PERSONAL

PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) as a tool used to
protect workers from injury
or illness caused by having contact with the dangers
(hazards) in the workplace, whether
they are chemical, biological, radiation, physical, electrical,
mechanical and other.
Exposures to hazards are reduced using PPE.
The types of Personal Protective
Equipment
Equipment can be classified
according to target organs
potentially affected of the risk of
danger.
 ORGAN SOURCE OF DANGER PPE
splashes of liquid chemicals safety spectacles, goggles,
or metals, dust, face shield, welding shield
catalyst powder, projectiles,
Eye gas, steam and
radiation.

the sound with the noise ear plug, earmuff,

Ear level more than 85 dB canal caps.
crushed by falling objects, helmets, bump
Head hit by hard objects, caps.
rotating objects entangled
hair

dust, steam, gas, lack of respirators, breathing

Respiratory oxygen (oxygen deficiency). apparatus
ORGAN SOURCE OF DANGER PPE
extreme temperatures, bad weather, boiler suits, chemical
Body splashes of liquid chemicals or metals, suit, vest, apron, full
a blast from a leaking pressure, body suits, jackets.
penetration of sharp objects, dust
contaminated.

extreme temperatures, sharp objects, gloves, armlets, mitts.

Hand crushed by heavy objects, electric
shock, chemicals, skin
infections.

slippery floors, wet floors, sharp safety shoes, safety

Foot objects, falling objects, chemical boot leggings.
splashes and liquid metals
aberration
Safety Requirements with
the Use of Personal
Protective Equipment
Hand Tool Design, Selection, and Setup

1. Weight -
Use the lightest weight tool possible to avoid injury.
Excessively heavy tools must be equipped with
mechanical support and attached hoses should be
supported.
2. Balance-
Additional force is required to use an unbalanced tool. The
tool's center of gravity should be close to the body, close to
the handles, and in line with the center of the hand holding the
tool.
3. Torque Control –
High torque requires a lot of force to keep the tool from
rotating out of your hand. Torque settings should be set to the
minimum required by job specifications, especially for in-line
and pistol-shaped tools.
4. Grip – Tool handles should allow stable and efficient grip.
The handle should be cylindrical or oval in shape, with a
diameter of between 1.25 and 1.75 inches. Grips should be
made of nonslip compressible and nonconductive material.
5. Span -On two-handled manual tools, like pliers, the open
span should be about 4 inches
and the closed span should only be about 1.5 inches.
6. Spring-loaded handles -A spring-loaded mechanism saves
muscular effort and reduces mechanical stress on the backs
and sides of fingers for such tools as scissors, pliers, and other
manual cutting and gripping tools which have to be opened
and closed repeatedly during use

7. Avoid bending over your work

 8. Avoid overhead work if possible. Use a ladder to reduce the need
for outstretched arms.

9. Keep the elbows close to the body.

10. Tilt the work surface instead of the wrist.

11. Stand with weight evenly distributed on both feet. When

standing for long periods of time, rest one foot on a sturdy object
above floor height and switch legs periodically.
12. Sit up straight so the chair offers good back support. Adjust the
chair back so it comfortably supports the natural curve of the lower
back. Adjust the seat height to allow thighs to be parallel to the
floor.
 GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
AND WORKPLACE
ORGANIZATION 5’S
5S or good housekeeping involves the principle of waste elimination through
workplace organization. 5S was derived from the Japanese words seiri, seiton, seiso,
seiketsu, and shitsuke.
Step 1: Sort
The goal of the Sort step is to eliminate clutter and clear up space by
removing things that don’t belong in the area.

Red-Tagging
Unknown Items
Step 1: Set in Order
No matter what it’s called, the goal of this step is to organize the work
area. Each item should be easy to find, use, and return: a place for
everything, and everything in its place.

Building a 5S Map
Step 3: Shine
This step attacks the dirt and grime that inevitably builds up underneath
the clutter, and works to keep it from coming back.

Routine Cleaning
Step 5: Sustain
The idea here is continuing commitment. It’s important to follow through
on the decisions that you’ve made — and continually return to the earlier
steps of 5S, in an ongoing cycle.
 Benefits of a 5S Program
Better time usage
Getting rid of unwanted
materials and organizing the
important tools and supplies
will eliminate clutter and
confusion.
 Benefits of a 5S Program
Less wasted space
Eliminating unnecessary material
Less wasted space
Organizing work areas for efficiency and ease of use
will reduce the movements needed for workers to
do their jobs.
 Benefits of a 5S Program
Reduced equipment downtime
When tools and equipment are kept clean,
failures can often be prevented entirely.
improved consistency and quality
By eliminating faults and failures, overall
productivity can be dramatically improved
 Benefits of a 5S Program
Heightened employee morale
When 5S principles are used effectively, workers see that
their input is valued, and their performance is recognized.
This creates an environment where workers can feel pride in
their work and take an interest in improving their company.