MacPhail School

of Energy

Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE)
MacPhail School of
Lesson Outline
Energy

This lesson will cover:

• PPE legislation
• PPE as a hazard control method
• PPE for body and head protection
• Fall arrest requirements
• Respiratory protection
• PPE required for various hazards

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MacPhail School of
Lesson Outline
Energy

This lesson will cover:

• PPE legislation
• PPE as a hazard control method
• PPE for body and head protection
• Fall arrest requirements
• Respiratory protection
• PPE required for various hazards
MacPhail School of
Employer’s Responsibilities
Energy

• Specified PPE must provide appropriate

protection
• Enforce usage for each job and work location
• Ensure PPE is in good condition
• Ensure PPE does not endanger the worker
• Train workers to use and care for PPE, and
know limitations

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MacPhail School of
Employee Responsibilities
Energy

• Inspect PPE
• Wear/Use PPE
• Care for PPE
• Maintain PPE (Replace as required)

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MacPhail School of
Lesson Outline
Energy

This lesson will cover:

• PPE legislation
• PPE as a hazard control method
• PPE for body and head protection
• Fall arrest requirements
• Respiratory protection
• PPE required for various hazards
MacPhail School of
PPE as a Hazard Control Method
Energy

Remember: PPE is your last defense

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MacPhail School of
Lesson Outline
Energy

This lesson will cover:

• PPE legislation
• PPE as a hazard control method
• PPE for body and head protection
• Fall arrest requirements
• Respiratory protection
• PPE required for various hazards
MacPhail School of
Head Protection
Energy

Protective caps first used

during the construction of the
Hoover Dam (1931) and the
Golden Gate Bridge (1933)

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 Head Protection
MacPhail School of
Energy Hard Hat

Type I – Designed to protect workers from falling objects

and impacts that strikes the top of the hat from above
Type II – Designed to protect from blows and objects
coming from the side or laterally. Protection extends to
the front, back, side, and top.
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 Head Protection
MacPhail School of
Energy Hard Hat

1½” Clearance Required

• Wearing a ballcap underneath can seriously interfere with the

suspension
• Should be cleaned and inspected daily/with every use
• Do not store stuff inside between the shell and suspension
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 Head Protection
MacPhail School of
Energy Hard Hat

General Inspection Rules:

– Inspect the shell for any breakage, cracks, crazing,
discolouring, chalky appearance, or anything that
appears out of the normal
– Inspect suspension for loss of flexibility, cracks,
breaks, frays, or damaged stitching

If the hardhat has absorbed a significant impact

or penetration, replace immediately

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 Head Protection
MacPhail School of
Energy Hard Hat

• Paint or stickers should not be applied to the

shell:
– Chemicals used can degrade the shell material
– Covers up cracks or other damage
• Suspension should be replaced annually
• Hard hats should be replaced every 2-5 years

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MacPhail School of
Eye Protection
Energy

Material Characteristics
All Eye
Hi-Vex Protection must be CSA
• More impact-resistant Z94.3
than CR39 approved
plastic
• Available with all surface treatments
• 100% UV filtering
• Light weight
• Material is very clear
Polycarbonate • Most impact-resistant of all lens materials
• Light weight
• Can be coated for scratch resistance
• Most have built-in UV absorption properties
Plastic (CR39) • About ½ the weight of glass
• Resistant to solvents and pitting
Trivex • More impact resistant than CR39 plastic
• Less impact resistant than polycarbonate
• UV absorption properties
Glass • High density material resulting in heavy lens
• Loses impact resistance if scratched
• Does not meet impact criteria as set by CSA Z94.3 
 Eye Protection
MacPhail School of
Energy Safety Glasses
Class
Side Shields/protection
1

• General protection from flying objects and

particles
• Shatter resistant
• Available with prescription

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 Eye Protection
MacPhail School of
Energy Goggles
Class
Head strap
2

Contoured face contact for better protection

from:
– Objects
– Dust
– Mist
– Liquid splashes
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 Eye Protection
MacPhail School of
Energy Face Shield
Class
Full Face Protection
6

Protects from:
– Grinding dust
– Liquid splashes

May be combined with goggles or glasses

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 Eye Protection
MacPhail School of
Energy Welding Helmet/Goggles
Class

• Dark tint in goggles protects against bright flame

• Special tint for helmet protects against intense UV
exposure (Arc Flash)
• Helmet protects against sparks
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 Eye Protection
MacPhail School of
Energy Handheld Welding Shields
Class

• Dark tint protects against bright flame

• Special tint for helmet protects against intense UV
exposure (Arc Flash)
• Shield protects against sparks
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MacPhail School of
Hearing Protection
Energy

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 MacPhail School of
Energy
Hearing Protection

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 Hearing Protection
MacPhail School of
Energy Custom Fitted

http://instamold.com/

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MacPhail School of
Foot Protection
Energy

“Hard Toe” or “Safety Footwear”

– Composites have replaced “Steel Toe”
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 MacPhail School of
Foot Protection
Energy

Grade 1 toe (125 J) ✓ ✓

Grade 2 toe (90 J) ✓
Sole Puncture Protection ✓ ✓
Resistance to Electric
Shock (<18 000V) ✓
Static Dissipative ✓
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MacPhail School of
Limb and Body Protection
Energy

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MacPhail School of
Lesson Outline
Energy

This lesson will cover:

• PPE legislation
• PPE as a hazard control method
• PPE for body and head protection
• Fall arrest requirements
• Respiratory protection
• PPE required for various hazards
MacPhail School of
Fall Protection
Energy

Generally, anything over 3 metres off the ground

• Applies to:
– Flat roof, man-bucket, ladder
– Areas with high fall potential
• Possible exemptions:
– Jobs shorter than 15 minutes
– Painting or inspecting

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 MacPhail School of
Energy
The Olden Days

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 MacPhail School of
Energy
The Olden Days

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 MacPhail School of
Energy
Fall Protection

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MacPhail School of
Fall Protection Harness
Energy

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MacPhail School of
Fall Protection Harness
Energy

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MacPhail School of
Lesson Outline
Energy

This lesson will cover:

• PPE legislation
• PPE as a hazard control method
• PPE for body and head protection
• Fall arrest requirements
• Respiratory protection
• PPE required for various hazards
MacPhail School of
Respiratory Protection
Energy

• Workers require protection when…

– Oxygen in atmosphere is <19.5% by volume
– Airborne contaminants are present in
concentrations exceeding occupational exposure
limits
• If atmosphere may become lethal or
immediately dangerous, supplied-air
apparatus must be used

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MacPhail School of
Respiratory Protection
Energy

If breathing hazards are known to be present,

Respiratory equipment must:
– Maintain positive pressure in face piece
– Provide full-face protection (incl. eyes)
– Airline respirators must have an aux. supply of air
– SCBAs (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) must
have capacity >30 minutes and low-pressure-
warning alarm

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MacPhail School of
Respiratory Protection
Energy

Respiratory equipment must be:

– Stored in accessible location
– Protected from contamination
– Kept clean and sanitary
– Inspected before each use
– Serviced and used according to manufacturer’s
specifications
– Inspected at least 1/month, if not used routinely

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 MacPhail School of
Energy
Respiratory Protection

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 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
MacPhail School of
Energy (SCBA)

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MacPhail School of
Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus
Energy

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MacPhail School of
Other Concerns
Energy

• Training is critical
• Care and Maintenance
– Regular maintenance and sanitization are
mandatory (CSA reg.)
• Working in a Contaminated Atmosphere
– May require full-body protection

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MacPhail School of
More “Exotic” Protection…
Energy

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MacPhail School of
Lesson Outline
Energy

This lesson will cover:

• PPE legislation
• PPE as a hazard control method
• PPE for body and head protection
• Fall arrest requirements
• Respiratory protection
• PPE required for various hazards
MacPhail School of
PPE Selection and Use
Energy

• PPE selected according to findings of hazard

assessment
• Employer must enforce use
• Employer must provide training

• Employer is NOT legally obligated to provide

PPE

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MacPhail School of
Maintenance of PPE
Energy

• Inspect before each use

• Check consumable supplies
• Discard torn or ragged protective gear
• Button up, lace up
• Don’t modify PPE
• Remove defective PPE from service
immediately

Not wanting to wear the required PPE is not an

option