General Industry Standards

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General Industry Standards
Personal Protective Equipment
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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Todays agenda

• You will learn how Personal Protective Equipment
  (PPE) issues relate to our facility. We will
  discuss
• Rules for PPE use
• Types of PPE that are available
• What requirements apply to our facility

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PPE What is it?

• Personal protective equipment, or PPE, is
  designed to protect employees from serious
  workplace injuries or illnesses resulting from
  contact with hazards, such as
• Chemical
• Radiological
• Physical
• PPE includes
• Face shields
• Safety glasses
• Hard hats
• Safety shoes
• Goggles

• Electrical
• Mechanical
• Other Hazards

• Coveralls
• Gloves
• Vests
• Ear plugs/muffs
• Respirators

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Importance of PPE

• PPE is known as the last line of defense against
  an injury
• Any questions regarding PPE should be directed to
  your supervisor

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PPE rules

• Users must be trained and authorized to use PPE
• PPE procedures must be followed at all times
• PPE must be inspected prior to each use
• Never use damaged or defective PPE
• PPE not provided by the Company must be approved
  by your supervisor
• PPE has a useful life spanreplace at or before
  that date
• Failure to follow safety procedures can lead to
  discipline, up to and including discharge,
  however, the real reason to follow safety
  procedures is to prevent accidents!

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How to use PPE

• Check to be sure that you have the size and model
  of PPE that you were trained and fitted for
• Inspect before use
• Follow proper procedures for donning (putting on)
  and doffing (taking off)
• Keep PPE clean and store the PPE in the
  designated, clean and dry location

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Eye and face protection

• Safety glasses with side shields protect against
  flying particles
• Goggles protect against dust and chemical splash
• Face shields provide face protection but must
  always be worn with safety glasses
• Special protection is required for welding, flame
  cutting and laser exposure

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Head protection
Bump caps do not provide impact protection,
rather offer only minimal protection from
obstructions or projections in the work area
Hard hats provide protection from impacts, and
some hard hats provide protection from electrical
shock
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PPE foot protection

• Safety-toe work shoes or boots provide protection
  form falling or rolling objects or from
  penetration
• Special foot PPE can be required when working in
  wet areas or where chemicals are present

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Electrical PPE

• Insulating line hose and blankets
• Insulated tools
• Gloves and other protective apparel

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PPE hand protection

• Cut and abrasion resistant gloves
• Heat resistant gloves
• Chemical resistant gloves

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PPE body protection
Aprons
Leggings and spats
Suits
Sleeve guards
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Our PPE requirements

• PPE required in our plant and how to use the PPE
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• PPE storage and sanitation locations
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• Questions regarding PPE can be addressed to your
  supervisor.
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• Replacement and special PPE can be found at
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Conclusion

• PPE is the last line of defense
• Always wear PPE when required
• Inspect PPE before each use
• Clean and store properly after use
• The Correct PPE Keeps the Hazard In Check!

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For more information

• For more information regarding Personal
  Protective Equipment or other safety issues
  please contact
• Gregory Appel Insurance
• Mike Salazar, Vice President
• Direct 317-686-6407
• Email msalazar_at_gregoryappel.com