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Workplace Safety 3220

Workplace Safety 3220. Chapter 2.3 – Personal Protective Equipment. What is PPE?. Equipment wore by a worker to minimize exposure to workplace hazards by acting as a barrier to shield the worker from the hazards. Exs . Respirators, gloves, aprons, safety glasses etc.

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Workplace Safety 3220

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  1. Workplace Safety 3220 Chapter 2.3 – Personal Protective Equipment

  2. What is PPE? Equipment wore by a worker to minimize exposure to workplace hazards by acting as a barrier to shield the worker from the hazards. Exs. Respirators, gloves, aprons, safety glasses etc. PPE doesn’t reduce the hazard, nor does it provide complete protection.

  3. What is the Purpose of PPE? PPE is used as a barrier to protect workers from the hazard.

  4. PPE Programs • Elements of a PPE program should include: • PPE policies • Survey for potential hazards • Use appropriate controls • Select proper PPE for the hazards • PPE should fit properly • Training • Evaluation of program effectiveness • Modification

  5. Training • All employees using PPE must receive proper training: • How to properly wear the equipment • Proper care and useful life of PPE • Proper disposal of damaged PPE

  6. Head Protection Where head injury hazards are present, workers must be given protective headgear. Headgear must be work properly, ie. Not backwards. Work operations where headgear should be worn are tree trimming, construction work, shipbuilding, logging, mining, etc.

  7. Types of Head Protection • Protective Helmet • Hard Hat • Bump Cap • Worn when there is danger from stationary objects. • Hair Protection • Should cover long hair and beards. Should be flame resistant, cool and lightweight.

  8. Examples of PPE Hard Hat – Bump Cap – Hair Protection – See Pg. 294

  9. Face & Eye Protection Needed in work environments where the face and eyes may come in contact with physical and chemical agents such as solvents (ex. Cleaners), flying or falling objects, radiation, etc. 70% of all eye injuries result from flying/falling objects. Over 20% of eye injuries happen due to harmful chemicals.

  10. Types of Face/Eye Protection • Safety Glasses • Safety Goggles • Complete barrier formed around eyes. • Face shields • Protect face and neck. Ex. Welding. See Pg. 295

  11. Examples of Face/Eye Protection PICTURESSSSS

  12. Hearing Protection • Continuous noise above 85 dB is hazardous. • Types of hearing protection: • Enclosures – completely encloses the head. • Earplugs • Canal Caps – seal external opening of the ear. • Earmuffs – Fit over entire ear canal. See Pg. 296

  13. Examples of Hearing Protection PICTURESSSSS

  14. Fall Protection System Protects workers from falls. Serious injury can result from a 4 foot height. Fall protection systems are passive or active.

  15. Passive Fall Protection Designed to provide protection under and around an elevated work area. Worker is not directly wearing the equipment. Ex. Nets PICTURE

  16. Active Fall Protection Have an anchorage point and some connecting components to the worker. Ex. Safety belt, harnesses, shock absorber, etc. PICTURE

  17. Respiratory Protection • Protects workers against inhalation of hazardous materials. • Required when the workplace contains • Gaseous Hazards (gases, vapors) • Particulate Hazards (dust, mists, fumes) • Combination Contaminants • Oxygen Deficiencies • PICTUREEEE See. Pg.297

  18. Hand and Arm Protection • Hand injuries are the most frequent types of injuries resulting from industrial accidents. • Types of protection for hands/arms: • Gloves • Barrier Creams • Finger Cuts • Wrist/Forearm Protectors and Elbow Guards/Sleeves See Pg. 298

  19. Protective Footwear • Protective footwear must be worn in areas where there is potential for foot injury. • Types: • Steel-Nosed Footwear • Sole Puncture Resistant – bottom of footwear reduces the risk of penetration of an object. • Electrical Hazard Footwear – protects worker from electrical shock. • PICSSSSSSS See Pg. 299

  20. Protective Clothing Reflective vests to make workers visible. Leaded clothing to protect from radiation. Cold weather clothing such as insulated underwear. PICSSSSS

  21. PPE Maintenance • Maintenance of PPE is essential. • Workers must be trained on how to properly inspect PPE for defects. • Inspecting hard hats for cracks, etc. • Keeping safety glasses clean. • Making sure it fits properly. • Follow manufacturers instructions

  22. PPE Workers should be provided PPE by the employer!!!!!

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