Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment for Construction PPE

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Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment for Construction

Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment for Construction

PPE v Hazard–free v Protected hazards v Purpose environment against potential of PPE 1

PPE v Hazard–free v Protected hazards v Purpose environment against potential of PPE 1 a

Who pays for PPE? v Employer v If pays and provides employees provide PPE

Who pays for PPE? v Employer v If pays and provides employees provide PPE 1 b

Correct use of PPE v Implement engineering controls v Used with other protective methods

Correct use of PPE v Implement engineering controls v Used with other protective methods v Significant hazards worker 2 a

Hazards of PPE v Heat stress v Physical stress v Psychological stress 2 c

Hazards of PPE v Heat stress v Physical stress v Psychological stress 2 c

Impaired v Vision v Mobility v Communication 2 d

Impaired v Vision v Mobility v Communication 2 d

Adequate protection v Over–protection v Under–protection v Improper use 2 e

Adequate protection v Over–protection v Under–protection v Improper use 2 e

Written PPE program v Protect the wearer v Prevent injury 3 a

Written PPE program v Protect the wearer v Prevent injury 3 a

Comprehensive PPE program v Hazard identification v Medical monitoring v Environmental surveillance v Selection

Comprehensive PPE program v Hazard identification v Medical monitoring v Environmental surveillance v Selection 3 b

Comprehensive PPE program v Use v Maintenance v Decontamination v Training 3 c

Comprehensive PPE program v Use v Maintenance v Decontamination v Training 3 c

PPE program review and evaluation v Reviewed at least annually 4 a

PPE program review and evaluation v Reviewed at least annually 4 a

What is PPE? v Clothing v Create v Head v Eye and accessories a

What is PPE? v Clothing v Create v Head v Eye and accessories a barrier protection and face protective 5 a

What is PPE? v Hearing v Hand v Foot protection v Respiratory protection 5

What is PPE? v Hearing v Hand v Foot protection v Respiratory protection 5 b

Head injuries v Falling or flying objects v Bumping the head 6 a

Head injuries v Falling or flying objects v Bumping the head 6 a

Head protection v Resist penetration v Absorb the shock of a blow v ANSI

Head protection v Resist penetration v Absorb the shock of a blow v ANSI standards • Z 89. 1– 1969 • Z 89. 2– 1971 6 b

Protective hat types v Type 1 v Type 2 v Three classes • Class

Protective hat types v Type 1 v Type 2 v Three classes • Class G • Class E • Class C 7 a

Helmets construction v Water–resistant v Slow burning v Shell and suspension v Adjustable headbands

Helmets construction v Water–resistant v Slow burning v Shell and suspension v Adjustable headbands 8 a

Helmet inspection and maintenance v Cleaning v Inspect helmets daily v Exposure to unusual

Helmet inspection and maintenance v Cleaning v Inspect helmets daily v Exposure to unusual conditions v Storage 9 a

Eye and face protection v When to use v Suitable v Who for the

Eye and face protection v When to use v Suitable v Who for the work does it apply to? 10 a

Eye hazards v Flying objects v Glare v Liquids v Injurious radiation v Combination

Eye hazards v Flying objects v Glare v Liquids v Injurious radiation v Combination 11 a

Minimum requirements v Provide adequate protection v Comfortable v Fit snugly 11 b

Minimum requirements v Provide adequate protection v Comfortable v Fit snugly 11 b

Minimum requirements v Durable v Can be disinfected v Cleanable v Easily maintained 11

Minimum requirements v Durable v Can be disinfected v Cleanable v Easily maintained 11 d

Proper selection v Kind and degree of hazard v Worker comfort 12 a

Proper selection v Kind and degree of hazard v Worker comfort 12 a

Corrective glasses and eye protection v Spectacles lenses with protective v Goggles worn over

Corrective glasses and eye protection v Spectacles lenses with protective v Goggles worn over corrective spectacles v Goggles that incorporate corrective lenses 12 b

Eye protection fit v Goggles and safety spectacles v Prescription safety spectacles 13 a

Eye protection fit v Goggles and safety spectacles v Prescription safety spectacles 13 a

Inspection/maintenance of eye protection v Keep lenses clean v Daily inspection and cleaning v

Inspection/maintenance of eye protection v Keep lenses clean v Daily inspection and cleaning v Replace pitted lenses, like dirty lenses, can be a source of reduced vision v Headbands v Storage 14 a

Disinfect eye protection v Disassemble v Clean v Rinse all parts v Immerse in

Disinfect eye protection v Disassemble v Clean v Rinse all parts v Immerse in germicidal fungicide v Protect them until reissue 15 a

Hearing protection/earplugs v Preformed or molded earplugs v Waxed cotton, foam, or fiberglass wool

Hearing protection/earplugs v Preformed or molded earplugs v Waxed cotton, foam, or fiberglass wool v Disposable earplugs v Perfect seal around the ear v Reduction in protection 16 a

Earmuffs and earplugs v Extremely noisy situations v Change the nature of sounds 16

Earmuffs and earplugs v Extremely noisy situations v Change the nature of sounds 16 c

Why use hand protection? v Burns v Cuts v Electrical shock v Amputation v

Why use hand protection? v Burns v Cuts v Electrical shock v Amputation v Absorption of chemicals 17 a

Types of hand protection v Gloves v v Hand pads v Sleeves v Wristlets

Types of hand protection v Gloves v v Hand pads v Sleeves v Wristlets 17 b

Why foot protection? v Falling or rolling objects v Sharp objects v Molten metal

Why foot protection? v Falling or rolling objects v Sharp objects v Molten metal v Hot surfaces v Wet slippery surf 18 a

Types of foot protection v Safety shoes v Boots v Leggings 18 c

Types of foot protection v Safety shoes v Boots v Leggings 18 c

Requirements for safety shoes v Sturdy v Impact–resistant v ANSI toe Z 41. 1–

Requirements for safety shoes v Sturdy v Impact–resistant v ANSI toe Z 41. 1– 1967 18 d

Options for safety shoes v Metal insoles v v Metatarsal guards 18 e

Options for safety shoes v Metal insoles v v Metatarsal guards 18 e

Respiratory protection v Identical to 29 CFR 1910. 134 19 a

Respiratory protection v Identical to 29 CFR 1910. 134 19 a

Fall protection equipment v Lifelines v Safety harness v Lanyards 20 a

Fall protection equipment v Lifelines v Safety harness v Lanyards 20 a

Safety nets v 25 foot rule v Place and test before beginning operations v

Safety nets v 25 foot rule v Place and test before beginning operations v Extend 8 feet v No more than 25 below v 6 inches by 6 inches 21 a

Other hazards v Life jackets and drowning v Moving vehicles v Warning garments 22

Other hazards v Life jackets and drowning v Moving vehicles v Warning garments 22 a