© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Course Number NSTC-06 Revised 6–2013 Personal Protective Equipment

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Course Number: NSTC-06 2 Introduction

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Course Number: NSTC-06 3 To prepare participants to recognize typical job hazards where personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required to minimize the risk of personal injury. Goal

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Course Number: NSTC-06 4 Objectives Participants will be able to: Identify when and what kind of PPE is recommended or required in different work situations. Explain the proper use of PPE. Demonstrate the proper care and maintenance of PPE. List the limitations of PPE. Describe specialized PPE training requirements.

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Course Number: NSTC-06 5 Hazard Assessment and Control

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Course Number: NSTC-06 6 Motion High temperatures Chemicals Harmful dust Light radiation Falling or dropping objects Hazard Assessment Employer Responsibility Sharp objects that might pierce feet or cut hands Rolling or pinching objects that could crush feet Any electrical hazards

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Course Number: NSTC-06 7 Identify potential hazards Don't take chances Ask your supervisor if you are unsure about something Know the potential problems and what to do if they happen Know the hazard reporting procedure Hazard Assessment Employee Responsibility

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Course Number: NSTC-06 8 Hazard Assessment Employee Responsibility Report any hazard Purchase PPE not supplied by employer Select PPE and identify limitations Properly don, doff, adjust, and wear PPE Perform maintenance and inspection of PPE

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Course Number: NSTC-06 9 Changes That Affect Hazards How might environmental changes affect hazards and the selection of PPE? How might changes in work tasks affect hazards and the selection of PPE? How might PPE create limitations that could introduce new hazards?

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Course Number: NSTC Engineering Controls (guards, two-hand switches, remote controls) Administrative Controls (energy isolation, confined space entry procedures, training) PPE (gloves, fire resistant clothing, respiratory protection, hearing protection) PPE is the last line of defense against injury. Hazard Control ASH, page 1; BP ASH, page 39

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Course Number: NSTC SDS provide important information to familiarize you with the risks of exposure to hazardous substances and recommend the appropriate PPE to use to protect against exposure. Look it up on SDS! Safety Data Sheets

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Course Number: NSTC Hazard Recognition and PPE Selection

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Course Number: NSTC Hazard Recognition and PPE Selection Exercise Working in small groups, answer the following questions related to the part(s) of the body that your group is assigned. Head and Skin Eyes and Ears Hands and Feet Lungs

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Course Number: NSTC Hazard Recognition and PPE Selection Questions What are the potential hazards or causes of injuries for the part(s) of the body your group was assigned? How can the hazard be eliminated? What PPE could protect against the hazards your group identified for those part(s) of the body? What are the limitations of the PPE you selected?

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Course Number: NSTC Dermatitis Burns Cuts/Abrasions Frostbite Absorption Causes of Skin Injuries ASH, pages 14-18; 29; BP ASH, pages 32-33,

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Course Number: NSTC Protective Clothing Arctic Gear Fire Resistant Clothing (FRC) Chemical Protective Clothing Gloves Face shields Boots and overshoes Aprons ASH, pages 14-18; BP ASH, pages 32-33;39-41

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Course Number: NSTC Injurious gases, vapors, and liquids Dusts, powders, fumes and mists Flying objects or particles Splashing metal Thermal and radiation hazards Lasers Electrical hazards Proximity (Within 20-feet of activity) Causes of Eye Injuries ASH, page 14; BP ASH, page 39

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Course Number: NSTC PPE Includes: Safety glasses (with side shields) Goggles Face shields Prescription glasses (ANSI) PPE does not include: Equipment guards Contact lenses Eye Protection ASH, page 14; BP ASH, page 39

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Course Number: NSTC Causes of Foot Injuries Objects falling on the foot Compression Puncture Electricity Slipping Chemicals Extreme heat or cold Wetness ASH, page 15; BP ASH, page 40

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Course Number: NSTC Standard safety shoes with safety toes Metatarsal guards Conductive shoes Chemical resistant boots Electrical hazard shoes Sole puncture resistant footwear Bunny boots, arctic boots Non-skid footwear Foot Protection ASH, page 15; BP ASH, page 40

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Course Number: NSTC Causes of Hand Injuries Cuts and punctures Abrasions Thermal burns Chemical exposure Electrical shock Unique hazards (slippery parts, catching rings or jewelry on equipment) ASH, pages 6, 16; BP ASH, pages 30-31, 41

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Course Number: NSTC Hand Protection Gloves (Rubber, vinyl, neoprene, leather, cotton, and metal mesh — check MSDS) Mitts Thimbles Hand pads Sleeves or forearm cuffs ASH, page 16 ; BP ASH, page 41

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Course Number: NSTC Falling objects (impact and penetration) Electrical shock or burns Cold Heat Catching long hair in equipment Slips, trips, and falls Causes of Head Injuries ASH, page 15 ; BP ASH, page 40

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Course Number: NSTC Head Protection Designed to deflect objects: Tested to withstand the impact of an 8 lb. weight dropped 5 ft. Suspension is a critical part Limited electrical insulation Hard hats Face shields Cloth sweat bands Winter liners ASH, page 15; BP ASH, page 40

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Course Number: NSTC Sound levels greater than 82 db (85 db TWA 8 hrs, 82 db TWA 12 hrs) Pumps Compressors Turbines Airplanes Power tools Short painful blasts of noise Hearing loss is usually gradual over time. Causes of Hearing Injuries ASH, page 16; BP ASH, page 41

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Course Number: NSTC Ear plugs (Demonstration) Ear muffs (Show example) Ear caps (Show example) Shall be worn when: Irritating sounds are encountered You need to raise your voice to be heard by someone Warning signs are present Double hearing protection signs are posted Hearing Protection ASH, page 16; BP ASH, page 41

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Course Number: NSTC Hearing protection shall be worn when: sound levels are greater than 82 decibels. exposed to short bursts of sound that could cause hearing loss. operating noisy tools and equipment such as pneumatic tools, grinders, sanders, saws, hand-held drills and diesel powered equipment. Hearing Protection ASH, page 16; BP ASH, page 41

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Course Number: NSTC Causes of Respiratory Injuries Inhalation of harmful chemical vapors or fumes Absorption of harmful chemicals into the circulatory system ASH, page 14 ; BP ASH, page 40

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Course Number: NSTC Respiratory Protection There are two types: Air Purifying Respirators (Filter) Supplied-Air Respirators (SAR) & Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) If you require respiratory protection you must attend specialized training and have medical approval. This class does not authorize you to wear any form of respiratory protection. ASH, pages ; BP ASH, page 40

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Course Number: NSTC PPE Limitations Know the limitations Look for defects Repair or replace if damaged Clean and sanitize Wear correct sizes Know how to store and care for your PPE It is your responsibility to wear the right PPE.