1. 06/22/2017
NUCA Greater Kansas City Region Chapter
NUCA Safety Roundtable Discussion 06/22/2017 Common Issues & Challenges Regarding Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & Modified, Defective & Improper Use of Tools
Tiffani Peña
Safety Director/Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co.

2. Identifying Common Issues & Challenges (PPE)
Reluctant to Wear PPE
Overcoming Resistance
Knowledge Is Power!
Explain Why, When & How
Limitations & Consequences;
Involve Employees & Listen to their Feedback;
Rethink Your Approach;
Make the Connection;
Focus on Your Safety Leaders
Comfort or Lack Thereof;
Disinterest;
Not a Priority or Important;
Increased Body Temperature;
Multiple Pieces of PPE Worn Together:
Restrictive
Hamper productivity
Embarrassment

3. Hard Hats (Tips & Facts)
Know the Type & Class:
Type I: The shell of the hard hat is designed to protect and
reduce the force of impact to the top/crown of the head.
Type II: The shell of the hard hat is designed to protect and
reduce the force of impact to the top/crown of the head and sides
of the head.
Class G (General): Rated for 2,200 volts
Class E (Electrical): Rated for 20,000 volts
Class C (Conductive): Does not offer electrical protection.
The symbol to left (reverse donning) indicates that the hard hat can be
worn frontwards or backwards.

4. Hard Hats (Inspection & Service Life)
Inspect all PPE prior to use. Best practice is to inspect PPE before
and after use.
Look for signs of wear and tear: Shell is chalky, chipping, cracked,
or dented. Suspension wear and tear: Cut or frayed straps, cracks,
or damage to plastic.
If any of these issues are found replace the hard hat shell and/or
suspension immediately. Hard hats that sustain impact should also
be replaced immediately (shell & suspension)
Service Life: Always check the manufactures specifications.

5. High Visibility Options
Fabric and Reflective Requirements (Type & Class)
Flame Resistant ANSI/ISEA
Required label markings (meeting one
of the flame resistance test methods).
Label must include letters FR and
the ASTM standard used to evaluate
flame resistance; or
Label indicating NFPA 1977 or 2112
certification.
Garments that do not meet the standard
must be labeled Not Flame Resistant.
Service Life: Will depend on industry & use.
High-Visibility garments should be replaced
When torn, faded, burned, cracked or damaged.

6. Eye Protection Options
There are 2,000 eye injuries daily caused as a direct result of not wearing protective safety glasses.
Up to 20% of those injuries result in permanent vision loss.
Options
Safety Glasses w/side shields: High Impact protection, limited
protection from chemical splashes, debris and fragments.
Safety Goggles: High Impact protection, provides full/complete
protection around the eyes.
Face Shields: Face shield offer added protection when used with
safety glasses and goggles.

7. Poorly Maintained Portable Tools :
Hazards & Risk:
Poorly Maintained Portable Tools :
Hand Tools: Misuse & improper maintenance:
Hammers with loose/damaged heads;
Chisels and punches with mushroomed heads;
Blunt saw Blades .
Power Tools:
Broken or malfunctioning safety emergency switch;
Missing protective covers and guards;
Cracked or broken grinder wheels.
Hydraulic Tools:
Damaged hoses cut, cracked;
High pressure fluid injections.
Pneumatic Tools:
Stuck by tool or attachment;
Release of energy

8. Serious Incident/Importance of Proper Storage of Tools.

9. Hazard Prevention
Inspect all tools before and after use;
Test the functionality of tools before use;
Keep tools in good repair, clean and sharp;
Tag out and remove all defective tools;
Use appropriate tools and equipment while carrying out maintenance
Never modify or alter tools. Never remove guards.
Inspections
Audits
Tagout

10. NUCA Trench Safety Stand Down June 19th-24th 2017

11. From new to used equipment, two things are true: (1) We have what you need and (2) Nothing runs like a Deere.
Murphy Tractor has painstakingly built a reputation on reliability and accountability. The equipment we sell is as productive as possible, so you can be too. From attachments to wheel loaders; if you’re looking for it, chances are we have it.