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PPE: PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
PPE: PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT –
1926.28, 1926.95 to 1926.107
The OSHA standard states that the employer is responsible for requiring the
wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment in all operations where
there is an exposure to hazardous conditions or where this part indicates the
need for using such equipment to reduce the hazards to the employees.
Head Protection: The hardhat must be used in any work operations, and must
meet American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z89.1 1986 specifications
for protection. Faceshields that attach to hardhats provide added protection.
A combination that leaves no gap between the shield and the brim of the cap
is best. The faceshield must also meet ANSI Z87.1 1989 specifications.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses should be standard safety gear when no
faceshield is worn, and must meet ANSI Z87.1 1989. Both safety glasses/
goggles and a faceshield are advisable.
Foot Protection: Footwear worn during site activities are to include leather
work boots and rubber boots (or must meet the specific site requirements).
Protection against liquid hazardous chemicals requires a boot of neoprene,
PVC, butyl rubber, to some other chemical resistant material. With chemical
resistant boots, the pant leg should be outside and over the boots to prevent
liquids from entering.
Protective footwear should comply with the American Society of Testing Materials
(ASTM) Standards: F2412-05 (Standard Test Methods for Foot Protection) and
F2413-05 (Standard Specification for Performance Requirements for Foot Protection)
in order to provide both impact and compression protection.
Ear Protection: Hearing protection is required starting at 90 decibels,
regardless of the duration. If a decibel meter is not available, use hearing
protection when you have to raise your voice to talk to someone at a normal
talking distance. Common forms of hearing protection are ear plugs, and ear
muffs.
Hand Protection – Gloves: Gloves must resist puncturing and tearing as well
as provide the necessary chemical resistance. The type of glove used should
be appropriately suited for the specific task.
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