PERSONAL PROTECTIVE

EQUIPMENT

PPE 1
Occupational
PersonalSafety
Protective
and Health
Equipment
Center
Classification of Hazards

1. Direct
 Unguarded Machines
 Falling/Flying Materials
 Slippery Floors, etc.
2. Physical
 Noise
 Temperature Extremes
 Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation
 Extreme Pressure
 Vibration

PPE 2
Personal Protective Equipment
Electrical Classification of Hard Hats Class
E (Electrical) Class E helmets are intended
to reduce the danger of contact with higher
voltage conductors. Test samples are proof-
tested at 20,000 volts. Note: This voltage is
not intended as an indication of the voltage
at which the helmet protects the wearer.

PPE 3
Personal Protective Equipment
• Class G (General) Class G helmets are
intended to reduce the danger of contact
with lower voltage conductors. Test
samples shall be proof-tested at 2200
volts. Note: This voltage is not intended as
an indication of the voltage at which the
helmet protects the wearer.

PPE 4
Personal Protective Equipment
• Class C (Conductive) Class C helmets are
not intended to provide protection against
contact with electrical hazards. On the
hand, Class C hard hats may include
vents on shells that provide increased
breathability.

PPE 5
Personal Protective Equipment
Classification of Hazards

3. Chemical
 Vapors
 Gas
 Dusts
 Fumes
 Mists
4. Biological
 Bacteria
 Virus
 Fungi
5. Ergonomic

PPE 6
Personal Protective Equipment
 Hazard Control Measures
• Engineering
• Administrative
• PPE

PPE 7
Personal Protective Equipment
Program to Introduce PPE
1. Written Policy
2. Proper Selection of PPE
3. Proper Training
4. Maintenance Program
5. Incentive System
6. Enforcement

PPE 8
Personal Protective Equipment
 Employee Training

1. Use 5. Care
2. Type 6. Maintenance
3. Fit 7. Useful Life
4. Limitations 8. Disposal

PPE 9
Personal Protective Equipment
 Head Protection
Hazards
 Impact
 Penetration
 Absorb shock
 Electrical

PPE 10
Personal Protective Equipment
 Head Protection
 Hard Hat
 Bump Cap

PPE 11
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye and Face Protection
 Flying particles
 Sparks
 Light radiation
 Splashes
 Gases

PPE 12
Personal Protective Equipment
 Eye and Face Protection
 Safety Glasses
 Safety goggles
 Face shield

PPE 13
Personal Protective Equipment
 Ear Protection
Hazard:
Excessive Noise
Noise exceeding 85-90 dB or more on
eight hour exposure.

PPE 14
Personal Protective Equipment
Ear Protection
 Ear plug
 Ear muffs
 Canal caps

PPE 15
Personal Protective Equipment
 Respiratory Protection

Hazards:
Mists, Vapors, Dusts
Gases
Smoke
Fumes
Sprays
Insufficient oxygen supply

PPE 16
Personal Protective Equipment
 Respiratory Protection
 Filtration respirator
 Air-purifying respirator
 Air-supplying respirator

PPE 17
Personal Protective Equipment
Hand and Arm Protection
Hazards:
 Pinch points
 Hot spots
 Extreme abrasions
 Sharp objects
 Electrical

PPE 18
Personal Protective Equipment
 Hand and Arm Protection

Gloves
Hand pads
Sleeves
Barrier cream

PPE 19
Personal Protective Equipment
 Foot and Leg Protection
Hazards:
 Falling or rolling objects
 Sharp objects
 Hot surfaces
 Wet, slippery surfaces

PPE 20
Personal Protective Equipment
 Foot and Leg Protection
 Foot guards / Metatarsal foot guards
 Safety shoes/boots
 Leggings

PPE 21
Personal Protective Equipment
 Fall Protection

Safety Belts
Safety Harness

PPE 22
Personal Protective Equipment
 Torso Protection

Hazards:
Heat
Splashes from hot metal
Impacts
Cuts
Chemicals
Radiation

PPE 23
Personal Protective Equipment
 Torso Protection

Vests
Jackets
Aprons
Coveralls
Full-body
suits

PPE 24
Personal Protective Equipment
Rule 1080 Personal Protective
Equipment and Devices
1081 GENERAL PROVISIONS:

1081.01 EVERY EMPLOYER:

1. Shall at his own expense furnish his workers with
protective equipment for the eyes, face, hands and feet,
protective shields and barriers whenever necessary by
reason of the hazardous nature of the process or
environment, chemical or radiological or other mechanical
irritants or hazards capable of causing injury or impairment
in the function of any part of the body through absorption,
inhalation or physical contact.

PPE 25
Personal Protective Equipment
Rule 1080 Personal Protective
Equipment and Devices
1081.02
All protective equipment shall be of approved design and
construction appropriate for the exposure and the work to be
performed.

1081.03
The employer shall be responsible for the adequacy and
proper maintenance of personal protective equipment used
in his workplace.

1081.04
No person shall be subjected or exposed to hazardous
environmental condition without protection.

PPE 26
Personal Protective Equipment
 Summary

For any PPE to be effective…

Selected based on use
Employee trained on its use
Tested
Maintained
Used and worn

PPE 27
Personal Protective Equipment