ANSI Z87

EYE & FACE PROTECTION

Thousands of
people are
blinded each year
from work-related
injuries

With eye or face


protection,
injuries can be
prevented

One incident is
all it takes

TYPES OF EYE & FACE


PROTECTION
Spectacles
Goggles
Face

Shields

http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/
etools/eyeandface/index.h
tml

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

Required when
employees are in areas
where effective
engineering controls are
not feasible to protect
the health of the
employee from harmful
dusts, fogs, fumes,
mists, gases, smokes,
sprays or vapors
Must comply with
NIOSH/MSHA

LUNG DAMAGE

Inhalation of
hazardous
materials damages
delicate structures
of the lung
Damaged lungs are
more susceptible to
respiratory disease
Most direct route
to the bloodstream

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

Exposure levels exceed the PEL


During installation of engineering
or work practice controls
Maintenance and repair activities
that may result in exceeding the
PEL
Emergency Response where type
and/or concentration of
contaminant is unknown
Voluntary Usage

TYPES OF RESPIRATORS

Air-purifying

Supplied-air

http://www.osha.g
ov/SLTC/etools/res
piratory/index.htm
l

RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION
Medical Exam
Selection based on hazard
Fit Testing
Facial Hair
Inspection of Equipment
Specific Training on
Operation
Limitations

HEAD PROTECTION

Required when
employees are in areas
where there is a potential
for injury to the head
from falling or moving
objects or when they are
exposed to electrical
conductors which could
be contacted by the head
Must comply with ANSI
Z89

HEAD PROTECTION

Injuries to the head


could involve your:
-brain
-eyes
nose
-mouth
For this reason,
head protection and
safety are very
important

POTENTIAL HAZARDS
Electrical Shocks

Head Impact

-accidents result
in shocks and
burns

- falling or flying
objects cause
sprains, fractures,
and concussions

Splashes, Spills
& Drips

-materials can
irritate and burn
eyes and skin

HEAD PROTECTION

Limited protection by REDUCING


the force of small falling objects
striking or penetrating the TOP of
the shell
Does not provide front, side or rear
impact or penetration protection
Inspect daily for signs of dents,
cracks, penetrations, and any
damage due to impact, rough
treatment or wear
If fails inspection, remove from
service

FOOT PROTECTION

Required when
employees are in areas
where there is danger of
foot injuries due to
falling and rolling
objects, slip hazards or
objects piercing the
sole, and where
employees are exposed
to electrical hazards
Must comply with ASTM
F2413-05

POTENTIAL HAZARDS

Impact Injuries

Electrical Shocks

Spills & Splashes

Slipping

Compression Injuries

Heat/Cold

FOOT PROTECTION

Impact and compression


protection for toes
Metatarsal protection
Electrical hazard protection
(600 volts or less under dry
conditions)
Conductive protection
(minimize static electricity)
Protection against punctures
and penetration

FOOT PROTECTION
Slip resistant soles
Compatible with environment
Assure proper fit
Inspect for cuts, tears,
cracks, worn soles and other
damage
Care for footwear according
to manufacturers
recommendations

ELECTRICAL PROTECTIVE DEVICES

Required when employees are in


areas where there may be exposure
to substantial electrical voltage
Rubber is considered best material
Must comply with ANSI requirements
for rubber insulating gloves,
matting, blankets, hoods, line hose
and
sleeves
Arc Flash PPE
http://video.google.com/videoplay?
docid=7550811089188056644&q=arc+flash+accident&total=37&start=0
&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=1

HAND & SKIN PROTECTION

Required when
employees are in areas
where their hands and
body are exposed to
skin absorption of
harmful substances,
severe cuts or
lacerations, chemical
or thermal burns, etc.
Protection must be
compatible with hazard

POTENTIAL HAZARDS
Traumatic Injuries

Contact Injuries

Repetitive Motion

- cuts, punctures,
sprains or
crushing from
equipment

- contact with toxic


chemicals, biological
substances, electrical
sources, extreme
temperatures

- same hand
movement over
extended time
periods

SELECTION OF
GLOVES/CLOTHING

Dependent upon type of


hazard
Check MSDS for guidelines
for chemical hazards
Not every job requires gloves
as they can become a hazard
Allergies - Latex, powder
Clothing and jewelry can also
become hazards

GLOVE/CLOTHING SELECTION

Choose compatible material as no one


material is suited for all chemicals
May be well suited for one and
dangerous for another
Manufacturers chemical resistance
guide
Be careful with chemical combinations
Decontamination vs. Disposal
Personal Hygiene - wash up
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ncpc/ncpc1.
html

GLOVE SELECTION
Thickness

- consider
required sensitivity
and flexibility required
to do job - thinner
material will sacrifice
chemical resistance
Length
Finishes and Linings

HEARING PROTECTION

Required when employees


are in areas where there is
exposure to excessive noise
levels (8 hour TWA > 85 dbA)
Recommended for use in
high noise areas such as
MERs and for use with high
noise operations
Must have appropriate NRR
(muffs do not always provide
more protection)
http://www2a.cdc.gov/hpdevices/hp_srchpg01.asp

HEARING PROTECTION
Damage to the delicate structures in your ear
can cause one of two types of hearing loss:
CONDUCTIVE - blocks
transmission of sound to
inner ear - medical/surgical
treatment available for most
SENSORINEURAL - involves
organ of Corti and auditory
nerve - almost always
irreversible
Most hearing loss in the workplace is sensorineural.

FALL PROTECTION

Required when risk of falling at


heights of 6 feet or greater
when area not guarded or
protected by other fall
protection measures
Work at any height in aerial
lifts, powered platforms and
similar equipment
Body Harnesses vs. Belts
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/injury
/traumafall.html

CARE OF PPE

Always check PPE for


damage before and after you
use it
Clean PPE before storing
Dispose of and replace
damaged PPE
Properly store PPE and avoid
conditions that could
damage it, such as heat,
light, moisture, etc.

PPE Acquisition & Replacement


PPE is provided by
Supervisor
If performing activity and
you do not have PPE,
contact Supervisor for PPE
prior to starting activity
Employee may be
responsible for lost or
damaged PPE
State Equipment Use Policy

EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES

Employees must use PPE in


accordance with training and
instructions
Most job activities require the use
of PPE
PPE use is a requirement of the job
If the employee cannot use the PPE
then alternative PPE must be
selected, the job must be modified
to eliminate the hazard requiring
PPE or the employee must change
jobs

EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES

Employee cannot sign waiver


and accept risk of injury
Would not remove liability
Unethical to knowingly place
an employee in an
unprotected hazardous
situation
PPE is provided to protect
employee and is not intended
as an inconvenience

EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES

The employer SHALL ensure that


employees are provided and use
appropriate personal protective
equipment when they are
exposed to hazards requiring
their use
Use of PPE has been incorporated
into employee work plans and will
be enforced as any other key
responsibility/dimension
including disciplinary action and
may affect workers
compensation eligibility

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT

Click the link to


complete the QUIZ
Submit Questions to:
Environmental Health and Safety
210 East Fourth Street
Greenville, NC 27858
[email protected]
[email protected]

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