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Osh For Engineers: ENGG 1030
Osh For Engineers: ENGG 1030
Osh For Engineers: ENGG 1030
ENGG 1030
1. Head Protection
2. Eye and Face Protection
3. Hand/Arm Protection
4. Foot/Leg Protection
5. Protective Clothing
6. Hearing Protection
7. Respiratory Protection
8. Fall Protection
Head Protection 5
• Class E (electrical)
Protects against falling objects and
electrical shocks up to 20,000 volts.
• Class C (conductive)
Protects against falling objects but
not intended to provide protection
from electrical conductors.
Eye and Face Protection 6
• Metatarsal guards
protect the instep area from impact and
compression. Made of aluminum, steel, fiber or
plastic, these guards may be strapped to the outside
of shoes.
• Toe guards
fit over the toes of regular shoes to protect the toes
from impact and compression hazards. They may be
made of steel, aluminum or plastic.
Foot/Leg Protection 10
• Safety shoes
have impact-resistant toes and heat-resistant soles
that protect the feet against hot work surfaces
common in roofing, paving and hot metal industries.
The metal insoles of some safety shoes protect
against puncture wounds.
Safety shoes may also be designed to be
electrically conductive to prevent the buildup of
static electricity in areas with the potential for
explosive atmospheres or nonconductive to protect
workers from workplace electrical hazards.
Body Protection 11
• Earmuffs
require a perfect seal around the ear. Glasses, facial hair,
long hair or facial movements
Respiratory Protection 13
• Air-purifying respirators
Filtering self-rescue – Used for dusts,
fumes, fibers, particulates and mists.
• Air-supplying respirators
Self-contained breathing apparatus
(SCBA) – provides respiratory
protection in any toxic gas or
oxygen-deficient conditions. SCBA
are used in emergency or rescue
work.
1. Management Commitment
2. Roles and Responsibilities of Employer and Employees
3. PPE Hazards Assessment
4. PPE Selection/Validation Process
5. PPE Matrix
6. PPE Issuance, Replacement and Disposal Policy
7. Employee Training
8. Monitoring and Recordkeeping
9. Management System review
Components of PPE Management Program 18