■ Understand the types of PPE.
■ Know the basics of conducting a “hazard assessment” of the workplace.
■ Select appropriate PPE for a variety of circumstances.
■ Understand what kind of training is needed in the proper use and care of PPE.
Here is Construction Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) information from OSHA:
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Eye and Face Protection (e.g., safety glasses, goggles, face shield, laser protective eyewear)
• Safety glasses or face shields are worn any time work operations can cause foreign objects to get in the eye. For example, during welding, cutting, grinding, nailing (or when working with concrete and/or harmful chemicals or when exposed to flying particles). Wear when exposed to any electrical hazards, including working on energized electrical systems.
• Eye and face protectors – select based on anticipated hazards.
Foot Protection (e.g., work boots, slip-resistant, composite toe, shoe coverings)
• Construction workers should wear work shoes or boots with slip-resistant and puncture-resistant soles.
• Safety-toed footwear is worn to prevent crushed toes when working around heavy equipment or falling objects.
Hand Protection (e.g., nitrile gloves, welding gloves, exam gloves, insulated gloves)
• Gloves should fit snugly.
• Workers should wear the right gloves for the job (examples: heavy-duty rubber gloves for concrete work; welding gloves for welding; insulated gloves and sleeves when exposed to electrical hazards).
Head Protection (e.g., hard hat, Type 1 hard hat, Type 2 hard hat)
• Wear hard hats where there is a potential for objects falling from above, bumps to the head from fixed objects, or of accidental head contact with electrical hazards.
• Hard hats – routinely inspect them for dents, cracks or deterioration; replace after a heavy blow or electrical shock; maintain in good condition.
• Type 1 hard hats based on ANSI and CSA standards are designed to reduce force, only to the top of the head, as a result of an impact.
• Type 2 hard hats based on ANSI and CSA standards are designed to reduce force to the front, back, sides, and top of the head, as a result of an impact.
Hearing Protection (e.g., ear plugs or muffs)
• Use earplugs/earmuffs in high noise work areas where chainsaws or heavy equipment are used; clean or replace earplugs regularly.
Respiratory Protection (e.g., N95, half-mask, PAPR)
Lungs/respiratory tract (e.g., N95 filtering facepiece respirator, elastomeric half-mask respirator, powered air- purifying respirator (PAPR), surgical mask, and protective shields and barriers
Torso/body (e.g., fluid resistant gowns, impervious splash suit, laser protective clothing)
Reference: OSHA, 2005- Construction PPE QuickCard OSHA, 2005- Equipo de Protección Personal en la Construcción
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