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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Let’s talk about Personal Protective Equipment , or PPE . . . . According to OSHA , millions of workers suffer a serious job- related injury or illness each year, with many injuries occurring because PPE did not provide full protection or the wrong PPE was worn. PPT-SM-PPE 2015 2

Meet Guy . Guy is about to have a pretty rough week at work. Hopefully, Guy will be able to learn from his mistakes and understand that using the right PPE in the right way, at the right time, could save his life. PPT-SM-PPE 2015 3

Today, Guy has been asked to do some hot work. PPT-SM-PPE 2015 4

Before long, some sparks are flying and they land right in Guy’s eye. Ouch! Guy could have benefitted from using eye and face protection. PPT-SM-PPE 2015 5

Eye and Face Protection Safety Goggles Face Shields Glasses • Can be worn • Do not provide over glasses if enough • Should be ANSI necessary protection on approved, their own marked with • Wear them with Z-87, and have safety glasses or approved side goggles shields PPT-SM-PPE 2015 6

Eye and Face Protection Safety Glasses Goggles Face Shield PPT-SM-PPE 2015 7

Eye and Face Protection Shields workers from hazards such as: Flying fragments, particles, and sparks Molten metals Lasers UV light, glare, and radiation Liquid chemicals, vapors, and hazardous gases PPT-SM-PPE 2015 8

Now that Guy has learned a few things, he’s good to go! What do we do before putting on any PPE , Guy ? Let’s see what happens in Day 2 . PPT-SM-PPE 2015 9

Today, Guy is working beneath a scaffold . PPT-SM-PPE 2015 10

Guy’s coworker loses his grip on a tool and *BANG,* it falls on poor Guy’s head. That’ll be a doozy! Let’s see what kind of head protection Guy could have used. PPT-SM-PPE 2015 11

Head Protection A hard hat should always be worn. Hard hats should effectively: Resist penetration by objects Absorb the shock of a blow Be water-resistant Be ANSI Z-89 -approved PPT-SM-PPE 2015 12

Head Protection Two types of ANSI hard hat classifications include: Class E , which is electrically protective to 20,000 volts and is required by most operators. Class G , which is electrically protective to 2,200 volts and is for general industry use. PPT-SM-PPE 2015 13

Head Protection Inspect hard hats for nicks, scratches, or holes on the shell. Make sure your hard hat’s suspension is not damaged or deteriorated. Check that your hard hat is not brittle or soft due to UV damage . PPT-SM-PPE 2015 14

Hopefully Day 3 goes better for Guy . Today, Guy has been asked to do some cutting work. PPT-SM-PPE 2015 15

It should be nice and quick, until… *SNIP* Guy cuts his hand pretty badly. Guy can’t catch a break! His cut- resistant gloves were in his pocket. Let’s see what Guy needs to know about hand and arm protection. PPT-SM-PPE 2015 16

Hand and Arm Protection Gloves Finger Guards Arm Coverings PPT-SM-PPE 2015 17

Hand and Arm Protection It is important to know: When gloves are necessary and when they are not Which gloves you need for the job PPT-SM-PPE 2015 18

Hand and Arm Protection Avoid hand injuries by: • Performing JSAs • Selecting appropriate gloves • Being aware of pinch points • Working safely with tools and equipment Avoiding chemical and electrical • exposure • Stretching frequently, maintaining focus, and staying alert PPT-SM-PPE 2015 19

On Day 4 , Guy’s coworker is trying to move something heavy without getting help when… PPT-SM-PPE 2015 20

*SLIP* he loses his grip and the heavy items fall right on Guy’s foot. Bad luck! Let’s see what foot and leg protection Guy could have used. PPT-SM-PPE 2015 21

Foot and Leg Protection Safety footwear , like steel-toe boots, must meet standards set by ANSI American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) PPT-SM-PPE 2015 22

Foot and Leg Protection Examples include: • Leggings • Metatarsal guards • Toe guards • Combination foot and shin guards PPT-SM-PPE 2015 23

On Day 5 , Guy’s coworker is working on something electrical when… *POP* Guy gets a good idea! PPT-SM-PPE 2015 24

Guy grabs some flame-retardant clothing, or FRC , to protect himself and his coworker. *DING* Solution! Let’s see why. PPT-SM-PPE 2015 25

Body Protection FRCs are less likely to catch fire, so they’re useful in protecting workers from flash fires , electrical arcs , and flames . They are self-extinguishing and must be approved for use in the work environment. PPT-SM-PPE 2015 26

Body Protection Other garments used to protect the arms, legs, and trunk of the body from hazards include:  Fully-encapsulating suits  Sleeve protectors  Proximity suits  Cooling garments PPT-SM-PPE 2015 27

Let’s see how Guy used what we learned to be safe on the job this week. On Day 1, Guy wears a welding mask during hot work in order to protect his face and eyes. PPT-SM-PPE 2015 28

On Day 2, Guy wears an ANSI-approved hard hat , which absorbs the shock of a blow to his head when his coworker accidentally drops a tool. PPT-SM-PPE 2015 29

On Day 3, Guy wears cut-resistant gloves during cutting work in order to protect his hands and fingers. PPT-SM-PPE 2015 30

On Day 4, Guy wears safety footwear in order to protect his feet from potential crushing and other hazards. PPT-SM-PPE 2015 31

On Day 5, a safe Guy goes home to his family . PPT-SM-PPE 2015 32

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