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M2-Lesson 3

The document discusses personal protective equipment (PPE) and its proper use in the workplace. It begins by stating that PPE should only be used as a last resort after engineering and administrative controls have been found to be ineffective. It then lists and describes 9 common types of PPE: 1) head protection 2) eye protection 3) face shields 4) ear protection 5) respiratory protection 6) hand and arm protection 7) foot and leg protection 8) fall protection and 9) torso/full body protection. Each type is described in terms of the hazards it protects against and examples of specific PPE are provided. The document stresses that PPE must be properly inspected, fitted, maintained and used in combination with training.

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M2-Lesson 3

The document discusses personal protective equipment (PPE) and its proper use in the workplace. It begins by stating that PPE should only be used as a last resort after engineering and administrative controls have been found to be ineffective. It then lists and describes 9 common types of PPE: 1) head protection 2) eye protection 3) face shields 4) ear protection 5) respiratory protection 6) hand and arm protection 7) foot and leg protection 8) fall protection and 9) torso/full body protection. Each type is described in terms of the hazards it protects against and examples of specific PPE are provided. The document stresses that PPE must be properly inspected, fitted, maintained and used in combination with training.

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Lesson 3

 Personal Protective Equipment

The PPE must be considered only after engineering and administrative controls
have been found ineffective, not feasible or insufficient. It must be used only as a last
resort. The selection of PPE must comply with the existing OSH standards and using
these in the workplace must be combined with training and orientation on their proper
use, limitations, and advantages.

Kinds of Personal Protective Equipment

1. Head Protection
A safety hat is a device that provides head protection against impact from
falling objects and protection against electrocution. Safety hats should be
inspected prior to each use. Any one of the following defects is a cause for
immediate removal of the PPE from service:

 Suspension systems that show evidence of material cracking, tearing, fraying


or other signs of deterioration. Suspension should provide a minimum clearance
of 1 to 1.25 in. (2.5 – 3.2 cm) between the top of the worker’s head and the
inside crown of the hat.

 Any cracks or perforations of brim or shell, deformation of shell, evidence of


exposure to excessive heat, chemicals, or radiation. Shells made of polymer
plastics are susceptible to damage from ultraviolet light and gradual chemical
degradation. This degradation first appears as a loss of surface gloss called
chalking. With further deterioration, the surface will begin to flake away.

2. Eye Protection
A device that provides eye protection from hazards caused by: o Flying
particles
o Sparks
o Light radiation
o Splashes
o Gases

Goggles come in a number of different styles for a variety of uses such as


protecting against dust and splashes: eye cups, flexible or cushioned goggles,
plastic eye shield goggles and foundry men’s goggles.

Eye protectors must meet the following minimum requirements:


o Provide adequate protection against the particular hazards for which they are
designed,
o Be reasonably comfortable when worn under the designated conditions,
o Fit snugly without interfering with the movements or vision of the wearer,
o Be durable,
o Be capable of being disinfected,
o Be easily cleaned,
o Be kept clean and in good condition.

3. Face Shields
Face shields should only be used as eye and face protection in areas where
splashing or dusts, rather than impact resistance is the problem. In the case of
grinding operations (plus other operations), a face shield is only secondary
protection to other protective devices, such as safety goggles.

4. Ear Protection

Hazard:
o excessive noise - Noise exceeding 85-90 dB or more on eight-hour exposure.
Examples:
Ear plug
Earmuffs
Canal caps

The prevention of excessive noise exposure is the only way to avoid


hearing damage. Engineering and administrative controls must be used if
acceptable sound levels are exceeded. If such controls fail to reduce the sound
levels to acceptable limits, personal hearing protection must be used. Earmuffs
must make a perfect seal around the ear to be effective.

5. Respiratory Protection

Respiratory protection is required when engineering improvements and


administrative controls cannot eliminate risk. Engineering controls include
isolation of the source of contaminants; design process or procedural changes,
etc. Administrative controls on the other hand include, monitoring, limiting
worker exposure, training, and education, etc.

Hazards:
o Mists or Vapors
o Gases
o Smoke
o Fumes
o Particulates or dust
o Insufficient oxygen supply
6. Hand and Arm Protection
Hand and arm protection is required when workers’ hands are exposed to
hazards such as harmful substances that can be absorbed by the skin, severe cuts
or lacerations, severe abrasions, chemical burns, thermal burns, and
temperature extremes.

Examples of hand protection


 Appropriate gloves - Gloves are often relied upon to prevent cuts, abrasions,
burns, and skin contact with chemicals that are capable of causing local or
systemic effects following dermal exposure.
 Hand pads
 Barrier cream
 Sleeves (for arm protection)

Hazards:
o Pinch points
o Hot surfaces
o Chemical substances
o Sharp objects
o Electrical

7. Foot and Leg Protection

Hazards:
o Falling or rolling objects;
o Sharp objects
o Hot surfaces
o Wet, slippery surfaces
o Electricity

 Conductive Shoes - protect against the buildup of static electricity or equalize


the electrical potential between personnel and the ground.
 Electrical Hazard Safety Shoes - are non-conductive and protect against open
circuits of 600 volts or less under dry conditions.

8. Fall Protection
 Travel restraint system is an assembly composed of body belt and proper
accessories that prevent a worker in a high elevation working area from traveling
to an edge where the occurrence of fall may happen.
 Fall arrest system is an assembly composed of full-body harness, safety lanyard
and proper accessories or a safety net which protect a worker after a fall by
stopping the fall before hitting the surface below.
 Lifelines shall be secured above the point of operation to an anchorage or other
structural member.
9. Torso/ Full Body Protection must be provided for employees if they are
threatened with bodily injury of one kind or another while performing their jobs,
and if engineering, work practices, and administrative controls have failed to
eliminate these hazards.
Workplace hazards that could cause bodily injury include the following:
o Intense heat
o Splashes of hot metals and other hot liquids
o Impact from tools, machinery, and other materials
o Cuts
o Hazardous chemicals
o Contact with potentially infectious materials, like blood
o Radiation

As with all protective equipment, protective clothing is available to protect


against specific hazards. Depending upon the hazards in the workplace, it may be
needed to provide the workers with one or more of the following:
o Vest
o Jacket
o Apron
o Coverall
o Surgical gowns
o Full-body suits
 MODULE SUMMARY

In module 2, you have learned about the hierarchy of controls which aim to
reduce the risk of acquiring illnesses brought about by various workplace hazards.
Moreover, you have also learned the different kinds of injuries as well as some ways to
avoid them. Lastly, you have encountered the uses and the importance of using PPEs in
the workplace, too.

There are three lessons in module 2. Lesson 1 consists of the control measures
for occupation hazard and safety hazards.

Lesson 2 deals with occupational health in general.

Lesson 3 talks about Personal Protective Equipment and its uses.

Congratulations! You have just studied Module 2, now you are ready to evaluate
how much you have benefited from your reading by answering the summative test.
Good Luck!!!

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