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Personnel Protective Equipment
Also known as “PPE”
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Bureau of Workers’ Compensation PA Training for Health & Safety (PATHS)
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132-138 SUBPART I
Slide2Personal Protective Equipment
Part of
a series of protection controls: 1. Engineering (example: installation of an exhaust system over a machine producing hazardous vapors)
2. Administrative (example: rotating people through a certain job function) 3. PPE (example: leather gloves, safety shoes)
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Slide3PPE Requirements
Must be kept in serviceable condition:
- No rips/tears/cuts - Adjustment straps in place/usable - Viewing lenses not overly-scratched - Not deformed or misshaped Training must be provided and documented (includes equipment-specific training).Hazard assessment must be conducted and certified in writing.
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Slide4Hazard Assessment
Employers must assess the workplace to determine if hazards requiring PPE use are present or likely to be present.
If hazards requiring PPE are found or are likely, employers must: - Select and have affected employees use appropriate PPE. -Inform affected employees as to which PPE was selected. -Select PPE that properly fits each affected employee.
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Slide5Types of PPE
Examples
:Eye – safety glassesFace - face shieldHead - hard hatEar - ear plugsHand - rubber glovesFoot - safety shoesBody - rubber apronRespiratory - respirator
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Slide6Eye & Face Protection
Safety
Glasses Safety Goggles Face Shield
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Slide7Determining Eye/Face Protection
If any objects can contact the eyes during the performance of the job, safety glasses
WITH SIDE SHIELDS should be worn.Goggles should be used when working with chemicals or if vapors/mists are present and/or produced.Face shields (along with goggles) should be used when doing grinding operations.
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Slide8Head Protection
Different classes/types of hard hats:
Type 1 = helmets with a full brim not less than 1¼ inches wideType 2 = brimless helmets with a peak extending forward from the crown Class G = general service, limited/low voltage protectionClass E = utility service, high voltage protectionClass
C = special service, no voltage protection
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Slide9When to Use Head Protection
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.135(a)(1) states, "Each affected employee shall wear protective helmets when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling objects."
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Slide10Wearing Hardhats Backwards
Is it OK to wear a hardhat backwards?
Only if marked with a "reverse donning arrow;” it can be worn frontward or backward in accordance with the manufacturer's wearing instructions. Manufacturers do not recommend that workers wear standard hard hats backwards unless it is necessary for certain job applications, such as welding, where a mask is required. OSHA clearly specifies that workers must wear their hats the way they were designed to be worn, unless the manufacturer states a hat can be worn backward.
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Slide11Hearing/Ear Protection
Earplugs - come
in a variety of sizes, shapes and materials. Must be prepared and inserted correctly. Earmuffs – Normally consist of rigid, molded plastic ear-cups that seal around the ear using foam or fluid-filled cushions and are held in place with metal or plastic headbands.
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Slide12More Hearing Protection
Semi-Aural
Devices – consist of pods or flexible tips attached to a lightweight headband. Provides a compromise between earmuffs and earplugs. Can be worn in close quarters, easily removed and replaced and conveniently carried when not in use. One size fits the majority of users. Fit is not compromised by safety glasses or hard hats.
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Slide13Noise
Power mower at 3ft = 107 dB Snowmobile, motorcycle = 100 dB
Power saw at 3ft = 110 dB Sandblasting, loud rock concert = 115 dB (Pain begins 125 dB) Pneumatic riveter at 4ft = 125 dB (Even short-term exposure can cause permanent damage. Loudest recommended exposure WITH hearing protection is 140 dB) Jet engine at 100ft, gun blast = 140 dB (Death of hearing tissue is 180 dB) Loudest sound possible 194 dB
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Slide14Using Hearing Protection
Generally, the louder the noise, the shorter the exposure time before you have to use hearing protection.
The requirements for noise reduction (including hearing protection) begin: - When noise exposures are at or above 85 dBA time-weighted average, or - There are impulse noise sound pressure levels of
140 decibels peak.
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Slide15Using Hearing Protection
Hearing protection must be made available to employees if they are exposed to noise between 85-90
dBA anytime during their work shift.Hearing protection MUST be used if the exposure level is 90 dBA or higher for any duration during their shift.
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Slide16Hand Protection
Hand protection should be used when workers are at risk of injury to their hands or arms.
Example: material handling, chemical use, welding, mechanical jobs, electrical work, cutting materials.
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Slide17Correct Gloves for Job
Need to evaluate the job/task being done and provide the best protection.
Cloth or leather gloves should not be used for protection against chemical hazards (use neoprene, nitrile, rubber, etc., depending upon chemical). Surgical gloves are not used on electrical jobs (use heavy duty rubber/insulated labeled for electrical use). Cloth gloves should not be used for material handling (use leather gloves).
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Slide18Glove Selection Help
Consult the manufacturer.
Contact your safety department.Website for information about chemical protective gloves:https://www.grainger.com/content/qt-safety-chemical-resistant-gloves-guide-191
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Slide19Foot Protection
Typical foot injury is caused by object falling fewer than 4 feet; median weight of object is about 65 pounds.
Wear appropriate foot guards, safety shoes or boots and leggings for protection from: - falling, rolling, sharp objects - hot, wet, slippery surfaces - molten metal
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Slide20Safety Shoes
Should be sturdy and have an impact-resistant toe.
Some have puncture-resistive insoles to protect against puncture wounds.Some types have metatarsal guards.Come in a variety of styles and materials including leather or rubber boots and oxfords.Must comply with any of the following: ANSI Z41-1999, ANSI Z41-1991, ASTM F-2412-2005, ASTM F-2413-2005.
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Slide21Body Protection
Should be used in the event of: chemical, hot metal or liquid splashes, cuts, acids, intense heat, cold and radiation.
A variety of protective clothing is available including: vests, jackets, aprons, coveralls and full body suits.Consult manufacturer’s specifications for appropriate use.
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Slide22Respiratory Protection
OSHA 29CFR Part
1910.134, Respiratory Protection Respirators shall be provided when necessary to protect the health of employees from breathable hazards. “In the control of those occupational diseases caused by breathing air contaminated with harmful dusts, fogs, fumes, mists, gases, smokes, sprays, or vapors, the primary objective shall be to prevent atmospheric contamination. This shall be accomplished as far as feasible by accepted engineering control measures.”
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Slide23Respiratory Protection
Respirators
shall be used in the following circumstances:Where exposure levels exceed the permissible exposure limit, or PEL, during the time period necessary to install or implement feasible engineering/work practice controls.In regulated areas.Where
employer has implemented all feasible engineering and work practice controls and these are not sufficient to reduce exposures to or below the permissible exposure limit.
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Slide24Respiratory Hazards
There are two main types of respiratory hazards:
Oxygen DeficiencyAirborne Contaminants
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Slide25Respiratory Hazards
Oxygen Deficiency
Air is composed of approximately 21% oxygen,78% nitrogen and other trace components. If the oxygen level is less than 19.5 % then you are in an oxygen deficient environment.Only atmosphere supplying PPE can be used when working in an oxygen deficient environment
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Slide26Respiratory Hazards
Airborne
contaminants include:Dusts (e.g., from sawing or grinding)Mists (e.g., from spray painting)Vapors (gaseous forms of a liquid)Fumes (e.g., from welding operations)Gases (e.g., nitrogen, methane)Biological (e.g., bacteria & viruses)
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Slide27Permissable Exposure Limit
An example of how to apply the PEL:
The OSHA PEL for asbestos = .1 asbestos fiber/Cubic Centimeter (CC) of air.Collection of air samples & laboratory analysis is used to measure asbestos fibers in the work area.If the analysis determines that equal to or greater than .1 fiber/CC of air exist then a respirator must be worn.Respirator selection is based on the level of asbestos fibers identified.
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Slide28Types of Respiratory PPE
Two general categories:
Air-purifying respirators Remove contaminants from air through chemical or mechanical means.Atmosphere-supplying respirators Self-contained breathing apparatus,
or SCBA, and airline Equipment or SARs.
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Slide29Assigned Protection Factors
“The workplace level of respiratory protection that a respirator or class of respirators is expected to provide.”
Employers must use the OSHA assigned protection factors listed at 29CFR 1910.134 (d) at Table 1.
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Slide30N95
N95
Simplistic designBridge has a metal band to allow fittingFilter is effective against dust, particulates & body fluids
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Slide31Air-purifying Respirators
Negative Pressure Respirators
Half Face - Covers mouth & nose but not the eyesFull Face - Covers mouth, nose & eyes
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Slide32Air-purifying Respirators
Positive Pressure Respirators
Powered-Air Purifying Respirator with Full Face Mask Powered-Air Purifying Respirator with Hood
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Slide33Supplied Air Respirators
Supplied Air Respirator (SAR)
Lines up to 300’Work longer in the regulated areaSelf Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)Cylinder limits time in regulated work area
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Slide34Initial Medical Evaluation
Employee must first receive a medical evaluation from a physician or other licensed health care professional who will determine if they can
wear a respirator.Immediate supervisor must obtain a written recommendation from a health care professional on whether or not the employee is medically able to use the respirator.
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Slide35Fitting the Respirator
The fit of a respirator face piece to ensure a good seal is extremely important . A secure fit means the difference between life and death!
Since most face pieces fit only a certain percentage of people, it is important that face pieces are tested for each potential user.
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Slide36Factors Affecting Fit
Facial features such as beards, hollow temples, prominent cheekbones, dentures or missing teeth.
Recent jaw surgery.Chewing of gum or tobacco.
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No, due to excess facial hair.
Slide37Initial Fit Testing
Employees must be fit tested before initial respirator use and then
annually thereafter.Two types of tests: qualitative and quantitative. Qualitative – user determines if he/she can smell testing agent being used.
Quantitative – instruments detect agent.
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Slide38Written Respiratory Protection Program
OSHA requires that employers establish a written respiratory program documenting each hazard, site by site, based on a work site survey and evaluation.
Written program should spell out site-specific procedures that will be implemented to reduce dangers including:Procedures for selecting respiratorsMedical evaluation of employees required to wear respiratorsFit-testing proceduresProcedures for proper use of respirators in all situationsProcedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting,
storing, etc.Training Program evaluation procedures
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Slide39Summary - PPE
PPE should be used
last in a series of protective measures, following engineering and administrative controls.PPE should not be arbitrarily issued; employees should be given the correct equipment that fits properly.PPE should be in serviceable condition and stored in an area where it cannot be damaged or exposed to the elements.Employees who are given/use PPE should receive appropriate training in the use of that equipment, and training should be documented.Hazard assessments should be performed and documented.
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Slide40Reference Documents
OSHA 29 CFR
1910.132-138, Subpart IANSI Z41-1999ANSI Z41-1991ASTM F-2412-2005ASTM F-2413-2005OSHA 3352-02, 2009
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Slide41Contact Information
Health & Safety Training Specialists1171 South Cameron Street, Room 324
Harrisburg, PA 17104-2501(717) 772-1635RA-LI-BWC-PATHS@pa.gov
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Slide42Questions
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