Personal Protective Equipment
what type of protection is required when the greatest level of skin, respiratory, and eye protection is exposed
Level A protection
Required for highest level of respiratory protection and lesser level of skin protection
Level B protection
This class of hats protect against falling objects and provide protection against conductors with higher voltage levels
E
what type of Atmosphere Supplying Respirator uses their own air tank to supply clean air
Self contained breathing apparatus
Safety Isolation
hazard is enclosed prohibiting exposure to worker
_______ shoes protects against chemical materials
rubber
what are 4 types of eye protective equipemetns
safety glasses safety goggles face shield welding face shield
CUTS/PUNCTURES are
sharp objects such as nails, wire, tacks, staples, screws, scrap metal
Electrically conductive shoes provide protection against the buildup of
static electricity
using the same chemical but in a diff way is a form of
substitution
Class G hard hats provide good impact protection, but limited ______ protection
voltage
Inspect all respirators for ______ and _____ before and after each use.
wear tear
what part of the hierarchy of controls eliminates the exposure before it occurs
Elimination/Substitution
what part of the Hierarchy of Controls requires a physical change to the workplace
Engineering Controls
which part of the Hierarch requires a worker or employer to do something
Administrative and Work Practice Controls
There are two major classes of respirators
Air Purifying Atmosphere supplying
Air-purifying, which removes contaminants from the air
Air-purifying respirator
ANSI stands for
American National Standards Institute
Eye and face protection must comply with
ANSI Z87.1-2003 or ANSI Z87.1-1989 (R-1998)
what are the three consensus standards that protective footwear must comply with
-ANSI 241.1-1991 American National Standard for Personal Protection -ASTM F-2412-2005 standard test methods for foot protection -ASTM F-2413-2005 Standard Specification for Performance Requirements for Protective Footwear
What are elements to consider when selecting eye and face protection
-Ability to protect against workplace hazards -Should fit properly -Should provide unrestricted vision and movement -Durable and cleanable -Allow unrestricted functioning of other PPE
what are some examples of HBD's
-Disposable foam plugs -Molded ear plugs -Noise-cancelling ear plugs -Ear muffs
what are examples of level B protection
-Face shield -Hooded chemical-resistant clothing -Coveralls -Outer chemical-resistant boots
examples of level C protection
-Full-face air-purifying respirators -Inner & outer chemical resistant gloves -Hard hat -Escape mask -Disposable chemical-resistant outer boots
what are examples of foot and leg protection
-Impact-resistant toe and or instep -heat-resistant soles -metal shanks specialty footwear
what are conditions that require you to wear foot protection
-Impacts -compressions -cuts/punctures -chemical -temperatures
Welding shields protect eyes from burns caused by: Infared light Intense radiant light
-Infrared light -Intense radiant light
Employers must ensure that their employees wear head protection if any of the following apply:
-Objects might fall from above and strike them on the head; -They might bump their heads against fixed objects, such as exposed pipes or beams; or -There is a possibility of accidental head contact with electrical hazards
What are examples of level A protection
-SCBA -totally encapsulated chemical- & vapor-protective suit -inner & outer chemical-resistant gloves; -disposable protective suit, gloves, & boots
what are 6 diff types of gloves
-anti-vibration -chemical resistant -leather palm -permeation resistant -heat resistant -cut resistance
Users must store respirators in a way that protects them against
-dust -sunlight -heat -extreme cold -excessive moisture and - damaging chemicals
Respirators work by either
-filtering particles from the air -chemically cleaning the air -or supplying clean air from an outside source
Examples of level D protection
-gloves -coveralls -safety glasses -face shield -chemical-resistant, steel-toe boots or shoes
what are the 4 diff groups that gloves fall in
-gloves made of leather, canvas, or metal mesh -fabric and coated fabric gloves -Insulating rubber gloves -chemical and liquid resistant gloves
what are the 7 types of different body protection clothing
-laboratory coats -coveralls -vests -jackets -Aprons -surgical gowns -full body suit
IMPACTS of foot protection involves
-loading or handling materials such as packages, equipment or heavy objects that could fall
what are three types of APR
-particulate respirator -Power air purifying respirator -Chemical cartridge/ gas mask respirator
what are two types of Atmosphere Supplying Respirators
-self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) -supplied air repirator (SAR)
what are examples of potential hazards for hands
-skin absorption of hazardous substances -lacerations -punctures
COMPRESSIONS are activities involving
-vehicles (manual material handling carts)
Examples of situations in which an employee should wear foot and/or leg protection include
-when heavy objects such as barrels or tools might roll onto or fall on the employee's feet -Working with sharp objects such as nails or spikes that could pierce the soles or uppers of ordinary shoes -Exposure to molten metal that might splash on feet or legs -Working on or around hot, wet, or slippery surfaces; and -Working when electrical hazards are present."
what is the number of proof-tested volts for Class G hats
2,200
whats the number of proof-tested volts of class E hats
20,000
Exposure to noise levels over ____ dB can cause hearing loss
85
Hearing protection is required at ---- dB
90
Hearing protection is required when noise levels exceed OSHA's PEL of _____ dBA as a TWA.
90
what level provides the highest level of protection
A
which type of respirator is used for more hazardous exposures
Atmosphere-supplying
For impact and penetration only. Usually made of aluminum, so it should not be used near areas with electrical hazards
Class C
which hat does not protect against falling objects or electrical hazards
Class C
What type of eye and face protection protects from splash, metal spatter, and slag chips
Face Shield
Protect face from nuisance dusts & potential splashes or sprays of hazardous liquids
Face shields
Protect eyes, and the facial area immediately surrounding the eyes from impact, dust, splashes.
Goggles
what are used during the necessary time it takes to implement engineering or administrative controls for hearing protection
HPD's
_________ are considered the last option to control exposures to noise
Hearing Protective Devices (HPD)
which type of goggle prevents fogging by allowing air circulation and protects against liquid or chemical splash entry
Indirect Ventilated
what are examples of physical changes to a workplace using engineering controls
Isolation Ventilation Equiptment modification
which type of goggle does not allow the passage of air into the goggle
Non-ventilated
OSHA requires employees to protect their employees from workplace hazards thru the use of engineering or work practice controls. When these controls are not feasible or do not provide sufficient protection, the use of (______) is required.
PPE
what is the last level of control when employers are trying to protect their employees
PPE
what is the least protective air purifying respirator that only protects against particles such as dust
Particulate respirators
Name of Hierarchy of Controls in order from Increasing Effective
Personal Protective Equipment Administrative and Work Controls Engineering Controls Elimination Substitution
these type of glasses are used to protect against moderate impacts from particles
Safety Glasses
Which type of PPE provides protection from objects that fall directly on top of the helmet, but not from objects that strike the side, front, or back of the head.
Type 1
Which type of PPE provides protection from objects that fall directly on top of the helmet, and from objects that strike the side, front, or back of the head
Type 2
leather is often used to protect
against dry heat and flames
Ventilation
air exchanges to reduce atmospheric hazards
Particulate respirators are ____ ______ respirators because they clean particles out of the air as you breathe
air purifying
Class G hard hats are intended for general service use, such as
building construction shipbuilding lumbering manufacturing
treated wool and cotton adapts well to
changing temperatures
What are common causes of eye injuries
chemical splashes intense light (lasers and welding) flying particles (dust) molten metal splashes blood or OPIM splashes or sprays
Rubber, rubberized fabrics, neoprene and plastics protect against
chemicals and physical hazards
Atmosphere-supplying provides clean
clean, breathable air form uncontaminated source
Employees exposed to electrical hazards must never wear _________ shoes
conductive
_______ safety shoes prevent the buildup of static electricity in areas with the potential for explosive atmospheres
conductive
duck is a closely woven cotton fabric that protects against
cuts and brusises when handling heavy, sharp or rough materials
Wash respirators in a _______ solution; then, disinfect by immersing in a ___________ solution
detergent sanitizing
Which type of goggle resist direct passage of large particles into the goggle and prevents fogging by allowing air circulation
direct-ventilated
what are three goggle types
direct-ventilated Indirect-Ventilated Non-ventilated
treated wool and cotton protects against
dusts, abrasions and rough and irritating surfaces
Eliminate and reduce hazards found using
engineering and administrative controls
Level A protection is required when the greatest potential for ___________ to ________ exits
exposure hazards
TEMPERATURES
extreme hot or cold work surfaces surfaces and/or materials
Glasses meeting ANSI standard Z87 are considered approved
eye protection
Shields are for _______ protection, not _________ protection.
face eye
Where controls are not sufficient for hearing protection , employers must implement an effective
hearing conservation program
Shields do not protect from _______ hazards
impact
the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another
impact
Safety shoes have _______ resistant ______ & ________ resistant _______ that protect the feet against hot work surfaces common in roofing, paving and hot metal industries
impact toes heat soles
as particle size of a substance decreases, hazards level _________
increases
what type of safety glasses provides protection from hazards physical contact such as flying particles, ultraviolet light, laser, & welding
laser glasses
Required when concentration and type of airborne substances are known and criteria for using APR is met
level C protection
Sufficient when no contaminants are present or work operations preclude splashes, immersion, or potential for unexpected inhalation or contact
level D protection
what must be provide to determine the ability of the employee to use a respirator
medical evaulation
Shoes with _____ toe-cap protects against knocks, falling objects
metal
which type of goggle prevents splash entry but may fog and require frequent lens cleaning
non-ventilated
_______ safety shoes protect workers from workplace electrical hazards
nonconductive
paper-like fiber are used for disposable suits to provide
protection against dust and splashes
what is required for HAZWOPER activities
protective clothing
equipment modifications
reduce the hazard thru design
Only when engineering controls are not feasible, will _________ be used
respirators
how do you insert ear plus properly
roll pull and hold