A powerpoint presentation designed to cover the basics of Personal Protective Equipment including gloves, respiratory, earplugs, etc... Can be used in training employees. Made available free from www.nationalsafetyinc.com
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1. Personal Protective Equipment - Whats it all about? Written
by: Gene Herbest Made available by www.nationalsafetyinc.com
2. REFERENCES
AR 385 Series
AR 11-34
TB Med Series
DA Pam 385-1
29 CFR 1910
ANSI Z41-1991
3. Personal Protective Equipment
Definition: Devices used to protect workers from injury or
illness resulting from contact with chemical , radiological,
physical, electrical, mechanical, or other workplace hazards (AR
385 Series & OSHA)
The need for PPE and the type of PPE used is based on hazard
present; each situation must be evaluated independently (Risk
Assessment)
4. Some Caveats
PPE is used as a last resort
The use of PPE signifies that the hazard could not be
controlled by other methods, such as:
administrative controls (i.e., shift rotation)
engineering or industrial hygiene controls
5. Engineering & IH Controls
Design (remove hazard from process)
Substitution (of less hazardous materials)
Process modification (how and where)
Isolate the process or the worker
Wet methods for dust reduction
Local exhaust ventilation (at source)
Dilution ventilation (area)
Good housekeeping
6. Back to the caveats...
The use of PPE signals that the hazard still exists in the
workplace
Unprotected workers in the same area will be exposed
Failure of PPE means that the worker will be exposed
PPE can be combined with other controls
7. So, what is it???
8. PPE
Head protection
Eye and Face protection
Hearing protection
Respiratory protection
Arm and Hand protection
Foot and Leg protection
Protective clothing
9. Head Protection
10. Hard Hats work by dissipating force
11.
12. Eye Protection
13. Eye Protection
Common Uses:
Impact Protection
Grinding
Drilling
Chemical Hazards
Parts washer
Spray Painting
Radiation Protection
welders goggles
laser goggles
UV
Infrared
14. Eye Protection - Selection
Safety glasses are used to protect the eyes from flying objects
(no face protection)
Chemical splash goggles protect against fluids by sealing
tightly against the face
Face shields provide highest level of protection
15. Face Shield - the highest level of face protection
16. Hearing Protection
17. Hearing Protection Basics
Noise induced hearing loss can occur with exposures >90
dBA
A hearing conservation program becomes a requirement at
exposures >85dBA
Higher levels of noise exposure have shorter allowable exposure
times
18. Noise levels versus Duration
Sound Level (dBA)
90
92
95
100
105
110
115
Exposure (hours)
8
6
4
2
1
0.5
0.25
19. Hearing Protection
Rule of Thumb - if you cannot carry on a conversation in a
normal tone of voice with someone at arms length, you are likely
near 90dBA
All hearing protection devices should have a Noise Reduction
Rating (NRR) = # of decibels they will reduce noise levels
Be conservative when using NRRs
20. A couple examples
Example 1
Ear plugs with NRR of 25 dBA
exposure = 105 dBA
105 minus 25 = 80 dB therefore okay
Example 2
same plugs
exposure = 125 dBA
125 minus 25 = 100 dB not acceptable; must be below 90 dB
21. Hearing Protection - Types
Ear Plugs - less expensive, disposable, good ones have fairly
high NRRs - sometimes difficult to tell if workers are wearing
them
Ear Muffs - more expensive, more durable, typically higher NRRs
than plugs, more obvious
Can be used together in very high noise areas
22. Arm and Hand Protection
23. Gloves - Typical Uses
Chemical protection
Biohazard protection
Abrasion protection
Friction protection
Protection from extremes of heat and cold
24. Gloves - more caveats
No glove is good against all hazards
Gloves have a finite lifespan and must be periodically
replaced
When donning gloves, examine them for signs of tears, cracks,
holes and dry rot
Hands should always be washed after removing gloves
25. Handwashing and gloves
26. Foot and Leg Protection
27. Protective Footwear
Steel-toed footwear, preferably with metatarsal guards, is used
to protect feet from crushing injuries caused by heavy objects
All safety footwear shall comply with ANSI Z41-1991
Rubber boots are often used to protect feet from exposure to
liquids
Chaps or leggings are used in certain applications (i.e., using
a chainsaw)
28. Other Protective Clothing
29. Other Protective Clothing
Used to protect the work uniform from hazards in the
workplace
Often hazard specific
To be considered effective, protective clothing must prevent
the contaminant from reaching the clothing or skin of the
worker!
30. Respiratory Protection
31. Respiratory Protection
Protects users by removing harmful materials that may enter the
body via the lungs
Inhalation is one of the quickest, most efficient ways to
introduce lethal levels of hazardous materials into the body
32. Respiratory System
33. Respirators - types
Air Purifying Respirators (APR)
Half-face
Full Face
Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR)
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
34. Respirators
Does not include:
surgical masks
dust masks
N-95 respirators are a special class of respiratory protection
primarily used in the health care field
35. Respirators - A Big Caveat!!!
workers should not wear a respirator unless they have been
medically cleared to do so!
This clearance may take the form of a questionnaire, physical
examination, pulmonary function testing, chest X-Ray, or a
combination of the above
36. Why?
Respirators put additional resistance against the respiratory
system of the wearer
workers with undiagnosed respiratory system or cardiovascular
problems could trigger a serious medical problem (respiratory
distress, asthma, heart attack, etc.) by using a respirator
37. Respirators are incompatible with facial hair
38. Facial hair
The respirator cannot form a tight seal against the cheeks and
chin, resulting in air leaks which can allow airborne contaminants
to be inhaled
Specially designed PAPR hoods can be used for workers with
facial hair
small amounts of facial hair that fit inside of the respirator
facepiece are acceptable
39. PPE Usage
PPE that is required to safely conduct work should be
purchased/ordered by the work section and/or unit
Employers are responsible for ensuring that PPE is available
and worn
workers are responsible for wearing & maintaining PPE, and
reporting worn or defective PPE to their Employer
40. Recap
PPE is hazard specific; the hazards of each workplace and task
must be evaluated (risk assessment)
PPE is used as a last resort when the hazard cannot be
controlled by other methods
Employers are responsible to ensure it is available and worn;
workers must wear and maintain their PPE
41. Recap
PPE is only considered effective if it prevents the contaminant
from reaching the worker
Respirators should not be worn by workers unless they have been
medically cleared to do so
42. Dressed for Success!
43. For additional information on PPE...
Contact your Employer
Or contact National Safety, Inc. directly
44. FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Asking me to overlook a simple safety violation would be asking
me to compromise my entire attitude toward the value of your
life!