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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SHE-T 09 Rev 0 Prepared by Sam Raath 2018.

Personal Protective Equipment • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be provided when necessary by reason of hazards encountered that are capable of causing injury or impairment • PPE is not a substitute for engineering, work practice, and/or administrative controls • PPE creates a barrier between hazards and route of entry • Use of PPE does not eliminate the hazard so if the equipment fails, then exposure can occur • Must be worn to provide protection.

OHSA & PPE “… An Employer shall take steps to reduce the risk as much as is practicable, and shall provide free of charge and maintain in a good and clean condition such safety equipment as may be necessary to ensure that any person exposed to any such condition or situation at a workplace or in the course of his employment or on premises where machinery is used is rendered safe…” MC Design has conducted risk assessments for hazards, selected appropriate PPE and provided equipment to employees to reduce the effects of those hazards. Use of PPE as described for this procedure is applicable for all the processes/activities our employees are involved in..

PPE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS • When is PPE necessary • What PPE is necessary • How to properly adjust and wear PPE • Limitations of PPE • Proper care, maintenance, useful life and disposal of PPE • Changes in the workplace • Changes in 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 training • Accident Investigations.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE ➢ Inhalation ➢ Skin Absorption ➢ Ingestion ➢ Injection Knowing the hazards and how to protect yourself is the key to your safety Create a barrier.

TYPES OF PPE • EYE AND FACE PROTECTION • RESPIRATORY PROTECTION • HEAD PROTECTION • FOOT PROTECTION • ELECTRICAL PROTECTIVE DEVICES • HAND & SKIN PROTECTION • HEARING PROTECTION • FALL PROTECTION.

EYE & FACE PROTECTION ➢ Thousands of people are blinded each year from work-related injuries ➢ With eye and/or face protection, injuries can be prevented ➢ “One accident is all it takes” ➢ Types of face & eye protection include but are not limited to; Spectacles, Goggles & Face Shields.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION • Required when employees are in areas where effective engineering controls are not feasible to protect the health of the employee from harmful dusts, fumes, mists, gases, smokes, sprays or vapour’s LUNG DAMAGE ➢ Inhalation of hazardous materials damages delicate structures of the lung ➢ Damaged lungs are more susceptible to respiratory disease ➢ Most direct route to the bloodstream.

TYPES OF RESPIRATORY PROTECTION.

HEAD PROTECTION • Required when employees are in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling or moving objects or when they are exposed to electrical conductors which could be contacted by the head • Injuries to the head could involve your brain, eyes, nose and mouth. • For this reason, head protection and safety are very important.

POTENTIAL HEAD HAZARDS.

HEAD PROTECTION • Limited protection by REDUCING the force of small falling objects striking of penetrating the TOP of the shell • Does not provide front, side or rear impact or penetration protection • Inspect daily for signs of dents, cracks, penetrations, and any damage due to impact, rough treatment or wear • If fails inspection, remove from service.

FOOT PROTECTION • Required when employees are in areas where there is danger of foot injuries due to falling and rolling objects, slip hazards or objects piercing the sole, and where employees are exposed to electrical hazards.

FOOT PROTECTION • Impact and compression protection for toes • Metatarsal protection • Electrical hazard protection • Conductive protection (minimizes static electricity) • Protection against punctures and penetration • Slip resistant soles • Compatible with environment • Assure proper fit • Inspect for cuts, tears, cracks, worn soles and other possible damage • Care for footwear according to manufacturer’s recommendations.

ELECTRICAL PROTECTIVE DEVICES • Required when employees are in areas where there may be exposure to substantial electrical voltage • i.e. Arc flash PPE.

HAND & SKIN PROTECTION • Required when employees are in areas where their hands and body are exposed to skin absorption of harmful substances, severe cuts or lacerations, chemical or thermal burns, etc. • Protection must be compatible with hazard • Potential hazards include traumatic injuries (cuts, punctures, sprains or crushing), contact injuries (chemicals, biological substances, electrical sources, extreme temperatures), repetitive motion (same hand movement over extended time periods)..

SELECTION OF GLOVES/CLOTHING • Dependent upon type of hazard • Check MSDS for guidelines for chemical hazards • Not every job requires gloves as they can become a hazard • Clothing and jewelry can also become hazards • Choose compatible material as no one material is suited for all chemicals • May be well suited for one and dangerous for another • Be careful with chemical combinations • Decontamination vs. Disposal • Personal Hygiene – Wash up and keep clean.

HEARING PROTECTION • Required when employees are in areas where there is exposure to excessive noise levels of 85 dbA • Must be appropriate hearing protection • Damage to the delicate structures in your ear can cause one of two types of hearing loss: • 1. Conductive – blocks transmission of sound to inner ear – medical/surgical treatment available for most • 2. Sensorineural – involves organ of Corti and auditory nerve – almost always irreversible • Most hearing loss in the workplace is sensorineural.

FALL PROTECTION • Required when there is a risk of falling at heights, when area is not guarded or protected by other fall protection measures • Work at any height in aerial lifts, powered platforms and similar equipment • Includes all fall arrest, fall restraint and fall protection equipment i.e. safety harness, restraint & shock absorbing lanyards, lifelines, descender devices, etc..

CARE OF PPE • Always check PPE for damage before and after your 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. • Employees must use PPE in accordance with training and instructions • Most job activities require the use of PPE • PPE used is a requirement of the job • If the employee cannot use the PPE for what ever reason, alternative PPE must be selected, the job must be modified to eliminate the hazard requiring PPE or employee must change jobs. • PPE is provided to protect the employee and is not intended as an inconvenience..

IN CLOSING YOU ONLY HAVE ONE PAIR OF HANDS, EYES, EARS AND ONLY ONE LIFE!!.

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