Personal Protective Equipment What Employees Need to Know

Personal Protective Equipment What Employees Need to Know

Session Objectives Understand the PPE hazard assessment process Understand why different types of PPE are selected Know how to properly wear and care for PPE © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

Prequiz: How Much Do You Know? Hazard assessments are conducted only for job functions that involve hazardous materials. Your employer is responsible for selecting PPE should be inspected before each use. It is not important to keep your PPE clean. © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

Hazard Assessment • Evaluate every job function • Determine if hazards are present • Check for hazards to all parts of the body • Determine appropriate PPE © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

Eye and Face Assessment • Flying particles • Molten metal • Hazardous liquids © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

Eye and Face Assessment (cont. ) • Acid or caustic liquids • Gases or vapors • Light radiation © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

Respiratory Protection Hazard Assessment • Airborne dusts or particulates • Vapors or fumes • Lack of adequate oxygen © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

Respiratory Protection Hazard Assessment (cont. ) • Identify the specific source(s) • Review the work processes • Monitor the exposure © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

Hearing Hazard Assessment • Conduct a noise survey • Monitor impacted employees • Repeat monitoring © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

Head Hazard Assessment • Falling objects • Exposed electrical conductors • Low-hanging obstructions © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

Foot Hazard Assessment • Falling, rolling, or sharp objects • Electrical hazards • Slippery walking surfaces • Hazardous materials • Cold weather conditions © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

Hand Hazard Assessment • Skin absorption of harmful substances • Severe cuts or lacerations • Severe abrasions © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

Hand Hazard Assessment (cont. ) • Punctures • Chemical burns • Thermal burns • Frostbite © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

Clothing Assessment • Hot or cold • • materials or objects Hazardous materials Welding hazards Heavy, sharp, or rough materials Moving machinery © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

Fill in the Blanks Flying ____cause particles 1. ______ the majority of eye injuries in the workplace. 2. Lack of adequate oxygen ______ is a respiratory hazard usually found in jobs in confined spaces. foot hazard. 3. A slippery floor is considered a ____ 4. Loose _____ clothing should not be worn while working around moving machinery. © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

PPE Hazard Assessment— Any Questions? Do you understand: • How a hazard assessment is conducted? • How hazards are evaluated in regards to each part of the body? © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

Selecting Eye and Face Protection • Safety glasses • Goggles • Face shields • Shaded filter lenses • Prescription eyewear • ANSI Z 87 © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

Wear and Care of Eye Protection • Fits comfortably • Does not distort or block vision • Put on before exposure • Clean regularly • Dispose when damaged © © Business & & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

Selecting Respiratory Protection • Filtering face piece (dust mask) • Air purifying respirator • Cartridge type © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

Selecting Respiratory Protection (cont. ) • Air-supplied respirator • Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) • NIOSH-approved © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

Wear and Care of Respiratory Protection • Medical approval • Conduct a fit test • Inspect before each use © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

Wear and Care of Respiratory Protection (cont. ) • Check the seal • Clean regularly • Store properly © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

Hearing Protection • Earplugs • Canal caps • Earmuffs Image courtesy of Elvex Corporation © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

Selecting Head Protection • Hard hats • Electrical insulation hard hats • Bump caps • ANSI Z 89 © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

Wear and Care of Head Protection • Fit properly • Inspect before each use • Clean regularly • Used only to protect the head © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

Selecting Foot Protection • Steel-toed boots • Metatarsal protection • Puncture- or slip-resistant soles • Chemical resistance • Waterproof and cold-weather footwear • ANSI Z 41 © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

Wear and Care Of Foot Protection • Fit comfortably • Inspected before each use • No cracks or holes in chemical or waterproof boots • Check soles for excessive wear • Keep clean © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

Selecting Hand Protection • Chemical-resistant gloves • Kevlar®, metal mesh, cut-resistant gloves • Leather work gloves • Extreme temperature gloves • Electrical work gloves © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

Wear and Care of Hand Protection • Comfortable fit • Inspect before each use • Keep clean and dry • Discard if damaged or contaminated © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

Selecting General Work Clothing • Long-sleeve shirts and long pants • Flame-retardant clothing • No loose clothing or jewelry • Chemical-resistant clothing © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

Match the PPE protection with the type of hazard Shaded filter lenses Rolling and falling objects Bump cap Hazardous materials Steel-toed footwear Sparks Flame-retardant clothing Harmful light radiation Chemical-resistant gloves Low hanging objects © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

Selecting PPE— Any Questions? Do you understand: • How the appropriate PPE is selected? • What the limitations are? • How to properly wear and care for PPE? © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006

Key Things to Remember Every job function in every department is assessed for hazards. Each part of the body is taken into consideration during assessments. PPE is selected in response to specific hazards. Proper wear and care of PPE is necessary to provide effective protection. © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1006