PPE Flashcards
What are the 2 regulations relating to PPE and what do they each cover?
The personal protective equipment at work regulations 1992 - deals with selection, use and maintenance
The personal protective equipment regulations 2002 - deals with design, specification and integrity
What’s the best way to find the correct PPE for the task?
Check the material safety data sheet or NATO stock number
How many PPE classifications are there?
3
What is category 1 PPE?
Simple design
Minimal risk
Self-certified and CE marked
What is category 2 PPE?
Intermediate design
Type tested by notified body and CE marked
What is category 3 PPE?
Complex design
Risk of death or irreversible harm
Type tested by notified body, CE marked and monitoring of quality. (ISO9000)
What are some considerations for the type of PPE?
Is the atmosphere fit to breathe?
Dust, gas, vapour, etc?
What is the WEL?
What is the concentration of the contaminant?
What are personal considerations for RPE selection?
Medical fitness
Face size and shape
Face seal / fit
Facial hair
Comparability with other PPE and spectacles
Work factors ( duration of use, work rate mobility, visibility, communication )
What is the ‘P’ rating?
It is the protection factor and ranges from P1 to P3. P3 offers the most protection.
Which HSG relates to RPE?
HSG53
What are requirements for compressed air?
Comfortable temp
No significant odour or taste
Impurities less than 1/10th of WEL
Sufficient flow supply for each person using the system
What actions should you take before using RPE?
Appropriate for the task
Visual inspection
Worn correctly
Fit test / flow test
Considerations regarding inspection and maintenance
Cleaning
Examination
Repair
Testing
Record keeping
Inspection before and after use
What are storage considerations for PPE?
Away from contaminants
Segregated from clothes
Ready supply of spares
What are considerations for protective clothing?
Durability and mechanical properties
Tactility
Resistance to micro-organisms and chemicals
