.

24.11.08

Rev 00

Why PPE is Important

Personal
protective
equipment (PPE) is
designed to prevent
or lessen the severity
of injuries to workers.
The employer must
assess the workplace
and determine what
hazards
may
necessitate the use
of
PPE
before
assigning
PPE
to
workers.
24.11.08

Rev 00

Why PPE is Important

ALWAYS CONSULT
THE "MSDS" FOR
REQUIRED "PPE".
All "PPE" SHALL be
checked before Use.

24.11.08

Rev 00

Types of PPE
Head Protection
Eye & Face
protection
Hearing
Protection
Respiratory
Protection
Hand Protection
Foot protection
24.11.08

Hard hats, Helmets

Safety glasses,
Goggles, face shields
Ear plugs, Ear muffs,
Audiometric testing
Respiratory protection
equipment
Gloves
Coveralls, Steel-toed
shoes & boots, Work
Shoes
Rev 00

Topics of Discussion
What is

Included?
-Head
Eye
Face
Hearing
Respiratory
Protection
Hands
Foot
Clothing
24.11.08

Rev 00

Head Protection
.

24.11.08

Rev 00

How Hard Hats Protect

You
A rigid shell that resists and

24.11.08

deflects blows tothe head;

Suspension system inside
acts asa shock absorber
Some hats serve as an
insulator againstelectrical
shocks
Shields your scalp, face,
neck, and shouldersagainst
splashes, spills, and drips
Some can be modified so
you can add face shields,
goggles, hoods or hearing
protection
Rev 00
7

Hardhat Inspection
Shells should be inspected for dents, cracks,
gouges & any damage from impact,
penetration, abrasions, rough treatment or
wear.
Degradation of thermoplastic material may
be apparent when the shell becomes stiff,
brittle, faded, dull in color or chalky in
appearance.
Replace at the first sign of any of these
conditions

24.11.08

Rev 00

24.11.08

Rev 00

.
Safety Glasses: Primary
protectors intended to
shield the eyes from a
variety of impact hazards
Goggles:
Primary
protectors intended to
shield the eyes against
flying fragments, objects,
large chips, and particles.
Face Shields: Secondary
protectors intended to
protect the entire face
against
exposure
to
impact hazards
24.11.08

Rev 00

10

Eyes: Goggles and Glasses

Goggles
Chemical Splash
Impact

Safety glasses

24.11.08

Rev 00

11

Ventilated Goggles
Ventilated goggles allow air circulation while
providing protection against airborne particles,
dust, liquids or light. Available with either Direct
or Indirect ventilation

Direct
goggles:

24.11.08

ventilation

Where strenuous work is

done in hot conditions,
'direct
ventilation'
goggles may be more
suitable. However these
are
unsuitable
for
protection
against
chemicals,
gases
and
dust
Rev 00
12

Indirect Ventilation
Indirect
Goggles:

ventilation

'Indirect
ventilation'
goggles
are
not
perforated, but are fitted
with baffled ventilators
to prevent liquids and
dust
from
entering.
Indirect
ventilation
goggles will not protect
against gas or vapor.
24.11.08

Rev 00

13

Non-Ventilated Goggles
Non-Ventilated
Goggles:
Do not allow the passage
of air into the goggle
Prevent splash entry
May fog and require
frequent lens cleaning
24.11.08

Rev 00

14

Face shields
DO NOT use any face shield
unless you also wear suitable
primary eye protection devices
(spectacles or goggles).
Face shields are heavier &
bulkier than other types of eye
protector but are comfortable if
fitted with an adjustable head
harness.
Face shields protect the face but
do not fully enclose the eyes and
therefore do not protect against
dusts, mist or gases
Transparent face shields must be
replaced when warped, scratched or
brittle with age
24.11.08

Rev 00

15

An Eye Saved by Safety

Glasses

While applying siding with an air powered staple

gun, a staple hit a metal plate behind the siding,
ricocheted back and one leg of the staple
penetrated the wearers safety glasses' lens
24.11.08

Rev 00

16

24.11.08

Rev 00

17

Hearing
Protection

Ear plugs
Ear muffs
Audiometric testing

24.11.08

Rev 00

18

24.11.08

Rev 00

19

Respirators

A hazardous task
assessment may be
done to determine if
you need to wear a
respirator

You
must
be
medically cleared to
wear a respirator

24.11.08

Rev 00

20

Respirator Selection
.

24.11.08

Rev 00

21

Respirators

24.11.08

In addition to the
initial
fit-test,
wearers must check
the seal of their
respirators
every
time they put them
on
User seal checks are
necessary to ensure
that the respirator
has been put on
correctly

Rev 00

22

Dust Masks
Only
suitable
for
nonhazardous,
non-respirable nuisance dusts.
If your employer provides
respirators for your voluntary
use, or if you provide your own
respirator, you need to take
certain precautions to be sure
that the respirator itself does
not present a hazard.
24.11.08

Rev 00

23

Respirator Ratings
Many different types available

N if they
are
not
resistant to oil
R
somewhat
resistant
oil, and
P
strongly
resistant
proof).

24.11.08

Rev 00

if
to

if
(oil
24

24.11.08

Rev 00

25

Why Its Important

It has been estimated that
almost 20% of all disabling
accidents on the job involve the
hands
Some examples of traumatic
injuries to your hands:

24.11.08

Cuts: Tools and machines with a

sharp edges
Punctures: Staples, screwdrivers,
nails, chisels and stiffwire
Sprains, Crushing Injuries: Getting
your hands
caught in machinery26
Rev 00

Hand Protection
Gloves

24.11.08

Cotton
Leather
Latex
Viton
Butyl
Neoprene
PVC
Nitrile
Other
Rev 00

27

Coated Gloves
Provide
cut,
puncture
and
abrasionresistance
Latex
coating
on
palm,
fingertips and
thumb
Crinkle
finish
for
superior
grip in wet and
dry applications
24.11.08

Rev 00

28

Coated Gloves
Tacky
nitrile
coating for sure
grip
Light
nylon
shell
for
dexterity
Offers better fit
and grip than
uncoated
cotton or string
knit gloves
24.11.08

Rev 00

29

Reusable Latex
Versatile, reusable Latex
18-mil, 100% natural
latex excellent tensile
strength and sensitivity;
good grip
Resists
detergents,
acids, salts, caustics,
fats and alcohol
Cotton lining for ease of
donning
12
length
protects
wrists and forearm
24.11.08

Rev 00

30

Latex + Neoprene

24.11.08

Comfort of latex plus the

chemical protection of
neoprene
Provides excellent
chemical resistance
against acids, oils,
grease, salts, animal fats
and battery acid
Resist puncture, tears
and abrasion
Ideal for auto and
battery manufacturing,
chemical plants, cleaning
printing presses and
Rev 00 wiping down machinery
31

Butyl
Offers greater
resistance to
gas and water
vapors
than
Neoprene
Provides
greater safety
when handling
toxic
substances
like ketones,
esters, etc
24.11.08

Rev 00

32

PVC/Nitrile Gloves
Gloves are PVC
with
nitrilereinforced
coating
Textured
to
improve
wet
grip
Cotton interlock
liner for comfort
24.11.08

Rev 00

33

Reusable Nitrile
Excellent
resistance
to a
variety of solvents
and
petroleum
products
Resist most liquids
Resist cuts, snags,
punctures, swelling
and
degradation
by organic solvents
and hydrocarbons
24.11.08

Rev 00

34

24.11.08

Rev 00

35

Why Its Important

24.11.08

Compression
Injuries
Heavy
machinery,
equipment,
and
other
objects can roll over your
feet. The result of these
types of accidents is often
broken or crushed bones.
Injuries from Spills and
Splashes Liquids such as
acids, caustics, and molten
metals can spill into your
shoes and boots. These
hazardous materials can
cause chemical and heat
Rev
00
36
burns.

Types of Foot Protection

Work shoes
Coveralls
Steel-toed shoes & boots

24.11.08

Rev 00

37

All Employees will be issued with:

Safety helmet / hard-hat (non-metallic)
Safety footwear - pull-on boots with safety toe cap
Two (2) pairs of coveralls
Two (2) pairs of Safety Glasses
Each Unit is equipped with:
Ear Defenders
PVC Gloves
Leather and/or cotton work gloves
Waterproof suits / rain coats

All employees should maintain there own Individual PPE Record which they should amend
when necessary and submit to their regional office for updating of the PPE Records.
A FIT test for use of respirators, as well as correct care and maintenance, selection and
care of filters and the Correct use of Safety Harness will take place after the theory section.
24.11.08

Rev 00

38