Personal Protective EquipmentMPW

PPE Training : 

PPE Training Mount Pleasant Waterworks Safety Training

Agenda : 

Agenda PPE for the eyes/face PPE for the head PPE for hearing PPE for the hands PPE for the feet Hazards & injuries Maintenance of equipment Which body part can you live without?

Before PPE Is Selected : 

Before PPE Is Selected Engineering controls Can guards be used, can you change your work practices? Administration controls Preplan your job to eliminate hazards Identify hazards

Why Wear PPE? : 

Why Wear PPE? To protect against hazards To prevent exposure To prevent “take-home” contamination To prevent penetration

Eye & Face Hazards : 

Eye & Face Hazards Flying particles & objects Chemical splashes dusts, mists, vapors, & smoke Sparks Biohazards Temperature extremes Radiant energy 2000 Eye Injuries occur each day in the US in the workplace

Types of Eye & Face Injuries : 

Types of Eye & Face Injuries Puncture wounds Cuts & abrasions Tissue damage Broken bones Irritations & burns Partial or permanent blindness 60% of eye injuries & 95% of facial injuries occurred due to failure to wear proper PPE

Eye & FacePrevention & Protection : 

Eye & FacePrevention & Protection Wear your safety eyewear Faceshields for all grinding operations Use protective barriers & guards when necessary Use proper lighting Use ventilation in dusty, smoky environments Use warning signs to protect others

OSHA Criteria for Safety Eyewear : 

OSHA Criteria for Safety Eyewear Must protect against specific hazard – choose the right eyewear for the task. The #2 cause of eye injuries is not wearing the right eye protection Must be comfortable to wear – if it pinches your nose or ears, replace it

OSHA Criteria for Safety Eyewear : 

OSHA Criteria for Safety Eyewear Must not restrict vision or movement Must be durable & easy to clean and disinfect Must not interfere with other PPE Must meet ANSI Z87 requirements

Eye & Face Protection Choices : 

Eye & Face Protection Choices Safety glasses Faceshields Goggles Welding shields Prescription safety glasses

Lack of Protection : 

Lack of Protection

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Have you an eye for safety or are you blinded by bad habits?

Slide 15: 

Example of PPE working

Eye Wash Stations : 

Eye Wash Stations Flush for 15 minutes Hold eyes open and look at water Do not rub your eyes because this can cause more damage Seek medical attention even if you think you have gotten it all

Head Protection : 

Head Protection 84% of head injuries were not wearing hard hat

Hazards to the Head : 

Hazards to the Head Falling objects, Low hanging objects, Moving equipment, Flying particles & objects, Electrical shock, Chemical splashes

Types of Head Injuries : 

Types of Head Injuries Punctures Cuts & abrasions Burns –heat or chemical Neck sprains Concussions Skull fractures Electrical shock Death

Preventing Head Injuries : 

Preventing Head Injuries Wear your hard hat & wear it properly Being aware of your surroundings Most head injuries occur when the employee wasn’t looking – so look! Store hard hat properly Take care of your hard hat and it will take care of you

OSHA Criteria for Hard Hats : 

OSHA Criteria for Hard Hats Must resist penetration Must absorb the shock of the blow – reason for the suspension system Must be water resistant & slow to burn Must fit securely – if you bend over and it falls off…it is too loose Must meet ANSI Z89 standards Must be replaced every 5 years

Additional Criteria for your Hard Hat : 

Additional Criteria for your Hard Hat Never halter a hard hat even if you are adding on a safety device Do not paint; paints can hide damage and weaken your hard hat’s protection

Hearing Loss Prevention : 

Hearing Loss Prevention Noise-induced hearing loss is the result of the intensity of the noise and duration of exposure. It can happen without pain and accumulate over the life span of the individual, or it can be painful and occur rapidly. Types of Hearing Loss Conductive – examples: ear wax, a perforation or hole in the ear drum, fluid in the ears, problems with the small bones. Temporary, but could take medication or surgery Sensor neural – nerve type loss, treatment is either surgery or hearing aid

Common Causes of Hearing Loss : 

Common Causes of Hearing Loss Genetic – heredity Congenital – born with a disease or condition Infections – from diseases like mumps or measles Traumatic – suffering a blow to the ear Toxic – reactions to medications Recreational noise Aging Exposure to certain chemicals Other objects that enter the ear Occupational – exposure to noise

How We Hear : 

How We Hear

Noisy Environments : 

Noisy Environments Occupational Noises Continuous – grinding, lathes, etc. that continually make noise Impulse – hammering; impact noise Factors to consider Is the noise loud or excessive? How long are you exposed? How often are you exposed? Type of noise

Effects of Noise Exposure : 

Effects of Noise Exposure Ear discomfort @ 120 decibels Ear pain @ 130 decibels Eardrum rupture @ 140 decibels Can also cause distractions, fatigue, irritability, headache, vertigo, nausea, impaired concentration

OSHA’s Standard for Hearing Protection : 

OSHA’s Standard for Hearing Protection OSHA requires hearing protection be made available when decibel level reaches 85 decibels during an 8 hour time weighed average (TWA)

Effects of Excessive Exposure : 

Effects of Excessive Exposure Primary Effects, which includes noise-induced temporary threshold shift, noise-induced permanent threshold shift, acoustic trauma, and tinnitus. Effects on Communication and Performance, which may include isolation, annoyance, difficulty concentrating, absenteeism, and accidents. Other Effects, which may include stress, muscle tension, ulcers, increased blood pressure, and hypertension.

Signs of Hearing Loss : 

Signs of Hearing Loss

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Can you get used to noise?

Hearing Protection : 

Hearing Protection PPE Ear plugs – foam inserts, pre-molded, custom fitted Earmuffs – ensures a proper seal Double protection @ 125 decibels

Hearing Protection continued… : 

Hearing Protection continued… You must use them in order for them to work properly. Also, they must be worn properly as well. A hearing protector that gives an average of 30 dB of noise reduction, if worn continuously during an 8-hour work day, becomes equivalent to only 9 dB of protection if taken off for one hour in the noise.

Hearing Protection – Use it or lose it : 

Hearing Protection – Use it or lose it During the hour with unprotected ears, the worker is exposed to 1,000 times more sound energy than if earplugs or muffs had been worn Noise exposure is cumulative, so the noise at home or at play must be counted in the total exposure during any one day When using hearing protectors, you will hear your own voice as louder and deeper. This is a useful sign that the hearing protectors are properly positioned.

Redneck Hearing Protection : 

Redneck Hearing Protection

Hand Protection : 

Hand Protection 70% of hand injuries were due to failure to wear PPE 25% of all “days away” injuries are hand injuries!

Hazards to Your Hands : 

Hazards to Your Hands Moving equipment, pinch points, Fingers getting caught, Electrical shock, Temperature extremes, Chemical splashes, Biohazards, Rolling equipment, Falling objects, Flying objects, Sharp edges, Hand tools, Improper gloves

Types of Injuries : 

Types of Injuries Cuts & scratches, Blisters Abrasions & puncture wounds Burns (heat & chemical) Broken bones & sprains, Irritation, Splinters

Other Types of Hand Injuries : 

Other Types of Hand Injuries Torn ligaments Amputations Crush injuries Impaled objects Gloves may not prevent them, but you still need to be aware

Types of Gloves : 

Types of Gloves Metal mesh – resist sharp edges Leather – protects against rough edges Vinyl/Neoprene – protects against chemicals – be sure you have the right type of glove for the chemical Rubber – protects against electricity Padded cloth – protects against sharp edges Latex – protects against biohazards Lead-lined – protects against radiant energy

Wearing Gloves Properly : 

Wearing Gloves Properly Use the right glove for the job Select gloves that fit Replace warn gloves immediately Clean gloves if possible as needed Avoid sharing gloves Remove properly to reduce exposure

Foot Protection : 

Foot Protection 67% of foot injuries were due to failure to wear the proper PPE One of the most common injuries Our feet are used for walking, running, & stepping - yet it is usually the most neglected part of our body

Foot ProtectionHazards : 

Foot ProtectionHazards Falling objects Electrical shock Sharp objects Crushing objects Rolling equipment Chemicals Temperature extremes Hot surfaces Cold surfaces

Types of Foot Injuries : 

Types of Foot Injuries Broken bones Crush injuries Chemical & heat burns Abrasions & cuts Puncture wounds Amputations

Wearing Protective Footwear : 

Wearing Protective Footwear Must meet ANSI Z41 standards Steel toe shoes Wear the right footwear for the job Must be comfortable and fit properly Be aware of your surroundings Replace footwear when its damaged

What’s Missing? : 

What’s Missing?

Maintenance of PPE : 

Maintenance of PPE Clean properly Store in clean, cool, dry area Inspect before each use Replace as needed

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What’s Missing?

Slide 53: 

What should he have on?

Slide 54: 

What are some reasons we don’t wear PPE?

Slide 56: 

Questions Safety success is no accident