Occupational Health and Safety: Personal Protective Equipment

To prevent or minimize exposure to hazardous substances and reduce the risk of occupational injuries and illnesses.

Fit testing and proper training on the correct use, maintenance, and limitations of the PPE.

A thorough hazard assessment identifies the types and levels of hazards, guiding the selection of appropriate PPE to mitigate those hazards.

<p>PPE is a last line of defense, used in conjunction with engineering controls, administrative controls, and elimination/substitution of hazards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Regular inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of PPE to ensure its continued effectiveness and extend its service life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>PPE is an element of a comprehensive approach to occupational safety and health, which prioritizes hazard elimination, engineering controls, administrative controls, and finally, PPE as a last resort.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The primary consideration is the level of risk posed by the specific hazard, with PPE selected based on its ability to mitigate that risk.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Regular maintenance and inspection are critical to ensure PPE remains effective in providing protection, as worn or damaged equipment can compromise worker safety.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>PPE is a last resort in the hierarchy of controls, employed only when other controls (elimination, substitution, engineering, and administrative controls) are infeasible or ineffective.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hazard assessment is essential to identify the specific hazards present, allowing for the selection of PPE that provides adequate protection.</p> Signup and view all the answers