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Personal Protective Equipment

An Introduction

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Introduction to Personal Protective Equipments

Module 1

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At the end of this course, participants should be able to:At the end of this course, participants should be able to:

Know what is PPE

Usage of PPE

Steps in choosing PPE

Understand employees/employers responsibilities

Course Objectives:

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Includes all clothing and accessories designed to create a barrier against workplace hazards.

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PPE is defined in the Regulations as ‘all equipment (including clothing affording protection against the weather) which is intended to be worn or held by a person at work and which protects him against one or more risks to his health or safety

e.g. safety helmets, gloves, eye protection, high visibility clothing, safety footwear and safety harnesses.

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“ Standard “

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's regulation, 29 CFR 1910.132-138, which requires that employers must establish and administer an effective personal protective equipment (PPE) program for employees.

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Past Present

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Usage Samples

Eyes / Face Safety spectacles, goggles, face shields, visors.

Hands / Arms Gloves, gauntlets, mitts, wrist cuffs, armlets

Head A range of helmets and bump caps.

Feet / Legs Safety boots and shoes with protective toe caps and penetration-Resistant mid-sole, gaiters, leggings, spats.

Breathing Disposable filtering face piece or respirator, half- or full-face respirators, air-fed helmets, breathing apparatus.

Body Conventional or disposable overalls, boiler suits, specialist protective clothing, e.g. chain-mail aprons, high-visibility clothing.

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PPE’s based on the hierarchy of control measures :

Personal Protective Equipments

EmergencyResponse

Administrative Controls

Engineering Controls

The last form of defense from

exposure

The last form of defense from

exposure

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It is used in conjunction with engineering and administrative controls

For Protection

Why Use PPE ?

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PPE must be provided when necessary because PPE must be provided when necessary because hazards present in the workplace are capable of hazards present in the workplace are capable of causing injury or impairmentcausing injury or impairment

Use of PPE does not eliminate the hazard so if the Use of PPE does not eliminate the hazard so if the equipment fails then exposure occursequipment fails then exposure occurs

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Steps an employer/employee needs to perform:

Hazard Assessment

Selection of PPE

Provision of PPE

Training

Maintenance

Evaluation

Record Keeping

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The person responsible must assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present that requires the use of PPE

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Hazard Assessment

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Hazard Risk Assessment determines the risk of:

Eyes Face Head/Ears Body/Respiratory system Foot / Legs Arms/ Hands

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Hazard Assessment

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HAZARDS

Health PhysicalSources: falling objects light radiation electrical floor conditions mechanical extreme temperatures

Sources: chemical exposure nuclear radiation harmful dust/ particulates

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Hazard Type Examples Common related tasks

Impact Flying objects such as large chips, fragments, particles, sand, and dirt.

Chipping, grinding, machining, masonry work, wood working, sawing, drilling, riveting, sanding, etc.

Heat Anything emitting extreme heat.

Furnace operations, pouring, casting, hot dipping, welding, etc.

Chemicals Splash, fumes, vapors, and irritating mists.

Acid and chemical handling, degreasing, plating, and working with blood.

Dust Harmful dust. Woodworking, buffing, and general dusty conditions.

Optical Radiation

Radiant energy, glare, and intense light

Welding, torch-cutting, -brazing, -soldering, and laser work.

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Provide adequate protection against the particular hazards for which they are designed [1926.102(a)(6)];

Be of safe design and construction for the work to be performed [1910.132(c)];

Be reasonably comfortable [1926.102(a)(6)(ii)];

Fit snugly and shall not unduly interfere with the movements of the wearer [1926.102(a)(6)(iii)];

Be durable [1926.102(a)(6)(iv)];

Be capable of being disinfected [1926.102(a)(6)(v)];

Be easily cleanable [1926.102(a)(6)(vi)];

Be distinctly marked [1910.133(a)(4), 1926.102(a)(7)]

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Selection - PPE must be :

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PPE is provided by employer / supervisor

If performing activity and you do not have PPE, contact supervisor for PPE’s prior to starting the activity.

Employee may be responsible for lost or damaged PPE;s

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Provision of PPE

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1910.132(f), Employees shall be trained to know at least the following:

When PPE is necessary

What PPE is necessary

How to properly don, doff, adjust, and wear PPE

The limitations of the PPE

The proper care, maintenance, useful life, and disposal of the

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PPE Training

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Changes in the workplace

Changes in the types of PPE to be used

Inadequacies in an affected employee’s knowledge or use of assigned PPE indicate that the employee has not retained the requisite understanding or skill

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Retraining is required, but not limited to, the following situations:

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Always check PPE for damage before and after you use it

Clean PPE before storing

Dispose of and replace damaged PPE

Properly store PPE and avoid conditions that could damage it, such as heat, light, moisture, etc.

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PPE Care, Maintenance, Storage & Disposal

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Ear muffs with cracked, cut or missing gaskets reduce your protection Dirty or scratched eyewear could limit your vision Suspension on hard hats may have loosen or torn cradles Un-fit PPE may lead you to harm

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Some limitations of PPE’s

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Effectiveness of PPE used is analyzed based on the exposure and effect of identified hazards on employees

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Evaluation of PPE’s Performance

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Records on PPE like, history, usage, disposal, type and

other related records must be kept for TRACKING any

changes and/or for future reference

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Record Keeping

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Employees must use PPE in accordance with training, instructions and requirement of the job

Employees must use alternative PPE if existing PPE is not recommended due to incompatibility. (The job must be modified to eliminate the hazard requiring PPE or the employee must change jobs)

Employees cannot sign waiver and accept risk of injury

Employees shall not place other employees in an unprotected hazardous

situation

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Employees Responsibility

PPE is provided to protect employee and is not intended as an inconvenience

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The employer SHALL ensure that employees are provided and use appropriate personal protective equipment when they are exposed to hazards requiring their use

Use of PPE shall be incorporated into employee work plans and will be enforced as any other key responsibility/dimension including disciplinary action

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Employer’s Responsibility

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PPE must be used correctly to protect you. PPE is designed for YOUR benefit. For your sake and your family’s, learn how to use PPE

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