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Hazards
• Hearing loss at risk if exposed to 85 decibels or more for 8-hrs.
• No cure for noise-induced hearing loss.
Hazards
• Falling Objects
• Bumping against fixed objects
• Bumping against moving objects.
• Contacts with electrical conductors.
Personal Protective Equipment for Head Protection – Selection/Choices
• Hard Hats
Class A – protects from falling objects and electric shocks up to 2,200 volts.
Class B – protects from falling objects and electrical shocks up to 20,000 volts.
Class C – protects from falling objects but does not protect from electrical shocks and
corrosive substances.
• Bump Caps
Designed to protect from bumping head on protruding objects but does not protect from
falling objects or electrical shocks.
Personal Protection in Galvanizing Industry
Head Protection
Inspection and Maintenance of Head Protection Equipment
• Cracks, nicks, dents, gouges, and any damage caused by impact,
penetration, abrasions, or rough treatment.
• If made of thermoplastic (polyethylene, polycarbonate) materials, inspect
the shell for stiffness, brittleness, fading, dullness of colour, or a chalky
appearance.
• Maintenance should also be performed on hard hats.
• Clean hard hat at least once a month (or as needed) to remove oil, grease,
• Chemicals and sweat that can collect in and around the hat.
• Clean by soaking in a solution of mild soap and hot water for 5-10
minutes.
• Rinse with clean water, wipe and let air dry or follow the manufacturer’s
recommendation.
• Sunlight and heat can damage the suspension of the hard hat.
• Store hard hat in a clean, dry and cool location.
Personal Protection in Galvanizing Industry
Foot Protection
Hazards
• Heavy objects, such as barrels or tools that might roll onto or fall on feet
• Sharp objects, such as nails or spikes that might pierce the soles or uppers
of ordinary shoes.
• Molten metal that might splash on feet or legs.
• Hot or wet surfaces.
• Exposure to electrical hazards.
• Slippery surfaces.
Personal Protective Equipment for Hand Protection -
Selection/Inspection/Use/Storage
• Select and use the right kind of glove for the job
• Select gloves that fit.
Personal Protection in Galvanizing Industry
Hand Protection
Hazards
• Fire, Extreme Heat
• Molten metal,
• Corrosive chemicals, body impact
• Cuts
• Cold temperature
Personal Protective Equipment- Choices/Selection
• Jackets, Coats, Aprons, Trousers, Sleeves, Leggings, and Coveralls
• The particular clothing material and style to be selected based on the
hazard involved
• Protective clothing materials include aluminized fabric and cotton. Cotton
burns but can give employees some level of protection in the event of a
molten zinc splash. Nylon material or nylon synthetic fabric is not
recommended for use since the material will quickly melt on contact with
the molten zinc.
Personal Protection in Galvanizing Industry
PPE Training
Several types of PPE are used to protect employees in the galvanizing
industry.
Employers need to select appropriate PPE based on the types
of hazards involved and their possible impacts, previous plant
experiences and the regulatory needs.
The workers in the high risk zones specially in case of noise should be
assigned duties on rotation basis.
The employer and the employees should be aware that PPE is not
meant for the elimination of hazard.
Training programmes are of great help in hazard protection.
All possible measures should be taken to minimise the hazard at
source.
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