SEQUENT SCIENTIFIC LIMITED

PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT

by: J.bhat
What is
PPE??
PPE on MSDS assumes
heavy contamination,
worst case scenario
CONSIDER
 quantity you use
 method of application
 concentration
 availability of 2
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Personal Protective Equipment is any

physical material or Equipment that is
placed between the Employee and
Workplace Hazards to reduce the Injury
Potential of the Hazard

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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT

PPE is to be Selected And Provided

to Employees assigned duties where
Hazards cannot be sufficiently
abated or Removed to Prevent
Occupational Injury or illness

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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT
 Assess The Workplace for Hazards That
Cannot Be Sufficiently Minimized Or
Deleted
 Managers, Supervisors, And Employees
Should Be Involved In This Process
 Identification Process Should Be
Ongoing

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TRAINING AREAS

 When to Wear PPE

 What PPE is to be Worn
 How to Don and adjust PPE
 The Limitations of PPE
 The Care and Maintenance of PPE
 The useful life and Disposal of PPE

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TYPES OF PPE
Non respirator Respirators
 Safety Helmets  mask
 Hoods  Cartridge Masks
 Face Shields  Air Mask
 Goggles  Air shirts / Suits
 Shoes And Boots  SCBA
 Mats And Blankets
 Gloves
 Safety belt
 Apron
 Ear plug & Muff

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HEAD PROTECTION
Hard Hats
 Protection From Falling & Hitting Objects,

Hard Hat Areas

 Production
 Engineering
 ETP
 Ware house

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Head Protection

 Personnel shall wear protective helmets when there is a potential

for injury to the head from falling objects. Protective helmets must
confirm to IS Standard (IS2925).
 Designated Areas: 1. Production 2. Maintenance
 3. FDE Area
 4. Ware house
 Helmets are required for any person visiting an area where head
protection is required. Visiting department in coordination with
HRA shall provide helmets to the visitors.
 For easy identification of personnel during emergency, Helmets of
different colors have been issued as follows
 For Contractors – Yellow Color
 For Safety squad – Green Color
 For Maintenance, Projects and ETP personnel – Blue Color
 Production, Other employees and Visitors – White color

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EYE & FACE PROTECTION
Work Requiring PPE
 Working With Molten Metals
 Working With Liquid Chemicals
 Working With Hazardous Gases
 Working With Flying Particles
 Working With Injurious Radiant Energy

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Why should we be concerned
with Eye Safety?
 Eye injuries of all types occur
at the rate of about 2000/day.

 10% to 20% of these injuries

result in temporary or
permanent vision loss.

 Three out of five people who

receive sustainable eye
injuries were not wearing eye
protection.

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What are some causes of eye
injuries?
 Flying objects – A survey
conducted by the Bureau of
Labor Statistics, found that
about 70% of eye injuries
were caused by flying debris
or falling objects

 Contact with Chemicals

 Misuse of tools: improper

guards, poor maintenance,
poor safety habits

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You should always use the
appropriate eyewear for the
job

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What are the different kinds
of eye protection?
 Glass

 Plastic

 Polycarbonate

 Shielded safety glasses

 Goggles

 Full Face shields

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Plastic and polycarbonate
 Light weight

 Protect against welding

splatter

 Less likely to fog up

 Not very scratch

resistant

 Will not accommodate

prescriptions
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splashe Goggles
 Goggles provide greater
protection from
splashes, liquids and
dusts than shielded
safety glasses

 They should fit tightly

against your face

 They provide the best

protection against liquid
pesticides and other
toxic chemicals
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Face shields
 Face shields are used
where you have a very
high chance of exposure
to an airborne substance

 A face shield is not

enough to protect your
eyes by itself; It should
be worn with approved
safety glasses

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Tips to protect your eyes
 Wear goggles or a face shield
around flying chips or particles,
electrical arcing or sparks,
chemical gases or vapors, harmful
light liquid chemicals, acids, or
caustics, molten metal, dusts, or
swinging objects like ropes or
chains
 Turn containers away from the
face when opening
 Remove protective eye wear only
after turning off the tool
 Outdated or scratched prescription
lenses can distort vision
 Replace cracked, pitted or
damaged goggles or glasses
 Concentrate on task at hand
when using power tools
 Stop and relax the eyes if they
are becoming strained
 Be certain that protective eye
wear is approved for the
hazardous environment you are
in
 Keep sharp or pointed objects
away from the face and eyes
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EYE PROTECTION

•Production
•R&D
•ASD
•Dispensing area
•ETP
•Hot work
•Sampling
•Work shop

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Eye Protection
 Personnel shall Wear Safety glasses (goggles),
Splash goggles or Face shields as appropriate when
exposed to hazards from:
 1. Flying particles
 2. Liquid chemicals
 3. Gases & vapours

 Designated Areas:
 1. Production Areas 2. Ware house dispensing
areas 3. Quality control (ASD) and R&D laboratories
4. Workshop Areas Safety glasses are required for
any person visiting an area where safety glasses are
required. Visiting department in coordination with
HRA shall provide safety glasses to the visitors.
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HAND PROTECTION
Gloves

 Surgical,
 P.V. C,
 Rubber,
 Neoprene / Nitril
 Heat resistance
 Electrical shock proof ( tested as per IE rules)

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 Why Hand Protection is Important
Take a moment to hold your hands out in front of you. Look at
them. They are the only two hands you will ever have.

Now try clapping with one hand !!

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 and play would be
greatly reduced.
Human hands are unique. No other
creature in the world has hands that can
grasp, hold, move, and manipulate objects
like human hands. They are one of your
greatest assets. And, as such, must be
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protected and cared for.
Contact Injuries

Coming into contact with caustic

or toxic chemicals, biological
substances, electrical sources, or
extremely cold or hot objects can
irritate or burn your hands.

WARNING: Toxic substances are

poisonous substances that can be
absorbed through your skin and
enter your body.
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Personal Protective Equipment
Gloves
There are many type of gloves that are
designed to protect your hands.

Metal mesh gloves resist sharp edges and prevent cuts.

Leather gloves shield your hands from rough surfaces.

Vinyl and neoprene gloves protect your hands

against toxic chemicals.

Rubber gloves protect you when working around

electricity.
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Personal Protective Equipment
If in doubt talk with your supervisor or HSE
Advisor about the type of glove you should
be using on your job.

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 are used to protect your

hands from germs, bacteria and dermatitis.

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Wearing and Using Gloves: Must Do`s

 Select and use the right kind of glove for the job you are
going to do.
 Select gloves that fit.
 Assess the risk any rings, watches, or bracelets that might
cut/ tear your gloves or snag the wearer`s hand / fingers.
 Wash your hands before and after wearing your gloves.
 Inspect your gloves before you use them. Look for tears,
holes or cracks that might leak.
 Replace gloves that are worn or torn.
 Look after your gloves and they will look after you
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Wearing and Using Gloves: Must Do`s

 Some gloves may be chemical specified and have a life

expectancy. Discard them after the recommended time has
expired.
 After working with chemicals, hold your gloved hands under
running water to rinse away any chemicals or dirt before
removing the gloves.
 Wash cotton gloves as needed.
 Avoid borrowing gloves. Gloves are Personal Protective
Equipment. (PPE)
 Store gloves right side out in a clean, cool, dry, ventilated
area.
 Never wear gloves around powered rotating equipment -
drills, lathes, etc.
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Fall Clearance.

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Hand/Body protection
 Personnel shall wear appropriate skin protection when
handling operations leading to following hazards.
 Skin absorption of harmful substances
 Severe cuts
 Severe abrasions
 Punctures
 Chemical burns
 Designated Areas: Personnel handling hazardous
chemicals shall use rubber/Nitrile gloves. These gloves
are chemical resistant. While handling hot objects and
welding operation personnel use Heat resistant and
leather gloves respectively. Electrician shall use high
volt electrical gloves.

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FOOT PROTECTION
Boots & Shoes
 Steel Toed Safety Shoes And Boots
 Puncture Proof Soles
 Non-Conductive For Electrical Work
 Rubber Or Synthetic Footwear Around
Chemicals

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FOOT PROTECTION

 Avoid Leather Around Chemicals

 Foot Guards Or Ankle Shields May Be
Needed For Some Jobs
 A Static Free Shoe Designed To Drain Off
Static Electricity May Be Needed Around
Computers

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Foot protection

 Personnel shall wear appropriate foot

protection during all operations where
there is a danger of foot injuries due to
falling, rolling objects or sharp objects.
 Designated Areas: All personnel from
R&D, QC (ASD), Ware house,
Production, Maintenance, Projects and
ETP.
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EAR PROTECTION

When
 Workplace Sounds Are Irritating
 You Must Raise your Voice To Be Heard
From Two Feet Away
 Ears Ringing After Leaving Work
 Sound Levels Reach 85 Decibels Over
An Eight-Hour Period
 Short Bursts Of High-Pitched, Loud, or
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Continuous Sounds
PROTECTION TYPES
Earplugs & Earmuffs
 Plugs Offer The Most Protection
 Comfortable And Easy To Insert And Use
 Muffs Made of Foam Rubber And Must Fit
Snugly
 May Need Both In Severe Places
 Must Keep Sound Below 90 dbl

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Hearing Conservation
 The areas where employees are exposed to an 8 hour time-
weighted average of noise level of 85 dBA or greater shall
participate in the hearing conservation program. Reduction of
noise exposure levels will be attempted by engineering controls
and these activities or areas will be designated as requiring the
use of approved hearing protective devices.
EHS Shall
 Conduct noise exposure assessments in coordination with
relevant department which will be updated at least annually, or
based on changes. Consult with management regarding the
implementation of engineering control of excessive noise levels.
Define “hearing conservation” areas, jobs and circumstances.
Determine acceptable hearing protection devices. In conjunction
with HRA Dept, provide the necessary medical monitoring for
employees enrolled in the HCP. Monitor the effectiveness of the
Hearing Conservation Programme

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 Evaluation and measurement of workplace noise
exposure
 Measurement protocol: the noise level, which will require the implementation of
this programme, is 85dBA as measured as an eight-hour time weighted average
exposure. A stepwise methodology, as generally described below, is employed in
determining programme application.
 A screening survey using a sound level meter is conducted to determine areas and
operations that have noise levels of 85 dBA or greater. The result of this survey
will determine the need for further evaluation.
 Personal dosimetry is conducted in those areas or for those operations
identified by the screening survey as having noise levels of 85 dBA or
greater.
 Audiometric Testing: EHS in coordination with HRA will provide audiometric
test
 Maintenance or modification of equipment is necessary when noise levels exceed
the acceptable limits (90dBA) The following procedures will be followed.
 The generating source shall be investigated to assure that the trouble is not due to
maladjustment of the controls, airline leaks, worn out bearings or belts, or
overheated electrical motors, etc.
 2. Once it is determined that the problem is not attributable to either maintenance
or an operational problem, certain treatments may be indicated. The basic
principles involved in reducing noise levels make use of the following:
 Absorption; Damping; Vibration isolation; Separation; Containment

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Hearing Protection
 The use of hearing protection is indicated
when engineering controls cannot reduce
levels below 85 dBA, (TWA), or as an
interim measure while controls are being
researched and implemented.
 Hearing protection can be classified by
type as an insert (earplug), canal cap, or
earmuff.

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RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION
 Respiratory Protection is Generally
classified

 Air purifiers
Dust mask, cartridge mask

 Air Suppliers
Air suits/ shirts, air Mask & SCBA
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COMPRESSED AIR
MASK
Air supply (out side)
Air Quality (breathing)
Donning / wearing
Self regulate
Maintenance
DO’S AND DON’T’S
Respiratory protection
 Personnel Exposed to chemical vapours or
handling dust-generating operations shall wear
appropriate respirators. Where possibility of
exposure is high or harmful, then Compressed
air suit / shirt shall be used
 Designated Areas: Personnel exposed to
chemical vapours and dust
 Safety squad during rescue operations shall
use self-contained breathing apparatus
(SCBA). Currently this is provided at two
locations in production.
 Resuscitator shall be used for artificial
respiration and is available in safety apparels
box and Emergency control centre (ECC)
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Avoid conditions

 Lack of Oxygen
 IDLH

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Procedure- PPE/P/019
PPE selection is made based on
 The equipments use and limitations.
 Employee comfort.
 Maintenance and storage condition.
 Durability for the duration of work mission
intended.
 Training and fitting.

PDS instructions & meeting

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Maintenance and replacement of
PPE

 PPE shall be kept in sanitary and good

condition. Personnel using a particular
PPE shall be responsible for
maintenance and cleaning of the same.
Replacement of damaged PPE’s shall be
done as needed.

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Disposal

 PPE that are damaged shall be handed

over to EHS department the same shall
be washed to remove acidity as per SOP
No. EHS/028A which then will be
incinerated.

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Training

 Training shall be conducted through classroom

training, demos and on the job training to use,
life and limitation of PPE, maintenance and
cleaning of PPE.
 Retraining shall be given to personnel when
failing to demonstrate competency will using
PPE or when change in work place,
equipment, work process which requires
change in PPE used.
 Safety Squad shall be trained in handling
PPE’s used during Emergency /chemical spill
during safety squad training session and
records of the same shall be maintained as per
TRG/P/27
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PPEs while handling chemical spills
 Chemical spill response personnel (Safety Squad) shall have
access to following PPE as needed based on nature of the spill
handled:
 1. Safety Glasses /Face shield 2. Hand gloves 3. Apron
4. Safety shoes 5. Gas mask with canister 6. Self contained
breathing apparatus (SCBA) 7. Compressed air shirts and suits

 The above PPE can handle solvents or oils acids and bases; but
may vary in their chemical resistance and should be discarded if
they lose their shape or other signs of degradation or chemical
penetration during exposure to chemicals.
 All PPE meant for handling chemical spills shall be kept in a
closed cupboard and inspected periodically by department safety
squad members. Damaged PPEs if any shall be replaced.

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LIST OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
 Eye Protection;
Chemical safety Goggles Splash goggles 3. Face
shield
 Head Protection :Helmet
 Foot protection: Safety Shoes
 Hand / Body Protection 1. Surgical Gloves2.
Rubber Gloves3. PVC Gloves4. Nitrile
Gloves5. Leather Gloves 6. Heat resistant
Gloves7. High volt electrical Gloves 8. Safety
Belt
 Respiration Protection: 1. Double cartridge
Gas mask 2. Dust mask 3. Compressed Air
mask 4. Compressed Air Suit /Shirt5. Gas
mask With Canister SCBA
 Ear Protection 1. Ear Plug /Seal Ear Muff
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Other Protective Measures
Barrier Creams
 Water Repellent Creams are used to
protect your hands from caustic
chemicals.
 Solvent-Repellent Creams are used to
protect your hands from solvents, oils,
and other organic chemicals.
 Sunscreens protect your skin from the
damaging effects of the sun.
 Vanishing Creams protect your skin
against mild acids, and make cleaning
up easier.
WARNING: Never substitute a barrier48
cream when you should use gloves.
 Any Questions ?

 THANK YOU

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