Transcript PPEm
Personal protective equipment, or PPE, is designed to protect employees from serious workplace injuries or illnesses resulting from contact with chemical, radiological, physical, electrical, mechanical, or other workplace hazards. (OSHA) According to OSHA employers must: ◦ Use all feasible engineering and work practice controls to eliminate and reduce hazards. ◦ Provide appropriate PPE when these controls do not eliminate the hazard. ◦ Provide adequate training in the appropriate fields. After being adequately trained employees must know the following: ◦ When PPE is necessary ◦ How to properly wear their PPE (put on, take off, adjust) ◦ Limits of the PPE ◦ Proper care and maintenance of the PPE ◦ What type of PPE is needed in different situations. Always put on protective eyewear before entering an area where hazards may be present. Eye protection must fit properly and comfortably, including when worn over prescription glasses. Eyewear should always be checked for damage and replaced if there is any defect. When there is doubt, assume that eye hazards are present. Flying particles such as dust, sawdust, and metal shavings. Acidic or caustic liquids that may splash. Intense light created by welding and lasers. Body fluids that may cause possible infections. Used for Moderate impact from particles. Protect the whole eye region and the immediate area surrounding the eye. Some will fit over corrective lenses. Protects face from flying sparks, slag chips, and metal spatter. Protects eyes from infrared or intense radiant light. Protects employees from dust and potential splashes or sprays from hazardous materials. NOT IMPACT RESISTANT. EARPLUGS NRR ~25-33dB EARCAPS NRR ~18-23dB EARMUFFS NRR ~22-34dB Class E (electrical) are tested to withstand 20,000 volts Class G (general) helmets are tested at 2200 volts; and Class C (conductive) provide no electrical protection. ◦ * all hard hats protect from fall hazards. Employers shall select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands are exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes. Employers shall base the selection of the appropriate hand protection on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the task(s) to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the hazards and potential hazards identified. Provide protection against a wide variety of solvents, harsh chemicals, and petroleum products Also have great resistance to cuts, abrasions, snags, and punctures. 2 kinds- reusable and disposable Kevlar gloves help protect against cuts, slashes, and abrasions. Leather gloves are best for protection from rough objects, sparks and heat, and for cushioning from blows in heavy duty work requirements. All kinds of leather provide comfort, durability, dexterity, mild heat resistance and abrasion protection. Like leather gloves help protect hands from cuts and scrapes. Also can reduce vibrations on the hands. Bloodborne pathogen barrier Don’t puncture or tear easily Resist chemicals, solvents, and oils. Comfortable fit. Rubber insulating gloves are among the most important articles of personal protection for electrical workers. Consists of 3 parts: ◦ Rubber Insulating Gloves— Classified by the level of voltage and protection they provide. ◦ Liner Gloves—Are used to reduce the discomfort of wearing rubber insulating gloves in all seasons. ◦ Leather Protector Gloves— Should always be worn over rubber insulating gloves to provide the mechanical protection needed against cuts, abrasions and punctures. The importance of foot protection on the job is revealed by the injury statistics. Each year, there are tens of thousands of disabling workplace foot injuries, plus many more to toes. OSHA requires protective footwear whenever employees are "working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, and where such employee's feet are exposed to electrical hazard." Heavy objects that can fall or roll on to employees feet. Sharp objects like nails that may pierce the bottom of the shoe. Hot Metal that may splash onto feet. Wet or slippery surfaces. Protect the toes from falling objects Protective sole to block out heat excess heat Some have metal in the sole to protect against puncture wounds. Disposable coveralls FR rated clothing Prevent contaminates from getting on your clothing ◦ Hantavirus ◦ Asbestos ◦ Lead Usually, used when exposed to significant dust Recommended for spring clean up of buildings to reduce Gloves, boot covers, and disposable respirators go along with protective coveralls FR rated clothing does not prevent you from all injuries if you are involved in a fire. It will reduce your exposure while escaping from the fire. HAZARDS: - DUSTS - FOGS - FUMES - MISTS - GASES - SMOKE - SPRAYS - AND VAPORS LEARN HOW TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE YOUR EQUIPMENT BE FAMILIAR WITH STORAGE AND PROPER HANDLING OF ALL PPE IF EQUIPMENT IS DAMAGED, KNOW HOW TO REPAIR IT OR WHEN TO REPLACE IT PPE MUST BE USED CORRECTLY TO PROTECT YOU. PPE IS DESIGNED FOR YOUR BENEFIT. FOR YOUR SAKE AND FOR YOUR FAMILY’S, LEARN HOW TO USE PPE OSHA PPE Regulations https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp .show_document?p_id=9777&p_table=STAND ARDS ANSI Standards OSHA Hearing Conservation Program https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/noisehearingcon servation/hearingprograms.html