Lesson 1 PPE Flashcards
What is PPE used for?
It is used to protect the head, eye/face, hands and feet
Why is PPE necessary?
It protects you from the various hazards present within industrial operations
What can be done to reduce the number of accidents/injuries ?
Using Engineering measures (machine and safety guards), use of non hazardous materials, ventilation systems and safety procedures
How do most head injuries occur?
Due to falling or moving objects
How does the design of the hard hat combat this?
The outer shell is made of impact resistant material, a suspension harness provides a protective clearance and an adjustable headband to the suspension harness
Class A hard hats
Low voltage protection
Class B hard hats
High voltage protection
Class C hard hats
No electrical protection
PPE protection for Impact
Class A,B and C
PPE protection for Low voltage
Class A Hard Hat
PPE protection for High voltage
Class B Hard Hat
PPE protection for no voltage
Class C Hard Hat
PPE protection for spills
Class A,B or C Hard Hat
PPE protection for minor bumps
Bump Cap
Proper fit of hard hat for maximum protection
The headband must be adjusted to snug fit, the harness should have at least one and a half inch clearance between the top of the harness and the top the shell, never wear hard hat backward as it affects the suspension harness
Why is it not safe to modify a hard hat?
It can compromise the level of protection that the hard hat provides
What should you check for in a hard hat?
The shell has no cracks, deep cuts, gouges or thin areas, the suspension harness is not worn thin, the shell and harness are not broken and the clearance is at least one and a half
What should you do if you discover a problem with your hard hat?
Communicate with your supervisor to avoid exposure to a potential hazard
How could you generally cleanse a hard hat of dirt and grease?
Hot and soapy water
How do you determine what and where to use a hard hat?
By considering the situation it is being used for and the environment that you’re going to be in
Five types of hazards that affect your eyes and face
Impact, irritating dust, chemical splashes, extreme heat, optical radiation and glare
Impact (Hazards to the eyes and face)
Material fragments or other flying objects that can strike your eyes or face
Irritating dust (Hazards to the eyes and face)
Particles in the air that can settle in your eyes, making it difficult to work safely
Chemical splashes (Hazards to the eyes and face)
Contact with hazardous substances that can cause skin or eye injuries
Extreme heat (hazards to the face and eyes)
Exposure to temperatures high enough to physically burn the skin or eyes
Optical radiation and glare (hazards to the face and eyes)
Direct or indirect exposure to sources of extremely bright or harmful wavelengths of light
Common types of facial/eyes?
Safety googles, safety glasses and face shield
Which type of googles are used for chemical hazards?
Googles with indirect ventilation where the holes are hooded
Which googles are used for dust hazards?
Googles without ventilation holes or those indirect ventilation holes
Which type of facial protection is used for heat hazards?
A heat resistant face shield and either safety glasses or googles
Optical radiation hazards
These typically involve exposure to potentially harmful types or light primarily UV and IR
Facial protection for optical radiation hazards
Rigid helmet with a window fitted to accept a special, shades lens
Welding lenses shade range
1.5 to 14
Impact PPE for eye/face
Safety glasses with side shields cup or cover googles
Dust PPE for eyes/face
Cup or cover googles
Heat PPE for eyes/face
Safety glasses with side shields and cup or cover goggles
PPE protection for gas welding
Cup or cover goggles
PPE protection for electric arc welding
Welding helmet and primary eye protection
PPE protection for torch soldering
Safety glasses or goggles
PPE protection for flare
Safety glasses or special purpose lenses
PPE protection for laser operations
Safety glasses or goggles
Hazards (hand)
Abrasion, cuts, temperature extremes, chemical and electric shock
Abrasion protection (hand)
Leather/heavy fabric gloves
Cut protection (hand)
Gloves made with stainless steel or aramid fibers
Extreme temperature hazard protection (hand)
Glovers with liners that provide adequate thermal protection
Chemical hazard protection (hand)
Neoprene, NBR, PVC, Natural rubber, Butyl rubber, Polyvinyl alcohol and Fluoroelastomer
