Personal Protective and Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment Lifesaving Equipment for Constructionfor Construction

PPE PPE

Hazard–free environment Hazard–free environment

Protected against potential Protected against potential hazards hazards

Purpose of PPE Purpose of PPE

1a

Who pays for PPE? Who pays for PPE?

Employer pays and providesEmployer pays and provides

If employees provide PPEIf employees provide PPE

1b

Correct use of PPECorrect use of PPE

Implement engineering controlsImplement engineering controls

Used with other Used with other protective methodsprotective methods

Significant worker Significant worker hazardshazards

2a

Hazards of PPE Hazards of PPE

Heat stressHeat stress

Physical stressPhysical stress

Psychological stressPsychological stress

2c

ImpairedImpaired

VisionVision

MobilityMobility

CommunicationCommunication

2d

Adequate protectionAdequate protection

Over–protectionOver–protection

Under–protectionUnder–protection

Improper useImproper use

2e

Written PPE programWritten PPE program

Protect the wearerProtect the wearer

Prevent injury Prevent injury

3a

Comprehensive PPE Comprehensive PPE program program

Hazard identificationHazard identification

Medical monitoringMedical monitoring

Environmental Environmental surveillancesurveillance

SelectionSelection

3b

Comprehensive PPE Comprehensive PPE programprogram

UseUse

MaintenanceMaintenance

DecontaminationDecontamination

TrainingTraining

3c

PPE program review and PPE program review and evaluationevaluation

Reviewed at least annuallyReviewed at least annually

4a

What is PPE?What is PPE?

Clothing and accessoriesClothing and accessories

Create a barrierCreate a barrier

Head protectionHead protection

Eye and face protectiveEye and face protective

5a

What is PPE?What is PPE?

Hearing protectionHearing protection

Hand protectionHand protection

Foot protectionFoot protection

Respiratory protectionRespiratory protection

5b

Head injuriesHead injuries

Falling or flying Falling or flying objectsobjects

Bumping the head Bumping the head

6a

Head protection Head protection

Resist penetrationResist penetration

Absorb the shock Absorb the shock of a blowof a blow

ANSI standardsANSI standards• Z89.1–1969Z89.1–1969• Z89.2–1971Z89.2–1971

6b

Protective hat typesProtective hat types

Type 1 Type 1

Type 2Type 2

Three classesThree classes• Class GClass G • Class E Class E • Class CClass C

7a

Helmets construction Helmets construction

Water–resistantWater–resistant

Slow burningSlow burning

Shell and suspensionShell and suspension

Adjustable headbandsAdjustable headbands

8a

Helmet inspection and Helmet inspection and maintenance maintenance

Cleaning helmetsCleaning helmets

Inspect dailyInspect daily

Exposure to unusual Exposure to unusual conditionsconditions

StorageStorage

9a

Eye and face protectionEye and face protection

When to useWhen to use

Suitable for the workSuitable for the work

Who does it apply to?Who does it apply to?

10a

Eye hazardsEye hazards

Flying objectsFlying objects

GlareGlare

LiquidsLiquids

Injurious radiationInjurious radiation

CombinationCombination

11a

Minimum requirementsMinimum requirements

Provide adequate protection Provide adequate protection

Comfortable Comfortable

Fit snugly Fit snugly

11b

Minimum requirementsMinimum requirements

DurableDurable

Can be disinfectedCan be disinfected

CleanableCleanable

Easily maintainedEasily maintained

11d

Proper selectionProper selection

Kind and degree of hazardKind and degree of hazard

Worker comfortWorker comfort

12a

Corrective glasses and eye Corrective glasses and eye protectionprotection

Spectacles with protective lensesSpectacles with protective lenses

Goggles worn over corrective Goggles worn over corrective spectaclesspectacles

Goggles that Goggles that incorporate incorporate corrective lensescorrective lenses

12b

Eye protection fitEye protection fit

Goggles and safety spectaclesGoggles and safety spectacles

Prescription safety spectaclesPrescription safety spectacles

13a

Inspection/maintenance of Inspection/maintenance of eye protectioneye protection

Keep lenses cleanKeep lenses clean Daily inspection and cleaningDaily inspection and cleaning Replace pitted lenses, like dirty Replace pitted lenses, like dirty

lenses, can be a source of reduced lenses, can be a source of reduced visionvision

HeadbandsHeadbands StorageStorage

14a

Disinfect eye protectionDisinfect eye protection

DisassembleDisassemble Clean all partsClean all parts RinseRinse Immerse in germicidal fungicideImmerse in germicidal fungicide Protect them until Protect them until

reissuereissue

15a

Hearing Hearing protection/earplugsprotection/earplugs

Preformed or molded earplugsPreformed or molded earplugs Waxed cotton, foam, or fiberglass Waxed cotton, foam, or fiberglass

woolwool Disposable earplugsDisposable earplugs Perfect seal around the earPerfect seal around the ear Reduction in protectionReduction in protection

16a

Earmuffs and earplugsEarmuffs and earplugs

Extremely noisy situationsExtremely noisy situations

Change the nature Change the nature of soundsof sounds

16c

Why use hand protection?Why use hand protection?

BurnsBurns CutsCuts Electrical shockElectrical shock AmputationAmputation Absorption of Absorption of

chemicalschemicals

17a

Types of hand protectionTypes of hand protection

GlovesGloves Hand padsHand pads

SleevesSleeves

WristletsWristlets

17b

Why foot protection?Why foot protection?

Falling or rolling objectsFalling or rolling objects Sharp objectsSharp objects Molten metalMolten metal Hot surfacesHot surfaces Wet slippery surfWet slippery surf

18a

Types of foot protection Types of foot protection

Types of foot protectionTypes of foot protection

Safety shoesSafety shoes

BootsBoots

LeggingsLeggings

18c

Requirements for safety Requirements for safety shoesshoes

SturdySturdy

Impact–resistant toeImpact–resistant toe

ANSI Z41.1–1967ANSI Z41.1–1967

18d

Options for safety shoesOptions for safety shoes

Metal insolesMetal insoles Metatarsal guardsMetatarsal guards

18e

Respiratory protectionRespiratory protection

Identical to 29 CFR 1910.134Identical to 29 CFR 1910.134

19a

Fall protection equipmentFall protection equipment

LifelinesLifelines

Safety harnessSafety harness

LanyardsLanyards

20a

Safety netsSafety nets

25 foot rule25 foot rule Place and test before beginning Place and test before beginning

operationsoperations Extend 8 feet Extend 8 feet No more than 25 below No more than 25 below 6 inches by 6 inches6 inches by 6 inches

21a

Other hazards Other hazards

Life jackets and drowningLife jackets and drowning

Moving vehiclesMoving vehicles

Warning garmentsWarning garments

22a