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APPENDIX F<br />

6. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT<br />

PPE for site workers will be selected and used based upon the existing and potential hazards anticipated<br />

and the requirements of 29 CFR, Part 1910.120. Different levels of personal protection will be provided<br />

to workers at the site depending on specific work tasks performed. The selection of PPE requires an<br />

evaluation of chemical contaminants, concentrations of these chemical contaminants, and physical<br />

hazards that may be encountered.<br />

The initial PPE and action levels for each site activity will be established for each Project assignment<br />

based on available data and defined in the SHSP. As additional testing, monitoring, and background<br />

information become available, the SHSS may adjust the action levels and PPE accordingly. The Safety<br />

Professional will be consulted for approval to changes in the action levels. The decision to upgrade or<br />

downgrade the level of protection allowed in the field will be communicated as appropriate to all site<br />

personnel. The decision and justification for the change in level of protection will be recorded in the<br />

health and safety logbook.<br />

The SHSP will comply with 29 CFR, Part 1910.132, which states that all PPE for eyes, face, head, and<br />

extremities, protective clothing, respiratory protection devices, and protective shields and barriers shall be<br />

provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition. PPE is required wherever it is<br />

necessary by reason of hazards from processes or environment, chemical hazards, or mechanical irritants<br />

encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body<br />

through absorption, inhalation, or physical contact.<br />

Respiratory protection is of primary importance in the protection of employee health since inhalation of<br />

air contaminants is a potential major route of exposure. The Contractor respiratory protection program is<br />

administered pursuant to the requirements established by 29 CFR, Part 1910.134. The SHSS is assigned<br />

responsibility as the Respirator Program Administrator for the project. The SHSS may upgrade or<br />

downgrade the level of protection based on the hazard anticipated, evaluation of site monitoring data, and<br />

established action levels by the SHSP and with the concurrence of the Safety Professional.<br />

The EPA Level categories are as follows:<br />

Level A:<br />

Level B:<br />

Level C:<br />

Used when the greatest level of skin, eye, and respiratory protection is needed and consists<br />

of a totally encapsulated suit with supplied breathing air.<br />

Used when the highest level of respiratory protection is needed but a lesser level (than Level A<br />

encapsulated suit) of skin protection is required.<br />

Used when criteria for using air-purifying respirators are met and a lesser level of skin<br />

protection is required.<br />

Level D: Used only as a work uniform and in an area without respiratory hazards.<br />

Level D protection is used during site reconnaissance, mobilization, geophysical survey, base line<br />

surveying, and other activities that have no potential for exposure to chemical hazards. PPE for Level D<br />

includes:<br />

Coveralls, cotton and/or disposable<br />

Boots, leather or rubber, steel toe and shank, non-slip soles<br />

Kirtland AFB<br />

Base-Wide Health and Safety Plan F-49 April 2004

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