Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Adult Education Level 1

Version:jun10hse021

OBJECTIVESOBJECTIVES

Purpose of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Specifically for Bottling Industries

Hierarchy of Controls

Types of PPE Protection

• Head Protection

• Upper Extremity Protection

• Lower Extremity Protection

• Torso Protection

Designated PPE Areas

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is designed to protect employees from serious workplace injury or illnesses resulting from hazards in the work environment.

PURPOSEPURPOSE

The following are examples of PPE that can be seen in the workplace:

Manufacturing environments addresses potential hazards by removing the hazard or reducing the risks associated with the hazard in accordance with hierarchy of control measures in the following order:

1. Elimination

2. Substitution

3. Engineering Controls

4. Administrative (Procedural) Control

5. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

HIERARCHYHIERARCHY OF CONTROLSOF CONTROLS

PPE is required when a Risk Assessment (RA) or Job Safety Analysis (JSA) indicates the need for added protection.

The selection of PPE is determined by the type that is most appropriate and provides the most protection.

PPE does not eliminate the hazard nor protect you if not properly fitted and maintained in a clean and serviceable condition.

HIERARCHY OF CONTROLS - PPEHIERARCHY OF CONTROLS - PPE

Hazard Control clearly defines PPE to be the last control on the risk management hierarchy.

PPE TYPESPPE TYPES

There are many types of PPE available for all levels of protection.

This site has reviewed all RAs and JSAs and will provide the correct level and type of PPE for each employee.

The structure of your face protects your eyes, still, some injuries can damage your eye severely enough that you can lose your vision. Most eye injuries are preventable with proper PPE.

HEAD PROTECTIONHEAD PROTECTION Eye ProtectionEye Protection

Noise can become a hazard when it enters the ear at 85 decibels (dBA) or above. Noise can damage the hair cells inside the cochlea (inner ear). Damage to the hair cells is irreparable and can result in hearing loss.

Ear Muffs

Canal Caps

Ear PlugsExample of a healthy Cochlea contains approximately 40,000 hair cells.

Example of a damaged Cochlea

HEAD PROTECTIONHEAD PROTECTION Hearing ProtectionHearing Protection

Head injuries can cause neck sprains, concussions and skull fractures.

If at anytime the need for head protection is identified by RA or JSA at any site, PPE will be provided.

HEAD PROTECTIONHEAD PROTECTION Head ProtectionHead Protection

UPPER EXTREMITY PROTECTIONUPPER EXTREMITY PROTECTION Arms, Hands & Skin (Cut resistant)Arms, Hands & Skin (Cut resistant)

Hand injuries are common. Without the use of the hand or fingers, the ability to work is greatly reduced if not almost impossible.

To protect the hands, the proper types of gloves and proper fit must be obtained.

Chemical Resistant

Cut Resistant Disposable Leather Arm/Sleeve

Slips, trips and falls result in sprains, strains or tears - injuries that can be painful, long lasting, and may result in time lost from work. Falls may also cause head injuries, knee injuries, fractures and broken bones. Treasury Wine Estates provides yearly footwear consisting of:

• Above the ankle • Lace Up• Waterproof or water resistant• Fitted by a professional

LOWER EXTREMITY PROTECTIONLOWER EXTREMITY PROTECTION Foot ProtectionFoot Protection

TORSO/BODY PROTECTIONTORSO/BODY PROTECTION

Many hazards can threaten the torso/body such as heat or cold temperatures, splashes from chemicals and being struck by a moving object.

A variety of protective clothing is provided, including vests, shirts, aprons and coveralls.

To ensure a culture of responsibility and accountability, employees are trained and made aware of company policy so that each understands HSE considerations and incorporates them into their decisions and daily activities.

CONCLUSIONCONCLUSION

Practice SessionPractice Session

• Students will practice putting on vest, ear plugs, safety glasses and gloves

QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?

QUIZ QUIZ

1. PPE stands for People’s Process Equipment.TrueFalse

2. When is PPE required? a. Only when a supervisor or manager is around to see. b. When the employees feels like wearing it or thinks that it looks good. c. When a Risk Assessment or JSA indicates the need for added protection.

3. Ear muffs, ear plugs and headphones are all considered proper hearing protection.

TrueFalse

4. When can PPE be introduced as an additional control? a. Once as the hazard has been recognized. b. After elimination, substitution, engineering and administration controls have been used and the need for additional protection is required. c. Others in the industry use it and it’s new and cool.

5. High visibility vests are required in, at and around production areas on at this sites.

TrueFalse

QUIZ QUIZ

6. PPE does not eliminate the hazard; if not properly fitted and well maintained it will not provide adequate protection.

TrueFalse

7. Using hearing protection incorrectly can result in permanent hearing loss.TrueFalse

8. PPE shall be worn as directed by posted signs by all persons entering or within that area, regardless of the purpose of entry or the length of stay.

TrueFalse

9. Slips, trips and falls result in sprains, strains or tears – injuries that can be painful, long lasting and may result in time lost from work.

TrueFalse

10.When should hearing protection be worn? a. When an employee’s supervisor or manager is around. b. When an employee is exposed to excessive noises as indicated in the RA or JSA and is written in the SOP. c. When an employee’s feels or thinks it may be necessary.