How to use the Chemical-specific PPE Matrix

Using the PPE Matrix

Joe works in O&M

He is going to be performing some maintenance on a boiler.

Using the PPE Matrix

Before beginning work, Joe examines the PPE Matrix.

The matrix can be found here.

Using the PPE Matrix

First, he identifies the chemicalshe will be working with.

Step 1Identify the chemicals

you will be working with.

Step 2Identify the activities that will be performed

Step 1Identify the chemicals you will use.

Using the PPE Matrix

Let’s assume that Joe will be working with Chlorine.

Step 1Identify the chemicals

you will be working with.

Step 2Identify the activities that will be performed

Step 1Identify the chemicals you will use.

Using the PPE Matrix

Next, Joe identifies the types of work activities that he will be performing.

Step 1Identify the chemicals

you will be working with.

Step 2Identify the activities that will be performed

Step 1Identify the chemicals you will use.

Step 2Identify the activities that will be performed.

Using the PPE Matrix

Joe decides on the type of work he’ll be performing (as defined in the Personal Protective Equipment Document).

Step 1Identify the chemicals

you will be working with.

Step 2Identify the activities that will be performed

Step 1Identify the chemicals you will use.

Step 2Identify the activities that will be performed.

Using the PPE Matrix

For this task, he will be performingType 1 Maintenance

Step 1Identify the chemicals

you will be working with.

Step 2Identify the activities that will be performed

Step 1Identify the chemicals you will use.

Step 2Identify the activities that will be performed.

Using the PPE Matrix

Then he returns to the matrix to see where his chemical and job type intersect.

This intersection will indicate the minimum PPE Group for the job.

Step 1Identify the chemicals you will use.

Step 2Identify the activities that will be performed.

Step 3Identify the PPE required for the job.

Using the PPE Matrix

Joe then turns the hardcopy PPE Matrix over to read the back. The back of the matrix describes the PPE requirements for Group 27.

Step 1Identify the chemicals you will use.

Step 2Identify the activities that will be performed.

Step 3Identify the PPE required for the job.

Step 1Identify the chemicals you will use.

Step 2Identify the activities that will be performed.

Step 3Identify the PPE required for the job.

Using the PPE Matrix

Now Joe knows that he needs leather gloves, safety glasses, and the buddy system to perform his work.

Step 1Identify the chemicals you will use.

Step 2Identify the activities that will be performed.

Step 3Identify the PPE required for the job.

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