Personal protective equipment, or ppe, as defined by the. One case has been found where a sikh in the uk lost his job after refusing to wear a safety helmet at work. Ppe for higherrisk encounters durable singleuse fluidimpermeable headtotoe coverall suit. Examples of ppe include such items as gloves, foot and eye protection, protective hearing devices earplugs. Personal protective equipment books environmental xprt. Personal protective equipment ppe general the purpose of personal protective equipment ppe is to protect employees from exposure to work place hazards and the risk of injury.
Guidelines personal protective equipment guidelines for. Respiratory protection although respiratory protection is listed in the ppe hazard assessment and selection form, the osha respira. Personal protective equipment ppe is an important means of preventing work injuries. List types of personal protective equipment ppe that can be used to protect the.
Occupational safety and health technical reference manual rates. The dival shoe truck, which provides a large selection of safety shoes with the convenience of oncampus shopping, is located at the east hill office building parking lot, 395 pine tree road, from 7. Personal protective equipment ppe department handbook. Each of the members should adopt programs as necessary to. Iv personal protective equipment guide resources standards and. Bnl handbook on personal protective equipment ppe selection. Ppe should only be relied upon as a last line of defence in places where it is not practicable to control the hazards at source. Potential for splashing, such as administration in the operating room, intravesicularadministration, working above eye level, or when cleaning spills section.
Examples of ppe include such items as gloves, foot and eye protection, protective hearing devices earplugs, muffs hard hats, respirators and full body suits. This informative dvd provides a general wastewater overview that also discusses preliminary and primary treatment, and how. The department of environmental health and safety invites dival safety to campus with their safety shoe truck each spring and fall. This document was designed with construction sites, kitchens, laboratories, and office spaces in mind. Ppe should be the last line of defense the first two lines of defense against safety hazards should be engineering and administrative controls. Personal protective equipment, commonly referred to as ppe, is equipment worn to minimize exposure to a variety of hazards. Personal protective equipment at work european parliament. This poster demonstrates the sequence for donning and removing ppe. Personal fall arrest system used to arrest an employee falling from a working level. Personal protective equipment ppe is a necessary part of. Local vendors may be able to help you in the ppe selection process. Face shields used in ice hockey and helmets used for biking are ppe.
Safety and health topics personal protective equipment. Describe the hazards each type of ppe protects against. Personal protective equipment texas construction safety group. Personal protective equipment hazard assessment and selection slide show notes welcome to the training session about protective clothing. Stockwell you may select welding, cutting and brazing eye protection from information available in the filter lenses for protection against radiant energy table found in section 1910. Infectious agents can be airborne, in the form of droplets. Specialized clothing or equipment worn by workers for protection against health and safety hazards. Denso wave incorporated cj series ethernetip connection.
Personal protective equipment ppe refers to kind of devices worn by the worker to protect against hazards in environment. Ppe prevents the worker to contact with a hazardous agent or equipment by creating a barrier between the potential hazardous material and the healthcare worker, and substantially protects them from risks of injury or illness. The personal protective equipment selected must fit the employee it is intended to protect. Injured or cracked skin, erosions or eczema on hands or. As a primory protection means we should go for good working platform, engineering controls, ect. Often overlooked and mostly considered as being only a minor player in the overall site safety, ppe can be a significant determining factor. Use of personal protective equipment ppt download citehr. Eye protection tightfitting goggles or face shield. Ppe shall conform to the standards listed in table. Guidance for the selection and use of personal protective. The poster provides key instructions to reinforce safe practices and are intended to limit the spread of contamination. Personal protective equipment for use with hazardous drugs. If ppe has to be used, the supervisor must select the proper equipment and require its use. The ppe directive applies to personal protective equipment ppe intended for use in domestic, leisure and sports activities, as well as for professional use.
Protective equipment ppe requires all employers to assess their workplace for. Ppe can be considered in the following categories, based on the type of protection afforded by the equipment. Personal protective equipment, or ppe, is designed to protect workers from serious workplace injuries or illnesses resulting from contact with chemical, radiological. There will be also an identification of the areas where a safety helmet is required, and of the sectors where personal protective equipment for head is satisfactory. W472 model cj2hcpu6ip manual name cjseries cj2 cpu unit. Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Guidelines personal protective equipment guidelines for the. Personal protective equipment, participant personal protective equipment 7 o before use, employee shall demonstrate understanding of the training, ability to use ppe properly.
Department of justice, by the office of law enforcement standards of the national institute of standards and technology under interagency agreement 94ijr004, project no. Addressing the issue of compliance with personal protective. Personal protective equipment ppe refers to articles of clothing or equipment which are designed to protect the wearers body from injury. Personal protective equipment, or ppe, is designed to provide protection from serious injuries or illnesses resulting from contact with chemical, radiological, physical, electrical, mechanical, or other hazards. Personal protective equipment for handling pesticides 3 chemicalresistant suit some product labels require the handler to wear a chemicalresistant suit. If your gloves have moved, tape the outer gloves to the cuffs of the coverall. Osha 11 personal protective equipment personal protective equipment learning objectives by the end of this lesson, students will be able to. Respiratory protection respiratory protective equipment rpe includes specific equipment to limit inhalation of toxic dusts, gases and vapors. An information sheet about the use of personal protective equipment ppe during hospital care of people with coronavirus covid19.
Respiratory protection for example, disposable, cartridge, air line, half or full face. Personal protective equipment, or ppe, is designed to protect workers from serious workplace injuries or illnesses. Protective equipment ppe requires all employers to assess their workplace for hazards that might require the use of personal protective equipment. Personal protective equipment and women 6 not just ppe work equipment such as desks, chairs, machinery and personal protective equipment ppe still tends to be designed for the averagesized male worker and takes less account of the ergonomic needs of women. Personal protective equipment for use with hazardous drugs eye protection use. Robot controller rc8vpa0nnnmnnnnn personal computer. Guidance on the use of personal protective equipment ppe in hospitals during the covid19 outbreak. All healthcare workers involved in the care of patientsclients. Hearing protection hearing protection is listed on the ppe hazard assessment and selection form. Personal protective equipment gustavus adolphus college. Separate programs exist for respiratory and hearing protection.
Personal protective equipment texas construction safety. Careful selection and use of adequate ppe should protect individuals involved in chemical emergencies from hazards effecting the. Personal protective equipment health and safety books. Eye protection for example, spectaclesgoggles, shields, visors. Guidance on the use of personal protective equipment ppe. Personal protective equipment ppe helps stop the spread of infection by creating a barrier between infectious agents and the wearer. Required training head protection eye and face protection additional. Statistics on fatal and major work accidents underline the importance of protection and prevention, for which personal protective equipment plays an important role. For the purposes of this directive, personal protective equipment ppe means any device or appliance designed to be worn or held by an individual for protection against one or more. Provides initial splash protection, some thermal protection.
Jul 04, 2009 personal protective equipment your last line of defense. Section 4 personal hygiene and personal protective equipment. Equipment may include, but is not limited to, personal protective equipment ppe for eyes, face, head, extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers. Hart director this guide was prepared for the national institute of justice, u. Clothing and hair protection whenever working, all workers are required to wear closedtoe shoes no sandals, flip flops. This program addresses eye, face, head, foot, and hand protection.
Respiratory protection is required at many work sites. Goggles are needed to provide protection against splashing to the eyes. Introduction to various kinds of eye protection equipment. Employer pays for ppe except o nonspecialty ppe that the employee can wear off site. This usually indicates the pesticide is very hazardous because of either acute or delayed effects. Personal protective equipment will be provided, used, and maintained when it has been determined that its use is required and that such use will lessen the likelihood of occupational injury andor illness. To ensure system safety, make sure to always read and heed the information provided in all. Personal protective equipment guidance for health care. Recommendations for chemical protective clothing database. Personal protective equipment ppe cornell university. Helmet hood gloves boots all other items worn must be department issued comply before you. When properly selected and used, personal protective equipment can be effective in minimizing individual exposure. Centers for disease control cdc, national institute for occupational safety and health niosh. Performance test reports of respiratory personal protective equipment as per bis standard.
Personal protective equipment guide 4 2 broomfield. Some forms may need greater treatment than others, depending on where it is discharged or how it is used. Personal protective equipment ppe follow these six ppe guidelines to stay safer on the job. Ebola virus version 12 121015 with assistance, stretch to ensure the fit of the garments and gloves by reaching up and over the head and to the left and right. Personal protective equipment ppe is a key to personal safety at the worker level. Sequence for donning and removing personal protective equipment. List types of personal protective equipment ppe that can be used to protect the hands, face, head, eyes, and feet. Personal protection equipment free download as powerpoint presentation. Guide for the selection of personal protective equipment. Guidelines for personal protective equipment ppe university of. Michigan state university personal protective equipment.
Contains links to ppe related topics such as eye protection, hearing protection, skin exposures and protective clothing. Demonstrate examples and proper use for personal protective equipment to prevent possible injuries. According to tanko and anigbogu 7, ppe is defined in the uk regulations 1992 as all equipment including clothing affording protection against the weather which is intended to be worn or held. Note on personal equipment the department is not responsible for the repair or replacement of personal equipment 47. Introduction protective equipment shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition. Flash protection boundaryarea around exposed energized electrical equipment where protective clothing must be worn to minimize burn injuries from electric arc flashes. Personal protective equipment ppe is a necessary part of laboratory safety in addition to engineering controls i.
Personal protective equipment individual unit function. Personal protection equipment personal protective equipment. This session is designed for supervisors and facility managers to help you conduct hazard assessments and to select the appropriate personal protective equipment ppe for your employees on the. Make certain that employees have the correct size of protective equipment. Discuss the outcomes of the dos and donts do wear proper protective gear including hard hats, eye protection, hearing protection and safety shoes. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Personal protective equipment, participant personal protective equipment 9. Personal protective equipment for handling pesticides. Nonissued protective equipment nondepartment issued personal protective equipment will be limited to. This customizable document provides you with a policy and all information pertaining to the necessary safety equipment in your workplace. Chemicalresistant suits made of rubber or plastic are sold. Personal protective equipment ppe are products that the user can wear or hold, to be protected against risks either at work, at home or whilst engaging in leisure activities.
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