1. By: Kory Hildebrand
PPE

2. PPE What is PPE? Types of PPE
Personal Protective Equipment worn to minimize exposure to a variety of hazards
Types of PPE
Eye Protection/ Face Protection
Head Protection
Hearing Protection
Boots
Work Gloves
Respiratory Protection
Fall Protection

3. Eye Protection 2000 job related eye injuries every day
Majority could be avoided with proper eye protection
Types of Eye Protection
Safety Glasses
Safety Goggles
Face Shields

4. Safety Glasses Intended to prevent flying debris from hitting the eye
Must be designed and listed as safety glasses
Can get prescription safety glasses
Take good care of safety glasses

5. Safety Goggles Can provide additional protection over safety glasses
Such as splashed liquid, dust, particles falling from above
May wear regular glasses under goggles

6. Face Shield Used when cutting with a chop saw or when grinding
Safety glasses are still required for added protection
It is important to take good care of face shield to prevent scratches

7. Head Protection Hard Hats Type Designed to prevent head injury
Should be worn when there is possibility of falling or flying objects
Type 1
Protection from blows coming from the top 2
Protection from blows from the top and side

8. Head Protection Hard hats Class G E C
Provide impact protection as well as rated for 2200V E
Provide impact protection and are rated at 20000V C
Provide impact protection only

9. Hearing Protection
Jobsite noise levels are often high enough to cause permanent hearing damage
Above 85dB can cause hearing loss
Main protection is ear plugs and ear muffs
Tool
Noise Level
Corded Drill
98dB
Circular Saw
110dB
Hammerdrill
114dB
Grinder
Air Compressor
90dB

10. Work Boots
Protect from ankle injuries, foot or leg fatigue, lower back pain and objects falling on feet
Good boots are properly fitted, provide protection for feet and lower back
Ankle protection
Prevents a worker from rolling an ankle
Many have toe protection
Can be electrically rated

11. Gloves Come in many styles and types to meet workers needs
Protect from dirt, oil and sharp objects
Make sure they are suited for the job and fit properly

12. Respiratory Protection
For working in dusty environments or where there are airborne particles
Commonly used in remodeling or in an insulated attic
Types
Mask
Respirator

13. Respiratory Protection
Mask
Have metal tab that is formed around the nose for a good fit
One way valve which makes exhalation easier
It is important to make sure there is a good seal or the mask won’t do much good
Respirator
Most common type simply filters air
Cartridge-Type prevent user from inhaling dust, vapors, fumes, or gases
Check for proper seal around face

14. Fall Protection
PFAS
Consists of anchor point, lanyard or rope, harness, and connection hardware
Common in construction industry
Must be trained on proper use
PFAS must not allow person to fall more than 6 feet before it begins to stop fall
Must slow person down in 3 ½ feet or less
Must be inspected before each use

15. Fall Protection Anchor point Lifelines SRL
Secure point where lanyard or lifeline is tied
Must be able to support 5000 pounds per person attached
Should be above worker to prevent a swing fall
Lifelines
Flexible line running horizontally or vertically
SRL
Self-retracting lifeline
Will lengthen and retract with a workers movements while arresting worker in a fall within a couple of feet

16. Fall Protection Lanyard Harness
A rope, cable, or strap which connects safety harness to an anchor point or lifeline
Shock absorbing lanyards will slow fall and absorb some of the energy
Harness
Configuration of straps which will stop and support a person in the case of a fall
Will distribute the forces during deceleration of a fall
Lanyard is connected to the back D-ring

17. Fall Protection Body belts are no longer permitted for fall protection
Safety Nets
Designed to catch a person and stop their fall before they hit the ground or any surface
Should be installed as close as possible to the height of the worker but no more than 30 feet below
Must be tested by dropping a 400 pound bag of sand 30 in. in diameter into net
Tested after relocation, repair, and every 6 months
Inspect for damage once a week