Personal

Protection
Equipment
 Responsibilities
Management Employee
Hazard assessment Complete &
Provide PPE understand PPE
Provide PPE training
training Comply with
Access use of PPE company rules for
PPE
Ensure employees
use PPE Use PPE where
required
Ultimately
responsible for their
 Hazard Controls
PPE is NOT the best option for
protecting workers
Methods of Controlling Hazards
Engineering Controls
Administrative Controls
PPE
Definition of PPE
 Head Protection
Meet ANSI Standards
Require a hard outer
shell and a shock-
absorbing liner
Have a head band that
suspend the shell from
1” to 1 ¼” away from the
head
Resist penetration
56.15002
Absorb a blow
 Hardhat Inspection
Shell is nicked, cracked, or deformed
Flaking of surface
Shell is stiff or brittle
Struck by a falling object
Has made an electrical contact
Compress shell in on sides about an inch
Release & should return to its original
shape quickly
Suspension Inspection
Shows signs of
deterioration such
as cracking, tearing,
or fraying
No longer holds the
shell from 1 inch to
1 1/4 inches away
from the head
Maintaining Condition
Never modify the shell or suspension
Avoid contact with electrical devices
Replace if struck by a falling object
Do not store in direct sunlight
Do not sit on
Do not paint
Do not use solvents or cleaners
INSPECT DAILY BEFORE USING
Eye & Face Protection
Required for who?
56.15004
56.15007
56.15014
Protection from eye & face hazards
Selection criteria
Prescription eyewear
Radiation protective eyewear
Eye & Face Protection
 Hand Protection
Most susceptible part of body to cuts &
Abrasions
Varied materials
Material should be appropriate for task
Manufacturers & MSDS’s can assist with
selection
 Gloves

56.15003
Foot & Leg Protection
Workplace foot and leg hazards
Safety shoes
Metatarsal guards and foot
guards
Chaps and leggings
56.15003
Temperature Extremes
Medical Conditions
Frostbite/Hypothermia
Heat Exhaustion/Stroke
Cold Environments
Insulation
Hot Environments
Light Clothing
Specialized Garments
Heat Reflectors
 Fall Protection
56.15005
General use
Limit fall distance
Use high tie-off point
Snug harness
Attach to back
Training
Inspection & maintenance
 Respiratory
Selection Fit testing
Medical Breathing air
evaluation quality & use
Respirator use Training
Maintenance & Program
care evaluation
Respiratory
 Life Jackets
Use while working
around water
hazards
Best stored where
they will be used
56.020
General Considerations

Cleaned & disinfected

Regular inspection
Properly maintained
Correct fit
Proper storage