PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTPERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Environmental Health,

Safety & Emergency Management

Cambridge Campus

46 Blackstone St. Cambridge MA, 02139

(617) 495-2060

Longwood Campus 107 Ave. Louis Pasteur

Boston, MA 02115 (617) 432-1720

When Should PPE Be Worn: Before you resort to PPE, you should first:

Use administrative controls Does the job need to be done? Can you use multiple people at different times so one person

isn't exposed to a hazard for an extended period of time? Implement Engineering Controls

Use local exhaust or general ventilation vs. a respirator Control dust with a wet process vs. dry Install sound reducing devices to mechanical equipment

When these other two means of protection are exhausted you then will need to select the appropriate PPE. (Often Times PPE will be used in con-junction with administrative and engineering controls for added protec-tion.)

Basic Types of PPE: Head (Protects against falling, bumping, splashing, electrical hazards)

Hard Hat Hearing (Over 90 Decibels for 8 hours a day requires hearing protection)

Ear Muffs: One size fits all, comfortable, less ear infection risk Ear Plugs: Small, lightweight, can get dirty and cause infection

Face/Eye (Working with any chemical or using any mechanical equipment) Face Shield: Protect face from splashing and particles Safety Glasses: Protection from solids (cutting, sanding, grinding..) Safety Goggles: Protects eyes from splashing

Hand (Use correct glove for the job) Gloves Chemical: Refer to manufacturer info for breakthrough rat-

ing for different gloves (Nitrile, Latex, PVC) Gloves: Other: special gloves for slicing/cutting, burning, abra-

sions/blisters. Body (Never reuse Tyvek suits and wash lab coats after every use)

Lab Coats: Protects clothes/skin from minor splashes Tyvek Suits: Can protect against dust, vapors, splashes (depending

on type of suit) Foot Protection: (If electrical hazard present ensure boots offer protection)

Safety Toe/Steel Toe Boots: Always worn when potential for falling hazards exists

Water/Chemical Resistant Booties: Use in a spill situation Group Discussion Topics:

What jobs require you to wear PPE? What possible injuries could result from not wearing your PPE?

Has anyone been injured when PPE would have prevented the injury? Inspect your work area for PPE; replace broken equipment, order missing

equipment.

Toolbox Talk #17 Date: 10/6/08

Ear plugs need to be cleaned and replaced

regularly

Safety Glasses offer good protection, but

they must fit properly. Try various sizes and styles for the best fit.

Nitrile gloves offer reasonable protection

for a wide range of chemicals

Personal Protective Equipment

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