Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 10-Hour Construction Outreach PDF

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Personal Protective Equipment 10-Hour Construction Outreach 1 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Personal Protective Equipment Source of photos: Mount Sinai/CHEP/elcosh.org 2 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Personal Protective Equipment Lesson Overview Hierarchy of controls Types of PPE PPE Training Requirements Employer and Employee Responsibilities Hazard Recognition Activity 3 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Protecting Employees Employers must protect employees: Assess workplace Eliminate and reduce hazards using engineering and administrative controls Then use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) Remember, PPE is the last level of control! 4 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Types of PPE Source of photos: OSHA 5 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Eye safety glasses, goggles Face face shields Head hard hats Feet safety shoes Hands and arms gloves Bodies vests Hearing earplugs, earmuffs 6 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Head Protection Frequent Causes of Head Injuries: – Object striking head – Head striking object – Contact with exposed, energized electrical conductors Source: OSHA 7 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Classes of Hard Hats Class G (General) – General service (e.g., building construction, shipbuilding, lumbering, and manufacturing) – Good impact protection – Limited voltage protection (proof-tested at 2,200 volts) Source: OSHA 8 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Classes of Hard Hats Class E (Electrical) – Electrical work – Protect against falling objects – Protect against high-voltage shock/burns (proof-tested at 20,000 volts) 9 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Classes of Hard Hats Class C (Conductive) – Designed for comfort, offers limited protection – Protects heads that may bump against fixed objects – Does not protect against falling objects or electrical hazards 10 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Eye and Face Protection Common Causes of Eye Injuries – Dust – Flying particles – Harmful chemicals – Intense light Welding Lasers Source: OSHA 11 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Safety Glasses Selecting eye and face protection: – Meet requirements of ANSI Z87 – Elements to consider Ability to protect Fit and comfort Vision and movement not restricted Durable and cleanable Other PPE not restricted 12 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Safety Glasses Protect against: – Flying particles from wood, metal, cement, plastics, or other materials – Airborne particulates such as ashes, dust, embers, sand blast, grit, paint, or other materials Source: OSHA 13 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Goggles Protect eyes, eye sockets and facial area around eyes from impact, dust, & splashes Goggles or other eye protection – may fit over corrective lenses – may not interfere with the function of the glasses Source: OSHA 14 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Welding Shields Protect eyes from burns – Infrared light – intense radiant light Protect face and eyes from Source: OSHA – flying sparks – metal spatter slag 15 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Face Shields Protect face from nuisance dusts and potential splashes or sprays of hazardous liquids Shields do not protect from impact hazards unless so rated Source: OSHA Shields are for face protection, not eye protection. To protect the eyes, wear safety glasses with side shields under the face shield. 16 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Warning: Employees Who Wear Corrective Lenses Workers who wear prescription glasses must also wear required eye protection. NIOSH/John Rekus/elcosh.org 17 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Respiratory Protection Source: OSHA 18 18 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Hearing Protection Exposure to over 85 dB can cause hearing loss Hearing protection required at 90 dB Effective Hearing Conservation Source: Construction Safety Association of Ontario Program 19 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Hearing Protection Examples – Disposable foam plugs – Molded ear plugs – Noise cancelling ear NIOSH/John Rekus/elcosh.org plugs – Ear muffs Consider Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of devices NIOSH/John Rekus/elcosh.org 20 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Hand and Arm Protection Employers must provide hand protection when employees are exposed to hazards – Skin absorption of harmful substances – Severe cuts or lacerations – Severe abrasions – Punctures – Chemical and thermal burns – Harmful temperature extremes 21 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Types of Gloves Anti-vibration Leather Palm Heat Resistant Permeation Resistant Cut Resistant Source of photos: OSHA 22 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Hand Safety 23 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Foot and Leg Protection Causes of Foot Injuries – Heavy objects – Sharp objects – Molten metal – Hot surfaces – Slippery or wet surfaces – Electrical hazards 24 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  25 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Foot and Leg Protection Examples – Impact-resistant toe and/or instep Steel Source: OSHA Composite – Heat-resistant soles – Metal shanks – Specialty footwear may be needed Metatarsal guards Liquid or chemical resistant Conductive or nonconductive Steve Clark/Laborers/elcosh.org 26 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Body Protection Causes of bodily injuries – Intense heat – Splashes of hot metals or hot liquids – Impacts from tools, machinery, or materials – Sharp objects – Hazardous chemicals – Contact with potentially infectious materials – Radiation 27 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Body Protection Mount Mount Sinai/CHEP/elcosh.org Sinai/CHEP/elcosh.org NIOSH/John Rekus/elcosh.org 28 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Training Why PPE is necessary How PPE will protect the employee What PPE can and cannot do When and how to wear PPE How to identify signs of wear and tear How to clean and disinfect PPE When PPE is worn out and how to properly dispose of PPE 29 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Responsibilities Employers must: ‒ Assess hazards ‒ Select appropriate PPE and determine when to use ‒ Provide some PPE at no cost to employee ‒ Make sure that employee-owned PPE is adequate, properly maintained and sanitary ‒ Train employees and enforce use of PPE 30 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Responsibilities Employees must: – Actively participate in training – Consistently use PPE as prescribed – Properly maintain, inspect, clean, and store PPE – Immediately replace damaged PPE 31 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Hazard Recognition Identify hazards and PPE needed Southwest OSHA Training Institute Education Center/elcosh.org 32 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Hazard Recognition Identify hazards and PPE needed Mount Sinai/CHEP/elcosh.org 33 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Hazard Recognition Identify hazards and PPE needed Source: OSHA 34 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Hazard Recognition Identify hazards and PPE needed Source : OSHA 35 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Always Remember Employers must: ‒ Assess the workplace for hazards ‒ Use engineering and work practice controls to eliminate or reduce hazards ‒ Select and provide appropriate PPE at no cost to employees to protect them 36 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Knowledge Check 1. Who is responsible for providing PPE? a. The employer b. The employee c. OSHA d. Workers’ Compensation a. The employer 37 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Knowledge Check 2. Common causes of foot injuries include: crushing, penetration, molten metal, chemicals, slippery surfaces, and sharp objects. a. True b. False a. True 38 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Knowledge Check 3. Safety controls must meet the following order of priority: a. Substitution, PPE, workaround, and administrative b. Workaround, stop work, PPE, and engineering c. Stop work, PPE, engineering, and substitution d. Substitution, engineering, administrative, and PPE d. Substitution, engineering, administrative, and PPE 39 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Knowledge Check 4. Which type of hard hat would provide the most protection from electrical hazards? a. Class A b. Class C c. Class E d. Class G c. Class E 40 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Knowledge Check 5. The need for hearing protection is triggered at which decibel level? a. When it exceeds 80 decibels b. When it exceeds 90 decibels c. When it exceeds 100 decibels d. When it exceeds 110 decibels b. When it exceeds 90 decibels 41 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Knowledge Check 6. Who is responsible for providing specialized work footwear? a. The employer b. The employee c. OSHA d. Insurance companies a. The employer 42 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Knowledge Check 7. Which of the following is considered approved eye protection? a. Sun glasses b. Prescription glasses c. Reading glasses d. Glasses meeting ANSI standard Z87 d. Glasses meeting ANSI standard Z87 43 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Knowledge Check 8. Which of the following is not considered PPE? a. Rubber gloves b. Glasses meeting ANSI Z87 c. Sports shoes d. Hearing muffs c. Sports shoes 44 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  45 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Protecting Employees Source: OSHA 46 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  47 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  48 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Engineering Controls Physical changes to workplace Isolation Ventilation Equipment modification Mount Sinai/CHEP/elcosh.org Others 49 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  50 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Administrative Controls Requires worker to do something Proper procedures Inspection and maintenance Housekeeping Supervision Regulated areas Limit exposure by time or distance 51 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup  Administrative Controls Example: Noise Exposure – Operate noisy machines during shifts when fewer people are exposed – Limit the amount of time a person spends at a noise source – Provide quiet areas where workers can gain relief from hazardous noise sources – Control noise exposure through distance 52 PPT 10-hr. Construction – PPE v.05.18.15 Created by OTIEC Outreach Resources Workgroup