How to use the Chemicalspecific PPE Matrix Using

Using the PPE Matrix Joe works in O&M He is going to be performing

Using the PPE Matrix Before beginning work, Joe examines the PPE Matrix. The matrix

Using the PPE Matrix First, he identifies the chemicals he will be working with.

Using the PPE Matrix Let’s assume that Joe will be working with Chlorine. Step

Using the PPE Matrix Next, Joe identifies the types of work activities that he

Using the PPE Matrix Joe decides on the type of work he’ll be performing

Using the PPE Matrix For this task, he will be performing Type 1 Maintenance

Using the PPE Matrix Then he returns to the matrix to see where his

Using the PPE Matrix Joe then turns the hardcopy PPE Matrix over to read

Step 1 Identify the chemicals you will use. Step 2 Identify the activities that

Using the PPE Matrix Now Joe knows that he needs leather gloves, safety glasses,

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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. Step 1 the chemicals Identify the chemicals you will use. you will be working with. Step 2 Identify the activities that will be performed

Using the PPE Matrix Let’s assume that Joe will be working with Chlorine. Step 1 the chemicals Identify the chemicals you will use. you will be working with. Step 2 Identify the activities that will be performed

Using the PPE Matrix Next, Joe identifies the types of work activities that he will be performing. Step 1 the chemicals Identify the chemicals you will use. you will be working with. Step 2 Identify the activities that will be be 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). Step 1 the chemicals Identify the chemicals you will use. you will be working with. Step 2 Identify the activities that will be be performed Identify

Using the PPE Matrix For this task, he will be performing Type 1 Maintenance Step 1 the chemicals Identify the chemicals you will use. you will be working with. Step 2 Identify the activities that will be be 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. Step 1 Identify the chemicals you will use. Step 2 Identify the activities that will be performed. Step 3 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. Step 1 Identify the chemicals you will use. Step 2 Identify the activities that will be performed. Step 3 Identify the PPE required for the job.

Step 1 Identify the chemicals you will use. Step 2 Identify the activities that will be performed. Step 3 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. Step 1 Identify the chemicals you will use. Step 2 Identify the activities that will be performed. Step 3 Identify the PPE required for the job.

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