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Personal protective equipment or PPE is protective

equipment used for work-related occupational health and safety purposes. PPE is

designed to protect the worker’s body from hazards

and injuries.

WHAT DOES PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT INCLUDE?

Eye & Face Protection

Hearing Protection

Hand/Skin Protection

Body Protection

Head Protection

Foot Protection

Respiratory Protection

EXAMPLES OF PPE

Eye safety glasses, goggles

Face face shields

Head hard hats

Feet safety shoes

Hands and arms gloves

Bodies Appron

Hearing earplugs, earmuffs

Body Part Protection

PPE EXCUSE

“I was in a hurry”“Accident doesn’t happen to me”

ACCIDENT DEFINED:

Something I think won’t happen to me…

BUT IT DOES!

WHAT DO I WEAR?

Depending on jobs nature, employees are required to wear all PPE while they are in the manufacturing plant.

All employees, depending on their jobs, are required to cooperate in the strictest observance of safety legislation, regulations, guideline policies and procedures at all time.

If . . .

The work environment can be physically changed to prevent employee exposure to the potential hazard,

Then . . .

The hazard can be eliminated with an engineering control

ENGINEERING CONTROLS

Initial design specifications/Equipment modification

Substitute less harmful material Change process Enclose process

WORK PRACTICE CONTROLS

If . . .

Employees can change the way they do their jobs and the exposure to the potential hazard is removed,

Then . . .

The hazard can be eliminated with a work practice control

PPE IS THE LAST LEVEL OF CONTROL!

Employers must protect employees from hazards such as

falling objects, harmful substances, and noise exposures

that can cause injury.

RESPONSIBILITIESEmployer

Assess workplace for hazards Provide Appropriate PPE Determine when to use Provide PPE training for employees and instruction in proper

use

Employee

Use PPE in accordance with training received and other instructions. Inspect daily and maintain it. Damaged or defective PPE is not to be used. Be familiar with the life expectancy of your PPE and dispose of when

needed. Report any discomfort, problems or questions to your supervisor . Make sure that the PPE assigned to you fits properly and

comfortably.

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IS THIS AN APPROPRIATE MASK?

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

Protects users by removing harmful materials that may enter the body via the lungs

Injuries to the head are very serious. For this reason, head protection and safety are very important .Ensure that each affected employee wears a protective helmet where there is a potential for head injury from falling objects.

HEAD PROTECTION

Electrical Shocks falling or flying objectsSplashes, Spills

& Drips

IS THIS AN APPROPRIATE HARD HAT?

Types of Hard Hats

Class A Hard Hats Protect you from falling

objects Protect you from electrical

shocks up to 2,200 volts Class B Hard Hats

Protect you from falling objects

Protect you from electrical shocks up to 20,000 volts

Class C Hard Hats Protect you from falling

objects Bump Caps

Protect you from bumping your head on protruding objects

HEARING PROTECTION

When it’s not feasible to reduce the noise orits duration – use ear protective devices.When an employee’s noise exposure exceeds an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) sound level of 90 dBA .Long term exposure can result in permanent hearing loss or impairment

Earmuffs Earplugs Canal Caps

Types of Hearing Protectors

EYE & FACE PROTECTION

EYE AND FACE PROTECTION

Types of eye/face hazards

HeatChemicalsDustLight and/or

Radiation

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SAFETY GOGGLESProtects eyes from intense

concentrations of light produced by lasers

EYE AND FACE PROTECTION

Regular glasses or sunglasses are not appropriate SAFETY GLASSES

Contact Lenses

Wear your contacts with caution if you work in areas where you might be exposed to fumes, dusts, powders, vapors, chemical splashes, molten metals, or intense heat, light or glare .

Some chemicals can react with contacts and   cause permanent injury

IS THIS AN APPROPRIATERESPIRATOR?

POTENTIAL HAZARDS

Traumatic Injuries Contact Injuries Repetitive Motion

cuts, punctures, sprains or

crushing from equipment

contact with toxic chemicals, biological substances, electrical sources, extreme temperatures

same hand movement over extended time

periods

HAND PROTECTIONWhy is Hand Protection

Important?

It has been estimated that almost 20% of all disabling accidents on the job involve the hands.

Without your fingers or hands, your ability to work would be greatly reduced.

HAND PROTECTION

Types of Hand PPE Gloves

Metal mesh gloves resist sharp edges and prevent

cuts Leather gloves

shield your hands from rough surfaces

Neoprene gloves protect your hands against toxic

chemicals Rubber gloves

protect you when working around electricity

Padded cloth gloves protect your hands from sharp

edges, slivers, dirt, and vibration Heat resistant gloves

protect your hands from heat and flames

Latex disposable gloves used to protect your hands from

germs and bacteriaLead-lined gloves

used to protect your hands from radiation sources

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WHEN MUST HAND PROTECTION BE PROVIDED?

Burns Shiners Scrapes Cuts Punctures Fractures Deletions Chemical Exposures

When any of these are present:

FOOT PROTECTION

Why is Foot Protection Important?

The human foot is rigid enough to support the weight of your entire body, and yet flexible enough to allow you to run, dance, play sports, and to take you anywhere you want to go. Without your feet and toes, your ability to work at your job would be greatly reduced.

POTENTIAL HAZARDS

Impact Injuries Spills & Splashes Compression Injuries

Electrical Shocks Slipping Heat/Cold

WHEN MUST FOOT PROTECTION BE PROVIDED?

When any of these are present: Heavy objects such as barrels or tools that

might roll onto or fall on employees’ feet Sharp objects such as nails or spikes that might

pierce ordinary shoes Molten metal that might splash on feet Hot or wet surfaces Slippery surfaces

FOOT PROTECTIONTypes of Foot PPE

Safety Shoes and Boots Steel toe footwear

protects your toes from falling objects and from being crushed

Metatarsal footwear special guards that run from your ankle

to your toes and protect your entire foot Reinforced sole footwear

metal reinforcement that protects your foot from punctures

Latex/Rubber footwear resists chemicals and provides extra

traction on slippery surfaces

FOOT PROTECTION

PVC footwear protects your feet against

moisture and improves traction Butyl footwear

protects against most ketones, aldehydes, alcohols, acids, salts.

Vinyl footwear resists solvents, acids, salts,

water, grease, and blood Nitrile footwear

resists animal fats, oils, and chemicals

FOOT PROTECTION

Electrostatic dissipating footwear conducts static electricity to

floors that are grounded Electrical hazard footwear

insulated with tough rubber to prevent shocks and burns from electricity

Disposable footwear includes shower slippers, clear

polyethylene and non-woven booties used in dust free work areas

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BODY PROTECTION

Provide protective clothing for parts of the body exposed to possible injury.

Types of body protection: Vests Aprons Jackets Full body suits

Coveralls

GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Good Personal Habits Proper Clothing Good Health Hand Washing Handling Products Properly Bathe or shower daily Keep fingernails clean and

trimmed at all times

Elimination or Control of Hazards

Machine Guards Work Area Barriers Lighting VentilationSigns and Warnings Eyewash Stations Safe Work PracticesMust be use right PPE for right

jobProhibits use of defective /

damaged equipment Engineering Controls Procedures Housekeeping and Hygiene

Improve personnel safety through appropriate use of PPE.

THANKS FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION

THINK SAFETY AND BE SAFE