ppe training
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A powerpoint presentation designed to cover the basics of Personal Protective Equipment including gloves, respiratory, earplugs, etc... Can be used in training employees. Made available free from www.nationalsafetyinc.comTRANSCRIPT
- 1. Personal Protective Equipment - Whats it all about? Written by: Gene Herbest Made available by www.nationalsafetyinc.com
- 2. REFERENCES
- AR 385 Series
- AR 11-34
- TB Med Series
- DA Pam 385-1
- 29 CFR 1910
- ANSI Z41-1991
- 3. Personal Protective Equipment
- Definition: Devices used to protect workers from injury or illness resulting from contact with chemical , radiological, physical, electrical, mechanical, or other workplace hazards (AR 385 Series & OSHA)
- The need for PPE and the type of PPE used is based on hazard present; each situation must be evaluated independently (Risk Assessment)
- 4. Some Caveats
- PPE is used as a last resort
- The use of PPE signifies that the hazard could not be controlled by other methods, such as:
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- administrative controls (i.e., shift rotation)
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- engineering or industrial hygiene controls
- 5. Engineering & IH Controls
- Design (remove hazard from process)
- Substitution (of less hazardous materials)
- Process modification (how and where)
- Isolate the process or the worker
- Wet methods for dust reduction
- Local exhaust ventilation (at source)
- Dilution ventilation (area)
- Good housekeeping
- 6. Back to the caveats...
- The use of PPE signals that the hazard still exists in the workplace
- Unprotected workers in the same area will be exposed
- Failure of PPE means that the worker will be exposed
- PPE can be combined with other controls
- 7. So, what is it???
- 8. PPE
- Head protection
- Eye and Face protection
- Hearing protection
- Respiratory protection
- Arm and Hand protection
- Foot and Leg protection
- Protective clothing
- 9. Head Protection
- 10. Hard Hats work by dissipating force
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- 12. Eye Protection
- 13. Eye Protection
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- Impact Protection
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- Grinding
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- Drilling
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- Chemical Hazards
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- Parts washer
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- Spray Painting
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- Radiation Protection
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- welders goggles
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- laser goggles
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- UV
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- Infrared
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- 14. Eye Protection - Selection
- Safety glasses are used to protect the eyes from flying objects (no face protection)
- Chemical splash goggles protect against fluids by sealing tightly against the face
- Face shields provide highest level of protection
- 15. Face Shield - the highest level of face protection
- 16. Hearing Protection
- 17. Hearing Protection Basics
- Noise induced hearing loss can occur with exposures >90 dBA
- A hearing conservation program becomes a requirement at exposures >85dBA
- Higher levels of noise exposure have shorter allowable exposure times
- 18. Noise levels versus Duration
- Sound Level (dBA)
- 90
- 92
- 95
- 100
- 105
- 110
- 115
- Exposure (hours)
- 8
- 6
- 4
- 2
- 1
- 0.5
- 0.25
- 19. Hearing Protection
- Rule of Thumb - if you cannot carry on a conversation in a normal tone of voice with someone at arms length, you are likely near 90dBA
- All hearing protection devices should have a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) = # of decibels they will reduce noise levels
- Be conservative when using NRRs
- 20. A couple examples
- Example 1
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- Ear plugs with NRR of 25 dBA
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- exposure = 105 dBA
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- 105 minus 25 = 80 dB therefore okay
- Example 2
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- same plugs
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- exposure = 125 dBA
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- 125 minus 25 = 100 dB not acceptable; must be below 90 dB
- 21. Hearing Protection - Types
- Ear Plugs - less expensive, disposable, good ones have fairly high NRRs - sometimes difficult to tell if workers are wearing them
- Ear Muffs - more expensive, more durable, typically higher NRRs than plugs, more obvious
- Can be used together in very high noise areas
- 22. Arm and Hand Protection
- 23. Gloves - Typical Uses
- Chemical protection
- Biohazard protection
- Abrasion protection
- Friction protection
- Protection from extremes of heat and cold
- 24. Gloves - more caveats
- No glove is good against all hazards
- Gloves have a finite lifespan and must be periodically replaced
- When donning gloves, examine them for signs of tears, cracks, holes and dry rot
- Hands should always be washed after removing gloves
- 25. Handwashing and gloves
- 26. Foot and Leg Protection
- 27. Protective Footwear
- Steel-toed footwear, preferably with metatarsal guards, is used to protect feet from crushing injuries caused by heavy objects
- All safety footwear shall comply with ANSI Z41-1991
- Rubber boots are often used to protect feet from exposure to liquids
- Chaps or leggings are used in certain applications (i.e., using a chainsaw)
- 28. Other Protective Clothing
- 29. Other Protective Clothing
- Used to protect the work uniform from hazards in the workplace
- Often hazard specific
- To be considered effective, protective clothing must prevent the contaminant from reaching the clothing or skin of the worker!
- 30. Respiratory Protection
- 31. Respiratory Protection
- Protects users by removing harmful materials that may enter the body via the lungs
- Inhalation is one of the quickest, most efficient ways to introduce lethal levels of hazardous materials into the body
- 32. Respiratory System
- 33. Respirators - types
- Air Purifying Respirators (APR)
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- Half-face
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- Full Face
- Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR)
- Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
- 34. Respirators
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- surgical masks
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- dust masks
- N-95 respirators are a special class of respiratory protection primarily used in the health care field
- 35. Respirators - A Big Caveat!!!
- workers should not wear a respirator unless they have been medically cleared to do so!
- This clearance may take the form of a questionnaire, physical examination, pulmonary function testing, chest X-Ray, or a combination of the above
- 36. Why?
- Respirators put additional resistance against the respiratory system of the wearer
- workers with undiagnosed respiratory system or cardiovascular problems could trigger a serious medical problem (respiratory distress, asthma, heart attack, etc.) by using a respirator
- 37. Respirators are incompatible with facial hair
- 38. Facial hair
- The respirator cannot form a tight seal against the cheeks and chin, resulting in air leaks which can allow airborne contaminants to be inhaled
- Specially designed PAPR hoods can be used for workers with facial hair
- small amounts of facial hair that fit inside of the respirator facepiece are acceptable
- 39. PPE Usage
- PPE that is required to safely conduct work should be purchased/ordered by the work section and/or unit
- Employers are responsible for ensuring that PPE is available and worn
- workers are responsible for wearing & maintaining PPE, and reporting worn or defective PPE to their Employer
- 40. Recap
- PPE is hazard specific; the hazards of each workplace and task must be evaluated (risk assessment)
- PPE is used as a last resort when the hazard cannot be controlled by other methods
- Employers are responsible to ensure it is available and worn; workers must wear and maintain their PPE
- 41. Recap
- PPE is only considered effective if it prevents the contaminant from reaching the worker
- Respirators should not be worn by workers unless they have been medically cleared to do so
- 42. Dressed for Success!
- 43. For additional information on PPE...
- Contact your Employer
- Or contact National Safety, Inc. directly
- 44. FOOD FOR THOUGHT
- Asking me to overlook a simple safety violation would be asking me to compromise my entire attitude toward the value of your life!
- 45. QUESTIONS?