siemens - Public Service Commission

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HE&EC Personal Protective Equipment and Hazard Assessment
29 CFR 1910 Subpart 1
Certification of Hazard Assessment for E8EC - 7 Sept 2006
This hazard assessment covers typical work situations in various areas of the Energy and
Environmental Center (E&EC). Tasks shall be evaluated by supervision and specific personal
protective equipment (PPE) identified and used in accordance with this assessment. Non-routine
tasks addressed in this hazard assessment must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and
appropriate PPE identified and used.
29 CFR 1910.133 EYE AND FACE PROTECTION:
Where designated, protective eye and face devices shall meet the criteria specified in ANSI 287.1-
1989, “American National Standard Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face
Protection”. Eye protection lens material must be made of polycarbonate as a minimum. The
manufacturer’s emblem and a ”+” must be on the lens to designate “High Impact” lens on all nonprescription
safety glasses purchased after August, 2003 (prescription high impact lens will not
have 287 stamped on them). Prescription safety lenses must have the + next to the manufacturing
lab’s monogram. Prescription safety frames must meet the High Impact Standard and shall be
marked “287-2” or “Z87+”. REMOVABLE side-shields must be marked 287.
Dark glasses shall not be worn inside buildings unless medically prescribed.
The job supervisor and employee(s) must determine the need for eye protection based upon the
risk of eye injuries from those items listed in the NGG Hazard Assessment PPE Matrix (Attachment
6).
29CFR 1910.135 HEAD PROTECTION
Where designated, protective helmets shall meet the criteria specified in ANSI 289.1-1986,
“American National Standard for Personal Protection-Protective Headwear for Industrial Workers-
Requirements“.
The job supervisor and employee(s) must determine the need for head protection based upon the
risk of head injuries from those items listed in the NGG Hazard Assessment PPE Matrix
(Attachment 6).
Per manufacturers’ recommendation, hard hat liners should be replaced annually and the entire
hardhat hat replaced not greater than 5 years from the date it was placed into service. Individuals
are responsible for maintaining the 1 (one) and 5 (five) year periods.
1910.95 HEARING PROTECTION
Wear approved hearing protection in areas 285 dBA. These areas will be designated or posted:
“Caution Hearing Protection Required”
Due to varying conditions, there may be times when hearing protection will be required in areas not
posted as “Hearing Protection Required”.
Due to very high noise levels, some areas will require two (2) sets of hearing protection. This will
consist of one set of earplugs AND earmuffs. These areas will be designated by signs stating:
“Caution - Double Hearing Protection Required”
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