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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Comprehensive Guide, Exams of Advanced Education
A comprehensive overview of personal protective equipment (ppe) requirements in the workplace. It covers the employer's responsibility to ensure adequate and properly maintained ppe, as well as the different types of ppe for various body parts, including foot, hand, head, eye, face, and respiratory protection. The document emphasizes the importance of selecting the right ppe for the task, ensuring proper fit, and maintaining it in a reliable and sanitary condition. It also highlights the osha guidelines and standards that employers and employees must follow regarding ppe. This information is crucial for ensuring workplace safety and compliance with relevant regulations.
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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
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Personal Protective Equipment, Employer is responsible to make sure your P.P.E. is adequate for the task. Maintenance of the P.P.E. Sanitation of the P.P.E. - Foot Protection, Standard safety shoes that meet ANSI standards. Puncture resistant shoes that protect against the hazard of sharp objects. Metatarsal guards that protect the upper foot from impacts. - Conductive shoes that permit static electricity to drain off. Rubber boots that protect against oil, water, acids and other chemicals. - Electrical hazard shoes that offer protection against shock hazards Hand Protection...3 hazards, mechanical, environmental, and irritating substances. - Hand Protection...gloves, hand pads, sleeves, and wristlets. Head Protection....Hard hats..must do 2 things...resist penetration and absorb the shock of a blow. - Hard hats also are used to protect against electrical shock....Inspect your hard hat daily, and clean at least once a month in soap & water. Eye Protection and Face protection is required by OSHA. - Eye Protection must provide protection against hazards for which they are designed. Be reasonably comfortable when worn. Fit snugly, Be durable, Be capable of being disinfected, Be easily cleaned,be kept clean & in good repair. - Eye protection...Eyewash facilities must be available...Clean Eye wear daily Hearing Protection..Preformed or Molded ear plugs, fitted professionally. Waxed, cotton, foam, or fiberglass wool earplugs are self-forming. - Earmuffs should seal tightly around your ears. Ear plugs should be used along with earmuffs in very loud areas. OSHA guidelines are in 29 CFR
Respiratory Protection..Use a Respirator when levels are above the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) - 2 Types of Respirators...Air Purifying and Atmosphere-Supplying Work site-Specific Respiratory Protection Program....Information on respirator selection...Medical evaluations... - Fit testing..Using Respirators...Schedules for care...Procedures to ensure the effectiveness of the program Personal owned P.P.E. must meet OHSA standards. - P.P.E. must be maintained in a reliable & sanitary condition and be replaced if defective.....P.P.E. ...must fit properly.