1. Personal Protective Equipment
PPE
Personal Protective Equipment
An Introduction

2. Introduction to Personal Protective Equipments
Module 1
Introduction to Personal Protective Equipments

3. Course Objectives:
At the end of this course, participants should be able to:
Know what is PPE
Usage of PPE
Steps in choosing PPE
Understand employees/employers responsibilities

4. PPE
Includes all clothing and accessories designed to create a barrier against workplace hazards.

5. PPE
PPE is defined in the Regulations as ‘all equipment (including clothing affording protection against the weather) which is intended to be worn or held by a person at work and which protects him against one or more risks to his health or safety
e.g. safety helmets, gloves, eye protection, high visibility clothing, safety footwear and safety harnesses.

6. PPE
“ Standard “
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's regulation, 29 CFR , which requires that employers must establish and administer an effective personal protective equipment (PPE) program for employees.

7. PPE
Past
Present
People use PPE to protect themselves while they work:

8. PPE Usage Samples Eyes / Face
Safety spectacles, goggles, face shields, visors.
Hands / Arms
Gloves, gauntlets, mitts, wrist cuffs, armlets
Head
A range of helmets and bump caps.
Feet / Legs
Safety boots and shoes with protective toe caps and penetration-Resistant mid-sole, gaiters, leggings, spats.
Breathing
Disposable filtering face piece or respirator, half- or full-face respirators, air-fed helmets, breathing apparatus.
Body
Conventional or disposable overalls, boiler suits, specialist protective clothing, e.g. chain-mail aprons, high-visibility clothing.

9. The last form of defense from exposure
PPE’s based on the hierarchy of control measures :
Emergency
Response
The last form of defense from exposure
Personal Protective Equipments
Administrative Controls
PPE is the last form of defense. It does not eliminate the hazards, it only prevents or minimize the effect of hazards.
Engineering Controls

10. It is used in conjunction with engineering and administrative controls
PPE
Why Use PPE ?
It is used in conjunction with engineering and administrative controls
For Protection

11. PPE
PPE must be provided when necessary because hazards present in the workplace are capable of causing injury or impairment
Use of PPE does not eliminate the hazard so if the equipment fails then exposure occurs

12. PPE Steps an employer/employee needs to perform: Hazard Assessment
Selection of PPE
Provision of PPE
Training
Maintenance
Evaluation
Record Keeping

13. PPE
Hazard Assessment
The person responsible must assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present that requires the use of PPE

14. PPE Hazard Assessment Hazard Risk Assessment determines the risk of:
Eyes
Face
Head/Ears
Body/Respiratory system
Foot / Legs
Arms/ Hands

15. HAZARDS PPE Health Physical Sources: chemical exposure falling objects
light radiation
electrical
floor conditions
mechanical
extreme temperatures
chemical exposure
nuclear radiation
harmful dust/ particulates

16. PPE Hazard Type Examples Common related tasks Impact
Flying objects such as large chips, fragments, particles, sand, and dirt.
Chipping, grinding, machining, masonry work, wood working, sawing, drilling, riveting, sanding, etc.
Heat
Anything emitting extreme heat.
Furnace operations, pouring, casting, hot dipping, welding, etc.
Chemicals
Splash, fumes, vapors, and irritating mists.
Acid and chemical handling, degreasing, plating, and working with blood.
Dust
Harmful dust.
Woodworking, buffing, and general dusty conditions.
Optical Radiation
Radiant energy, glare, and intense light
Welding, torch-cutting, -brazing, soldering, and laser work.

17. PPE Selection - PPE must be :
Provide adequate protection against the particular hazards for which they are designed [ (a)(6)];
Be of safe design and construction for the work to be performed [ (c)];
Be reasonably comfortable [ (a)(6)(ii)];
Fit snugly and shall not unduly interfere with the movements of the wearer [ (a)(6)(iii)];
Be durable [ (a)(6)(iv)];
Be capable of being disinfected [ (a)(6)(v)];
Be easily cleanable [ (a)(6)(vi)];
Be distinctly marked [ (a)(4), (a)(7)]

18. PPE Provision of PPE PPE is provided by employer / supervisor
If performing activity and you do not have PPE, contact
supervisor for PPE’s prior to starting the activity.
Employee may be responsible for lost or damaged
PPE;s

19. PPE
PPE Training
(f), Employees shall be trained to know at least the following: 
When PPE is necessary
What PPE is necessary
How to properly don, doff, adjust, and wear PPE
The limitations of the PPE
The proper care, maintenance, useful life, and disposal of the
PPE

20. PPE
Retraining is required, but not limited to, the following situations:
Changes in the workplace
Changes in the types of PPE to be used
Inadequacies in an affected employee’s knowledge or use of assigned PPE indicate that the employee has not retained the requisite understanding or skill

21. PPE PPE Care, Maintenance, Storage & Disposal
Always check PPE for damage before and after you use it
Clean PPE before storing
Dispose of and replace damaged PPE
Properly store PPE and avoid conditions that could damage it, such as heat, light, moisture, etc.

22. PPE Some limitations of PPE’s
Ear muffs with cracked, cut or missing gaskets reduce your protection
Dirty or scratched eyewear could limit your vision
Suspension on hard hats may have loosen or torn cradles
Un-fit PPE may lead you to harm

23. PPE Evaluation of PPE’s Performance
Effectiveness of PPE used is analyzed based on the exposure and effect of identified hazards on employees

24. PPE
Record Keeping
Records on PPE like, history, usage, disposal, type and other related records must be kept for TRACKING any changes and/or for future reference

25. PPE Employees Responsibility
Employees must use PPE in accordance with training, instructions and requirement of the job
Employees must use alternative PPE if existing PPE is not recommended due to incompatibility. (The job must be modified to eliminate the hazard requiring PPE or the employee must change jobs)
Employees cannot sign waiver and accept risk of injury
Employees shall not place other employees in an unprotected hazardous
situation
PPE is provided to protect employee and is not intended as an inconvenience

26. PPE Employer’s Responsibility
The employer SHALL ensure that employees are provided and use appropriate personal protective equipment when they are exposed to hazards requiring their use
Use of PPE shall be incorporated into employee work plans and will be enforced as any other key responsibility/dimension including disciplinary action

27. Points to Remember PPE must be used correctly to protect you.
PPE is designed for YOUR benefit.
For your sake and your family’s, learn how to use PPE
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