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Personal Personal Protective Protective EquipmentEquipment
Department of University Safety Department of University Safety & Assurances& Assurances
www.safety.uwm.edu
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Why PPE is ImportantWhy PPE is Important
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) is designed to prevent or lessen the severity of injuries to workers.
• The employer must assess the workplace and determine what hazards may necessitate the use of PPE before assigning PPE to workers.
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Topics of DiscussionTopics of Discussion
• What is Included?– Head– Eye– Face– Hearing– Respiratory
Protection– Hands– Foot– Clothing
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• Hardhats• Helmets
Head ProtectionHead Protection
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How Hard Hats Protect YouHow Hard Hats Protect You
• A rigid shell that resists and deflects blows to the head;
• Suspension system inside acts as a shock absorber
• Some hats serve as an insulator against electrical shocks
• Shields your scalp, face, neck, and shoulders against splashes, spills, and drips
• Some can be modified so you can add face shields, goggles, hoods or hearing protection
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• Shells should be inspected for dents, cracks, gouges & any damage from impact, penetration, abrasions, rough treatment or wear.
• Degradation of thermoplastic material may be apparent when the shell becomes stiff, brittle, faded, dull in color or chalky in appearance.
• Replace at the first sign of any of these conditions
Hardhat InspectionHardhat Inspection
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PPE for Impact HazardsPPE for Impact Hazards
• Safety Glasses: Primary protectors intended to shield the eyes from a variety of impact hazards
• Goggles: Primary protectors intended to shield the eyes against flying fragments, objects, large chips, and particles.
• Face Shields: Secondary protectors intended to protect the entire face against exposure to impact hazards
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EyewearEyewear
• Some models have molded-in side shields and brow-guard for extra protection above and around eyes
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Eyes: Goggles and GlassesEyes: Goggles and Glasses
• Goggles– Chemical Splash– Impact
• Safety glasses
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Ventilated GogglesVentilated Goggles
• Direct ventilation goggles:– Where strenuous work is
done in hot conditions, 'direct ventilation' goggles may be more suitable. However these are unsuitable for protection against chemicals, gases and dust
• Ventilated goggles allow air circulation while providing protection against airborne particles, dust, liquids or light. Available with either Direct or Indirect ventilation
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Indirect VentilationIndirect Ventilation
• Indirect ventilation Goggles:
'Indirect ventilation' goggles are not perforated, but are fitted with baffled ventilators to prevent liquids and dust from entering. Indirect ventilation goggles will not protect against gas or vapor.
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Non-Ventilated GogglesNon-Ventilated Goggles
• Non-Ventilated Goggles:
– Do not allow the passage of air into the goggle
– Prevent splash entry
– May fog and require frequent lens cleaning
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FaceshieldsFaceshields
• DO NOT use any faceshield unless you also wear suitable primary eye protection devices (spectacles or goggles).
• Faceshields are heavier & bulkier than other types of eye protector but are comfortable if fitted with an adjustable head harness.
• Faceshields protect the face but do not fully enclose the eyes and therefore do not protect against dusts, mist or gases– Transparent face shields must be
replaced when warped, scratched or brittle with age
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An Eye Saved by Safety GlassesAn Eye Saved by Safety Glasses
• While applying siding with an air powered staple gun, a staple hit a metal plate behind the siding, ricocheted back and one leg of the staple penetrated the wearer’s safety glasses' lens
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EPA and ANSIEPA and ANSI
• EPA is responsible for determining adequacy of hearing protector attenuation (NRR).
• EPA adopts ANSI’s protocol for making the determination
• ANSI has issued a new protocol for the labeling regulation for hearing protectors that has yet to be adopted by EPA
• EPA is collecting information on revising their labeling regulation
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Hearing ProtectionHearing Protection
• Ear plugs• Ear muffs• Audiometric testing• More information provided in
training on hearing conservation
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RespiratorsRespirators
• A hazardous task assessment may be done to determine if you need to wear a respirator
• If you are required to wear a respirator you will be included in our respiratory protection program
• You must be medically cleared to wear a respirator
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Respirator SelectionRespirator Selection
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RespiratorsRespirators
• In addition to the initial fit-test, wearers must check the seal of their respirators every time they put them on
• User seal checks are necessary to ensure that the respirator has been put on correctly
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Dust MasksDust Masks
• Only suitable for non-hazardous, non-respirable nuisance
dusts.
• If your employer provides respirators for your voluntary use, or if you provide your own respirator, you need to take certain precautions to be sure that the respirator itself does not present a hazard.
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Respirator RatingsRespirator Ratings
• “N” if they are not resistant to oil
• “R” if somewhat resistant to oil, and
• “P” if strongly resistant (oil proof).
Many different types available
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Hood RespiratorsHood Respirators
Helmet or hood respirators can be effective in protecting workers with facial hair, or in other applications where conventional respirators do not provide adequate fit, comfort or protection. HEPA filtered powered air
purifying respirator (PAPR)
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Why It’s ImportantWhy It’s Important
• It has been estimated that almost 20% of all disabling accidents on the job involve the hands
• Some examples of traumatic injuries to your hands: – Cuts: Tools and machines with a sharp
edges – Punctures: Staples, screwdrivers, nails,
chisels and stiff wire– Sprains, Crushing Injuries: Getting your
hands caught in machinery
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Hand ProtectionHand Protection
• Gloves– Cotton– Leather– Latex– Viton– Butyl– Neoprene– PVC– Nitrile– Other
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Disposable VinylDisposable Vinyl
• Deliver comfort, flexibility, sensitivity
• Translucent white, 5-mil vinyl
• Non-allergenic alternative to latex
• Lightly-powdered or powder-free
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Coated GlovesCoated Gloves
• Provide cut, puncture and abrasion-resistance
• Latex coating on palm, fingertips and thumb
• Crinkle finish for superior grip in wet and dry applications
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Coated GlovesCoated Gloves
• Tacky nitrile coating for sure grip
• Light nylon shell for dexterity
• Offers better fit and grip than uncoated cotton or string knit gloves
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Reusable LatexReusable Latex
• Versatile, reusable Latex• 18-mil, 100% natural
latex – excellent tensile strength and sensitivity; good grip
• Resists detergents, acids, salts, caustics, fats and alcohol
• Cotton lining for ease of donning
• 12” length protects wrists and forearm
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Disposable LatexDisposable Latex
• Strong, comfortable and economical
• Textured fingertips for secure grip
• Available lightly powdered or powder-free
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Latex + NeopreneLatex + Neoprene
• Comfort of latex plus the chemical protection of neoprene
• Provides excellent chemical resistance against acids, oils, grease, salts, animal fats and battery acid
• Resist puncture, tears and abrasion
• Ideal for auto and battery manufacturing, chemical plants, cleaning printing presses and wiping down machinery
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ButylButyl
• Offers greater resistance to gas and water vapors than Neoprene
• Provides greater safety when handling toxic substances like ketones, esters, etc
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PVC/Nitrile GlovesPVC/Nitrile Gloves
• Gloves are PVC with nitrile-reinforced coating
• Textured to improve wet grip
• Cotton interlock liner for comfort
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Reusable NitrileReusable Nitrile
• Excellent resistance to a variety of solvents and petroleum products
• Resist most liquids• Resist cuts, snags,
punctures, swelling and degradation by organic solvents and hydrocarbons
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Glove SelectionGlove Selection
Be sure you know which glove is appropriate for the chemical you are using
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Why It’s ImportantWhy It’s Important
• Compression Injuries Heavy machinery, equipment, and other objects can roll over your feet. The result of these types of accidents is often broken or crushed bones.
• Injuries from Spills and Splashes Liquids such as acids, caustics, and molten metals can spill into your shoes and boots. These hazardous materials can cause chemical and heat burns.
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Foot ProtectionFoot Protection
What kind of shoe should electricians wear? – Shoes with non-
conductive soles meeting the requirements of ANSI Z41 PT9l (M/F) I-75 C-75 EH. "EH" represents the "electrical hazard" designation.
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Types of Foot Types of Foot ProtectionProtection
• Work shoes• Boots• Steel-toed shoes & boots
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Foot ProtectionFoot Protection
• Other options in steel-toed shoes
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• Uniforms• Disposable clothing• Vests
– Cooling– Visibility
• Cold weather protection
Protective Clothing and VestsProtective Clothing and Vests
