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SAFETY ENGINEERING- Personal Protective Equipment
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- 2. SECURITY PERSONNEL A personwho are employed to protect people and property They can assists safety engineers by reporting safety hazards which they detect during duty hours. Ex . Security guard, security officer etc.
- 3. Security Personnel SafetyChecks Blocked lanes for emergency vehicles Blocked emergency exits and passage to exits Unlocked doors or gates to hazardous areas Obstructed fire doors or escapes
- 4. check loose wires,piping, metal or materials, and equipment which pose tripping hazards Check wet, oily or heavy wax floors which pose slipping hazards Check broken electrical fittings, outlets, plugs, and other devices Unprotected sharp points edges or broken glasses
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- 6. Personal Protective Equipment Definition -is anysafety equipment workers wear to prevent injury in the workplace
- 7. Is This AnAppropriate Hard Hat?
- 8. Is This AnAppropriate Respirator?
- 9. Is This anAppropriate Welder’s Mask?
- 10. Is This anAppropriate Scaffolding?
- 11. •Basic Common Typesof PPE Head Eyes Face Hands Feet Body Hearing Respiratory
- 12. Head Protection Why isHead Protection Important? In order for us to be secured from any Head injuries
- 13. Head Protection Types ofHead hazards • Impact • Electric shock • Drips
- 14. Head Protection Head Hazards •Impact • Falling or flying objects • falling or walking into hard objects • injuries include neck sprains, concussions, and skull fractures
- 15. Head Protection • ElectricShock • Live exposed electric wires • Injuries include electrical shocks and burns • Drips • Toxic liquids that can irritate and burn the head/scalp.
- 16. Exposed Workers NeedHEAD PROTECTION construction workers carpenters electricians linemen
- 17. plumbers Pipefitters timber logcutters welders & among many others
- 18. Head Protection Types ofHead PPE • Class A Hard Hats • Provide impact and penetration resistance • Protect you from electrical shocks up to 2,200 volts • Protect you from falling objects
- 19. Class B HardHats • Provide highest level of protection against electrical hazard w/ high voltage shocks and burn protection • Protect you from electrical shocks up to 20,000 volts • Protect you from falling objects
- 20. Class C HardHats • No electrical protection • Protect you from falling objects Bump Caps • Bump caps are made from lightweight plastic and are designed to protect you from bumping your head on protruding objects
- 21. Proper use andcare of hard hat • Always wear your hard hat while you are working in areas where there are potential head hazards • Adjust the suspension inside your hard hat so that the hat sits comfortably, but securely on your head
- 22. •Inspect the shellof your hard hat for cracks, gouges, and dents. Inspect the suspension system for frayed or broken straps.
- 23. •Never paint, scratchor drill "air holes" in your hard hat •Never carry personal belongings such as cigarettes, lighters, or pens in your hard hat
- 24. Eye Protection Why Eyeand Face Protection is Important Thousands of people are blinded each year from work related eye injuries.
- 25. Examples of hazards: Machines Injurious light radiation Heat Tools Flying Particles Chemicals
- 26. Types of EyeProtection Goggles-surround the eye area, they give you more protection in injurious situations . Chemical Laser Welding
- 27. Eye Protection Regular glassesor sunglasses are not appropriate SAFETY GLASSES
- 28. Elimination or Controlof Hazards •Safe work training •Read and follow all warnings and precautions that may be found on equipment and hazardous materials •Keep sharp or pointed objects away from your eyes
- 29. • Follow yoursupervisor's or safety manager's suggestions and recommendations for working safely
- 30. FACE PROTECTION Needed whenwork presents the potential of causing facial injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents. Examples of hazards: Contents under pressure Splash hazard Flying objects / particles Electrical work
- 31. Face Protection Types ofFace Personal Protective Equipment • Face Shields • used around operations which expose you to molten metal, chemical splashes, or flying particles.
- 32. Face Protection • Faceshield used by an employee working with molten metal
- 33. Face Protection • WeldingHelmets • provide both face and eye protection • use special absorptive lenses that filter the intense light and radiant energy that is produced during welding operations
- 34. Hand Protection Why isHand Protection Important? • Without your fingers or hands, your ability to work would be greatly reduced
- 35. Hand Protection Types ofHand Hazards • Traumatic Injuries • Contact Injuries • Repetitive Motion Injuries
- 36. Hand Protection Potential Incidences ofHand Hazards • Traumatic Injuries • cuts, punctures, sprains or crushing from equipment
- 37. Hand Protection • ContactInjuries • Coming into contact with caustic or toxic chemicals, biological substances, electrical sources, or extremely cold or hot objects
- 38. • Repetitive MotionInjuries Whenever you repeat the same hand movement over a long period of time, you run the risk of repetitive motion problems
- 39. Hand Protection • Neverwear gloves around powered rotating equipment - drills, lathes, etc.
- 40. Hand Protection Types ofHand PPE • Gloves • Metal mesh gloves • resist sharp edges and prevent cuts
- 41. •Leather gloves •shield your handsfrom rough surfaces
- 42. •Vinyl and neoprene gloves •protectyour hands against toxic chemicals
- 43. •Rubber gloves •protect you whenworking around electricity
- 44. Hand Protection Types ofHand PPE • Gloves • Padded cloth gloves • protect your hands from sharp edges, slivers, dirt, and vibration
- 45. •Heat resistant gloves •protect your handsfrom heat and flames
- 46. •Latex disposable gloves •used toprotect your hands from germs and bacteria
- 47. •Lead-lined gloves •used to protect your handsfrom radiation sources
- 48. Hand Protection Types ofHand PPE • Forearm Cuffs • used to protect your forearm • Thumb Guards and Finger Cots • protect only your thumb or fingers • Mittens • protect your hands while working around very cold or hot materials • Hand Pads • Hand pads protect your hands while working around very hot materials
- 49. Foot Protection Why isFoot Protection Important? • The human foot is rigid enough to support the weight of your entire body, and yet flexible enough to allow you to run, dance, play sports, and to take you anywhere you want to go. Without your feet and toes, your ability to work at your job would be greatly reduced.
- 50. Foot Protection Types ofFoot Hazards • Impact Injuries • Injuries from Spills and Splashes • Compression Injuries • Electrical Shocks • Extremes in Cold, Heat, and Moisture • Slipping
- 51. Foot Protection • ImpactInjuries • At work, heavy objects can fall on your feet. If you work around sharp objects, you can step on something sharp and puncture your foot
- 52. • Injuries fromSpills and Splashes • Liquids such as acids, caustics, and molten metals can spill into your shoes and boots. These hazardous materials can cause chemical and heat burns
- 53. Foot Protection • CompressionInjuries • Heavy machinery, equipment, and other objects can roll over your feet. The result of these types of accidents is often broken or crushed bones
- 54. • Electrical Shocks •Accidents involving electricity can cause severe shocks and burns
- 55. Foot Protection Potential Incidencesof Foot Hazards • Extremes in Cold, Heat, and Moisture • If not protected, your feet can suffer from frostbite if you must work in an extremely cold environment. Extreme heat, on the other hand, can blister and burn your feet
- 56. • Slipping • Oil,water, soaps, wax, and other chemicals can cause you to slip and fall
- 57. Foot Protection Types ofFoot PPE SAFETY SHOES •Steel toe footwear protects your toes from falling objects and from being crushed
- 58. • Metatarsal footwear special guards thatrun from your ankle to your toes and protect your entire foot
- 59. • Reinforced sole footwear metal reinforcement thatprotects your foot from punctures
- 60. • Latex/Rubber footwear resists chemicals and providesextra traction on slippery surfaces
- 61. Foot Protection Type ofFoot PPE SAFETY BOOTS • PVC footwear protects your feet against moisture and improves traction
- 62. • Butyl footwear protects againstmost ketones, aldehydes, alcohols, acids, salts, and alkalies
- 63. • Vinyl footwear resistssolvents, acids, alkalies, salts, water, grease, and blood • Nitrile footwear resists animal fats, oils, and chemicals
- 64. Foot Protection Types ofFoot PPE SAFETY BOOTS • Electrostatic dissipating footwear conducts static electricity to floors that are grounded
- 65. • Electrical hazard footwear •insulated with tough rubber to prevent shocks and burns from electricity
- 66. • Disposable footwear • includesshower slippers, clear polyethylene and non-woven booties used in dust free work areas
- 67. Body / SkinProtection Why is Body Protection Important? • The skin acts as a natural barrier to the elements • Chemicals can break down the skin barrier and allow secondary infections to manifest
- 68. Body Protection Types ofBody Hazards • Temperature stress • Chemical Contact • Radiation
- 69. Body Protection • Temperaturestress • Exposure to heat (hot metals) or cold (dry ice) which results in burns • Chemical Contact • Chemical splash • Contact with potentially infectious materials • Radiation
- 70. Body Protection Proper Fitand Use of Body PPE • Select and use the right kind of body protection for the job you are going to be performing • Inspect your aprons/body shields before you use them • Store body protection in a clean, cool, dry, ventilated area
- 71. Body Protection Types ofBody PPE • Insulated Coats and Pants • Fire resistant • Heat resistant • Cold resistant • Sleeves and Aprons • Work well when pouring or manipulating chemical to reduce splash • Make sure the sleeves and aprons are appropriate for the chemical
- 72. Body Protection Types ofBody Protection Coveralls • Tyvek use for particulate filtering such as asbestos • Chemical rated Full body suit • Hazardous materials handling • Carbon filtering for emergency response Lab coats and Aprons
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- 74. HEARING PROTECTION Needed whenthe average (over an 8 hour period) noise level of an area reaches 90 decibels. Hearing protection must be made available to employees when the average (over an 8 hour period) noise level reaches 85 decibels.
- 75. Examples of highnoise areas can be: Mechanical rooms Shops Construction Sites When working with machinery/power tools
- 76. Types Of HearingProtection Ear Plugs Ear Muffs Canal Caps
- 77. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION Needed whenwork presents an inhalation hazard Required when employees are in areas where effective engineering controls are not feasible to protect the health of the employee from harmful dusts, fogs, fumes, mists, gases, smokes, sprays or vapors
- 78. Examples of hazards: Workingwith uncontained chemicals. Working with highly toxic chemicals. Working in dusty environment. Painting. Welding.
- 79. Types of RespiratoryProtection Dust Mask ½ mask Full Mask Powered Air Purifying respirator (PAPR) Supplied Airline Respirator Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
- 80. Examples Medical Exam Selection basedon hazard Fit Testing Facial Hair Inspection of Equipment Specific Training on Operation
- 81. SAFETY PERSONNEL Safety man -aperson who was responsible for filling out accident reports -living reminder of all employees to be safe.
- 82. SAFETY ENGINEER This frequentlydescribes the person assigned accident prevention duties SAFETY PROFESSIONAL A person who has knowledgeable, and highly expert in some cases and through experience and self- education
- 83. SAFETY MANAGER It refersto a person responsible for a safety organization and its activities RISK MANAGER A person who is responsible for the function of safety manager, and also for insurance program and related activities to minimize accidental losses.
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