Identify types of personal protective equipment utilized in general industry. Personal protective equipment ppe overview osha requires employers to protect their employees from workplace hazards through the use of engineering or work practice controls. Html pdf deaths involving the inadvertent connection of airline respirators to inert gas supplies 2004, april 27 english. Personal protective equipment personal protective tips. Describe the hazards each type of ppe protects against. Examples of ppe include such items as gloves, foot and eye protection, protective hearing devices earplugs, muffs hard hats, respirators and full body suits. The bureau of safety and environmental enforcement bsee investigation to determine the causes of the incident is still ongoing. Training employees in the proper use of personal protective equipment. Osha has developed planning guidance on preparing workplaces for covid19vi, based on traditional infection prevention and industrial hygiene practices. The usage characteristics of welding protective gear f. Personal protective equipment program nc office of human.
Html chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear cbrn escape respirators 2003, august 29 english. Personal protective equipment ppe is used to create a protective barrier between a worker and hazards in the workplace. Personal protective equipment ppe osha standard 29 cfr 1910. To report an emergency, file a complaint with osha or ask a safety and health question, call 18003216742 osha. University of iowa operations manual, part iii human resources. Osha 11 personal protective equipment personal protective equipment learning objectives by the end of this lesson, students will be able to. In november 2016, a fire occurred on an offshore production platform in the gulf of mexico, resulting in. Face shields used in ice hockey and helmets used for biking are examples of ppe. Do not use the same pair of gloves for the care of more than one patient. Many entities have depleted or soon will exhaust their.
To acquire a certificate of completion, click the certificate button in the last page of this pdf. Personal protective equipment subpart i 29 cfr 1910. When engineering controls and safe work practices are not feasible or do not provide sufficient protection, employers must provide personal protective equipment ppe. Appendix a links to forms to use to fulfill oshas requirement for a written certification.
Protective equipment should not replace engineering, administrative, or procedural controls for safety should be used in conjunction with these controls. Personal protective equipment, or ppe, is designed to protect workers from serious workplace injuries or illnesses resulting from contact with chemical, radiological, physi. Personal protective equipment ppe includes articles such as eye, face, head and extremity protection. Occupational safety and health technical reference manual rates. File a complaint asking osha to inspect their workplace if they believe there is. Cdc reproductive health what you should know about.
For more details on the osha requirements for the hazard communication program, please consult. Personal protective equipment personal protective equipment ppe includes all clothing and work accessories designed to protect employees from workplace hazards. Tsas goal is to eliminate hazards at their source or where possible, by a process change, and reduce the use of personal protective equipment ppe to a last resort when occupational hazards cannot otherwise be. Steps to reduce workers risk of exposure to sarscov2.
After each topic is discussed, the supervisor, and employee or employees sign the. Maintaining ppe, including replacing worn or damaged ppe. Osha probing health worker deaths but urges inspectors to. When these controls are not feasible or do not provide sufficient protection, the use of personal protective equipment ppe is required. Identify different types of eye protection and their uses c. For purposes of this policy, a worker is an individual who actively performs work functions with hazardous materials or equipment in a laboratorytechnical area. Osha should update the construction standard criteria for personal protective equipment to include provisions that ppe fits the worker. List types of personal protective equipment ppe that can be used to protect the hands, face, head, eyes, and feet. Introduction and purpose to protect university employees who work in areas where physical hazards or the potential for physical hazards exist. Personal protective equipment ppe is proper personal protective equipment provided and maintained by the employer. Ensure personal protective equipment ppe shall be of such design, fit and durability as to provide adequate protection against the hazards for which they are designed.
Do not dangle a mask around the neck when not in use do not reuse mask change the mask if it becomes wet or soiled do not double glove. Sample personal protective equipment policy and program. Osha standards require that employers assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present which necessitate the use of ppe and clothing. Other federal agencies that govern the use of personal protective equipment ppe in the workplace include, but are not limited to. Pictures associated with each item reinforce the safety message for employees. Wac 296800160 personal protective equipment ppe requires all employers to assess their workplace for hazards that might require the use of personal protective equipment. Personal protective equipment ppe general the purpose of personal protective equipment ppe is to protect employees from exposure to work place hazards and the risk of injury. Personal protective equipment personal protective equipment ppe must be provided when necessary by reason of hazards encountered that are capable of causing injury or impairment ppe is not a substitute for engineering, work practice, andor administrative controls ppe creates barrier between hazard and route of. A worker may be faculty, staff, student volunteer assisting in a nonacademic class, or visitorvisiting scholar.
Understand the uses and limitations of head protection e. The blue section refers to a type of personal protective equipment that might be appropriate to protect against the hazards. Be of safe design and construction for the work to be performed. Shall assure this equipment is maintained in a safe, sanitary condition. This instruction, 29 cfr part 1915, subpart i, enforcement guidance for personal protective equipment ppe in shipyard employment, has been developed to provide enforcement guidance related to ppe and to assist cshos in conducting inspections.
To file a complaint online or obtain more information on osha federal and state programs, visit oshas website at. Be aware of when personal protective equip ment is. Osha 399003 2020 the occupational safety and health administration osha developed covid19 planning guidance based on traditional infection prevention and industrial hygiene practices. Where equipment is very personal in nature and is usable by workers off the job, departments have the flexibility to decide what portion of. A copy of the form should be kept on file in the department so a record of. Personal protective equipment ppe in confined spaces. To report an emergency, file a complaint or seek osha advice, assistance. The purpose of this program is to establish guidelines for employees who may encounter workplace hazards that require personal protective equipment ppe as prescribed in the occupational safety and health administrations osha s ppe standard 29 cfr 1910. Standard citations inspections penalty description ave5fine55 employee ave. Regulatory agencies, manufacturers, distributors, employers and unions need to recognize the issue facing female construction workers and promote better distri. Contacting osha to report an emergency, file a complaint or seek osha advice, assistance or products, call 800 321 osha or contact your nearest osha regional or area.
National institute for occupational safety and health niosh. This program applies to personal protective equipment ppe used in. A respirator is used to reduce the wearers risk of inhaling hazardous airborne particles including infectious agents, gases or vapors. Personal protective equipment should be used in conjunction with these controls to provide for employee safety and health in the workplace. The agency is allowing for device modification, and the utilization of ventilators intended for other environments. Usage and limitations of personal protective equipment. Examples of ppe include such items as gloves, foot and eye protection, protective hearing devices earplugs. It is kucs policy to meet or exceed applicable osha and msha personal protective equipment requirements. Personal protective equipment includes all clothing and other work accessories designed to create a barrier against workplace hazards. One of the most pressing issues is the rapid depletion of personal 19 protective equipment ppe used in the care of patients. Oshas standards for the selection and use of personal protective equipment. Tsas goal is to eliminate hazards at their source or where possible, by a process change, and reduce the use of personal protective equipment ppe to a last resort when occupational hazards cannot otherwise be eliminated or controlled. The purpose of the ppe program is to protect visitors and the employees of name of municipality from the occupational hazards within the workplace by providing protective equipment ppe.
Protective equipment shall provide adequate protection against the particular hazards for which they are designed. Personal protective equipment ppe section i personal protective equipment ppe program a written personal protective equipment ppe program is required by osha 1926. Personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and. A hazard assessment identifies hazards that require the use of ppe. Personal protective equipment and hazard assessment program this standard is designed to protect employees by reducing the probability of injuries from hazards that may exist due to normal operations or emergencies. Its purpose is to inform oregon employers of best practices in. Before using or assigning ppe, steps should always be taken to eliminate or control hazards and work procedures should be in place to limit exposure to these hazards. Ppe includes such equipment as chemical resistant gloves, safety shoes, hard hats, safety glasses, respirators, and clothing such as gowns and aprons. These controls in addition with the requirements of exposure monitoring and medical surveillance are packaged into hearing conservation programs promulgated in federal standards and regulations published by the occupational safety and health administration osha, the federal railroad. The material covered in this course summarizes the requirements within osha s cfr 29 1910 subpart e, personal protective and lifesaving equipment. If ppe has to be used, the supervisor must select the proper equipment and require its use. Personal protective equipment osha 315112r 2004 personal protective equipment u. Describe the hierarchy of controls as it relates to personal protective equipment. Personal protective equipment ppe hazard assessment.
General guidelines the ppe hazard assessment can be conducted for an area, a job category or for an individual by selecting and filling in the appropriate box. Personal protective equipment ppe chemical exposures from industrial valve and piping systems 1996, may 14 english. Training and reference materials library occupational. A guide for small business employers osha 3151 are available on. Hazard communication standard pictogram hcs pictograms and hazards general osha compliance. Personal protective equipment ppe establishes a barrier between the worker and the hazard, but it does not eliminate the hazard. Employee files record keeping contain medical reports of workplace accidents or injuries.
Personal protective equipment ppe program environmental. The basics of personal protective equipment ppe ppe traininginitial ppe 101 what is this training based on. Safety and health topics personal protective equipment. A guide to personal protective equipment nc department of labor this guide is intended to be consistent with all existing osha standards.
It describes different types of protective equipment and when they are appropriate. Personal protective equipment for female construction workers. Personal protective equipment osha 3077 and assessing the need for personal protective equipment. Contain hepatitis b vaccination record or declination form. It also includes a brief chart of chemical resistance by glove type. The basic element of any management program for ppe should be an indepth evaluation of the equipment. It focuses on the need for employers to implement engineering, administrative, and work practice controls and personal protective equipment ppe. Osha personal protective equipment pdf icon external icon pdf 618 kb this is the official osha booklet on ppe. Personal protective equipment, commonly referred to as ppe, is equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and. Personal protective equipment, commonly referred to as ppe, is equipment worn to minimize exposure to a variety of hazards.
Personal protective equipment ppe is used to create a protective barrier between a. This is a significant concern for 20 healthcare workers health and safety. Section 4 from the safety manual of kmc mining covering personal protective equipment. Proper care, maintenance, useful life, and disposal of the ppe b. Guidelines for personal protective equipment ppe personal protective equipment ventilators the fda released new guidance that allows more manufacturers to make ventilators at this time. Chapter 17 personal protective equipment afge local 1040. Osha rules who pays for personal protective equipment. Quick selection guide to chemical protective clothing, 5th ed. Osha worker rights and protections occupational safety.
Personal protective equipment university of california. Many occupational safety and health administration osha health, and safety standards require employers to provide their employees with protective equipment, including personal protective equipment ppe, when such equipment is necessary to protect. In certain job classifications there might be personal protective equipment ppe needed to protect the employees while performing various duties. Niosh personal protective equipment information ppeinfo. In general, cost of ppe is borne by the department. Supervisors andor safety officers from your specific work unit conducted a hazard assessment to determine any and all jobs that would require the use of ppe. Personal protective equipment ppe safety program a. Personal protective equipment, or ppe, is designed to protect you from hazards found on or off the job. Jun 28, 2018 employers are required by the occupational safety and health administration osha to train their employees in the usage, limitations, care, maintenance, and disposal of personal protective equipment ppe limitations of personal protective equipment ppe while ppe helps protect workers from myriad hazards, it does have certain limitations. Personal protective equipment is addressed in specific osha standards for general industry, maritime and construction. Osha publications personal protective equipment ppe.
A respirator is a personal protective device that is worn on the face or head and covers at least the nose and mouth. Personal protective equipment revision date 72816 personal protective equipment introduction p. Decontamination and reuse of n95 respirators with hydrogen. When engineering and administrative controls do not fully eliminate a workplace chemical, physical, biological, or ergonomic hazard, osha requires the use of personal protective equipment ppe for control of workplace hazards. List types of personal protective equipment ppe that can be used to protect the. In addition, publications explaining the subject of ppe in greater detail are available from osha. Personal protective equipment the occupational safety and health administration osha requires that employers protect their employees form workplace hazards that can cause injury. Personal protective equipment environment, health and safety. State human resources manual workplace environment, health. Personal protective equipment compliance guide alabama safe.
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