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Personal Protective Equipment

Personal Protective Equipment. David E. Kos. Federal Regulations 1910.132 General Requirements 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection 1910.134 Respiratory Protection 1910.135 Head Protection 1910.136 Foot Protection 1910.137 Electrical Protection 1910.138 Hand Protection

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Personal Protective Equipment

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  1. Personal Protective Equipment David E. Kos

  2. Federal Regulations • 1910.132 General Requirements • 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection • 1910.134 Respiratory Protection • 1910.135 Head Protection • 1910.136 Foot Protection • 1910.137 Electrical Protection • 1910.138 Hand Protection • 1910.156 Body Protection • 1910.95 Hearing Protection

  3. Hazards • Chemical • Physical • Biological • Radiological • Ergonomic Some of the following pictures show graphic injuries

  4. Health Hazard • Arms • Hands

  5. Health Hazard • Hands

  6. Health Hazard • Eyes • Face

  7. Health Hazard • Eyes

  8. Equipment Types

  9. Torso Protection

  10. Hand Protection

  11. Eye Protection • Safety Glasses • Goggles • Face Shields

  12. Foot Protection • Safety Shoes • Safety Boots

  13. Ear Protection • Ear Plugs • Ear Muffs

  14. Respirators • Working with OSHA Carcinogens, etc. • Medical Certification • Fit Testing

  15. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) • Z87 on Frames • Etching On Lenses • Other Standards Agencies • NIOSH, UL, MSA, NFPA, etc.

  16. Selection Criteria • Reasonably Comfortable • Snug Fitting • Durable • Cleanable • Serviceable

  17. Equipment Inspection • Cracked • Distorted • Damaged • Deteriorated • Dirty • Discolored

  18. Equipment Usage • Inspect • Donn • Adjust • Wear • Doff • Clean • Store

  19. Equipment Care • Inspect • Discard • Repair • Clean • Sanitize • Store

  20. Skin and Chemical Reaction • Barrier • Irritation • Burn • Penetration • Sensitization

  21. Chemical Resistance • ALL MATERIALS ARE PERMEABLE • NO UNIVERSAL BARRIERS • Chemical Resistance Varies

  22. Permeation Factors • Concentration • Multiple Components • Thickness • Temperature

  23. Chemical Resistant Materials • Natural Rubber (Latex)* • Butyl Rubber* • Chloroprene (Neoprene Rubber)* • Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR) • Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)* • Polyethylene (PE)* • Polypropylene (PPE) • Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA)* • Nitrile* • Fluorocarbon Rubber (Viton) • Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVAL) • Polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon) *Commonly Available and Relatively Inexpensive

  24. Chemical Resistance Guide • Degradation • Permeation

  25. General Glove Tips • Replace When Contaminated (disposable) • Do Not Wear Them Outside of the Lab • Practice Good Chemical Hygiene

  26. Donning and Doffing Gloves

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