Slide 1 PPE Section 1 A - Objective 6 & 7 Personal Protective Equipment PPE Slide 2 PPE Categories There are two categories PPE falls into: Basic PPE worn at all times (hard hats, safety footwear). Specialized PPE worn for specific jobs or protection from certain hazards (safety glasses, hearing protection, respiratory protective devices, skin protection and specialized clothing such as coveralls and gloves). Slide 3 You and your employer are responsible to ensure that all required PPE: is used in accordance with the Manufacturer’s specifications maintained in good working order Be proactive and take the necessary steps to use PPE when required. Slide 4 PPE Equipment Requirements OHS Code Part 18 describes all the requirements of PPE on work sites in Alberta. Standards are established in OHS for different work settings and environments. Slide 5 Employer Responsibilities Employers decide what PPE is required and determines this by hazards that are present on the work site. Employers can exceed the OHS Code and may require workers wear PPE even in the absence of a hazard on the worksite. Slide 6 The employer must ensure your PPE is in good condition and free of defects Your employer is responsible for ensuring you are trained on the correct use, care and maintenance of any PPE you use on the work site. Slide 7 Is The Employer Responsible for Providing PPE? In most situations the employer is not required to provide the worker with PPE. The employer does have to provide proper PPE if: Respiratory or noise hazards exceed exposure limits PPE must fit you properly and be in good working order Slide 8 Employee Responsibilities PPE is the lowest level of managing hazards in the workplace You must wear all PPE required by your employer Any PPE that is defective must be replaced immediately Do not alter or modify your PPE Slide 9 Slide 10 Eye Protection Always wear approved CSA eye protection that is appropriate for the work to be done. CSA prescription glasses are okay. If you do not have CSA prescription glasses you can place CSA approved equipment over them. Slide 11 Wear properly fitting eye protection that will protect you from impact, splash and radiation (visible and invisible light rays). There are several classes of eye protection such as spectacles, goggles, welding helmets, face shields etc. Your employer must ensure you are wearing the appropriate eye protection for the job that will protect you from hazards. Remember keep your Eye Protection Clean. Slide 12 Eye Protection Categories Wear safety glasses, a face shield or some combination of the three if you are working in any situation that you may involve risk to your eyes. Class 1 (Spectacles) Slide 13 Class 2 (Goggles) Slide 14 Class 3 (Welding Helmets) Provide both radiation and impact protection for the face and eyes. Slide 15 Class 4 (Welding Hand Shield) Slide 16 Class 5 (Hoods) Class 6 (Face shields) Class 7 ( Respirator pieces) Slide 17 Flame Resistant Clothing Your employer may require you to wear flame resistant clothing if you are at risk for flash fires and explosions. Clothing beneath FRC must be fire resistant or made of natural fibres. Ex. wool, cotton or silk Never wear fabrics such as polyester or nylon. What is the reason for this? Slide 18 Foot Protection Steel toe shoes and boots are mandatory in most trades. Your employer must decide what type of CSA footwear is appropriate for the job. Safety footwear protects you from a variety of hazards on the work site. Slide 19 Consider some factors before choosing Footwear Slipping Uneven terrain Abrasion Ankle support and protection Foot support Crushing injuries Temperatures Slide 20 OHS Protective Footwear Requirements Certain protective footwear may be required for different work tasks, such as electrical and chainsaw protection. Your employer must ensure your protective footwear is: CSA Standard Protective Footwear ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials (if it was manufactured after July 2009). Slide 21 Safety footwear protects from: Compression Puncture injuries Impact https://workauthority.ca/pages/safety-symbol-index https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/prevention/ppe/footwear.html Slide 22 Safety Footwear Classes Category 1 Required to wear CSA or ASTM protective footwear Category 2 Protective footwear is required, but not the standard category 1 Category 3 No hazard of foot injury and specific footwear is not required Slide 23 Head Protection Not all circumstances require head protection. When a hazard assessment is done and the potential for injury to the workers head exists protective head protection is required. Remember if your employer identifies a potential risk then you must wear the required PPE at all times. Slide 24 Industrial Safety Headwear Class G (General) Impact & penetration and non-conducting Class E (Electrical Trades) Impact, penetration & improved protection from electrical shock Class C (Conducting Headwear) Impact & penetration only Slide 25 Replace when severe impact Check manufacturers specs. before painting or applying stickers Inspect shell and suspension before each use Replace damaged parts Discard when expired Slide 26 Approved Protective Headwear Industrial Protective Headwear CSA approved Industrial Protective Headwear that is ANSI (American National Standard for Industrial Head Protection). The headwear you must wear depends on the situation and hazards. Slide 27 Hearing Protection Your employer is required to by section 216 of the OHS to supply you with hearing protection. Hearing protection by the employer is required if the level of noise exposure levels cannot be reduced through engineering and administrative controls. Slide 28 Employers must consider identifying different factors when choosing hearing protection Who will be wearing the equipment Comfort Ease of use and handling The wearers ability to communicate Slide 29 Hearing Protection Requirements Performance, selection and care of CSA Standard approved hearing protection is important. Slide 30 Life Jackets and Personal Flotation Devices Section 241 of OH&S requires you wear a life jacket when traveling by boat. PFD may be more comfortable but the Code does not allow you to wear these as they do not keep your face out of the water. Life jackets are more buoyant and will hold the face above water if an individual was unconscious in water. Life Jacket vs. PFD's Slide 31 Limb and body Protection This type of PPE could be arm protection, torso protection, foot and leg protection and skin protection. OHS requires specific hazards may require extra PPE such as gloves and mittens, aprons, lab coats, protective coats, protective sleeves, coveralls etc. Protective Sleeves Slide 32 Respiratory Protective Equipment If you are exposed to airborne contaminants, oxygen deficient atmosphere or airbourne biohazardous material you may be required by your employer to wear RPE to protect you from the hazard. Your employer is required to provide you with RPE such as: Air Supplying Respirators Air Purifying Respirators Slide 33