Personal Protective

Equipment
MODULE 13
 Introduction

 Protective
equipment = tools to
do the job.
 Nearly 2 million
disabling work-
related injuries
expected this year.
 More than ¼ will
involve head, eyes,
hands, feet
PPE Statistics from BLS
 Hard hats were worn by only 16% of those
workers who sustained head injuries
 Only 1% of approx 770 workers suffering face

injuries were wearing face protection

 Only 23% of the workers with foot injuries wore

safety shoes or boots

 About 40% of the workers with eye injuries wore

eye protection
Personal Protective Equipment

Definition

“Specialized clothing or equipment, worn by an

employee for protection against infectious or
other hazardous materials/objects.
Employer Responsibilities
 Must provide PPE at no cost to employee.
 Must assess all work environments for potential

hazards.
 Must provide training to any employee who uses

any PPE.
 Must pay for replacement of any required PPE,

unless the employee has lost or intentionally

damaged the item.
Hazard Assessment
 Employer shall assess the workplace to
determine if hazards are present that require
the use of PPE.
 Communicate presence of hazards to

employees.
 Select the appropriate PPE – must fit each

employee.
Sequence for Putting on PPE

 Gown first
 Mask or respirator
 Goggles or face shield
 Gloves

 Combination of PPE will affect sequence – be

practical !
Sequence for Removing PPE
 Gloves
 Face Shield or goggles
 Gown
 Mask or respirator

 And always wash hands thoroughly after removal

of PPE!