PPE

Why Do We Need PPE?

The Bureau of Working Condition noted the following
statistics in their 1996 issue of WAIS:
1,314 (22%) no PPE
2,169 (37.4%) falling & flying objects
1,165 (20%) Striking against
666 (11.5%) fall
409 (7%) inhalation

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RULE
1080
1081
GENERAL PROVISIONS:

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
1081.01 EVERY
EMPLOYER:
EQUIPMENT
AND
DEVICES
1. Shall at his own expense furnish his workers with protective

equipment for the eyes, face, hands and feet, protective

shields and barriers whenever necessary by reason of the
hazardous nature of the process or environment, chemical or
radiological or other mechanical irritants or hazards capable
of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of
the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.

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RULE1081.02
1080
All protective equipment shall be of approved design and construction
PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE
appropriate for the exposure and the work to be performed.
EQUIPMENT AND DEVICES

1081.03
The employer shall be responsible for the adequacy and proper
maintenance of personal protective equipment used in his workplace.

1081.04
No person shall be subjected or exposed to hazardous environmental
condition without protection.

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THREE AREAS WHERE HAZARDS CAN BE

CONTROLLED

SOURCE

PATH

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RECEIVER

1. Direct
Unguarded Machines
Falling/Flying Materials
Slippery Floors, etc.

CLASSIFICATION OF
HAZARDS

2. Physical
Noise
Temperature Extremes
Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation
Extreme Pressure
Vibration
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3. Chemical
Vapors
Gas
Dusts
Fumes
Mists

CLASSIFICATION OF
HAZARDS

4. Biological
Bacteria
Virus
Fungi
5. Ergonomic
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LIMITATIONS OF PPE
Hazard still exists.
Protection to the wearer only.
If the protective equipment is defective or becomes
ineffective, the user becomes exposed to hazard.
Introduce additional hazard.
May not be suitable for continuous use.
May not be always worn properly.
May transfer hazard to another location.

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PROGRAM TO INTRODUCE PPE

1. Written Policy
2. Proper Selection of PPE
3. Proper Training
4. Maintenance Program
5. Incentive System
6. Enforcement

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Employee Training
1. Use

5. Care
2. Type
6. Maintenance
3. Fit
7. Useful Life
4. Limitations 8. Disposal

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Head Protection
Hazards
Impact
Penetration
Absorb shock
Electrical

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Head Protection
Hard Hat
Bump Cap

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Eye and Face Protection

Flying particles
Sparks
Light radiation
Splashes
Gases

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Eye and Face Protection

Safety Glasses
Safety goggles
Face shield

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Ear Protection
Hazard:
Excessive Noise
Noise exceeding 85-90 dB or more on eight
hour exposure.

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Ear Protection
Ear plug
Ear muffs
Canal caps

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Respiratory Protection
Hazards:
Mists, Vapors, Dusts
Gases
Smoke
Fumes
Sprays
Insufficient oxygen supply
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Respiratory Protection
Filtration respirator
Air-purifying respirator
Air-supplying respirator

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Hand and arm Protection

Hazards:
Pinch points
Hot spots
Extreme abrasions
Sharp objects
Electrical

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Hand and arm Protection

Gloves
Hand pads
Sleeves
Barrier cream

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Foot and Leg Protection

Hazards:
Falling or rolling objects
Sharp objects
Hot surfaces
Wet, slippery surfaces

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Foot and Leg Protection

Foot guards / Metatarsal foot guards
Safety shoes/boots
Leggings

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Fall Protection

Safety Belts
Safety Harness

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Summary
For any PPE to be effective
Selected based on use
Employee trained on its use
Tested
Maintained
Used and worn

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Torso Protection
Hazards:
Heat
Splashes from hot metal
Impacts
Cuts
Chemicals
Radiation
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Torso Protection
Vests
Jackets
Aprons
Coveralls
Full-body suits

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