PERSONALPERSONALPROTECTIVE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTEQUIPMENT

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PERSONALPERSONALPROTECTIVE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTEQUIPMENT

Presented by the Office of Presented by the Office of Environmental Health and SafetyEnvironmental Health and Safety

SAFETY THROUGH SAFETY THROUGH TEAMWORKTEAMWORK

““Nothing is so Nothing is so important that it important that it can not be done can not be done safely.”safely.”

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be provided when necessary by reason of be provided when necessary by reason of hazards encountered that are capable of hazards encountered that are capable of causing injury or impairmentcausing injury or impairment

PPE is not a substitute for engineering, PPE is not a substitute for engineering, work practice, and/or administrative work practice, and/or administrative controlscontrols

Use of PPE does not eliminate the hazard so Use of PPE does not eliminate the hazard so if the equipment fails then exposure occursif the equipment fails then exposure occurs

Must be worn to provide protectionMust be worn to provide protection

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTEQUIPMENT

OSHA PPE STANDARDOSHA PPE STANDARD

29 CFR 1910.13229 CFR 1910.132 Assess the workplace to determine Assess the workplace to determine

if hazards are presentif hazards are present Select and provide appropriate PPE Select and provide appropriate PPE

that fits each affected employeethat fits each affected employee Train employees on how to use PPE Train employees on how to use PPE

correctlycorrectly

HAZARD HAZARD ASSESSMENTASSESSMENT

The employer must assess the The employer must assess the workplace to determine if hazards workplace to determine if hazards are present that necessitate the use are present that necessitate the use of PPEof PPE

Hazards encountered may include Hazards encountered may include chemical exposures, falling or chemical exposures, falling or dropping objects, particulates, dropping objects, particulates, temperature extremes, light temperature extremes, light radiation, moving equipment and radiation, moving equipment and parts, sharp objects, etc.parts, sharp objects, etc.

SURVEY OF HAZARD ASSESSMENT FOR PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

Department: ______________________________________________ Job Title: _________________________________

Supervisor’s Name: ________________________________________ Date: _____________________________________

Eye and Face Protection (1910.133) YES NO If yes, please describe the job task and hazard.Does the employee work in areas where there is exposure to eye and face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquidchemicals, acids, caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors or potentially injurious light radiation?

Respiratory Protection (1910.134) YES NO If yes, please describe the job task and hazard.Does the employee work in areas where effective engineering controls are not feasible to protect the health of the employeefrom harmful dusts, fogs, fumes, mists, gases, smokes, sprays or vapors?

Head Protection (1910.135) YES NO If yes, please describe the job task and hazard.Does the employee work in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling or moving objects or are theyare exposed to electrical conductors which could be contacted by the head?

Foot Protection (1910.136) YES NO If yes, please describe the job task and hazard.Does the employee work in areas where there is danger of foot injuries due to falling and rolling objects, or objects piercingthe sole, and where such employee’s feet are exposed to electrical hazards?

Electrical Protective Devices (1910.137) YES NO If yes, please describe the job task and hazard.Does the employee work in areas where there may be exposure to electrical voltage requiring special protection in the form ofinsulating blankets, matting, covers, line hose, gloves, and sleeves made of rubber?

Hand Protection (1910.138) YES NO If yes, please describe the job task and hazard.Does the employee work in areas where their hands are exposed to skin absorption of harmful substances, severe cuts orlacerations, severe abrasions, punctures, chemical burns, thermal burns, or harmful temperature extremes?

Hearing Protection (1910.95) YES NO If yes, please describe the job task and hazard.Does the employee work in areas where there is exposure to excessive noise levels (8 hour time-weighted average exceeding 85dBA)?

If any of the above blocks were answered YES, personal protective equipment is required for this job title. It is now necessary forproper selection, fitting, communication, training and use of personal protective equipment to take place. If assistance is needed incompleting this survey, please contact the Office of Environmental Health and Safety at 328-6166.

SURVEY OF HAZARD ASSESSMENT FOR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Eye and Face Protection - appropriate eye and/or face protection is required when employees are in areas where there is exposure to eye andface hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids, caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors or potentially injurious lightradiation. All eye protection must be ANSI approved.

ACTIVITY HAZARD TYPE OF PPE AFFECTED DEPARTMENTS/JOB TITLESIMPACTchipping, grinding,masonry work,woodworking, sawing,drilling, chiseling,scraping, sanding, weedeating, mowing, visitingconstruction sites, etc.

Flyingfragments,objects,large chips,particles,sand, dirt,etc.

Spectacles with sideprotection, goggles, or faceshield. Face shields shouldbe used for severe exposureand can only be worn overprimary eye protection(glasses or goggles).Persons whose visionrequires the use ofprescription lenses mustwear either protectivedevices fitted withprescription lenses orprotective devices designedto be worn over regularprescription eye wear.

Facilities Planning, Design & Construction - Facility Const. Eng. II,Facility Mech. Eng. I, Facility Architect II and Cnst. Ren. Dsgn. Tech II.Carpentry Shop - Carpenter Sup. II, Roofer, Maint. Mech. I,Locksmith II, Locksmith III, Trades Worker III and Carpenter II.Paint Shop - Painter Supervisor and Painter.Garage - Mechanic Sup. I, Mechanic I and Mechanic II.Masonry Shop - Mason Sup., Mason I, Mason II, Maint. Mech. I andTrades Worker III.Grounds - Grounds Sup. I, Grounds Worker, Gen. Util. Worker andLaborer.Steam Plant - Steam Plant Sup. II, Steam Plant Supervisor I, Maint.Mech. IV and Boiler Operator II.Plumbing Shop - Plumber Sup., Maint. Mech. IV and Plumber II.HVAC Shop - HVAC Sup. II, HVAC Sup. I, Maint. Mech. II, HVACTechnician, HVAC Mech. and Plumber II.Electrical Shop - Electrical Sup. II, Elec. Sup. I, Electrician II andMaint. Mech. II

CHEMICALSChemicalhandling/testing,cleaning sanitarysewers, painting,checking batteries,pesticide application,etc.

Splash,irritatingmists, etc.

Goggles. For severeexposure use face shield.Face shields can only beworn over primary eyeprotection (glasses orgoggles).

Housekeeping Services - Hskg. Sup. I, II, and III, Hskg. Team Leader,Oper. Mgr. Hskg. Svs., and Housekeepers.Grounds - Grounds Sup. I, Grounds Worker, Gen. Util. Worker andLaborer.Garage - Mechanic Sup. I, Mechanic I and Mechanic II.Masonry Shop - Mason Sup., Mason I, Mason II, Maint. Mech. I andTrades Worker III.Paint Shop - Painter Supervisor and Painter.Plumbing Shop - Plumber Sup., Maint. Mech. IV and Plumber II.HVAC Shop - HVAC Sup. II, HVAC Sup. I, Maint. Mech. II, HVACTechnician, HVAC Mech. and Plumber II.Steam Plant - Steam Plant Sup. II, Steam Plant Supervisor I, Maint.Mech. IV and Boiler Operator II.

PPE SELECTIONPPE SELECTION Protects each employeeProtects each employee from identified from identified

hazardshazards Is of safe design and constructionIs of safe design and construction Is sanitary and reliableIs sanitary and reliable Provides each employee with a good fitProvides each employee with a good fit Meets American National Standards Meets American National Standards

Institute (ANSI) standards or other Institute (ANSI) standards or other applicable approval agency standardapplicable approval agency standard

PPE TRAINING PPE TRAINING REQUIREMENTSREQUIREMENTS

When is PPE necessaryWhen is PPE necessary What PPE is necessaryWhat PPE is necessary How to properly don, doff, How to properly don, doff,

adjust and wear PPEadjust and wear PPE The limitations of PPEThe limitations of PPE The proper care, maintenance, The proper care, maintenance,

useful life and disposal of PPEuseful life and disposal of PPE

PPE RETRAINING PPE RETRAINING REQUIREMENTSREQUIREMENTS

Changes in the workplaceChanges in the workplace Changes in types of PPE to be usedChanges in types of PPE to be used Inadequacies in an affected Inadequacies in an affected

employee’s knowledge or use of employee’s knowledge or use of assigned PPE indicate that the assigned PPE indicate that the employee has not retained trainingemployee has not retained training

Accident InvestigationsAccident Investigations

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE ROUTES OF EXPOSURE

- - Inhalation Inhalation - Skin Absorption - Skin Absorption - Ingestion - Ingestion

Knowing the hazards andKnowing the hazards and how to protect yourself is thehow to protect yourself is the

key to your safetykey to your safety

TYPES OF PPETYPES OF PPE

EYE & FACE PROTECTIONEYE & FACE PROTECTION RESPIRATORY PROTECTIONRESPIRATORY PROTECTION HEAD PROTECTIONHEAD PROTECTION FOOT PROTECTIONFOOT PROTECTION ELECTRICAL PROTECTIVE DEVICESELECTRICAL PROTECTIVE DEVICES HAND & SKIN PROTECTIONHAND & SKIN PROTECTION HEARING PROTECTIONHEARING PROTECTION

EYE & FACE EYE & FACE PROTECTIONPROTECTION

Required when employees are in Required when employees are in areas where there is exposure to areas where there is exposure to eye and face hazards from flying eye and face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids, caustic liquids, chemicals, acids, caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors or chemical gases or vapors or potentially injurious light potentially injurious light radiationradiation

Must comply with ANSI Z87.1-Must comply with ANSI Z87.1-19891989

THE EYETHE EYE

LENS- focuses lightLENS- focuses light IRIS- controls amount of light IRIS- controls amount of light

entering eyeentering eye RECEPTORS- "pick up" RECEPTORS- "pick up"

imagesimages OPTIC NERVE- serves as a OPTIC NERVE- serves as a

"cable" to transmit "cable" to transmit information from the information from the receptors in your eye to your receptors in your eye to your brain.brain.

Your eye is made of soft tissues and Your eye is made of soft tissues and blood vessels. blood vessels.

Damage your eyes, and you have big Damage your eyes, and you have big trouble. trouble.

Trouble that is often permanent.Trouble that is often permanent.

Thousands of people Thousands of people are blinded each are blinded each year from work-year from work-related injuriesrelated injuries

With eye or face With eye or face protection, injuries protection, injuries can be preventedcan be prevented

““One incident is all it One incident is all it takes”takes”

EYE & FACE EYE & FACE PROTECTIONPROTECTION

TYPES OF EYE & FACE TYPES OF EYE & FACE PROTECTIONPROTECTION

SpectaclesSpectaclesGogglesGogglesFace ShieldsFace ShieldsWelding Goggles/HelmetsWelding Goggles/Helmets

PRESCRIPTION SAFETY PRESCRIPTION SAFETY GLASSESGLASSES

Employee obtains prescription form from EH&SEmployee obtains prescription form from EH&S Form is completed by examining Optical Form is completed by examining Optical

ProfessionalProfessional Employee returns completed form to EH&S for Employee returns completed form to EH&S for

processingprocessing Glasses will be shipped to Optical Professional for Glasses will be shipped to Optical Professional for

fittingfitting Facilities Services pays $80.00 towards purchaseFacilities Services pays $80.00 towards purchase Employee responsible for costs in excess of this Employee responsible for costs in excess of this

amount and those associated with exams and amount and those associated with exams and fittingfitting

RESPIRATORY RESPIRATORY PROTECTIONPROTECTION

Required when employees are Required when employees are in areas where effective in areas where effective engineering controls are not engineering controls are not feasible to protect the health of feasible to protect the health of the employee from harmful the employee from harmful dusts, fogs, fumes, mists, gases, dusts, fogs, fumes, mists, gases, smokes, sprays or vaporssmokes, sprays or vapors

Must comply with NIOSH/MSHAMust comply with NIOSH/MSHA

LUNG DAMAGELUNG DAMAGE

Inhalation of hazardous Inhalation of hazardous materials damages materials damages delicate structures of delicate structures of the lungthe lung

Damaged lungs are Damaged lungs are more susceptible to more susceptible to respiratory diseaserespiratory disease

Most direct route to the Most direct route to the bloodstreambloodstream

RESPIRATORY RESPIRATORY PROTECTIONPROTECTION Exposure levels exceed the PELExposure levels exceed the PEL During installation of engineering or During installation of engineering or

work practice controlswork practice controls Maintenance and repair activities that Maintenance and repair activities that

may result in exceeding the PELmay result in exceeding the PEL Emergency Response where type and/or Emergency Response where type and/or

concentration of contaminant is concentration of contaminant is unknownunknown

Voluntary UsageVoluntary Usage

TYPES OF TYPES OF RESPIRATORSRESPIRATORS

Air-purifyingAir-purifying

Supplied-airSupplied-air

CombinationCombination

RESPIRATORY RESPIRATORY PROTECTIONPROTECTION

Medical ExamMedical Exam Selection based on hazardSelection based on hazard Fit TestingFit Testing Facial HairFacial Hair Inspection of EquipmentInspection of Equipment Specific Training on OperationSpecific Training on Operation LimitationsLimitations

HEAD PROTECTIONHEAD PROTECTION Required when employees are Required when employees are

in areas where there is a in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head potential for injury to the head from falling or moving objects from falling or moving objects or when they are exposed to or when they are exposed to electrical conductors which electrical conductors which could be contacted by the headcould be contacted by the head

Must comply with ANSI Z89.1-Must comply with ANSI Z89.1-19861986

HEAD PROTECTIONHEAD PROTECTION

Injuries to the Injuries to the head could involve head could involve your: your: --brain brain -eyes -eyes -nose -nose --mouth.mouth.

For this reason, For this reason, head protection head protection and safety are and safety are very important.very important.

POTENTIAL POTENTIAL HAZARDSHAZARDS

--accidents result accidents result in shocks and in shocks and

burnsburns

- - falling or flying falling or flying objects cause objects cause

sprains, fractures, sprains, fractures, and concussions.and concussions.

-materials can -materials can irritate and burn irritate and burn

eyes and skineyes and skin

Electrical ShocksElectrical ShocksHead ImpactHead Impact Splashes, Spills Splashes, Spills &Drips&Drips

HEAD PROTECTIONHEAD PROTECTION Bump Caps vs. Hard HatsBump Caps vs. Hard Hats Type 1 - full brimType 1 - full brim Type 2 - no encircling brimType 2 - no encircling brim Class A - reduce the force of impact of falling objects Class A - reduce the force of impact of falling objects

and reduce danger of contact with low-voltage and reduce danger of contact with low-voltage electrical conductors (proof tested at 2200 volts)electrical conductors (proof tested at 2200 volts)

Class B - reduce the force of impact of falling objects Class B - reduce the force of impact of falling objects and reduce danger of contact with high-voltage and reduce danger of contact with high-voltage electrical conductors (proof tested at 20,000 volts)electrical conductors (proof tested at 20,000 volts)

Class C - reduce the force of impact of falling Class C - reduce the force of impact of falling objects, but offer no electrical protectionobjects, but offer no electrical protection

HEAD PROTECTIONHEAD PROTECTION Limited protection by REDUCING the Limited protection by REDUCING the

force of small falling objects striking or force of small falling objects striking or penetrating the TOP of the shellpenetrating the TOP of the shell

Does not provide front, side or rear Does not provide front, side or rear impact or penetration protectionimpact or penetration protection

Inspect daily for signs of dents, cracks, Inspect daily for signs of dents, cracks, penetrations, and any damage due to penetrations, and any damage due to impact, rough treatment or wearimpact, rough treatment or wear

If fails inspection, remove from serviceIf fails inspection, remove from service

FOOT PROTECTIONFOOT PROTECTION Required when employees are Required when employees are

in areas where there is danger in areas where there is danger of foot injuries due to falling of foot injuries due to falling and rolling objects, slip and rolling objects, slip hazards or objects piercing the hazards or objects piercing the sole, and where employees are sole, and where employees are exposed to electrical hazardsexposed to electrical hazards

Must comply with ANSI Z41-Must comply with ANSI Z41-19911991

POTENTIAL HAZARDSPOTENTIAL HAZARDS

Impact Injuries Spills & Splashes Compression Impact Injuries Spills & Splashes Compression InjuriesInjuries

Electrical Shocks Slipping Electrical Shocks Slipping Temperature ExtremesTemperature Extremes

FOOT PROTECTIONFOOT PROTECTION Impact and compression protection for Impact and compression protection for

toestoes Metatarsal protection Metatarsal protection Electrical hazard protection (600 volts or Electrical hazard protection (600 volts or

less under dry conditions)less under dry conditions) Conductive protection (minimize static Conductive protection (minimize static

electricity)electricity) Protection against punctures and Protection against punctures and

penetrationpenetration

FOOT PROTECTIONFOOT PROTECTION Slip resistant solesSlip resistant soles Compatible with environmentCompatible with environment Assure proper fitAssure proper fit Inspect for cuts, tears, cracks, worn Inspect for cuts, tears, cracks, worn

soles and other damagesoles and other damage Care for footwear according to Care for footwear according to

manufacturer’s recommendationsmanufacturer’s recommendations Shoe truck proceduresShoe truck procedures

ELECTRICAL PROTECTIVE ELECTRICAL PROTECTIVE DEVICESDEVICES

Required when employees are in Required when employees are in areas where there may be exposure areas where there may be exposure to substantial electrical voltageto substantial electrical voltage

Rubber is considered best materialRubber is considered best material Must comply with ANSI Must comply with ANSI

requirements for rubber insulating requirements for rubber insulating gloves, matting, blankets, hoods, gloves, matting, blankets, hoods, line hose and sleevesline hose and sleeves

HAND & SKIN HAND & SKIN PROTECTIONPROTECTION

Required when employees are Required when employees are in areas where their hands in areas where their hands and body are exposed to skin and body are exposed to skin absorption of harmful absorption of harmful substances, severe cuts or substances, severe cuts or lacerations, chemical or lacerations, chemical or thermal burns, etc.thermal burns, etc.

Protection must be Protection must be compatible with hazardcompatible with hazard

POTENTIAL HAZARDSPOTENTIAL HAZARDS Traumatic InjuriesTraumatic Injuries Contact InjuriesContact Injuries Repetitive MotionRepetitive Motion

- cuts, punctures, - cuts, punctures, sprains or sprains or crushing from crushing from equipmentequipment

- - contact with contact with toxic chemicals, toxic chemicals, biological biological substances, substances, electrical sources, electrical sources, extreme extreme temperaturestemperatures

- same hand - same hand movement movement over over extended extended time periodstime periods

SELECTION OF SELECTION OF GLOVES/CLOTHINGGLOVES/CLOTHING

Dependent upon type of hazardDependent upon type of hazard Check MSDS for guidelines for Check MSDS for guidelines for

chemical hazardschemical hazards Not every job requires gloves as Not every job requires gloves as

they can become a hazardthey can become a hazard Allergies - Latex, powderAllergies - Latex, powder Clothing and jewelry can also Clothing and jewelry can also

become hazardsbecome hazards

GLOVE/CLOTHING GLOVE/CLOTHING SELECTIONSELECTION

Choose compatible material as no one Choose compatible material as no one material is suited for all chemicalsmaterial is suited for all chemicals

May be well suited for one and dangerous May be well suited for one and dangerous for anotherfor another

Manufacturer’s chemical resistance guideManufacturer’s chemical resistance guide Be careful with chemical combinationsBe careful with chemical combinations Decontamination vs. DisposalDecontamination vs. Disposal Personal Hygiene - wash upPersonal Hygiene - wash up

Chemical Chemical CompatibilityCompatibilityChemical Compatibility

Glove Material: NITRILE Challenge Chemical Degradation Breakthrough Time Permeation Rate lsopropanol E >480 min. .001

Breakthrough Time: The elapsed time between initial contact of the chemical on the glove surface and the analytical detection on the inside of the glove. Typically expressed as a greater than symbol (>), the example shows the test was run for 480 minutes and then stopped. Also may be expressed as 'ND" for none detected

Degradation: A change in one or more of the physical properties of a glove due to contact with a chemical. Can appear as a swelling, softening, shrinkage or cracking of the material. Rating example is “E" for excellent, meaning the glove has little or no signs of degradation when exposed to the challenge chemical. A good degradation rating does not guarantee an acceptable breakthrough time.

Permeation Rate: The rate at which a chemical passes through a glove material. This process involves absorption on the glove surface, the diffusion of the chemical through the material, and the desorption on the glove's inside surface. This is a complex measurement: pg/cm2/MIN (micrograms per square centimeter per minute). This measurement is also limited to the 'LDL" or Lower Detection Limit of the equipment used. The example given is .001, but is sometimes expressed as 'E" or 'P" for excellent or poor.

GLOVE SELECTIONGLOVE SELECTION

Thickness - consider required Thickness - consider required sensitivity and flexibility sensitivity and flexibility required to do job - thinner required to do job - thinner material will sacrifice chemical material will sacrifice chemical resistanceresistance

LengthLength Finishes and LiningsFinishes and Linings

HEARING HEARING PROTECTIONPROTECTION Required when employees Required when employees

are in areas where there is are in areas where there is exposure to excessive noise exposure to excessive noise levels (8 hour TWA levels (8 hour TWA >> 85 dbA) 85 dbA)

Recommended for use in Recommended for use in high noise areas such as high noise areas such as MER’s and for use with high MER’s and for use with high noise operationsnoise operations

Must have appropriate NRR Must have appropriate NRR (muffs do not always provide (muffs do not always provide more protection)more protection)

HEARING PROTECTIONHEARING PROTECTIONDamage to the delicate structures in your Damage to the delicate structures in your ear can cause one of two types of hearing ear can cause one of two types of hearing

loss:loss:• CONDUCTIVE - blocks CONDUCTIVE - blocks transmission of sound to transmission of sound to inner ear - inner ear - medical/surgical medical/surgical treatment available for treatment available for mostmost

• SENSORINEURAL - SENSORINEURAL - involves organ of Corti involves organ of Corti and auditory nerve - and auditory nerve - almost always almost always irreversibleirreversible

Most hearing loss in the workplace is Most hearing loss in the workplace is sensorineural.sensorineural.

CARE OF PPECARE OF PPE

Always check PPE for damage Always check PPE for damage before and after you use itbefore and after you use it

Clean PPE before storingClean PPE before storing Dispose of and replace damaged Dispose of and replace damaged

PPEPPE Properly store PPE and avoid Properly store PPE and avoid

conditions that could damage it, conditions that could damage it, such as heat, light, moisture, etc.such as heat, light, moisture, etc.

PPE Acquisition & PPE Acquisition & ReplacementReplacement

PPE is provided by SupervisorPPE is provided by Supervisor If performing activity and you do If performing activity and you do

not have PPE, contact Supervisor not have PPE, contact Supervisor for PPE prior to starting activityfor PPE prior to starting activity

Employee may be responsible for Employee may be responsible for lost or damaged PPElost or damaged PPE

State Equipment Use PolicyState Equipment Use Policy

EMPLOYEEEMPLOYEERESPONSIBILITIESRESPONSIBILITIES

Employees must use PPE in accordance Employees must use PPE in accordance with training and instructionswith training and instructions

Most job activities require the use of PPEMost job activities require the use of PPE PPE use is a requirement of the jobPPE use is a requirement of the job If the employee cannot use the PPE then If the employee cannot use the PPE then

alternative PPE must be selected, the job alternative PPE must be selected, the job must be modified to eliminate the hazard must be modified to eliminate the hazard requiring PPE or the employee must requiring PPE or the employee must change jobschange jobs

EMPLOYEEEMPLOYEERESPONSIBILITIESRESPONSIBILITIES

Employee cannot sign waiver and Employee cannot sign waiver and accept risk of injuryaccept risk of injury

Would not remove liabilityWould not remove liability Unethical to knowingly place an Unethical to knowingly place an

employee in an unprotected hazardous employee in an unprotected hazardous situationsituation

PPE is provided to protect employee PPE is provided to protect employee and is not intended as an inconvenienceand is not intended as an inconvenience

EMPLOYEREMPLOYERRESPONSIBILITIESRESPONSIBILITIES

The employer SHALL ensure that The employer SHALL ensure that employees employees are providedare provided and and useuse appropriate personal protective equipment appropriate personal protective equipment when they are exposed to hazards when they are exposed to hazards requiring their userequiring their use

Use of PPE has been incorporated into Use of PPE has been incorporated into employee work plans and will be enforced employee work plans and will be enforced as any other key responsibility/dimension as any other key responsibility/dimension including disciplinary action and may including disciplinary action and may affect workers’ compensation eligibilityaffect workers’ compensation eligibility

TEST TIMETEST TIME

QUESTIONSQUESTIONS

PPE QUIZPPE QUIZ 1. PPE1. PPE A - is an engineering controlA - is an engineering control B - eliminates the hazardB - eliminates the hazard C - should be used for primary C - should be used for primary

protection against protection against hazardshazards

D - none of the aboveD - none of the above

PPE QUIZPPE QUIZ 2. Eye and face protection must:2. Eye and face protection must:

A - Be appropriate for the hazard A - Be appropriate for the hazard and fit properly and fit properly

B - Not interfere with the wearer’s B - Not interfere with the wearer’s movements movements

C - Be easy to clean and kept in good C - Be easy to clean and kept in good repair repair

D - All of the aboveD - All of the above

PPE QUIZPPE QUIZ 3. A Noise Reduction Rating 3. A Noise Reduction Rating

(NRR) with (NRR) with a high number a high number provides:provides: A - Less protection against noiseA - Less protection against noise B - More protection against noiseB - More protection against noise C - Information as to whether or not C - Information as to whether or not

a a plug is disposable plug is disposable D - None of the aboveD - None of the above

PPE QUIZPPE QUIZ 4. The OSHA PPE Standard 4. The OSHA PPE Standard

requires requires the employer to:the employer to: A - assess the workplace for A - assess the workplace for

hazardshazards B - Select and provide PPEB - Select and provide PPE C - Train employeesC - Train employees D - All of the aboveD - All of the above

PPE QUIZPPE QUIZ 5. What route of entry is the 5. What route of entry is the

most most direct route to the direct route to the bloodstream?bloodstream? A - ingestionA - ingestion B - inhalationB - inhalation C - absorptionC - absorption D - none of the aboveD - none of the above

PPE QUIZPPE QUIZ 6. When face shields are 6. When face shields are

required:required: A - the shield must be tempered A - the shield must be tempered

glassglass B - they cannot be sharedB - they cannot be shared C - employee must also use safety C - employee must also use safety

glasses glasses or goggles or goggles D - None of the aboveD - None of the above

PPE QUIZPPE QUIZ 7. According to the OSHA PPE 7. According to the OSHA PPE

Standard, training must be provided Standard, training must be provided upon initial employment and:upon initial employment and:

A - AnnuallyA - Annually B - Every 3 yearsB - Every 3 years C - When employee improperly uses PPEC - When employee improperly uses PPE D - does not have to be provided againD - does not have to be provided again

PPE QUIZPPE QUIZ 8. PPE is selected based on:8. PPE is selected based on:

A - costA - cost B - availabilityB - availability C - hazards the employee is C - hazards the employee is

exposed toexposed to D - what EH&S wants to doD - what EH&S wants to do

PPE QUIZPPE QUIZ 9. When selecting hearing 9. When selecting hearing

protection, protection, the most important the most important factor is:factor is: A - fitA - fit B - noise reduction factorB - noise reduction factor C - costC - cost D - appearanceD - appearance

PPE QUIZPPE QUIZ 10. If an employee loses or 10. If an employee loses or

damages damages PPE issued to PPE issued to them, they:them, they: A - will be issued new PPEA - will be issued new PPE B - may be responsible for replacing B - may be responsible for replacing

the PPE the PPE C - will not have to use PPEC - will not have to use PPE D - None of the aboveD - None of the above

PPE QUIZPPE QUIZ 11. PPE must be inspected:11. PPE must be inspected:

A - annuallyA - annually B - monthlyB - monthly C - before and after each useC - before and after each use D - when you feel like itD - when you feel like it

PPE QUIZPPE QUIZ 12. TRUE or FALSE12. TRUE or FALSE Conductive hearing loss is Conductive hearing loss is

almost always irreversible.almost always irreversible.

PPE QUIZPPE QUIZ 13. TRUE or FALSE13. TRUE or FALSE Employees do not have to use Employees do not have to use

PPE if they sign a waiver.PPE if they sign a waiver.

PPE QUIZPPE QUIZ 14. TRUE or FALSE14. TRUE or FALSE If you have a beard you cannot If you have a beard you cannot

wear a respirator.wear a respirator.

PPE QUIZPPE QUIZ 15. TRUE or FALSE15. TRUE or FALSE Hard hats provide adequate Hard hats provide adequate

protection from all falling protection from all falling objects.objects.

PPE QUIZPPE QUIZ 16. TRUE or FALSE16. TRUE or FALSE If you wear gloves there is no If you wear gloves there is no

need to wash your hands when need to wash your hands when you complete the job.you complete the job.

PPE QUIZPPE QUIZ 17. TRUE or FALSE17. TRUE or FALSE Disciplinary action can be Disciplinary action can be

taken against an employee if taken against an employee if they do not use PPE.they do not use PPE.

PPE QUIZPPE QUIZ 18. TRUE or FALSE18. TRUE or FALSE Nitrile gloves will protect your Nitrile gloves will protect your

hands from all types of hands from all types of chemical exposures.chemical exposures.

PROGRAM WRAP-UPPROGRAM WRAP-UP

Test ReviewTest ReviewQuestionsQuestionsFor additional information For additional information

please contact EH&S at 893-please contact EH&S at 893-4428, visit our website at 4428, visit our website at www.lhup.edu/ehs or stop by www.lhup.edu/ehs or stop by the office at 102 Glennon.the office at 102 Glennon.