OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT

BASIC OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY and HEALTH

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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT AND DEVICES

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What does PPE stand for?

PPE stands for personal protective

equipment.  PPE means any device or
appliance designed to be worn or held
by an individual for protection against
one or more health and safety hazards. 
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Why should PPE only be used as a

last resort?
Personal protective equipment should be regarded as a last line of defense.
If PPE is not working or fitted properly, then the person wearing it is
exposed to the risk as this is the only (or last) protection the wearer has
against the particular hazard. It is much preferable to remove or control the
hazard, if this is practicable.
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PPE in the workplace:

The employer/management has to make an assessment of the hazards in the workplace in
order to identify the correct type of PPE to be used and to ensure that PPE is appropriate to
the risk. 
It is the responsibility of the management to specify when protective clothing and equipment
are required and to provide them.
The worker then has the duty to use them.
If the worker is reluctant to do so, the management is responsible for enforcing the use of PPE.
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As an employee, do I have to wear PPE?

 There is a duty on employees, having regard to their training and instructions, to make correct
use of PPE. Employees should:
 Use PPE properly whenever it is required to be used.
 Report any defects in or damage to the PPE immediately.
 Participate in any training or instruction provided on PPE.
 Inform their employer of any medical conditions they have that might be affected by the use of
the PPE provided to them.
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RULE NO. 1080

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND DEVICES
1081.01: Every employer as defined in 1002
Shall at his own expense furnish his workers with protective equipment for the eyes, face,
hands and feet, protective shields and barriers whenever necessary by reason of the ha-
zardous nature of the process or environment, chemical or radiological or other mechanical
irritants or hazards capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of
the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.
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RULE NO. 1080

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND DEVICES
Deduction for the loss or damage of personal protective equipment
shall be governed by Article 114, Book III Labor Code of the
Philippines, and Section 14, Rule VIII, Book III, Omnibus Rules
Implementing the Labor Code.
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RULE NO. 1080

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND DEVICES
Deduction for the loss or damage of personal protective equipment
shall be governed by Article 114, Book III Labor Code of the
Philippines, and Section 14, Rule VIII, Book III, Omnibus Rules
Implementing the Labor Code.
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RULE NO. 1080

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND DEVICES
1081.02:
All personal protective equipment shall be of the approved
design and
construction appropriate for the exposure and the work to be
performed.
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RULE NO. 1080

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND DEVICES
1081.03:
The employer shall be responsible for the adequacy and proper
maintenance of personal protective equipment used in his
workplace.
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RULE NO. 1080

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND DEVICES
1081.04:
No person shall be subjected or exposed to a hazardous
environmental condition without protection.
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PPE
includes:
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EYES AND FACE

PROTECTION
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Causes:
 Dust and other flying particles
 Molten metal that might splash
 Acids that might splash
 Infectious body fluids
 Intense light
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Requirements
 Provide adequate protection
 Comfortable to use
 Durable, easily cleaned and
 capable of being disinfected
 Kept clean and in good condition
 Fit snugly and does not interfere with the movements of the user
 Approved type
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Persons whose visions require the

use of corrective lenses

 Spectacles which provide optical correction

 Persons whose visions require the use of corrective lenses
 goggles that incorporate corrective lenses mounted behind the
protective lenses For purposes of design, construction, testing, use of eye and face
protection, the American National Standards for Occupational Eye
and Face Protection Equipment (ANSI z87.1-1968) is adopted.
goggles that can be worn over corrective spectacles without
disturbing the adjustment of the spectacles
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RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION
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Causes

 Harmful dusts
 fogs, mists,
 fumes,
 and gases

Corrective measure: the use or application of accepted engineering control

measures, like enclosure or confinement of the operation, general and local
ventilation and substitution of less toxic materials or a combination of
these.
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Respiratory Protective Program

 Proper selection of respirators on the basis of the hazards to which the workers
exposed
 Sufficient instruction and training in the proper use and the limitations of respirators
 Regular cleaning and disinfecting of the respirators
 Appropriate examination and testing of the conditions of the work are a exclusive use
for individual
For purposes workers
of proper selection, design, construction, testing and use of respirators, the American
National Standards Practices for Respiratory Protection (ANSI z88.-21059) is adopted.
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Use of Respirators Maintenance

 Standard procedures shall be
developed for the use of respirators.
 inspection for defects (including leak
 Written procedures shall be prepared
covering safe use of respirators in check),
dangerous atmospheres that might be
encountered in normal operations or  cleaning and disinfecting, and
in emergencies
 For the safe use of any respirator, the
 repair and storage
user shall be properly instructed in its
selection, use and maintenance.
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HEAD
PROTECTION
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 shall have a brim all around to provide protection for the

head, face and back of the neck
 Hard hats without brims and low crowns may be allowed
only in confined spaces

 protection of workers from impact  The total weight of complete hard hat should not be

penetration from falling and flying
objects, blows, and from limited electric
 shock and burn shall be made of non-
combustible or slow-burning materials
and shall be non-conductor of electricity
more than 0.45 kgs.(16 ounces)
 The cradle and sweatband of hard hats shall be
detachable and replaceable
 For work in excessive moisture, hard hats shall be water-
proof-material

For purposes of proper selection, design, construction, testing and use of respirators, the American
National Standards Safety Requirement for Industrial Head Protection (ANSI z88.-21059) is adopted.
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CLASSIFICATIONS OF
HARD HATS
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HAND AND ARM

PROTECTION
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GUIDELINES  Gloves and sleeves for electrical

workers shall be made of rubber or
 Considerations should be given to the other suitable materials
exposure of hazards in gloves selection conforming with the test
 Gloves shall not be worn when operating requirements on dielectric
drills, punch presses or other machinery strength.
 Gloves, mittens and sleeves for workers  Gloves, mittens, and leathers or
handling hot metals shall be made of pads for workers handling sharp
suitable heat resisting material. edged or abrasive objects shall be
made of tough materials
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GUIDELINES
 Gauntlets for protecting workers against
the action of toxic, irritating or infectious
substances shall:  Gauntlets for workers handling
(1) cover the forearm as much as possible, corrosive substances shall be made
(2) have a close fit at the upper end and of natural rubber, synthetic rubber
(3) not have the slightest break. or pliable plastic material resistant
to corrosion.
 Gloves torn during use shall be replaced
immediately
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Hair Protection
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REQUIREMENTS
(1) All persons with long hair employed around machinery shall completely cover their
hair with well fitting caps or other equivalent protection.

(2) Caps shall be made of materials not easily flammable and sufficiently durable to
withstand regular laundering, disinfecting and cleaning.
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SAFETY BELTS,
LIFE LINES &
SAFETY NETS
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. Workmen working in unguarded surface above open pits or tanks, steep slopes, moving machinery and similar
locations, or working from unguarded surfaces six (6) meters (20ft.) or more above water or ground, temporary or
permanent floor platform, scaffold construction or where otherwise exposed to the possibility of falls hazardous to life
or limb, shall be secured by safety belts and life lines. In situations where safety belts and life lines in guarded platforms
and scaffolds or temporary floors are not feasible, safety
nets shall be provided and installed.
2. Window washers or cleaners working outside buildings six (6) meters (20 ft.) or more
above the ground or other surfaces unless protected from falling by other means, shall
use safety belts attached to suitable anchors
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
3. Workmen entering a sewer, flue, duct, or other similarly confined places shall be provided
and required to wear safety belts with life lines attached and held by another
person stationed at the opening ready to respond to agreed signals.
4. Workers who are required to climb and work on top of poles six (6) meters or more shall
use safety belts. On top of structures where there is no place to strap a safety belt, a
messenger line shall be installed for strapping the safety belt or life line.
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REQUIREMENTS
 Safety belts shall be made of chromed tanned leather, linen or cotton webbing, or other suitable
materials at least 11.5 cm. (4 1/2 in.) wide and 0.65 cm. (1/4 in.) thick and of sufficient strength to
support a weight of 114 kgs. (250 lbs.) without breaking.

 Hardware used for safety belts should have a strength of approximately equal to the full strength of the
waist band. Buckles shall hold securely without slippage or other failure. This holding power should be
achieved by only a single insertion of the strap through the buckle in the normal or usual way
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REQUIREMENTS
Belt anchors shall be made of metal machined from bar stock, forged or heat treated,
capable of supporting a pull of 2730 kgs. (6,000 lbs.) without fracture applied in the
direction which the anchor must withstand should a man fall. All anchors and fastenings
shall be provided with means to prevent turning, backing off or becoming loose. Anchor
fittings with single thread section which is merely screwed into reinforcing plates shall not
be used. Metals recommended for belt anchors are nickel copper alloy and stainless steel.
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REQUIREMENTS
Life lines shall be made of good quality manila rope of at least 1.9 cm. (3/4in.) diameter or
equivalent material such as nylon rope of at least 1.27 cm. (1/2 in.) diameter and shall be of
sufficient strength to support a weight of 1140 kgs. (2,500 lbs.) without breaking​

 Safety nets shall not be less than 0.94 cm. (3/8 in.) diameter mesh ropes and not less than 1.90 cm. (3/4
in.) diameter border ropes (perimeter) made of manila rope or other materials that can absorb the
impact of a falling body equally as nets fabricated from manila rope of the dimensions specified. The
mesh shall be arranged not to exceed 15.25 cm. (6 in.) on canters positively and securely attached to
avoid wear at each crossing point and at points of contac twith the border.
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REQUIREMENTS
Safety nets shall be equipped with adequately padded thimble sockets or
equivalent means of attachments. Supports and anchorages shall be of sufficient
size and strength to catch any falling worker. The nets shall be attached to
sufficient supports outside and beyond the area of possible fall and supported at
sufficient heights to prevent sagging to any solid object beneath when cushioning
the fall of a worker.
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SAFETY SHOES
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When should it be
used:
• When heavy objects can roll
• Sharp objects can poke through sole
• Molten metal splash
• Electrical splash
• Work around hot or wet surface