PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

FOR
SAFETY
 PPE FOR SAFETY

 LAST LINE OF DEFENSE FOR THE WORKERS.

 SHOULD BE THE LAST OPTION.
 EFFECTIVE PPE DEPENDS ON

– NATURE OF HAZARD

– PERFORMANCE OF PPE

– ACCEPTED LEVEL OF EXPOSUE TO HAZARD

 FACTORS AFFECTING USE

 FIT
– Improper fit same as not wearing PPE.
– Level of protection depends on a good fit.
 PERIOD OF USE
– PPE is effective only when it is worn.
– User acceptability is very important.
 COMFORT
– Uncomfortable PPE is less acceptable by users.
 MAINTENANCE
– Regular cleaning and servicing.
 FACTORS AFFECTING USE (cont.)

TRAINING
– Users and supervisors must know their PPE’s
 Limitation

 Correct use

 Achieving good fitting

 Required maintenance

 INTERFERENCE
– Combined PPE should not interfere with each other.
 MANAGEMENT COMMITMENT
– PPE as last line of defense against hazards.
 MAINTENANCE OF PPE

 ADEQUATE STORAGE

 CLEANLINESS

 CORRECT REPLACEMENT PARTS AND PARTS

AVAILABILITY

 RESPONSIBILITY FOR MAINTENANCE

 REPORTING OF DEFECTS
 EYE PROTECTION

 HAZARDS
– Chemical or metal splash, dust, projectiles, gas and vapor, radiation.

 SAFETY SPECTACLES OR GLASSES

– LOW ENERGY PROJECTILES.

 SAFETY GOGGLES
– HIGH ENERGY PROJECTILES
– EG. DUST, SPLASHES

 FACE SHIELDS OR SCREENS

– FULL FACE PROTECTION AGAINST HIGH ENERGY PROJECTILES
AND RADIATION.
 HEAD AND NECK PROTECTION

 HAZARDS
– Impact from falling or flying objects
– Risk of head bumping

 SAFETY HELMET
– IMPACT DAMAGE

 BUMP CAPS
– BRUISING AND BUMPING
 HANDS AND ARMS PROTECTION

 HAZARDS
– Abrasion - Impact
– Heat - Skin irritation
– Chemicals - Disease or contamination
– Cuts or punctures - Vibration
– Electricity - Product Contamination

 SEVERAL OPTIONS
– Gloves, gauntlets, mitts, armlets.

 TYPES OF GLOVES USED MUST BE SUITABLE WITH THE

TASK.
 FEET AND LEGS PROTECTION

 SEVERAL OPTIONS
– Safety boots, safety shoes, leggings, spats.

 HAZARDS TO CONSIDER DURING SELECTION

– Cuts
– Wet
– Falling objects
– Electro static build up
– Slipping
– Heavy loads
– Metal and chemical splash
– Vehicles.
 WHOLE BODY PROTECTION

 HAZARDS
– Temperature : heat, cold, bad weather
– Chemical or metal splash.
– Spray from pressure leaks or spray guns
– Impact or penetration
– Contamination dust
– Entanglement of own clothing.

 SEVERAL OPTIONS
– Coveralls (conventional or disposable)
– Chemical suits
– Thermal clothing,etc.
 SAFETY BELTS AND HARNESSES

 USE AS LAST RESORT.

 FOR FALLS, HARNESSES ARE BETTER THAN

BELTS.

 ANCHORAGE POINTS
– A fixed point as high as possible over the work area.

 EXAMINE EQUIPMENT AFTER A FALL.

 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

 FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (SAFETY, HEALTH

AND WELFARE) REGULATION 1970.

 REGULATION 32

– Clothing
– Safety helmets
– Gloves
– Eye protection.