Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment for Construction

PPE v Hazard–free environment v Protected against potential hazards v Purpose of PPE 1a

Who pays for PPE?  Employer pays and provides  If employees provide PPE 1b

Correct use of PPE  Implement engineering controls  Used with other protective methods  Significant worker hazards 2a

Hazards of PPE  Heat stress  Physical stress  Psychological stress 2c

Impaired  Vision  Mobility  Communication 2d

Adequate protection  Over–protection  Under–protection  Improper use 2e

Written PPE program  Protect the wearer  Prevent injury 3a

Comprehensive PPE program  Hazard identification  Medical monitoring  Environmental surveillance  Selection 3b

Comprehensive PPE program  Use  Maintenance  Decontamination  Training 3c

PPE program review and evaluation  Reviewed at least annually 4a

What is PPE?  Clothing and accessories  Create a barrier  Head protection  Eye and face protective 5a

What is PPE?  Hearing protection  Hand protection  Foot protection  Respiratory protection 5b

Head injuries  Falling or flying objects  Bumping the head 6a

Head protection  Resist penetration  Absorb the shock of a blow  ANSI standards Z89.1–1969Z89.1–1969 Z89.2–1971Z89.2–1971 6b

Protective hat types  Type 1  Type 2  Three classes Class GClass G Class EClass E Class CClass C 7a

Helmets construction  Water–resistant  Slow burning  Shell and suspension  Adjustable headbands 8a

Helmet inspection and maintenance  Cleaning helmets  Inspect daily  Exposure to unusual conditions  Storage 9a

Eye and face protection  When to use  Suitable for the work  Who does it apply to? 10a

Eye hazards  Flying objects  Glare  Liquids  Injurious radiation  Combination 11a

Minimum requirements  Provide adequate protection  Comfortable  Fit snugly 11b

Minimum requirements  Durable  Can be disinfected  Cleanable  Easily maintained 11d

Proper selection  Kind and degree of hazard  Worker comfort 12a

Corrective glasses and eye protection  Spectacles with protective lenses  Goggles worn over corrective spectacles  Goggles that incorporate corrective lenses 12b

Eye protection fit  Goggles and safety spectacles  Prescription safety spectacles 13a

Inspection/maintenance of eye protection  Keep lenses clean  Daily inspection and cleaning  Replace pitted lenses, like dirty lenses, can be a source of reduced vision  Headbands  Storage 14a

Disinfect eye protection  Disassemble  Clean all parts  Rinse  Immerse in germicidal fungicide  Protect them until reissue 15a

Hearing protection/earplugs  Preformed or molded earplugs  Waxed cotton, foam, or fiberglass wool  Disposable earplugs  Perfect seal around the ear  Reduction in protection 16a

Earmuffs and earplugs  Extremely noisy situations  Change the nature of sounds 16c

Why use hand protection?  Burns  Cuts  Electrical shock  Amputation  Absorption of chemicals 17a

Types of hand protection  Gloves   Hand pads  Sleeves  Wristlets 17b

Why foot protection?  Falling or rolling objects  Sharp objects  Molten metal  Hot surfaces  Wet slippery surf 18a

Types of foot protection  Types of foot protection  Safety shoes  Boots  Leggings 18c

Requirements for safety shoes  Sturdy  Impact–resistant toe  ANSI Z41.1– d

Options for safety shoes  Metal insoles   Metatarsal guards 18e

Respiratory protection  Identical to 29 CFR a

Fall protection equipment  Lifelines  Safety harness  Lanyards 20a

Safety nets  25 foot rule  Place and test before beginning operations  Extend 8 feet  No more than 25 below  6 inches by 6 inches 21a

Other hazards  Life jackets and drowning  Moving vehicles  Warning garments 22a