/0306 ©2003 Envirowin Software, LLC Safety Pointers S KIN P ROTECTION 29 CFR
/0306 ©2003 Envirowin Software, LLC A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words Chemical Protection Welding and Grinding Extremely Hot Temperatures Sand Blasting
/0306 ©2003 Envirowin Software, LLC What’s Wrong or Right?
/0306 ©2003 Envirowin Software, LLC Points to Consider
/0306 ©2003 Envirowin Software, LLC Corrected Situation
/0306 ©2003 Envirowin Software, LLC What Have We Learned? Select the right material for the chemical Inspect the clothing before each use Discard if clothing is damaged Keep clothing clean Store clothing properly
/0306 ©2003 Envirowin Software, LLC What’s Wrong or Right?
/0306 ©2003 Envirowin Software, LLC Points to Consider 3 2 1
/0306 ©2003 Envirowin Software, LLC Corrected Situation
/0306 ©2003 Envirowin Software, LLC What Have We Learned? Wear flame-resistant clothing Avoid flammable materials like nylon Wear cut-resistant clothing Do not wear loose-fitting clothing
/0306 ©2003 Envirowin Software, LLC What’s Wrong or Right?
/0306 ©2003 Envirowin Software, LLC Points to Consider
/0306 ©2003 Envirowin Software, LLC Corrected Situation
/0306 ©2003 Envirowin Software, LLC What Have We Learned? Cover all your skin Flame-resistant clothing will not protect against the heat Wear aluminized clothing Use tools to handle hot objects
/0306 ©2003 Envirowin Software, LLC What’s Wrong or Right?
/0306 ©2003 Envirowin Software, LLC Points to Consider 2 1 3
/0306 ©2003 Envirowin Software, LLC Corrected Situation
/0306 ©2003 Envirowin Software, LLC What Have We Learned? Wear protective clothing that fits properly Make sure your skin is completely covered Seal wrists and ankles with tape Wash after removing protective clothing
/0306 ©2003 Envirowin Software, LLC Summary Learn to recognize potential skin hazards Select the appropriate type of clothing material Completely cover all of your skin Inspect your protective clothing Properly store and care for your skin protection
/0306 ©2003 Envirowin Software, LLC Be Safe! Tony Soares, Safety Director Compensation Solutions, Inc. Tel: Ext. 192
/0306 ©2003 Envirowin Software, LLC Quiz 1.Name at least one skin hazard associated with your job. 2.What type of clothing will protect against acid chemicals? 3.What type of clothing will protect against harmful dusts? 4.When should you inspect your protective clothing? 5.How should you repair damaged protective clothing?
/0306 ©2003 Envirowin Software, LLC Quiz (cont.) 6.What type of clothing will protect your skin from radiant heat? 7.What are some skin hazards associated with welding? 8.If you’re not sure what type of protective material is needed for your specific chemical, who can you ask? 9.After working with chemicals or dusts, what should you do after removing your protective clothing? 10.How should you store your protective clothing?
/0306 ©2003 Envirowin Software, LLC Quiz Answers 1.Dust, chemicals, heat, sharp objects, cold 2.Clothing made of rubber or neoprene materials 3.Clothing made of paper-like materials, such as Tyvec 4.Each time before you put it on 5.You don’t repair it; you discard and replace it
/0306 ©2003 Envirowin Software, LLC Quiz Answers (cont.) 6.Reflective clothing, such as aluminized material 7.Hot temperatures, sparks, sharp objects 8.A manufacturer of protective clothing 9.Wash your skin 10.Dry location away from hazardous substances