Proprietary and Confidential PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Safety Leadership Training "Our loss control service is advisory only. We assume no responsibility for management or control of customer safety activities nor for implementation of recommended corrective measures. This presentation is based on information supplied by the customer and/or observations of conditions and practices at the time of the consultation. We have not tried to identify all hazards. We do not warrant that requirements of any federal, state, or local law, regulation or ordinance have or have not been met.”

2 Proprietary and Confidential Do ’ s Actively participate by contributing –Ask questions –Share experiences –Request explanations Be supportive of your co-workers Apply what you learn to your job Pass on the information

3 Proprietary and Confidential PPE Examples Safety glasses Goggles and face shields Respirators/SCBA Hard hats/bump caps Earplugs/earmuffs Leather/rubber gloves Insulated metal mesh gloves Protective clothing / aprons Safety shoes / boots Personal fall arrest system Full-body suits

4 Proprietary and Confidential Key Elements of an Effective PPE Program Identify and evaluate workplace hazards –Written assessment Use engineering controls when possible Establish PPE policies and rules Select the proper types of PPE

5 Proprietary and Confidential Key Elements (cont.) Purchase and supply PPE to employees Use medical evaluations and surveillance Train PPE users Enforce the use of PPE Inspect and maintain PPE Clean and properly store PPE

6 Proprietary and Confidential Employer Paid PPE Effective Feb. 13, 2008 OSHA requires: –Employers to provide their employees with no cost protective equipment –Does not require employers to provide PPE where none has been required before

7 Proprietary and Confidential Employer Paid PPE Exemptions Non-specialty safety-toe protective footwear Non-specialty prescription safety eyewear Integrated metatarsal protection Logging boots Everyday clothing

8 Proprietary and Confidential Employer-Paid PPE Three safety benefits according to OSHA –Employees more inclined to use PPE –Employers in the best position to identify and select correct equipment –Rule will encourage employees to participate in employer’s safety and health program

9 Proprietary and Confidential Employer Paid PPE Acceptable methods of payment –Employer purchase and distribution –Allowances –Vouchers –Employee purchase with employer reimbursement

10 Proprietary and Confidential Proper PPE Selection Ensure it meets or exceeds appropriate standards (NIOSH, ANSI, SEI) Determine types and degrees of hazards (via JSAs, MSDSs, IH testing) Purchase different sizes and styles to fit all users Test user fit and leaks Does the PPE create a hazard such as heat stress or breathing difficulty?

11 Proprietary and Confidential Training Explain company PPE programs –Include cost of purchasing, maintaining, and replacing PPE Workplace hazards & controls PPE design and limitations What to do in an emergency How to wear, use, clean and sanitize, maintain, store, dispose

12 Proprietary and Confidential Hazards – Eye & Face Flying chips Grinding Chemical splashes Welding sparks

13 Proprietary and Confidential Hazards – Respiratory Nuisance dusts Solvent vapors Oxygen deficiencies

14 Proprietary and Confidential Hazards – Head & Ear Falling objects High noise levels Struck against

15 Proprietary and Confidential Hazards – Hand & Arms Sharp objects Hot and cold objects Chemicals Electrical shock

16 Proprietary and Confidential Hazards – Body & Legs Chemical splashes Hot work areas Falls from heights

17 Proprietary and Confidential Hazards – Feet Crushing injuries Chemicals, liquids

18 Proprietary and Confidential Enforcing Use Provide a choice when possible Set a positive example - wear PPE Discuss employee reluctance to wear PPE Fair rules, uniformly enforced

19 Proprietary and Confidential Summary Types of PPE Key elements of an effective PPE program –Written assessment Employer paid PPE PPE selection PPE training Hazards Enforce use