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PPE. P ersonal P rotective E quipment. Personal Protective Equipment. What is PPE? Purpose of PPE Last line of defense… why???. Types of PPE. Face Protection. Eye Protection Glasses side shields ANSI Z-87.1 Goggles dusty, chemicals Face shield. Head Protection.
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PPE Personal Protective Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment • What is PPE? • Purpose of PPE • Last line of defense… why???
Face Protection • Eye Protection • Glasses • side shields • ANSI Z-87.1 • Goggles • dusty, chemicals • Face shield
Head Protection • Examples: hard hats, hair nets/covers • Hazards may come from: • burns, chemical splash, electrical shock, impact, etc. • Hard Hat Types: • Hardhat Type A (impact/penetration resistance plus low-voltage protection) • Hardhat Type B (impact/penetration resistance plus high-voltage protection) • Hardhat Type C (impact/penetration resistance only)
Safety Foot Wear • Steel Toe • Rubber or Chemical
Causes of Foot Problems • Long periods of standing, hard flooring, poorly fitted footwear • High heels, pointed shoes, lack of arch support, too loose or too tight • Hot and humid environments, strenuous work, synthetic uppers
Effect of flooring… • Type • Hard, unyielding floors • Slippery floors
Foot Injuries in the Workplace • Crushed or broken feet, amputation • Punctures • Cuts, lacerations, severed feet or toes • Electric shocks • Burns • Sprains, twisted ankles, fractures bones b/c of slips/trips/falls
Hand Protection • Cloth/Leather • Hazards may come from: sharp edges, splinters, tools, machine parts, cutting instruments, working with hazardous materials, temperature extremes, exposed electrical wires, biological/chemical exposure, cuts/abrasions, punctures,
Hand Protection • PPE types: • Abrasion/ Resistant • Biological/Chemical/Hazardous Materials Resistant • Electrical Resistant • Thermal Resistant • Cut/Puncture Resistant etc.
Special Clothing • Aprons • Coveralls • High Vis-Vests • Welding • dark glasses / shield • burn jacket
Hearing Protection • Hazards may come from: mowing, maintenance work, shop activities, printing, machinery, jack-hammering, use of power tools, and working in mechanical or boiler rooms. • Hazards may come from: Impact noise, or constant noise greater than 85db.
Hearing Protection • PPE Types • Plugs • Muffs • Noise levels greater than 85dB require participation in a hearing conservation program • Noise levels greater than 90dB require some form of hearing protection be utilized.
Respiratory Protection • Tasks that can cause inhalation hazards include: mowing, spraying, welding, chemical fumes/vapors/mists, sawdust, glues and biological agents (like TB), etc.
Respiratory Protection • Disposable nuisance-type masks • Half mask • Full face • Air line • SCBA
PPE & Prevention of Injuries • Identify the hazards associated with the employees work environment. • Develop/implement engineering controls and work practices to prevent/minimize hazards. • Select proper PPE for the task. Select PPE that ensures a greater level of protection than the minimum required to protect workers from the hazards. • Fit the worker with the PPE and give appropriate instructions on its use, limitations, and care. • Maintain and store PPE appropriately.