Personal Protective Equipment A worker’s last line of defense from bodily injury

Objectives By the conclusion of this lesson students will be able to: Explain what an employer’s responsibilities are in regards to PPE Be able to list the five PPE areas covered in category 1910.132-1910.138 Be able to identify PPE utilized in each category

PPE Overview 1910.132 General Requirements 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection 1910.134 Respiratory Protection 1910.135 Head Protection 1910.136 Foot Protection 1910.137 Electrical Protection (not covered today) 1910.138 Hand Protection 1910.95 Hearing Protection Plan

1910.132 General Requirements Shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment

General requirements continued (a) Includes: Chemical hazards, Radiological hazards, or Mechanical irritants Encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.

1910.132(b) Where employees provide their own protective equipment, the employer shall be responsible to assure its adequacy, including proper maintenance, and sanitation of such equipment.

1910.132 (C) All personal protective equipment shall be of safe design and construction for the work to be performed.

1910.132 (d) Assessment and Selection (1)The employer shall assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

1910.132(d)(1)(i) If hazards are present the employer shall: Select, and have each affected employee use, the types of PPE that will protect the affected employee from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment

Purchasing for Employees Employers must provide all PPE but: Safety-toe footwear, Prescription safety eyewear, Everyday clothing and weather-related gear, and Logging boots $$$$

Communication (1)(ii)Communicate selection decisions to each affected employee (1)(iii)Select PPE that properly fits each affected employee

Written Assessment (2)The employer shall verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies: The workplace evaluated; The person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; The date(s) of the hazard assessment

Defective and Damaged Equipment Defective or damaged PPE shall not be used

Training (f) (1)The employer must train employees before issuing PPE

Section (f) continued Each employee trained to know at least the following: (i)When PPE is necessary (ii)What PPE is necessary (iii)How to properly don, doff, adjust, and wear PPE (iv)The limitations of the PPE (v)The proper care, maintenance, useful life and disposal of the PPE.

(f) Training (2)Workers must demonstrate an understanding of the training and the ability to use PPE properly, before being allowed to perform work requiring the use of PPE: (4)Verify that each employee has received and understood the required training through a written certification that contains: The name of each employee trained, The date(s) of training, and that Identifies the subject of the certification

(f)(3) Retraining When any employee who has already been trained does not have the understanding and skill required he shall retrain each such employee. Circumstances where retraining is required include, but are not limited to, situations where: Changes in the workplace or the PPE used render previous training obsolete Inadequacies in an affected employee's knowledge or use of assigned PPE

1910.133 Eye and Face Protection (a)(1)Ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from: Flying particles Molten metal Liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, Chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation

Eye and Face Protection (a)(3) Lenses must be Z87.1 approved, and have appropriate side shielding Or have safety glasses over the prescription lenses that does not affect the position of either pair of glasses

Proper Shading (a)(5) The proper shading from injurious light radiation must be provided by employers. Oxy-Acetylene 5 Stick 10 Tig 11

1910.134 Respiratory Engineering controls are preferred rather than respirators Options include: Confining the operation Local ventilation of the area Substituting with less toxic materials Only when no feasible should respirators be used Why is this preferred?

1910.134(a)(2) Employer Responsibilities Employer must establish and maintain a respirator protection program They must provide respirators suitable for the purpose intended

Types of Respirators

Respiratory Protection Program (c) Must include worksite specific procedures and elements for required respirator use Program must be administered by a trained program administrator (experience or training) Must be written Must include Training Fit testing Medical evaluations Proper selection of respirator Routine and emergency use

Medical Determination Employer must provide medical evaluation to determine if employee is physically able to work with a respirator. *Before fit testing or respirator use in workplace* The recommendation from the PLHCP can only include If the employee is medically able Any limitations or conditions for the employee Follow up medical evaluations as needed There must be a written recommendation included for each employee on record

1910.135 Head Protection (1) Ensure that each employee wears a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling objects

Requirements Hardhat must comply with ANSI Z89.1- 2009,2003, or 2007 standards. All hardhats must have an outer shell free of cracks or defects and an inner webbing to keep the shell off of the user’s head

Classes of Hardhats

1910.136(a) Foot Protection Ensure that each affected employee uses protective footwear when working in areas where there is: A danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects Objects piercing the sole Where such employee's feet are exposed to electrical hazards Since it is often worn home, this frequently is required of employees to purchase their own.

1910.138 Hand Protection Employers shall select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands are exposed to hazards such as those from: Skin absorption of harmful substances Severe cuts or lacerations Severe abrasions Punctures Chemical burns Thermal burns Harmful temperature extremes

1910.138(b) Employers shall base the selection of the appropriate hand protection on: An evaluation of the performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the task(s) to be performed Conditions present Duration of use The hazards and potential hazards identified

Many paces, gloves are dangerous Especially in areas such as machining, wearing gloves can increase risk of bodily harm due to catching moving parts. Even disposable gloves can catch and entrap appendages

Many materials for many applications Leather Vinyl Neoprene Cotton Kevlar Stainless Steel mesh No glove does every job!!!

1910.95 Hearing Protection Plan Not a part of the PPE selection in the standards.. Like all PPE, engineering controls and changes to processes are attempted first in order to keep workers safer. Possibly natural form of survival?

Details on Hearing Protection Plan Db levels are given in time weighted averages. If it is louder that 80, but not for an extended period of time, it may be permissible. 1910.95 must be posted in the workplace Reduction amount is rated on PPE, and is reduced by 7 to ensure adequate protection If workers experience a shift in hearing, they must be retested in 30 days

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Why? Because everyone has a right to come home at the end of the day