PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PPE

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PPE

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

PPE SELECTION

 Eye and Face Protection – required when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metals, liquid chemicals, corrosives, gases, vapors, or potentially hazardous light radiation. Requirements for side protection, prescription lenses, filter lenses, and identification of manufacturer are detailed in CFR 1910.133. Eye and face PPE must comply with ANSI Z87.1-1989 or be demonstrated to be equally effective. Laser operations require specially designed safety goggles which are specific to the wavelength of light involved.

 Head Protection – Protective helmets are required when working in areas where there is potential for injury to the head from employee-initiated impact or impact from falling or other moving objects. Protective helmets will comply with ANSI Z89.1-1986 or be equally effective.

 Foot Protection – Protective foot wear is required when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or from objects piercing the sole, and where employees’ feet are exposed to electrical or chemical hazards. PPE for foot protection must comply with ANSI Z41.1-1991 or be equally effective and appropriate to the hazard. Special types of shoes or foot guards are required when special hazard conditions exist, such as leggings or high boots for hot surfaces/substances, and rubber boots for toxic chemicals.

 Hand Protection – Hand protection is required when employees’ hands are exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful chemicals, severe cuts or lacerations, severe abrasions, punctures, chemical burns, and harmful temperature extremes. Supervisors shouldbased the selection of hand protection on the performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the specific tasks to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the hazards or potential hazards identified.

„h Respiratory Protection ¡V Respiratory protection is required when adequate ventilation, substitution of less toxic materials, or other primary control measures is not possible. Respiratory protection must comply with ANSI Z288.2-1969.

„h Fall Protection ¡V Fall protection is required when employees are exposed to a vertical fall of four feet in general industry and six feet or more in construction, over a lower level, or at any height above dangerous equipment. Fall protection must comply with ANSIA10-14-1991 and the provisions of 209 CFR 1010 Subpart D, 1910.132, and 1926.501-502.

„h Electrical Protection ¡V Electrical protective equipment such as insulating blankets, matting, covers, lines, hoses, gloves, and sleeves, is required for employees who are exposed to electrical hazards. Electrical protective equipment will comply with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.137.

„h Additional Protective Equipment ¡V Additional protective equipment as required will be provided as follows:

o Skin barrier materials such as coverings, ointments, and gloves for employees exposed to corrosive or irritating chemicals.

o Rings, watches, or other personal jewelry is prohibited from areas where employees may contact nip points or moving parts of machinery.

o Clothing that is excessively loose, frayed, or otherwise prone to being caught in the moving parts of machinery is prohibited from the workplace. Chemically-contaminated clothing must be removed.

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