This document provides guidance for supervisors on conducting personal protective equipment (PPE) training. It outlines the need to conduct hazard assessments, ensure personnel are properly fitted and trained on PPE use, and certify that training has occurred. The document reviews inspection and use instructions for various types of PPE, including eye, head, hand, foot, and chemical protective equipment. Supervisors are instructed to train personnel on when PPE is needed, limitations, care requirements, and to document all training.

1. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT TRAINING
A GUIDELINE FOR THE
177TH WING SUPERVISOR

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 THIS SAMPLE LESSON PLAN HAS BEEN
DEVELOPED TO HELP THE WORKPLACE
SUPERVISOR COMPLY WITH AFI 91-203,
 AIR FORCE CONSOLIDATED OCCUPATIONAL
SAFETY INSTRUCTION ,Chapter 14 & OSHA STD.
29 CFR 1910.132, PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
 THE WORKPLACE SUPERVISOR MUST ENSURE
THAT HAZARD ASSESSMENTS ARE CONDUCTED,
DOCUMENTED & PERSONNEL ARE PROPERLY
TRAINED AND FITTED FOR PPE IDENTIFIED &
UTILIZED IN THE WORK PLACE

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WHY IS PPE NECESSARY?
ACCORDING TO BUREAU OF LABOR &
STATISTICS. IT HAS BEEN ESTIMATED THAT
INADEQUATE, DAMAGED, OR UTILIZING THE
WRONG PPE HAS RESULTED IN:
140,000 EYE INJURIES
100,000 HEAD INJURIES
180,000 FEET & TOE INJURIES
590,000 HAND & FINGER INJURIES

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SINCE 1994 THERE HAS BEEN MORE THAN
75,000,000 LOST WORK DAYS DUE TO
DISABLING INJURIES

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SO HOW MUCH HAS IT COST US MONEY
WISE? $120.7 BILLION
$60.9 BILLION - WAGE & PRODUCTIVITY LOSSES
$21.1 BILLION - MEDICAL COSTS
$23.7 BILLION - ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
$10.6 BILLION - THOSE DIRECTLY INVOLVED IN THE
INJURY
$2.4 BILLION - FIRE LOSSES
$2.0 BILLION - MOTOR VEHICLE DAMAGE AS A RESULT
OF INJURIES

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SO WHATS THE COST PER WORKER?
$990 PER WORKER (VALUE OF GOODS OR
SERVICES EACH WORKER WOULD HAVE TO PRODUCE
TO OFFSET THE COST OF WORK INJURIES)
COST PER DISABLING INJURY $29,000
(INCLUDES ESTIMATES OF WAGE LOSSES, MEDICAL
EXPENSES, ADMIN EXPENSES & EMPLOYER COSTS

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THE FIRST STEP IN PPE TRAINING IS THE
HAZARD ASSESSMENT
THE HAZARD ASSESSMENT MUST
INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: (USE LOCAL
JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS)
PERSON CERTIFYING EVALUATION PERFORMED
(MUST INCLUDE SIGNATURE)
WORK PROCEDURE EVALUATED

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ONCE THE HAZARD ASSESSMENT IS
ACCOMPLISHED, TRAINING OF
YOUR PERSONNEL IS NEXT

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TRAINING IN PPE USE MUST INCLUDE:
WHEN IT IS NECESSARY
WHAT IS NECESSARY
HOW TO DON, DOFF, ADJUST & DISPOSE
LIMITATIONS OF PPE
CARE, MAINTENANCE, USEFUL LIFE &
DISPOSAL
HANDS ON TRAINING BY PERSONNEL

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WHAT PPE IS INCLUDED IN THE TRAINING?
EYE & FACE
HEAD
HEARING
RESPIRATORY
TORSO
HAND & ARM
FOOT & LEG
CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

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WHEN IS RETRAINING REQUIRED?
IMPROPER USE OF PPE
CHANGES IN WORKPLACE RENDERING
PREVIOUS TRAINING OBSOLETE
CHANGES IN EQUIPMENT OR OPERATION
CHANGES IN TYPES OF PPE RENDERING
PREVIOUS TRAINING OBSOLETE

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HOW IS THE TRAINING CERTIFIED?
SUPERVISOR MUST VERIFY THE TRAINING OF
PERSONNEL THROUGH A WRITTEN
CERTIFICATION TO INCLUDE:
NAME OF EMPLOYEE TRAINED
DATES OF TRAINING
SUBJECT OF CERTIFICATION
SO DOCUMENT IT ON THE AF FORM 55!!!!!

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 SAFETY GLASSES INSPECTION
& WEARING INSTRUCTIONS
INSPECTION
 Check for clean lenses and any visual
contamination
 Check for pitted, scratched or cracked
lenses
 Check for damaged or warped parts

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WEARING OF SAFETY GLASSES
 Put safety glasses on with two hands
 Adjust frames periodically for comfort and
proper fit
 Ensure glasses fit snugly enough to keep
out hazards
 Keep lenses clean at all times
 Use side shields to keep out flying objects
 Do not use metal frames around electricity
 If you wear contact lenses, have eyewear
made that uses prescription or fits over
glasses

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INSPECTION AFTER DOFFING
 Inspect for damage
 Clean lenses with water to remove grit and
dirt
 Wipe dry with soft towel or tissue
 If lenses cannot be flushed with water, blow
on lens to remove dirt or grit
 Decontaminate safety glasses if
contaminated with chemicals
 Replace any device that becomes damaged
or does not fit properly
 FACE PROTECTION SHALL COMPLY WITH
ANSI Z87.1.

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 SAFETY GOGGLES INSPECTION &
WEARING INSTRUCTIONS
INSPECTION
 Check for clean lenses and any visual
contamination
 Check for pitted, scratched or cracked lenses
 Check for damaged or warped parts
 Check for knotted, twisted, worn or
stretched straps

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WEARING OF SAFETY GLASSES
 Put safety goggles on with one hand holding
the frame to the face and the other pulling the
elastic strap over the head and positioning
strap on back of head
 Alternate pulling of straps on each side until
frame fits snugly to keep out hazards
 Adjust for proper fit and comfort
 Keep lenses clean at all times
 Ensure proper filter lenses to keep out
harmful light or radiation
 Do not wear contact lenses with goggles.
Wear glasses & goggles that will fit over
glasses

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INSPECTION OF SAFETY GOGGLES
AFTER DOFFING
 Inspect for damage
 Clean lenses with water to remove grit and dirt
 Wipe dry with soft towel or tissue
 If lenses cannot be flushed with water, blow
on lens to remove dirt and grit
 Decontaminate safety goggles if contaminated
with chemicals
 Replace any that becomes damaged or does
not fit properly

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 INSPECTION PRIOR TO DONNING
 Put face shield on with one hand holding frame
to the face and the other adjusting the head
band, ensuring that crown straps are centered
on head
 Tighten head band by turning knob on back of
band clockwise until snug
 Adjust knobs on side of face shield to tighten
shield in place and in the down position until it
does not move freely

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 WEARING OF FACE SHIELDS
INSPECTION PRIOR TO DONNING
 Check for clean face shield of any visual
contamination
 Check for pitted, scratched or cracked shields
 Check for damaged or warped parts
FACE SHIELDS WILL ONLY BE USED AS
PRIMARY EYE PROTECTION IN AREAS
WHERE SPLASHING. RATHER THAN IMPACT
RESISTANCE IS THE PROBLEM

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WEARING OF FACE SHIELDS
 Put face shield on with one hand holding the frame
to the face and the other adjusting the head band,
ensuring that crown straps are centered on the
head
 Tighten head band by turning knob on back of
band clockwise until snug
 Adjust knobs on side of face shield to tighten in
place and in the down position until it does not
move freely

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WEARING OF FACE SHIELDS
 If utilizing faceshield w/o adjustable knobs, ensure
that shield stays in the down position at all times
 Do not begin work until face shield is in the down
position
 If wearing a welders helmet, ensure that the proper
filter of lenses are being utilized to keep out
harmful light or radiation
 Keep lenses clean at all time to prevent obstruction
of vision

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INSPECTION OF FACESHIELD AFTER
DOFFING
 Inspect for damage
 Clean face shield with water to remove grit and dirt
 Blow on shield to remove dirt or grit if shield cannot
be flushed with water
 Wipe dry with soft towel or tissue
 Replace any device that becomes damaged or does
not fit properly
 FACE PROTECTION PURCHASED AFTER 5 JULY 94
SHALL COMPLY W/ANSI Z87.1.

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 HEAD PROTECTION (HARD HATS)
INPSECTION & WEARING
INSTRUCTIONS
INSPECTION
 Inspect for dents, cracks, penetration or
other damage
 Inspect headband for damage
 Inspect chin straps for wearing, tears, cracks
 Check label inside of hat to determine
protection capability

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WEARING OF HARD HATS
 Adjust headband to proper size
 Ensure there is adequate clearance between
shell and headband
 Adjust chin strap so that head protection
stays firmly on head
 If wearing a liner, make sure it fits inside of
the head protection and not the outside

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INSPECTION OF HARD HATS AFTER
DOFFING
 Inspect head protection for dents, cracks,
penetration or other damage
 Replace hat if necessary
 Clean hat with warm soapy water and allow to
air dry
 Store head protection away from direct sunlight
or high heat
HEAD PROTECTION PURCHASED AFTER 7/15/94
SHALL COMPLY WITH ANSI Z89.1.

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 HEAD PROTECTION INPSECTION
& WEARING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
BUMP CAPS
INSPECTION
 Inspect for dents, cracks, penetration or
other damage
 Inspect headband for damage
 Check label inside of hat to determine
protection capability
BUMP CAPS SHALL NOT BE USED AS A
SUBSTITUTE FOR HARD HATS

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WEARING OF BUMP CAPS
 Adjust headband to proper size
 Ensure there is adequate clearance between
shell and headband
 Adjust chin strap so that head protection
stays firmly on head

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INSPECTION OF BUMP CAPS AFTER
DOFFING
 Inspect head protection for dents, cracks,
penetration or other damage
 Replace hat if necessary
 Clean hat with warm soapy water and allow to
air dry
 Store head protection away from direct sunlight
or high heat
BUMP CAPS DON NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS
OF ANSI Z89.1.

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 HAND PROTECTION INSPECTION
& WEARING INSTRUCTIONS
INSPECTION
 Check for cracks, holes and tears at the tips
and between the fingers
 Check for discoloration and wearing
 Check for contamination inside of glove and
decontaminate if necessary prior to wearing
 Select the right glove for the right job

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WEARING OF HAND PROTECTION
 Keep gloves clean and dry
 Keep spare pair of gloves on hand if
necessary
 Make sure gloves fit properly
 Cover all cuts or open wounds before putting
gloves on
 Double glove if necessary

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INSPECTION AFTER DOFFING
 Check for cracks, holes and tears at the tips
and between the fingers
 Check for discoloration and wearing
 Check for contamination inside of glove and
decontaminate
 Discard gloves if not reusable or damaged
beyond wear

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 FOOT PROTECTION INSPECTION
& WEARING INSTRUCTIONS
INSPECTION
 Inspect for damage
 Make sure foot protection fits properly
 Make sure you have the right shoe for the
right job

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WEARING OF FOOT PROTECTION
 Ensure that laces are tied tightly and do not
present a tripping hazard
 Replace shoe if it does not fit properly
 Select foot protection at the end of day when
feet are swollen
 Keep extra pair handy if shoes become wet or
contaminated
 Wear toe guards if necessary
 Wear chemical impervious boots if you work
with corrosives or hazardous materials

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INSPECTION AFTER DOFFING
 Inspect foot protection for damage
 Decontaminate foot protection if necessary
 Discard foot protection if unserviceable
FOOT PROTECTION PURCHASED AFTER 7/5/94
SHALL COMPLY WITH ANSI Z41.1 - 1991
only class 75 shoes are approved for the Air
Force. (Class 30 for females)

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WEARING OF CHEMICAL SUITS
 Ensure that all zippers are zipped
 Seal wrist and ankles to gloves and boots
with duct tape to avoid chemical from
entering under suit
 Ensure that you wear the right size suit, so a
safety hazard does not exist
 If rip occurs or inside of suit becomes
contaminated, replace the suit and
decontaminate immediately
 Select the right chemical suit for the right job

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 CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
INSPECTION & WEARING
INSTRUCTIONS
INSPECTION
 Inspect all seams, zippers and connections
for cracks, holes and tears
 Check for discoloration and wearing
 Check for contamination inside of clothing
and replace or decontaminate if necessary
prior to wearing
 Select the right chemical suit for the right job

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INSPECTION AFTER DOFFING
 If is considered re-usable decontaminate
IAW Mfg. guidelines
 Inspect for damage
 Discard chemical suit if unserviceable
 Dispose of as hazardous waste if
contamination has occurred & suite cannot
be cleaned

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 AREAS NOT COVERED IN THIS PRESENTATION INCLUDED
RESPIRATORS, HEARING PROTECTION AND TORSO
PROTECTION.
 RESPIRATORS & HEARING PROTECTION ARE COVERED BY
SPECIFIC AFI’S
 TORSO PROTECTION MUST BE TAKEN IN CONSIDERATION
BY SUPERVISORS IN REGARDS TO IDENTIFIED HAZARDS
BEFORE SELECTION
 SHOULD YOU REQUIRE ASSISTANCE IN DEVELOPING YOUR
WORKPLACE HAZARD ASSESSMENTS, CALL THE
BIOENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING OFFICE AT EXT. 761-
6244