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3 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
(Reference CH2M HILL SOP HSE&Q-117, Personal Protective Equipment and HSE&Q-121, Respiratory
Protection)
Note that PPE is required when exposed to the general hazards listed below. Because certain tasks (e.g.,
welding, energized work, etc.) require specialized PPE, refer to Section 2 for task-specific PPE requirements.
PPE Specifications a
Hazard
General entry to active industrial facility or
construction site, or when required by client/facility.
Skin absorption of harmful substances, severe cuts or
lacerations, severe abrasions, punctures, chemical
burns, thermal burns and harmful temperature
extremes.
Working around heavy equipment or other noisy
machinery, or if you must raise your voice to be heard
while communicating with persons near you, hearing
protection is required.
Danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects,
objects piercing the sole, or when the feet are exposed
to electrical hazards.
PPE
ANSI approved steel-toe leather work boots,
safety glasses, and hardhat.
ANSI approved hazard specific gloves.
Leather work gloves for protection against
cuts and abrasions.
Nitrile, or other appropriate chemicalresistant
gloves for protection against
contact with chemicals or untreated
wastewater.
ANSI approved ear plugs or earmuffs.
Sturdy footwear or ANSI approved steeltoed
leather work boots.
Potential for head injury from impact, falling or flying
objects.
ANSI approved hardhat.
Flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids
or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or
potentially injurious light radiation.
Work involving direct exposure to sewage.
ANSI approved safety glasses with side
shield, safety goggles, face shield, or
welding glasses. Face shield may be used
only in conjunction with the use of other
protective eyewear.
- Elbow-length rubber gloves
- Rubber pants and jackets
- Goggles
- Disposable mask to be worn in dusty
sludge areas or areas with heavy aerosols;
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