PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT (PPE)
MODULE 10
Objectives:
Identify and explain the
importance of different types
of personal protective
equipment (PPE).
Evaluate the limitation and
benefits of PPE.
Demonstrate the correct
procedures for selecting,
fitting and disposing PPE.
WHAT IS PPE?
Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) is
Equipment used to protect
employees from workplace
hazards. Protect employees
when engineering and
administrative controls are
not feasible.
The Role of
Management
Development of PPE
program
Implementation
Evaluation based on
guidelines,
standards
Limitations of PPE
Only protects the person
wearing the equipment not
others nearby.
Relies on people wearing the
equipment at all times.
Must be used properly.
Must be replaced when it no
longer offers the correct level of
protection.
This is required when
respiratory protection is used.
Benefits of PPE
It gives immediate protection to allow a job to
continue while engineering controls are put in
place.
In an emergency it can be the only practicable way
of effecting rescue or shutting down plant in
hazardous atmospheres
It can be used to carry out work in confined spaces
where alternatives are
impracticable. But it should never be used to allow
Risk
Options for Management of Hazard
Control Ultimate
PPE programs Identification
Evaluation
responsibility Agent
Hazards of a PPE
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Risk Evaluation
What particular job effect
Nature and degree of Reversibility or
exposure otherwise
Magnitude of exposure Acceptable level of
Increased level of exposure
exposure Standards
Length of exposure Accurate measurement
Frequency of exposure Variations in
occurrence concentration of
Related circumstances contaminant
Result of exposure Overall level of risk to
Local or systemic effect the worker
Control Options selected should:
Reduce individual exposure to
an acceptable level
Be acceptable to the potentially
exposed workforce
Be practicable in terms of
engineering concepts
PPE Program composed of the
following elements:
1. Selection training
2. Fitting 10.Supervision
3. Health Aspects 11.Reviews
4. Compatibility 12.Checklist
5. Issue
6. Proper use
7. Maintenance
(Cleaning storage)
8. Disposal
9. Information and
Controlling Hazards
To develop an effective PPE program, the supervisor should:
Be familiar with required standards and requirements of
government regulations
Be able to identify hazards
Be familiar with the safety equipment on the market to
protect against specific hazards
Know the company procedures for maintaining the
equipment
Develop an effective method for convincing employees to
dress safely and wear the proper protective equipment
Review all material safety data sheets (MSDS) that
require personal protective equipment for protection
against hazardous chemicals and materials
Consider establishing an industrial hygiene evaluation
procedure to determine whether PPE is needed to meet
PPE AND THEIR
CLASSIFICATIONS:
A. Head Protection
Face Protection • Air Purifying Device
• Helmets • Mechanical Filter
• Shields and Respirator
Goggles • Chemical Cartridge
• Hoods Respirators
Eye Protection • Gas Masks
• Contact Lenses • Hose Masks
• Goggles • Air Supplied
Ear Protection Respirators
• Earplug • Abrasive Blasting
• Muff Devices Helmets
B. Arms, Hands, Fingers
Heat Resistant Gloves- used to
protect against burns and
discomfort when the hands are
exposed to sustained conductive
heat.
Metal Mesh Gloves- used by those
who work constantly with knives to
protect against cuts and blows from
sharp or rough object.
Rubber Gloves- Worn by electricians
Leather Gloves- are able to
resist sparks, moderate heat,
chips and rough objects.
Chrome Tamed Cowhide Leather
Gloves- used in foundries and
steel mills.
Cotton Fabric Gloves- are
suitable for protection against
dirt, silvers, chafing or
abrasion.
C. FEET, LEGS
Metal Free shoes, boots and other
footwear- are available for use where
there are specific electrical hazards or fire
explosion hazards
Congress or gaiter-type shoes- are used to
protect people from splashes of molten
metal or from welding sparks.
Reinforced or inner soles of flexible metal-
are built into shoes worn in areas where
there are hazards from protruding nails
and when the likelihood of contact with
energized electrical equipment is remote,
as in the construction industry
Two types of Head Protection
Bump Cap
Provides protection
Hard hat
from minor bumps, Provides protection
bruises and from impact and
lacerations in work penetration caused by
settings where hard objects hitting the
hat head, and from limited
protection is not electrical shock or
required. burns.
HOW HARD HAT PROTECT YOU
Shell Suspension
-resists and deflects - acts as a shock
blows to the head absorber
Non-Conducting
Material
- serve as an insulator
against electrical shocks
Hard Hat Shell
1. Class E (Electrical) -
tested at 20,000 volts
2. Class G (General) -
tested at 2,200 volts
3. Class C (Conductive)-
no protection from
HARD HAT SUSPENSION
6-POINT
4-POINT SUSPENSION
SUSPENSION
TYPES OF EYE & FACE PROTECTION
2. GOGGLES
Intended to fit the face
1. SPECTACLES
immediately surrounding
Intended to shield the eyes.
the wearer’s eyes Aside from impact/flying
from a variety of particles, it also protects
hazards. the worker from liquid
droplets, gases
& vapors.
3. FACE SHIELD
Face shield is used
when the entire face
area needs protection.
Worn over goggles
for extra protection.
Two types of Hearing Protectors
1. Earplugs
a. Foam Type 2. Earmuffs
(Disposable) a. Head Band
b. Formable b. Neckband
(Reusable) c. Hard Hat Mounted
c. Semi-Aural
TYPES OF EYE & FACE PROTECTION
For Oxygen Deficient breathing zone,
Atmosphere either trap particulates or
1. Supplied Air neutralize or absorb
Respirator (SAR) - gases and vapors
Provides fresh air from a I. Disposable Type
remote source to the A. Foam Type
breathing area. B. Polypropylene
For Contaminated Air II. Cartridge Type
2. Air Purifying A. Quarter Mask
Respirator (APR) - B. Half Mask
Removes contaminates C. Full Face Mask
before reaching
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