PERSONAL PROTECTIVE

EQUIPMENT (PPE)
CHOOSING WHICH PPE TO USE
• For inhalation hazards, use respiratory protection.
• For skin absorption hazards, wear protective clothing.
• Other PPE items are eye protection, hard hats,
protective gloves and safety boots.
• Use corrective level of protection, depending on the
seriousness of the hazard.
• Follow your company policy, the MSDS and the
directions of the Incident Commander.
 HEAD PROTECTION
HARD HAT
- should be worn by all
personnel including
visitors when in the work
area.
- must be nonmetallic, non
conductive material
- must possess the prescribed
strength and protection
- must have a bright color
FACE AND EYE
PROTECTION
• SAFETY
GLASSES/GOGGLES
wear these at all times
to avoid injuries that
may be caused by flying
materials, chips, etc..

• FACE SHIELDS
use shields to avoid
contact with hazardous
chemicals such as caustic,
cement , cleaning
solutions, molten metal or
metals burnt by steam.
Face Shield Sample
 BODY PROTECTION
CLOTHING
(Coveralls)
• close fitting, clean,
long-sleeved shirts
with shirttails tucked
in
• they should be worn
at all times
 HEARING PROTECTION
• Worn at any high noise
area
• ex. Ear Muffs 10-20
decibel (db) reduction
• Note: Hearing
protection should be
worn at 82 decibels.
 HAND PROTECTION
GLOVES
• protect hands from
minor injuries
Heat and Fire Protection • should be made up of
heavy cotton, short and
close fitting
• rubber gloves are used
for handling caustic or
corrosive materials
Liquid Resistant
 FOOT PROTECTION
SAFETY SHOES
& BOOTS
• steel-toed footwear made of
heavy leather or neoprene
construction material Rubber

• these should be discarded

when metal begins to show

Extreme Pressure
RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION
the proper and
diligent use of
respiratory
protection at work
prevents inhalation
of H2S and other
toxic chemicals
 When are respirators required?
When effective engineering controls are not feasible, or while
they are being instituted, appropriate respirators are used as
specified by the following requirements:

• Applicable and suitable respirators are provided when

necessary to protect employee health
• A respiratory protection program has been established
and is properly maintained to
protect employees from atmospheric
contamination and/or hazards
RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT
Air Purifying Device
Mechanical Filter Respirator
Chemical Cartridge Respirator
Gas Mask / Hose Mask Air Supplied
Respirator
Abrasive Blasting Helmets
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
 Other Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE)

Fall Protection Specialty Clothing

Personal flotation Device
HAND – TOOL
SAFETY
 KEY TO HAND TOOLS
SAFETY
1. Use the proper tool for the job.
2. Inspect the tool before using it. Be sure that
the tool is not worn, broken or damaged.
3. Never use a tool for something that it is not
intended for.
4. Be certain the area is clear of people and
obstacles like wires, limbs, etc., when
swinging any tool.
 KEY TO HAND TOOLS
SAFETY
5. Maintain a good distance from the tool in
use in case the tool slips to prevent self-
injury.
6. Carry tools safely. Tools may easily slip
from pockets. Use a tool belt, especially for
sharp or pointed ones.
7. If you do not know how to use a certain
tool, ask for instructions.
POWER-SAFETY
TOOLS
 KEY TO POWER SAFETY
TOOL
1. Electrical lines on the ground or rig floor may
cause someone to trip. Flag them or string
them over.
2. Do not leave power tools at a loft. Moving
equipment or personnel, on any level, may
pull the power line causing the tool to fall.
3. Keep all power lines away from hot surfaces
like mufflers or welding operations.
 KEY TO POWER SAFETY
TOOL
4. Inspect all lines, air or electrical, before use.
Check closely for any loose connection.
5. Do not disconnect a power tool while in use.
Loss of power can jam the tool, exposing
the user to injury.
CHEMICAL HAZARDS
HAZARD COMMUNICATION
The Hazard Communication Standard regulations by OSHA
require employers to inform workers of potential chemical
hazards on workplace. Health hazards may be immediate and
short-lived or they may build up gradually over time with
repeated exposure.

The employer should provide

training by identifying and
listing potentially hazardous
materials. Warning labels
and Material Safety Data
Sheets (MSDS) must be
provided.
Corrosive Materials
• Can eat through
containers and combine
with other chemicals.
• Can burn skin and eyes
upon contact, sometimes
without the victim being
aware of the injury.
Some corrosives burn
without pain.
Ignitable or Flammable Materials

• Can catch fire and

burn easily.
• Include liquids with
low flash points,
flammable solids,
ignitable compressed
gases and oxidizers.
 Reactive Materials
• Can explode, cause fire
or produce toxic vapors
when they come in
contact with the air,
water or other
chemicals.
• Include materials listed
by DOT as Class A or
B explosives.
 Toxic Materials
• Can enter the body by
being inhaled, ingested,
through the mouth, or
absorbed or injected
through the skin.
• Include poisons that
can cause acute or
chronic health effects.
 POTENTIAL CHEMICAL
HEALTH HAZARD IN THE
WORKSITE
1. Sodium Hydroxide (caustic soda)
2. Calcium Carbonate (lime water)
3.Ammonia
4. Methyl Alcohol
5. Toluene
6. Benzene
7. Chlorine
 MSDS CONTENT
1. PRODUCT INFORMATION-
includes the name of the
product, its manufacturer,
preparation date, phone
numbers, potential hazards,
and exposure limits.
2. EXPOSURE SITUATIONS- includes first aid
procedures in the event of spills or leaks and
firefighting measures.
3. HAZARD PREVENTION AND PROTECTION-
includes handling and storage directions.
4. OTHER INFORMATION – includes disposal,
transportation, toxicology and regulatory
information.
 Hazard Communications
Labeling and Marking
Systems
 NFPA Diamonds
 HMIS Labels
 Uniform Laboratory Hazard Signage
System
 Labeling and Marking
Systems
NFPA Diamonds
 Color coded,
numerical rating
system
 Will be located near
main entrances, fire
alarm panels, or on
outside entrance
doors
 Provide at-a-glance
hazard information
 Labeling and Marking
Systems
NFPA Diamonds
 Blue = Health
 Red = Flammability
 Yellow = Instability
 White = Special
hazard information
 Labeling and Marking
Systems
NFPA Diamonds
 4= Deadly Hazard
 3= Severe Hazard
 2= Moderate
Hazard
 1= Slight Hazard
 0= No Hazard
 Labeling and Marking
Systems
HMIS Labels
 Designed to go on
individual containers
of products that don’t
have manufacturer’s
labels
 Same color
code/numerical rating
system as the NFPA
diamonds
 Labeling and Marking
Systems
HMIS Labels
 Blue = Health
 Red = Flammability
 Yellow = Instability
 White = Personal
Protective Equipment or
special protection
information
 Numerical Rating of 0-4
 Labeling and Marking
Systems
HMIS Labels
 You should never have any
unattended, unlabeled containers in
your workplace!
 Labeling and Marking
Systems
Uniform Laboratory Signage
 Located on
laboratory and
chemical storage
area doors
 Pictographs depict
worst hazards
present in lab or
area