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Personal Protective Equipment Policy: Safety Committee Prototypical Safety Program Manual
Personal Protective Equipment Policy: Safety Committee Prototypical Safety Program Manual
PersonalProtectiveEquipmentPolicy
Policy
The Flight Department strives to provide a safe work environment through the
use of methods and practices which isolate personnel from hazards and potential
hazards. Where such isolation is impossible, impracticable, or inadequate, appropriate
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be used. This Policy applies to any
hazards present which may produce injury or impairment of any part of the body
through absorption or physical contact.
This Policy complies with the OSHA Personal Protective Equipment standards
defined in 29 CFR 1910, Subpart I. Inhalation hazards are addressed separately in the
Respiratory Protection Program. Noise hazards are addressed in the Hearing
Conservation Program.
General
Each Department facility must be assessed to identify hazards requiring the use
of PPE. A written certification of workplace hazard assessment is required as defined
in 1910.132. Supervisors must select, and require the use of, PPE that is suitable for
protection from the identified hazards. Affected personnel, and their immediate
supervisors, must be fitted for and instructed in the proper use and care of selected
PPE. All personal protective equipment specifically required by this Policy shall be
provided by the Department at no cost to the employee.
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Responsibility
The Safety Manager/Officer is responsible for the completion and updating of
the facility Hazard Assessments annually, or as required.
The Safety Manager/Officer are responsible for the maintenance of required
training records.
The facility [position title] is responsible for ensuring that all affected
maintenance personnel are properly trained in and adhere to the proper use and care of
PPE.
All Department personnel who wear PPE are required to maintain the
equipment in a sanitary and usable condition. The use of damaged or defective PPE is
prohibited.
HazardAssessment
The Hazard Assessment, contained in Appendix I of this Section, has been
performed to survey the need for PPE in Department workplaces. This document
identifies procedures, situations, and conditions under which the indicated PPE must
be used. Supervisors and affected employees must be vigilant for other circumstances
that arise which may require the use of PPE. The information below is intended as a
guide in this determination.
EyeandFaceProtection
The following positions and tasks/areas have been identified where a reasonable
probability of eye injury can be prevented by eye protection:
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Position
Maintenance Technician
Tasks/Areas
All shop and hangar areas when:
portable or fixed tools are in use for sawing,
cutting, pressing, drilling, polishing,
grinding, sanding, abrading, or soldering,
compressed air is used for cleaning,
paint spraying,
servicing battery electrolyte
welding, and
hazardous chemicals are in use.
All eye and face protection used, whether owned by the employee or provided
by the Department, must meet or exceed the requirements of ANSI Z87.1 - 1989, and
have markings indicating so. Eye and face protection must also be marked to indicate
the manufacturer. These requirements do not apply to non-protective eyewear worn in
non-hazardous situations. Where an exposure to intense optical radiation exists, filter
lenses must meet the requirements for shade designations in 1910.133(a)(5). Tinted
and shaded lenses are not filter lenses unless they are marked or identified as such.
Affected personnel who wear prescription corrective lenses must be provided with
protective eyewear which either;
a)
b)
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Except for situations in which there are significant risks of ocular injury,
individuals may be allowed to wear contact lenses in Department facilities. When the
work environment entails exposures to chemicals, vapors, splashes, radiant or intense
heat, molten metals, or a highly particulate atmosphere, contact lens use should be
restricted accordingly. Restrictions on contact lens wear do not apply to office areas.
Questions concerning the wearing of contact lenses in Department workplaces should
be directed to the Safety Manager/Officer or the Company Medical Officer.
The three most appropriate types of eye and face protectors applicable to
hazards incurred during Department operations are:
1)
2)
3)
FootProtection
1)
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reevaluating the level of protection required to protect employees from the
hazards.
HeadProtection
HandProtection
The following positions and tasks/areas have been identified where a reasonable
probability of hand injury can be prevented by hand protection:
Position
Maintenance Technician
Tasks/Areas
All shop and hangar areas:
leather gloves must be worn when:
performing sheet metal work with nonpowered tools, and
welding.
chemical protective gloves must be worn
when:
using solvents or degreasers,
servicing battery electrolyte, and
handling lubricants or petroleum based
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products.
Additionally, appropriate hand protection must be worn by personnel whose
hands are exposed to hazards such as:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
1)
2)
3)
2)
3)
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AppendixIHazardAssessment
CertificationofHazardAssessment
Date:
Completedby:
JobArea
Foot
Protection
Maint.
Requiredor
NotRequired
Pilot/
Flight
Attendant
Ops/
Admin.
Eye
Protection
Hearing
Protection
Hand
Protection
Head
Protection
Resp.
Protection
TYPEOFHAZARD:BATTERYACID
Example:
BatteryAcid,Electrolyte
HealthHazards:
Eyesimmediatelydamaging
Skinrapidlydamagesskinandtissue
Inhalationdamagingtoupperrespiratorytractandlungs
Ingestiondamagingtodigestivetract
BodyPartsMostLikelytobeAffected:
Respiratorysystem,eyes,skin,teeth
HowtoKnowYouAreExposed:
Skinirritation,nose,mouthoreyeirritation,visiblecloudoffumesafterchemicalreaction
PhysicalHazards:
Fumesarehazardous.Verydangerousifinvolvedwithfire.Incompatiblewithcausticsand
somemetals.
HowtoProtectYourself:
Safetyglasseswithsideshieldsorchemicalgogglesalongwithfaceshieldwhenhandling.
Protectiveclothingandacidglovesmustbewornwhenhandlingconcentratedacid.Special
acidrespiratorshouldbeworniffumesareirritating. Donotaddwatertoconcentrated
sulfuricacid; addacid towater. Useproperbatteryjumpprocedures toprevent battery
explosions.
WhattodoinanEmergency:
Incaseofeye/skincontact,flushwithwater15minutesandseekmedicalattention.
Incaseofinhalation,removetofreshairandseekmedicalattention.
Incaseofingestion,dilutewithmilkorwaterandseekmedicalattention. Donotinduce
vomiting.
Incaseofspill/leak,iftrained,useAcidSpillCleanupKit.
Anylargeoroutdoorspillisanemergency.
TYPEOFHAZARD:BLEACH
Example:
SodiumHypochlorite,HouseholdBleach
HealthHazards:
Eyes/skinirritationorcorrosion
Inhalationirritatesmucousmembranesandrespiratorysystem
Ingestionirritatesandburns
BodyPartsMostLikelytobeAffected:
Eyes,skin,respiratorysystem
HowtoKnowYouAreExposed:
Skinirritation,nose,mouth,oreyeirritation
PhysicalHazards:
Incompatiblewithacids,alcohols,andammonia.Examples:phosphoricandsulfuricacid,
draincleaner,generalcleaner,householdammonia.
HowtoProtectYourself:
Readandfollowlabelinstructions.Wearsafetyglasseswithsideshieldsandrubbergloves.
Ifhandledinconcentratedform,theabovemustbewornalongwithfaceshieldorchemical
gogglesandprotectiveclothing. Specialchlorinerespiratorshouldbeworniffumesare
irritating.
WhattodoinanEmergency:
Incaseofeye/skincontact,flushwithwater15minutesandseekmedicalattention.
Incaseofinhalation,removefromcontaminatedareaandseekmedicalattention.
Incaseofingestion,seekmedicalattention.
Incaseofsmallspill,floodareawithlargequantitiesofwater.
Ventilatearea.
Anylargeoroutdoorspillisanemergency.
TYPEOFHAZARD:BROKENGLASS
Example:
BrokenGlassContainers
HealthHazards:
Cutsandpuncturewounds
BodyPartsMostLikelytobeAffected:
Feet,hands,arms
PhysicalHazards:
Sharpedgescancauseseriouscuts.Brokenglassonfloorcancausefallandfootinjuries.
HowtoProtectYourself:
Weargloveswhenhandlingbrokenglassorcleaningup.Cleanupbrokenglassassoonas
possible.
WhattodoinanEmergency:
Usedirectpressureoncuttostopbleeding.
Seekmedicalattention.
TYPEOFHAZARD:CARBONDIOXIDE
Example:
CO2PortableFireExtinguishers
Warning:
YoucannotdetectdangerouslevelsofCO2bysmell.
HealthHazards:
Eyescontactwithcarbondioxidegasstreamcancausecornealburnsorfrostbiteoftheeye.
Skincarbondioxidegasorliquidstreamcancausefrostbite.CO 2canformanacidwhenin
contactwithmoisture.
BodyPartsMostLikelytobeAffected:
Skin,lungs,nervoussystem
HowtoKnowYouAreExposed:
Skinexposuretostreamofgasisnoticeable.Respiratoryexposureresultsinincreaseofrate
anddepthofrespiration.
PhysicalHazards:
Carbondioxidecanformanacidwhenincontactwithmoisture.
HowtoProtectYourself:
Wear gloves, safety glasses, face shield and necessary protective clothing. Leave
immediatelyanyenclosedareaifyoubeginhavingbreathingproblems.
WhattodoinanEmergency:
Incaseofeye/skincontact,flushwithwaterandseekmedicalassistanceasnecessary.
Incaseofinhalation,removetofreshairandseekmedicalattention.Ifyouhaveabreathing
problem,evacuatethearea.
TYPEOFHAZARD:ACIDS
Example:
LiquidDrainCleaners
HealthHazards:
Eyes/skinirritation,burns,corrosion
Inhalationcandamagenasalandrespiratorytracts
Ingestioncandamagemouth,teeth,anddigestivetract
BodyPartsMostLikelytobeAffected:
Respiratorysystem,eyes,skin,teeth
HowtoKnowYouAreExposed:
Skinirritation,nose,mouthoreyeirritation,visiblecloudoffumesafterchemicalreaction
PhysicalHazards:
Corrosive and reactive. Will corrode skin and many common materials. Will react
dangerouslywithcausticoralkalimaterialssuchasgeneralpurposecleanersandbleach.
HowtoProtectYourself:
Readandfollowlabelinstructions. Wearsafetyglasseswithsideshields,rubbergloves,
chemical goggles orfaceshield. Ifhandled infullstrengthform,protective clothing is
required.Specialrespiratorscanbeusedtoprotectagainstfumes.
WhattodoinanEmergency:
Incaseofeye/skincontact,flushwithwater15minutesandseekmedicalattention.
Incaseofinhalation,removetofreshairandseekmedicalattention.
Incaseofingestion,dilutewithwaterandseekmedicalattention.Donotinducevomiting.
Incaseofspill/leak,iftrained,useAcidSpillCleanupKit.
Anylargeoroutdoorspillisanemergency.
TYPEOFHAZARD:BACKINJURIESFROMLIFTING
Example:
BackInjuriesfromImproperLiftingorOverexertion
HealthHazards:
Musclestrainsanddamagetothebackcanoccur.
BodyPartsMostLikelytobeAffected:
Back,shoulders,arms
HowtoProtectYourself:
Followsafeliftingprocedures:(1)Keepyourbackstraight,(2)Liftwithlegs,notyourback,
(3)Donottwistwhileliftingorcarrying,(4) Gethelpwhennecessary (5) Designheavy
liftingoutofjob,whenpossible.
WhattodoinanEmergency:
Seekmedicalattention.
TYPEOFHAZARD:CAUSTICS&ALKALINES
Example:
MostHeavyDutyCleaners,SolidDrainCleaners,Lye
HealthHazards:
Eyes/skinirritation,corrosion,andburns
Inhalationirritationandburns
Ingestionburnsanddamagetodigestivetract
BodyPartsMostLikelytobeAffected:
Skin,respiratorysystem,eyes
HowtoKnowYouAreExposed:
Nose, mouth or eye irritation. Irritation from skin contact may not be immediate upon
exposure,butmaterialsarefrequentlyslickwhenontheskin.
PhysicalHazards:
Corrosive and reactive. Will corrode skin and many common materials. Will react
dangerouslywithcausticoracidmaterialssuchasgeneralpurposecleaners.
HowtoProtectYourself:
Readandfollowlabelinstructions. Donotmixcleaners. Ifusedinconcentratedform,
gloves,safetyglasseswithsideshields,andprotectiveclothingmustbeworn.
WhattodoinanEmergency:
Incaseofeye/skincontact,flushwithwater15minutesandseekmedicalattention.
Incaseofinhalation,removetofreshairandseekmedicalattention.
Incaseofingestion,dilutewithwaterandseekmedicalattention.
Incaseofsmallspill/leak,dilutewithlargeamountsofwater.
Anylargeoroutdoorspillisanemergency.
TYPEOFHAZARD:AVIATIONJETFUEL
Example:
JetA
HealthHazards:
Eyesirritation
Skinrepeatedcontactmaycauseirritationandrash
Inhalationvaporormistcanbeirritatingandcauseheadache,dizziness,nauseaandlossof
coordination
Ingestionchemicalpneumonitisifaspiratedintolungs
BodyPartsMostLikelytobeAffected:
Skin
PhysicalHazards:
Combustibleliquid,givesoffflammablevaporwhenheated.Maycausesliphazards.
HowtoProtectYourself:
Hasamildcharacteristicodor. Avoidskincontact. Treatasaflammableliquid. Follow
propervehiclerefuelingprocedures.
WhattodoinanEmergency:
Treatasaflammableliquid.
Incaseofeyecontactflushwithwaterfor15minutes,seekmedicalattention.
Incaseofskincontactwashwithsoapandwater.
Incaseofinhalationremovetofreshair,seekmedicalattention.
Largeoroutdoorspillisanemergency.
TYPEOFHAZARD:ELECTRICALSHOCK
Example:
Electricallyoperatedtools,electricalcabinets,damagedelectricalcords.
Warning:
Riskofelectricalshockinwetareasismuchgreaterthannormalrisk.Allelectrical
equipmentabove50voltscancausedangerousshocksanddeath.
HealthHazards:
Injuryordeath
BodyPartsMostLikelytobeAffected:
Entirebody
HowtoKnowYouAreExposed:
Workwithelectricalhandtools,electricalmaintenanceorinstallationwork,workaround
exposedwiringorenergizedparts.
PhysicalHazards:
Voltagesabove50voltsareconsidereddangerousforshocks.Highvoltagecancausesevere
burnsanddamage.
HowtoProtectYourself:
Unlessqualified,donotopenelectricalcabinetswithexposedelectricalparts.Inspectall
electrical cords before use. Report electrical wire problems. Always use Ground Fault
CircuitInterrupter(GFCI)outletsorequipmentinwetareasandconfinedspaces. Always
inspectportableequipmentandextensioncordsbeforeuse.
WhattodoinanEmergency:
Ifafellowemployeeisbeingshocked,becarefulnottobecomeavictimyourself.Cutoff
electricity and/or useanonconductive item,suchasawoodenbroom,todisengagethe
victimfromthecircuit.CallforhelpandadministerCPRifvictimhasstoppedbreathing.
TYPEOFHAZARD:AIRCRAFTTUG/FORKLIFTTRAFFIC
Example:
ForkliftOperationsinHangar
HealthHazards:
Exhaustfrompropaneforkliftscanbetoxic.Exhaustcanbedeadlyinanunventilatedroom
orconfinedspace.
BodyPartsMostLikelytobeAffected:
Respiratorysystem
PhysicalHazards:
Forkliftdriversoftenhaveobstructedvision. Forkliftsmayleakhydraulicfluidandcause
sliphazards.Forkliftscanslideonwetfloors.
HowtoProtectYourself:
Neverwalkbetweenanoperatingforkliftandaclosefixedobject. Neverwalkbehinda
forkliftplacingorpickingupaload.Beonthelookoutforhydraulicfluidleaks.Forklift
hornsmustbesoundedatblindspotsorcorners.
WhattodoinanEmergency:
Seekmedicalattention.
TYPEOFHAZARD:GASOLINE
Example:
AutomobileFuelLeadFree
HealthHazards:
Eyesirritationordamage
Skinmaycauseirritation,dermatitisorblistering
Inhalationoverexposurecancausebronchopneumoniaorpulmonaryedema
MaycontainBenzene,whichispotentiallyanoccupationalcarcinogen
BodyPartsMostLikelytobeAffected:
Skinandrespiratorysystem
HowtoKnowYouAreExposed:
Vaporsinairarerecognizableduetocharacteristicodor.
PhysicalHazards:
Flammableliquid,flammablevaporsareheavierthanair
HowtoProtectYourself:
Avoidvapors. Keepignitionsourcesawayfromvapors. Followproperprocedureswhen
fueling.Avoidskincontact.Useapprovedstoragecontainers.
WhattodoinanEmergency:
Dangervaporsareflammable.
Incaseofskincontactremovecontaminatedclothing,washaffectedareawithsoapand
water.
Incaseofeyecontactflushwithwaterfor15minutes,seekmedicalattention.
Incaseofingestiondonotinducevomiting,seekmedicalattention.
Incaseofinhalationremovetofreshair,seekmedicalattention.
Incaseofspillorleakdanger,flammablevapors.Eliminatesourcesofignition,ifsafeto
doso.Callforemergencyservices.Ifsafetodoso,stopflowofliquidfromenteringdrains
orsewers.
TYPEOFHAZARD:HYDRAULICFLUID
Example:
AircraftHydraulicSystemFluid
HealthHazards:
Eyes/skinirritation
Inhalation/ingestionirritation
BodyPartsMostLikelytobeAffected:
Back,armorhandinjuriesduetofall
HowtoKnowYouAreExposed:
Hydraulicfluidisnormallynoticeableasaredliquidifspilledorleakedonskinorfloor.
PhysicalHazards:
Combustibleliquid. Canbeignitedwhenheatedorsprayedasafinemist. Incompatible
withoxidizerssuchaspureoxygen.Slipperyconditionsresultfromleaksandspills.
HowtoProtectYourself:
Cleanupleaksimmediately. Keepabsorbentonspillswhicharechronicproblems. Use
glovesorwashfromskinassoonaspossibleaftercontact.Useabsorbenttocontrolspills.
WhattodoinanEmergency:
Treatasacombustibleliquid.
Incaseofeyecontactflushwithwaterfor15minutesandseekmedicalattention.
Incaseofskincontactwashwithsoapandwater.
Incaseofinhalationremovetofreshairandseekmedicalattention.
Incaseofingestionseekmedicalattention.
Outdoorspillscanbeanemergency.
TYPEOFHAZARD:LUBRICANTS/PETROLEUMOIL
Example:
MotorOil,PetroleumLubricants
HealthHazards:
Eyes/skinirritation
Inhalationpossibledamagetonasalpassage
Ingestionstomachirritation
BodyPartsMostLikelytobeAffected:
Back,armorhandinjuriesduetofall
HowtoKnowYouAreExposed:
Lubricantsandoilsarenormallynoticeableonfloororskinwhensprayed.
PhysicalHazards:
Maybecombustible.Incompatiblewithoxidizerssuchaspureoxygen.Slipperyconditions
resultfromleaksandspills.
HowtoProtectYourself:
Readandfollowlabelinstructionsandwarnings. Cleanupspillsandleaksimmediately.
Keepabsorbentonspillswhicharechronicproblems.Useglovesorwashfromskinassoon
aspossibleaftercontact.Useabsorbenttocontrolspills.
WhattodoinanEmergency:
Treatasacombustibleliquid.
Incaseofeyecontactflushwithwaterfor15minutesandseekmedicalattention.
Incaseofskincontactwashwithsoapandwater.
Incaseofinhalationremovetofreshairandseekmedicalattention.
Incaseofingestiondrinktwoglassesofwaterandseekmedicalattention.
Incaseofspilluseabsorbentmaterialtocontain.
Outdoorspillscanbeanemergency.
TYPEOFHAZARD:PROPANE
Example:
Propane,LPG
HealthHazards:
Eyesnotsignificantunlesscontactwithliquid
Skinliquidcontactcancausefrostbite
Inhalationsimpleasphyxiant
BodyPartsMostLikelytobeAffected:
Hands(freezeburn)
HowtoKnowYouAreExposed:
Propanehascharacteristicodor.Liquidexposuregivessensationoffreezeburn.
PhysicalHazards:
Flammablegas.Keepawayfromoxidizersandsourcesofignition.Vaporsareheavierthan
air.Cylindersareveryheavy.
HowtoProtectYourself:
Keepsourcesofignitionawayfromanyleaks/spills.Gethelpwhenchangingcylinders.
WhattodoinanEmergency:
Incaseofeye/skincontactflushwithwater.
Incaseofinhalationremovetofreshair.
Incaseofspill/leakstayoutofflowofgas. Eliminate ignitionsourcesandventilate.
Evacuateareatopreventcontactwithliquidorvaporcloud. Forfire,stopflowofgas,if
possible.
Anylargeleakisanemergency.
TYPEOFHAZARD:SOLVENTS
Example:
PartsCleaner,SomeDegreasersorSpotCleaners,SprayPartsCleaner
HealthHazards:
Eyesirritation
Skincontactdriesskinbyremovingnaturaloils
Inhalation headaches, dizziness and nausea. Some solvent vapors are toxic in small
amounts.Readlabelinformation.
Ingestionharmfulifswallowed.
BodyPartsMostLikelytobeAffected:
Skin,eyes,respiratorysystem,nervoussystem
HowtoKnowYouAreExposed:
Mosthaveacharacteristicodororskincontactisobvious.
PhysicalHazards:
Avoidheat,sparksandopenflame.Incompatiblewithalkalis,causticsandoxidizingagents
suchascleaners.
HowtoProtectYourself:
Readandfollowlabelinstructionsandwarnings.Avoidheat,sparksandopenflame.Use
with good area ventilation. Special respirator must be worn if area of use is not well
ventilated.
WhattodoinanEmergency:
Incaseofeyecontactflushwithwaterfor15minutes.
Incaseofskincontactwashandapplyskinlotion.
Incaseofinhalationremovetofreshairandseekmedicalattention.
Incaseofingestiondonotinducevomitingandgetmedicalattention.
Incaseofspill/leakcatchandcollectinretainingareaorwithabsorbent.
Spillsoftoxicorflammablesolventscanbeanemergency.
Spillsoutdoorscanbeanemergency.
TYPEOFHAZARD:WELDINGARCSANDCUTTINGTORCHFLAMES
Example:
ArcsProducedbyWeldingandBrightFlamesProducedbyCuttingTorches
HealthHazards:
Fumescanbeharmful. Somemetalssuchasgalvanizedmetalproduceverytoxicfumes
whenheated.
BodyPartsMostLikelytobeAffected:
Respiratorysystem,eyes,face,hands,arms
HowtoKnowYouAreExposed:
Arcsandflamesarevisible.Fumesarenormallynoticeable.
PhysicalHazards:
Heatburnscanresultfromflame,arc,metalorslagcontact.
Lightintenselightradiationfromelectricalarcsandcuttingtorchflamescancauseeye
injury.Ultravioletandinfraredradiationcancauseburnsandeyeinjury.Eyeirritationand
injuriesmaynotbecomeevidentforseveralhoursafterexposure.
HowtoProtectYourself:
Followproperweldingprocedures.Wearproperweldingorburningprotectiveclothingand
eyeprotection.Ifyouareinthegeneralareaofwelding,wearsafetyglasses.Donotlook
directlyatareaorflamewithoutproperweldingeyeprotection.
WhattodoinanEmergency:
Seekmedicalattention.
TYPEOFHAZARD:WETFLOORS
Example:
HangarFloorsMayBeWetandSlippery
HealthHazards:
None
BodyPartsMostLikelytobeAffected:
Back,arm,andhandinjuryduetofalls.
PhysicalHazards:
Slipsandfallsaremorelikelyonwetfloors.Vehiclescandlosetractiononwetfloors.
HowtoProtectYourself:
Wearshoeswithslipresistantsoles. Slowdownifdrivingavehicleonawetfloor. Get
goodfootingwhenlifting.Keepfloorscleananddrywhenpossible.
WhattodoinanEmergency:
Seekmedicalattention.