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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Purpose of PPE. To protect employees from hazards not eliminated from the workplace. Protective Equipment. Personal protective equipment Eyes Face Head Extremities Protective clothing Respiratory devices Protective shields and barriers.

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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  1. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  2. Purpose of PPE To protect employees from hazards not eliminated from the workplace

  3. Protective Equipment • Personal protective equipment • Eyes • Face • Head • Extremities • Protective clothing • Respiratory devices • Protective shields and barriers

  4. Safe design and construction for work performed Sanitary and reliable condition Provided Used Maintained Laundered Repaired Replaced Defective and damaged equipment shall not be used Must properly fit users Design and Condition

  5. Purchase of PPE • The employer is normally responsible for the cost of personal protective equipment. • PPE used by trades may be an exception

  6. Hazards Physical Chemical Biological/Infectious Capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through (routes of entry) Inhalation Skin absorption Ingestion Contact with skin and/or eyes Protect Against Hazards

  7. Engineering Control Ventilation Isolation Selected Equipment Redesign process or procedure Administrative Control Personal Hygiene Maintenance Hand washing Scheduled breaks Assignment schedules Required Implementation

  8. Certified Hazard Assessment • Prepared by • Consultant • VA Personnel • Insert - date of written hazard assessment • Insert - how to obtain a copy of the written hazard assessment • Required by 29 CFR 1910.132d

  9. Bloodborne pathogens Latex gloves Gown Safety glasses Hand washing Handling trash Rubber gloves Safety shoes Shops Safety glasses Safety shoes Hearing protection Facilities Rubber gloves Non-slip shoes Safety glasses (when mixing detergents) Overview of Hazard Assessment

  10. Reassessment of Hazards Facility safety officer is responsible to reassess workplace hazards as necessary by: • Identifying and evaluating new equipment and processes • Reviewing accident records • Re-evaluating the suitability of previously selected PPE

  11. Personal Protective Equipment Program • Defined by insert appropriate facility policy • Ordering • Repair • Maintenance • Other requirements

  12. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (29 CFR 1910) • General Requirements -- 132 • Eye and Face Protection -- 133 • Respiratory Protection -- 134 • Head Protection -- 135 • Foot Protection -- 136 • Electrical Protection -- 137 • Hand Protection -- 138 • Hearing Protection -- 95 • Specialized Standards -- e.g., 1030

  13. Eye and Face Protection(29 CFR 1910.133)

  14. Physical Flying Particles Molten Metal Potentially Injurious Light Radiation Ultraviolet (UV) light Chemical Gases or Vapors Liquids Acids or Caustics Biological/Infectious Blood Saliva Semen Body Tissue Wastes Animal Tissue Potentially Infectious Materials Hazards to Eyes/Face

  15. Safety Glasses • Can be used with side shields (Required if flying objects are present) • Plastic • Can fit over corrective lenses • Can be worn alone • Can accommodate most types of prescriptive lenses

  16. Goggles • Should fit face snugly (sealing entire eye area) • Specially-coated lenses or ventilation holes may prevent fogging • Anti-fogging materials can be used • When removing goggles, tilt head down so that debris on top of goggles does not fall into eyes

  17. Face Shields Worn for extremely hazardous jobs Worn with safety glasses or goggles Do not completely protect face Hoods Protect entire head and face Can be worn with respirators Sunglasses Provide protection against sun Should filter 99 to 100 percent UV Provide no protection against flying objects Can reduce chances of cataracts Other Eye and Face Protection

  18. Inspection and Maintenance of Eye and Face Protection • Must be kept clean • Must be free of scratches and other defects that may obstruct vision • Must be disinfected • Periodically, if used by same person • After each use, if shared • Headband should be replaced when slack, worn, or dirty

  19. Eye Safety • Review Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for chemicals used • Identify eye protection required • Become familiar with emergency response procedures • Contact Lenses • Do NOT provide protection • Should NOT be worn around chemicals or chemical vapors

  20. Laser Eye Safety • Follow guidance of laser manufacturer • Wear safety glasses with filters that protect against the wavelength of light for the laser being used • Partial reflections from Class IV lasers can cause permanent eye damage

  21. Head Protection(29 CFR 1910.135)

  22. Hazards to Head • Falling or flying objects • Electrical conductors • Contamination from bloodborne pathogens • Sunburn and sunstroke • Cold temperatures

  23. Types and Classes of Head Protection • Types of protective hats • Type 1, Helmets - full brim (at least 1.25”) • Type 2, Brimless helmets with peak extending forward from the crown • Classes of industrial head protection • Class A, General service - limited voltage protection • Class B, Utility service - high voltage protection • Class C, Special service - no voltage protection

  24. Hard Hats (Class A) • Hard exterior shell • Shock-absorbing lining • Headband • Crown straps • Protects against impact hazards • Used in construction

  25. Electrical Bump Hats (Class B) • Protects against impact and penetration AND against high-voltage shock or burn • Can be used where there is a possibility of bumping against a fixed object • Used by electrical workers • Sometimes used in construction

  26. Safety Hat or Cap (Class C) Protects against impacts Provides lightweight comfort Provides no electrical protection Hat or Cap Protects against exposure to sun (4 inch brim) Protects against exposure to cold (ear flaps) Generally not considered PPE Other Head Protection

  27. Hairnets Food service employees Sanitation and cleanliness Hoods Can be used in extremely hazardous situations Can be used with respirators Can provide eye and face protection Surgical Caps Infection control and cleanliness Worn during medical procedures that involve large amounts of blood Autopsies Orthopedic surgery Specialized Head Protection

  28. Damage Dents Cracks Penetration Abuse Mutilation Other damage that might reduce the degree of protection provided Visually inspect daily Clean periodically May adversely affect protection provided Paint Sunlight Extreme temperatures Inspection and Maintenance of Head Protection

  29. Foot Protection(29 CFR 1910.136)

  30. Hazards to Feet Falling or rolling objects Objects that pierce the sole Electrical exposures Slipping Foot Protection Safety Shoes Slip Resistant Soles Shoe Covers Rubber or Synthetic Boots Leather Work Boots Foot Hazards and Protection

  31. Safety Shoes • Steel-reinforced toe (protects foot from being pierced or crushed) • Puncture-resistant or heat-resistant soles (optional) • Metal-free non-conductive materials (working around exposed electrical conductors)

  32. Boots Rubber/Synthetic May be required when working around chemicals Autopsies Leather Recommended for outdoor maintenance activities Avoid wearing around chemicals Shoe Covers May be required for some medical procedures Slip-resistant Soles OSHA recommends Will reduce the number of injuries resulting from slips, trips, or falls Other Foot Protection

  33. Electrical Protection(29 CFR 1910.137)

  34. Required when exposed to electrical hazards Blankets Matting Covers Line hose Gloves Sleeves Maintained in a safe and reliable condition Cleaned as needed Requires periodic electrical testing Electrical Protective Equipment (Insulated Rubber)

  35. Before each day’s use Following any incident that caused damage Insulating properties cannot be degraded Insulating equipment failing to pass inspections or electrical tests may not be used unless specific requirements are met Cannot use equipment with: Hole, tear, puncture, or cut Ozone cutting or ozone checking Embedded foreign objects Swelling, softening, hardening, stickiness, or inelasticity Inspections

  36. Location and manner of storage must protect from: Light Temperature extremes Excessive humidity Ozone Other injurious substances and conditions Storage

  37. Hand Protection(29 CFR 1910.138)

  38. Provided to protect against Absorption ofharmful substances Severe cuts or lacerations Severe abrasions Punctures Chemical or thermal burns Harmful temperature extremes Types of hand protection Machine guards Electric eyes Push sticks Controls requiring two hands Gloves Hand Protection

  39. Selection based on evaluation of performance characteristics Task(s) to be performed Conditions present Duration of use Hazards and potential hazards identified Selection based on individual characteristics Grip Dexterity Flexibility Hand size Glove length Too tight - may rip Too loose - affects grip and comfort Glove Selection Criteria

  40. Cotton Can be specially coated Allows handling of delicate components Absorbs oil Leather Rough surfaces Heat Sparks Protect against Abrasion Cuts Punctures Snags Temperature extremes General Purpose Gloves

  41. Designed for use with sharp knives and blades May contain Cut-resistant yarns Composite materials Metal mesh (Required of most meatcutting and de-boning operations) Protect against Cuts Abrasion Some may protect against punctures Cut-resistant Gloves

  42. Surgical Examination Firefighters Smelters Welders Clean rooms Protect against specific hazards HIV/Hepatitis Heat and burns Patient protection Special Purpose Gloves

  43. Natural Required for surgery Can be used for examinations Label NOT required Hypoallergenic gloves NOT tested for natural rubber proteins (source of latex allergies) Synthetic Cannot be used for surgery Can be used for examinations Label NOT required Latex Gloves

  44. Must be selected for the specific chemical used (Consult manufacturer’s guidance) Non-porous Selection based on Potential toxic effects of chemicals used Likely routes of entry Degree of hazard Protect against Dermatitis Chemical burns Cancer Resist Penetration Permeation Degradation Chemical-resistant Gloves

  45. Natural rubber Protects against liquids that mix with water Provides no protection against petroleum or oil-based solvents Synthetic rubber resists Oils Greases Acids Caustics Many petroleum products Penetration

  46. Must consult manufacturer’s technical data for specific chemical used No protective barrier provides permeation protection for all chemicals Often coated with Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) Nitrile Neoprene Latex Permeation

  47. Signs of degradation Stiffer More brittle Softer Weaker Major indication that gloves should be replaced Inspect before each use Rips Holes Weak seams Imperfections Degradation

  48. Hand Safety • Do NOT wear gloves that are damaged • Clean off contaminants before you remove gloves • Remove gloves safely • Properly decontaminate and store gloves • Monitor the condition of your gloves as you work • Follow manufacturer’s guidance for maintenance and storage • Dispose of gloves properly

  49. Skin Protection

  50. Hazards Sunburn Skin Cancer Dermatitis Poison ivy, oak, sumac Insect and animal bites Protections available Protective clothing Sunscreen Insect repellent Scheduling of work Ointments Hazards to Skin

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