The document outlines the importance and types of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the workplace, detailing the necessity for employer assessments and measures to protect employees from hazards. It emphasizes that PPE is the final control method and lists various types of PPE along with training requirements mandated by OSHA standards. Key focus areas include head and foot protection, eye and face protection, and employer responsibilities concerning PPE provision.

1. Dr. Kumbhare Manoj Ramesh
Professor
S.M.B.T. College of Pharmacy
Nashik-422403
Personal Protective Equipment

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After completion of session, learner will be able
to-
• Know Types and importance of Personal Protective
• Equipment
• Identify types of personal protective equipment utilized in
• general industry.
• Explain personal protective equipment training requirements
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3. Employers must protect employees:
•Assess the workplace
•Eliminate and reduce the hazards found using engineering and
administrative controls
•Then use appropriate personal protective equipment
•Remember, Personal Protective Equipment is the last level of
control.
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Introduction
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PPE controls:
Requires worker to wear something
Examples
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5. Head protection:
•Frequent causes of head injuries
•Falling objects from above striking on the head;
•Bump head against fixed objects, such as exposed pipes or beams; or
•Accidental head contact with electrical hazards.
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Types of PPE
Why head protection is important…
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Types of PPE
Eye and face protection:
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Selecting eye and face protection –
elements to consider:
• Ability to protect against workplace hazards
• Should fit properly
• Should provide unrestricted vision and
movement
• Durable and cleanable
• Allow unrestricted functioning of other PPE
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The employer is required to pay for PPE used to
comply with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health
Administration)
standards
Examples
• Metatarsal foot protection
• Rubber boots with steel toes
• eye protection
• eyewear inserts/lenses for full face
respirators
• Goggles and face shields
• Fire fighting PPE
• Hard hats
• Hearing protection
• Welding PPE
Employers must protect employees:
Assess the workplace
Head protection:
Frequent causes of head injuries
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1. Common causes of foot injuries include: crushing, penetration, molten metal,
chemicals, slippery surfaces, and sharp objects.
a.True
b. False
2. Who is responsible for providing PPE needed to comply with OSHA standards?
a. The employee
b. OSHA
c. The Employer
d. Workers’ Compensation
Q. Explain personal protective equipment training requirements 5 marks
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