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Personal Protective Equipment

Personal Protective Equipment. Course Number NSTC-06 Revised 6–2013. Introduction. Goal. To prepare participants to recognize typical job hazards where personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required to minimize the risk of personal injury. Objectives. Participants will be able to:

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Personal Protective Equipment

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  1. Personal Protective Equipment Course Number NSTC-06 Revised 6–2013

  2. Introduction

  3. Goal To prepare participants to recognize typical job hazards where personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required to minimize the risk of personal injury.

  4. Objectives Participants will be able to: • Identify when and what kind of PPE is recommended or required in different work situations. • Explain the proper use of PPE. • Demonstrate the proper care and maintenance of PPE. • List the limitations of PPE. • Describe specialized PPE training requirements.

  5. Hazard Assessment and Control

  6. Hazard Assessment Employer Responsibility • Motion • High temperatures • Chemicals • Harmful dust • Light radiation • Falling or dropping objects • Sharp objects that might pierce feet or cut hands • Rolling or pinching objects that could crush feet • Any electrical hazards

  7. Hazard AssessmentEmployee Responsibility • Identify potential hazards • Don't take chances • Ask your supervisor if you are unsure about something • Know the potential problems and what to do if they happen • Know the hazard reporting procedure

  8. Hazard AssessmentEmployee Responsibility • Report any hazard • Purchase PPE not supplied by employer • Select PPE and identify limitations • Properly don, doff, adjust, and wear PPE • Perform maintenance and inspection of PPE

  9. Changes That Affect Hazards • How might environmental changes affect hazards and the selection of PPE? • How might changes in work tasks affect hazards and the selection of PPE? • How might PPE create limitations that could introduce new hazards?

  10. Hazard Control • Engineering Controls (guards, two-hand switches, remote controls) • Administrative Controls (energy isolation, confined space entry procedures, training) • PPE (gloves, fire resistant clothing, respiratory protection, hearing protection) • PPE is the last line of defense against injury. ASH, page 1; BP ASH, page 39

  11. Safety Data Sheets SDS provide important information to familiarize you with the risks of exposure to hazardous substances and recommend the appropriate PPE to use to protect against exposure. Look it up on SDS!

  12. Hazard Recognition and PPE Selection

  13. Hazard Recognition and PPE Selection Exercise Working in small groups, answer the following questions related to the part(s) of the body that your group is assigned. Head and Skin Eyes and Ears Hands and Feet Lungs

  14. Hazard Recognition and PPE Selection Questions • What are the potential hazards or causes of injuries for the part(s) of the body your group was assigned? • How can the hazard be eliminated? • What PPE could protect against the hazards your group identified for those part(s) of the body? • What are the limitations of the PPE you selected?

  15. Causes of Skin Injuries • Dermatitis • Burns • Cuts/Abrasions • Frostbite • Absorption ASH, pages 14-18; 29; BP ASH, pages 32-33, 39- 41

  16. Protective Clothing • Arctic Gear • Fire Resistant Clothing (FRC) • Chemical Protective Clothing • Gloves • Face shields • Boots and overshoes • Aprons ASH, pages 14-18; BP ASH, pages 32-33;39-41

  17. Causes of Eye Injuries • Injurious gases, vapors, and liquids • Dusts, powders, fumes and mists • Flying objects or particles • Splashing metal • Thermal and radiation hazards • Lasers • Electrical hazards • Proximity (Within 20-feet of activity) ASH, page 14; BP ASH, page 39

  18. Eye Protection • PPE Includes: • Safety glasses (with side shields) • Goggles • Face shields • Prescription glasses (ANSI) • PPE does not include: • Equipment guards • Contact lenses ASH, page 14; BP ASH, page 39

  19. Causes of Foot Injuries • Objects falling on the foot • Compression • Puncture • Electricity • Slipping • Chemicals • Extreme heat or cold • Wetness ASH, page 15; BP ASH, page 40

  20. Foot Protection • Standard safety shoes with safety toes • Metatarsal guards • Conductive shoes • Chemical resistant boots • Electrical hazard shoes • Sole puncture resistant footwear • Bunny boots, arctic boots • Non-skid footwear ASH, page 15; BP ASH, page 40

  21. Causes of Hand Injuries • Cuts and punctures • Abrasions • Thermal burns • Chemical exposure • Electrical shock • Unique hazards (slippery parts, catching rings or jewelry on equipment) ASH, pages 6, 16; BP ASH, pages 30-31, 41

  22. Hand Protection • Gloves (Rubber, vinyl, neoprene, leather, cotton, and metal mesh — check MSDS) • Mitts • Thimbles • Hand pads • Sleeves or forearm cuffs ASH, page 16 ; BP ASH, page 41

  23. Causes of Head Injuries • Falling objects (impact and penetration) • Electrical shock or burns • Cold • Heat • Catching long hair in equipment • Slips, trips, and falls ASH, page 15 ; BP ASH, page 40

  24. Head Protection • Designed to deflect objects: • Tested to withstand the impact of an 8 lb. weight dropped 5 ft. • Suspension is a critical part • Limited electrical insulation • Hard hats • Face shields • Cloth sweat bands • Winter liners ASH, page 15; BP ASH, page 40

  25. Causes of Hearing Injuries • Sound levels greater than 82 db(85 db TWA 8 hrs, 82 db TWA 12 hrs) • Pumps • Compressors • Turbines • Airplanes • Power tools • Short painful blasts of noise • Hearing loss is usually gradual over time. ASH, page 16; BP ASH, page 41

  26. Hearing Protection • Ear plugs (Demonstration) • Ear muffs (Show example) • Ear caps (Show example) • Shall be worn when: • Irritating sounds are encountered • You need to raise your voice to be heard by someone • Warning signs are present • Double hearing protection signs are posted ASH, page 16; BP ASH, page 41

  27. Hearing Protection • Hearing protection shall be worn when: • sound levels are greater than 82 decibels. • exposed to short bursts of sound that could cause hearing loss. • operating noisy tools and equipment such as pneumatic tools, grinders, sanders, saws, hand-held drills and diesel powered equipment. ASH, page 16; BP ASH, page 41

  28. Causes of Respiratory Injuries • Inhalation of harmful chemical vapors or fumes • Absorption of harmful chemicals into the circulatory system ASH, page 14 ; BP ASH, page 40

  29. Respiratory Protection • There are two types: • Air Purifying Respirators (Filter) • Supplied-Air Respirators (SAR) & Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) If you require respiratory protection you must attend specialized training and have medical approval. This class does not authorize you to wear any form of respiratory protection. ASH, pages 14-15 ; BP ASH, page 40

  30. PPE Limitations • Know the limitations • Look for defects • Repair or replace if damaged • Clean and sanitize • Wear correct sizes • Know how to store and care for your PPE It is your responsibility to wear the right PPE.

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