Personal Protective Equipment

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Personal Protective Equipment
David E. Kos
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• Federal Regulations
• 1910.132 General Requirements
• 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection
• 1910.134 Respiratory Protection
• 1910.135 Head Protection
• 1910.136 Foot Protection
• 1910.137 Electrical Protection
• 1910.138 Hand Protection
• 1910.156 Body Protection
• 1910.95 Hearing Protection

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• Hazards
• Chemical
• Physical
• Biological
• Radiological
• Ergonomic

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injuries
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• Health Hazard
• Arms
• Hands

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• Health Hazard
• Hands

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• Health Hazard
• Eyes
• Face

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• Health Hazard
• Eyes

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Equipment Types
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Torso Protection
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Hand Protection
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• Eye Protection
• Safety Glasses
• Goggles
• Face Shields

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• Foot Protection
• Safety Shoes
• Safety Boots

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• Ear Protection
• Ear Plugs
• Ear Muffs

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• Respirators
• Working with OSHA Carcinogens, etc.
• Medical Certification
• Fit Testing

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• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
• Z87 on Frames
• Etching On Lenses
• Other Standards Agencies
• NIOSH, UL, MSA, NFPA, etc.

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• Selection Criteria
• Reasonably Comfortable
• Snug Fitting
• Durable
• Cleanable
• Serviceable

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• Equipment Inspection
• Cracked
• Distorted
• Damaged
• Deteriorated
• Dirty
• Discolored

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• Equipment Usage
• Inspect
• Donn
• Adjust
• Wear
• Doff
• Clean
• Store

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• Equipment Care
• Inspect
• Discard
• Repair
• Clean
• Sanitize
• Store

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• Skin and Chemical Reaction
• Barrier
• Irritation
• Burn
• Penetration
• Sensitization

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• Chemical Resistance
• ALL MATERIALS ARE PERMEABLE
• NO UNIVERSAL BARRIERS
• Chemical Resistance Varies

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• Permeation Factors
• Concentration
• Multiple Components
• Thickness
• Temperature

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• Chemical Resistant Materials
• Natural Rubber (Latex)
• Butyl Rubber
• Chloroprene (Neoprene Rubber)
• Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR)
• Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
• Polyethylene (PE)
• Polypropylene (PPE)
• Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA)
• Nitrile
• Fluorocarbon Rubber (Viton)
• Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVAL)
• Polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon)

Commonly Available and Relatively Inexpensive
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• Chemical Resistance Guide
• Degradation
• Permeation

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• General Glove Tips
• Replace When Contaminated (disposable)
• Do Not Wear Them Outside of the Lab
• Practice Good Chemical Hygiene

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Donning and Doffing Gloves