Day 3 Personal Protective Equipment (ppe).ppt

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

EROS G. ZUÑIGA Safety Consultant

Why is PPE Important? Even with engineering controls, personal protective equipment (PPE) maybe required as part of normal safety procedures. If a control fails, or something else unexpected happens, it would be best if the worker is wearing the required PPE that will provide the protective barrier between the worker and the hazard

The PPE should Match the specific hazard associated with your job. Properly fit and be correctly worn. Be regularly inspected & maintained in good condition.

Head Protection The most common form of protective equipment for your head is the hard hat. Primarily, a hard hat is intended to protect your head from an impact. Some types of hard hats also offer protection from electrical shock. Most jobs related hard head injuries are the result of an impact from a falling or moving object. A hard hat is constructed to reduce the effects of the impact by deflecting or absorbing some or all of its force.

Construction of the Hardhat • An outer shell made of an impact resistant material such as high strength plastic, fiberglass or metal. • A suspension harness or webbing attached to the outer shell that provides protective clearance between the outer shell and your head. • An adjustable headband attached to the suspension harness.

Classification of Hardhats • CLASS A – Low Voltage Protection

• CLASS B – High Voltage Protection • Class C – No electrical protection

Inspection and Maintenance • The shell has no cracks, deep cuts, gouges, or areas where the material has been rubbed thin. • The suspension harness is not stretched, frayed, rotted, or worn thin. • The connections between the harness and shell are not loose or broken. • The headband is not frayed or damaged.

Eye and Face Protection • Impact – material fragments, chips or other flying objects that can strike the eyes or face. • Irritating dusts – particles in the air that can settle in the eyes, making it difficult to work safely. • Chemical splashes – contact with hazardous substances that can cause skin or eye injuries. • Extreme heat – exposure to temperatures high enough to physically burn skin or eyes. • Optical radiation and glare – direct or indirect exposure to sources of extremely bright or harmful wavelengths of light.

Proper Fit • Face shields should provide enough clearance between the plastic shield and your face for safety glasses or goggles. The adjustable headband should be snug enough to keep the face shield in place as the worker tilts the head forward or when the shield is lifted up out of the way. • Safety glasses should rest comfortably on the worker’s nose or ears, and should be secure enough to keep them from slipping down the nose when the worker bends over. • The headband on safety goggles needs to be tight enough to maintain the seal between the goggles and your face.

Inspection and Maintenance  Examine each item for such problems: - Worn or damaged headbands on face shields and goggles. - Loose or damaged ear and nose pieces on safety glasses. - Cracked, scratched, pitted, or loose lenses on face shields, safety glasses or goggles. - Plugged ventilation holes on goggles. - Damaged, loose or missing side or top shields on safety glasses. 

Cleaning and decontaminating face shields, safety glasses and goggles should be done according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Hand Protection for the ffg. Hand Hazards •

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Abrasions - bruises, scrapes, and scratches from routine materials handling. Appropriate glove type: leather or heavy fabric or a combination of both. Cuts lacerations from knives and other cutting tools or materials with sharp edges. Appropriate glove type: gloves made of stainless steel or aramid fibers (KEVLAR) Temperature extremes – burns from exposure to extremely hot or cold surfaces, materials or environment. Appropriate glove type: gloves or liners with temperature rating, usually KEVLAR. Chemical - injuries or illness caused by contact with hazardous substances. Appropriate glove type: rubber type gloves; such as neoprene, nitrile, polyvinyl chloride, natural rubber, butyl rubber, etc. Electrical shock – injuries caused by contact with live electric current. Appropriate glove type: made of non-conductive materials such as vulcanized rubber or synthetic rubbers called elastomers.

Inspection and Maintenance • All gloves should be stored right side out, and left in their natural shape, with cuffs unrolled • Regular and thorough inspection of all types of gloves is important. These gloves should be inspected carefully for: - Punctures, tears, cracks or abrasions. - Changes in the texture of the material, such as swelling, softening, hardening, or sticky spots.

Type of Foot Protection for the following Foot Hazards • Impact – heavy falling or rolling objects that can injure the toes or instep • Puncture – sharp objects that can pierce the bottom of the foot • Chemical – direct contact with hazardous substances that can cause serious injuries or illness. • Electric Shock – contact with exposed electrical components.

Inspection and Maintenance • Protective footwear for chemical and electrical hazards requires special attention. Both types must be inspected often for: – Holes that could allow a hazardous chemical or electrical current to reach the skin. - Worn or abraded places where the protective material may be thin - Nails or other metal objects imbedded in the soles or heels. - Discoloration, cracks, cuts, swelling, or other signs of damage to the material. - Broken or missing fasteners used to close the top of the boot. • When cleaning and decontaminating safety footwear, follow the manufacturers’ recommendations.

Type of Respiratory Protection for the following Respiratory Hazards Dust Mist Vapors and Gases Fumes Oxygen Deficient Atmospheres

Inspection and Maintenance • All respirators must be properly stored, and left in their natural shape. • Regular and thorough inspection of all types of respirators is important. These gloves should be inspected carefully for: - Punctures, tears, cracks or abrasions on face piece. - Changes in the texture of the material, such as swelling, softening, hardening, or sticky spots. - Worn or damaged headbands

Limitations of PPE • The type of PPE used for a specific hazard

• Fit of the PPE • Test, storage and maintenance of PPE