Personal Protective Equipment PPE Hierarchy of Corrective Actions

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Hierarchy of Corrective Actions Case Study • Controlling Slip/Fall Hazard

Hierarchy of Corrective Actions Put up signs to warn !!

Hierarchy of Corrective Actions Label hazard !!

Hierarchy of Corrective Actions Wear PPE to protect your head in case you fall

Hierarchy of Corrective Actions Remove the Hazard!!

Hierarchy of Corrective Actions • PPE should be used only if engineering controls to remove the hazard are not feasible

Personal Protective Equipment • PPE is equipment worn by a worker to protect them from physical or health hazards. – physical (hit by flying/falling objects) – health (chemical/biological) • Examples of PPE are respirators, gloves, aprons, hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, fall protection, and full body suits.

4 Steps to PPE compliance 1. Know your hazards (Physical and Health) 2. Select proper PPE 3. Maintain and store in clean area 4. Train workers on how to use

Know your hazards Health • Skin/Eye Absorption • Inhalation • Ingestion Eyes Inhalation Skin Contact Ingestion Physical • Struck by falling object • Struck by flying object

Select Proper PPE • PPE must be designed to meet the hazard. • Which glove would you select for the fabric cutter?

Select Proper PPE Fabric Cutter using steel mesh glove only on hand that is exposed to blade

Select Proper PPE Is this good PPE practice?

Select Proper PPE • Careful selection required for these types of PPE – Respirators – Gloves

Types of Respirators Full Face cartridge Respirator Powered Air Purifying Respirator Half- Face Cartridge Respirator N 95 Filter (Dust Mask)

Some Respirator Cartridges Organic Vapor and Chlorine Gas Multi-Gas Organic Vapor and Acid Gas

How to Select Proper Respirator • Identify chemical used by worker – Found in MSDS • Select type of respirator (based on chemical) Resources: • Chemical Supplier (MSDS) • Respirator Manufacturer • Reference Books (Ex. NIOSH Guide to Chemical Hazards) • Internet (http: //www. cdc. gov/niosh/npg/search. html) • LS&CO. & NIKE EHS Handbook

Types of Gloves Latex 4 H Polyurethane • So many types, how do we choose the correct one? Natural Rubber Blends Neoprene Butyl PVC Leather Cotton PVA Nitrile Viton Norfoil Acrylic

Guide to Selecting Gloves • Chemical Resistant Gloves – Made from a variety of materials, each with different chemical resistance characteristics. – Glove compatibility / selection programs from Manufacturer • Leather or Cloth Gloves – Not to be used for chemical handling. • Other Gloves (select based on hazard) – Heat resistant, cut resistant, anti-vibration gloves, and electrical insulated gloves

Guide to Selecting Gloves GLOVE TYPE Butyl Rubber Natural Rubber Neoprene USE Good for highly corrosive acids, ketones, esters, gases; Poor for aliphatic, aromatic hydrocarbons, halogenated hydrocarbons, gasoline Good for very dilute acids and bases; Poor for organics Good for acids and bases, peroxides, fuels, hydrocarbons, alcohols, phenols Poor for halogenated and aromatic hydrocarbons Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) Good for acids and bases, some organics, amines, and peroxides; Poor for most organics Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) Good for aromatic and chlorinated solvents; Poor for water-based solutions- water destroys the gloves! Silver Shield. TM Good for wide variety of toxic and hazardous chemicals; provides the highest level of chemical resistance with flexible laminate glove; Poor fit- comes in small, medium, large 4 HTM Good resistance to many chemicals; better dexterity than Silver Shield. TM Nitrile Good for wide variety of solvents, oils, greases, some acids and bases Viton. TM Exceptional resistance to chlorinated and aromatic solvents; Good resistance to cuts and abrasions

Guide to Selecting Gloves Glove manufacturers have guides to help with Glove Selection If you know the chemical, some manufacturers provide online guidance on selection http: //www. ansellpro. com/specware/guide. asp

Degradation and Permeation Rates • Undermines their effectiveness in providing protection. • Evidenced by changes in the glove material, such as swelling or shrinking, stiffening or softening, discoloration, peeling, or cracking. • Gloves may only protect for a certain amount of time. Afterwards, chemicals can penetrate through the glove to the skin. • Minimize exposure even when using gloves.

Guide to Selecting Gloves Glove manufacturers guides will also include permeation and degradation charts

Guide to Selecting Gloves

Other PPE to consider • Protect against absorption through the skin/eyes – Safety Glasses/goggles – Protective Sleeves – Aprons – Boots/closed toed shoes

Personal Hygiene • Nearby wash room available with soap and running water • No eating, drinking or smoking in chemical handling or sandblast area • Eye Wash station nearby

Hearing Protection PHOTOS Earmuffs Earplugs Canal Caps Required for noise level that exceed 85 decibels.

Physical Hazards Good practice? Protect against falling/flying objects Protect against heat/hot objects

Care and Maintenance • Respirator Storage – Keep respirator and cartridges in a sealed plastic bag identified with employee name. – Keep the sealed bag in clean storage area, away from chemicals. – Protect respirator from contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals

Care and Maintenance Reusable Gloves: • Remove gloves immediately after use and wash with soap and water. • Life span can be extended by rinsing the surface with water. • Store in a clean environment to prevent contamination of the inside.

Training • How often should you train workers? – After worker is first hired – When worker changes jobs that requires PPE – Refresher at least once a year

Summary - Steps to PPE compliance 1. Know your hazards (Physical and Health) 2. Select proper PPE 3. Maintenance and storage 4. Train workers on how to use

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