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Learn about the importance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in healthcare workplaces. This training tool covers PPE selection, inspection, proper use, and maintenance. Stay safe and protected!

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  1. ARC Training Tools • Alabama Retail is committed to partnering with our members to create and keep safe workplaces. • Be sure to check out all of the training tools that are available in our Safety Library. This training tool is brought to you by

  2. Personal Protective Equipment Healthcare Workers

  3. Session Objectives • You will be able to: • Recognize the importance of PPE • Identify job hazards that require PPE • Select appropriate PPE • Inspect and fit PPE properly • Remove and dispose of PPE safely • Maintain PPE in good, safe condition

  4. What You Need to Know • Why using assigned PPE is essential • Common healthcare hazards that require PPE • Types of PPE that could be necessary • Proper selection, inspection, use, and maintenance of PPE • When new or different PPE might be required

  5. Why You Need to Wear Assigned PPE • You could face a variety of workplace hazards • Safety controls don’t always eliminate hazards • When hazards can’t be eliminated, PPE serves as a barrier between you and the hazards • OSHA regulations and our policy require appropriate PPE

  6. OSHA Requirements • What PPE is needed for each task • How to use it correctly • Limitations of PPE • How to maintain PPE properly

  7. Common Healthcare Hazards Requiring PPE • Skin penetration by sharps • Chemicals • Antineoplastic and other potentially harmful drugs • Blood and other potentially infected materials • TB or other airborne bacteria

  8. Common Healthcare Hazards Requiring PPE (cont.) • Mechanical hazards • Heat • X rays • Light radiation (e.g., lasers or UV) • Any other identified hazard

  9. PPE Is Your Personal Defense Against Hazards • Eyes and face • Skin • Respiratory system • Feet • Hearing • Head

  10. Eye and Face Protection • Shatterproof safety glasses • Goggles • Filtered lenses • Face shields • Eye protection with prescription glasses

  11. Skin Protection • Gloves • Disposable • Cotton • Leather • Rubber, neoprene, or vinyl • Heat resistant • Protective clothing

  12. Respiratory Protection • Masks • Respirators • Respirator fit testing and training

  13. Foot Protection • Sensible, sturdy shoes with nonslip soles • Safety shoes • Boots • Shoe covers

  14. Hearing Protection • Earmuffs • Earplugs • Canal caps • Homemade hearing protection IS NOT effective and should NOT be used

  15. Head Protection • Hard hats protect your head in two ways: • Hard outer shell resists blows and penetration • Shock-absorbing suspensions act as a barrier between the outer shell and your head to absorb impact

  16. Hazards and Protections • Do you understand the information that has been presented so far?

  17. Select the Right PPE for the Job You’re Performing • We will provide you with PPE that: • Protects from identified hazards • Is of safe design and construction and gives you a good fit • Is sanitary and reliable • Provides more than minimum protection • Meets required safety and health standards

  18. Select the Right PPE for Chemical Hazards • Read the label • Check the MSDS • Ask your supervisor if you have any questions

  19. Inspect PPE Before Use • Inspect before each use • Look for holes, tears, cracks, wear, or other problems • Don’t use defective, worn, or damaged PPE. Turn it in and get an effective replacement.

  20. Get a Good Fit • PPE fits well when it: • Provides you with the protection you need • Is comfortable enough to allow you to move and perform your job well • Remember to check fit before each use

  21. Remove and Dispose of PPE Correctly • Remove PPE when it’s contaminated • Remove PPE from the top down, wearing gloves to protect your skin • Grasp contaminated gloves on the inside and peel down without touching the outside • Place contaminated PPE in assigned containers • Wash thoroughly after removing PPE

  22. Maintain PPE Properly • Clean PPE before you put it away • Store PPE in a safe place where it won’t be damaged or lost

  23. Selection, Use, and Maintenance • Do you understand the information in the previous slides?

  24. When New or Different PPE May Be Required • When tasks change, hazards may change too • When new equipment or substances are introduced, you may face new hazards • When hazards change, new or different PPE may be required • When technology changes, you may be assigned new and improved PPE • Your supervisor will explain any changes and prepare you to use new PPE

  25. Use PPE Responsibly • Know the job hazards • Use the equipment provided • Check the equipment • Take care of your equipment • Remove equipment carefully and clean or dispose of it properly

  26. Key Points to Remember • OSHA requires the use of PPE when workplace hazards can’t be eliminated • PPE provides you with a barrier of protection against job hazards • You need to know how to select, inspect, use, and maintain your PPE correctly • Always use assigned PPE • If there’s anything about PPE you don’t understand, ask your supervisor

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