Personal Protective Equipment: Lesson Plan (OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Outreach)

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   IDENTIFICATION

   • TOPIC TITLE: ___Personal Protective Equipment___
   • MINIMUM TIME: __1 hour___
   • OBJECTIVES
   • Terminal Objective:
   • Given current OSHA and industry information regarding worksite illnesses, injuries, and/or fatalities, the student will be able to select appropriate personal protective equipment for common industry hazards.
   • Enabling Objectives:
   • 1. Describe the hierarchy of controls as it relates to personal protective equipment.
   • 2. Identify types of personal protective equipment utilized in the general industry.
   • 3. Explain personal protective equipment training requirements.
   • 4. Explain the employer requirements regarding personal protective equipment.
   • 5. Explain the employee requirements regarding personal protective equipment.
   • INSTRUCTOR MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
   • PowerPoint Presentation: Personal Protective Equipment Knowledge Check Answer Key: Personal Protective Equipment Computer/protector
   • Examples of PPE appropriate to training audience
   • STUDENT MATERIALS
   • OSHA Fact Sheet: Personal Protective Equipment Knowledge Check: Personal Protective Equipment
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   TEACHING PROCEDURES --- Preparation, Presentation, Application, Evaluation

   • Anticipatory Set (Focus Attention/ Gain I nterest)
   • Estim ated Tim e: ?? hours
   • Key Points
   • Methods
   • In every workplace, there exists the potential for hazards in many
   • PPT Slides #1 - #4 different forms, such as sharp edges, falling objects, slippery surfaces, flying sparks, chemicals, noise, or other harmful conditions.
   • Eliminating or controlling these hazards are the best way for employers to protect their employees. When elimination/substitution, engineering, administrative, and work practice controls are not feasible or do not provide sufficient protection, employers must provide PPE to their employees and ensure that it is used.
   • Review topic objectives.
   • P resentation (I nstruction) ___
   • Key Points
   • Methods
   • I.
   • PPT Slides #5 - #9
   • Hierarchy of controls
   • A. Employers must protect their employees
   • 1. Assess workplace hazards
   • 2. Eliminate and reduce hazards
   • 3. Provide appropriate PPE as last resort
   • B. Elimination/substitution
   • 1. Provides the highest level of protection; should be first priority
   • 2. Eliminate/remove the exposure before it can occur
   • 3. Substitute a safer item/substance
   • 4. Use same chemical, but substitute a safer form
   • C. Engineering controls
   • 1. Second most effective control method
   • 2. Requires a physical change to the workplace
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   3. Examples – isolation, ventilation, equipment modification

   • D. Administrative controls/work practice controls
   • 1. Requires worker or employer to do something
   • 2. Examples
   • a. Written proper operation procedures, work permits, and safe work practices
   • b. Inspection and maintenance
   • c. Housekeeping
   • d. Monitoring the use of highly hazardous materials
   • e. Supervision
   • f. Training
   • g. Alarms, signs, and warnings
   • h. Regulated areas
   • i. Limited exposure by time or distance
   • E. Personal protective equipment controls
   • 1. Requires the worker to wear something
   • 2. Last resort; when other controls are not feasible or do not provide sufficient protection, PPE is required
   • 3. Examples: gloves, safety glasses, hard hat, protective clothing and footwear
   • II. Types of PPE
   • PPT Slides #10 - #52
   • A. Head protection
   • 1. Frequent causes of head injuries
   • a. Falling objects
   • b. Exposed fixed objects (bumping head)
   • c. Contact with electrical hazards
   • 2. Importance of head protection
   • a. Head injury can impair an employee for life or be fatal
   • b. Head protection protects eyes, ears, nose, mouth, brain
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   • 3. Classes of hard hats
   • a. Class G (General)
   • i. Protects against impact, penetration
   • ii. Low-voltage electrical protection (2,200 volts)
   • b. Class E (Electrical)
   • i. Designed for electrical/utility work – protects against high-voltage (20,000 volts)
   • ii. Protects against falling objects, impact
   • c. Class C (Conductive)
   • i. Designed for comfort; offers limited protection, mainly against bumps (fixed objects)
   • ii. Do not provide protection against electrical hazards
   • 4. ANSI Z89.1
   • a. Type I
   • b. Type II
   • B. Eye and Face Protection
   • 1. Common causes of eye injuries
   • a. Chemical splashes
   • b. Blood or OPIM splashes or sprays
   • c. Intense light
   • d. Dust and other flying particles
   • e. Molten metal splashes
   • 2. Eye and face protection - comply with ANSI Z87.1
   • 3. Selecting eye and face protection – elements to consider:
   • a. Ability to protect against workplace hazards
   • b. Should fit properly
   • c. Should provide unrestricted vision; should not restrict movement
   • d. Durability and cleanability
   • e. Allow unrestricted functioning of other PPE
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   4. Safety glasses - protect against moderate impacts from particles

   • 5. Prescription glasses – employees must use eye protection that:
   • a. Incorporates the prescription in its design, or
   • b. Can be used over prescription glasses with interference
   • 6. Goggles
   • a. Protect the eyes/immediate facial area from impact, dust, and splashes
   • b. Some can be used over corrective lenses
   • c. Types – direct-ventilated, indirect-ventilated, and non-ventilated
   • 7. Face shields
   • a. Protect face from nuisance dusts and potential splashes/sprays of liquids
   • b. Unless rated, provide no protection from impacts
   • c. Do not provide eye protection – wear safety glasses or goggles under shield to protect eyes
   • 8. Welding shields
   • a. Protect eyes from burns – infared light and intense radiant light
   • b. Protect eyes/face from flying sparks, metal spatter, slag chips
   • 9. Laser safety goggles – provide protection from flying particles, ultraviolet light, laser, and welding
   • C. Respiratory Protection
   • 1. Elimination/substitution or engineering controls first priority; only when engineering controls are not feasible, will respirators be used
   • 2. Types of respirators
   • a. Air-Purifying Respirators (APRs) – remove contaminants from air
   • i. Particulate respirators
   • ii. Chemical cartridge/gas mask respirators
   • iii. Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR)
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   • b. Atmosphere-Supplying Respirators – provide clean, breathable air from an uncontaminated source
   • i. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
   • ii. Supplied-Air Respirator (SAR)
   • 3. Medical Evaluation
   • a. Required before fit test are conducted and employee is authorized to use respirator to determine ability to use a respirator
   • b. Performed by a physician or other licensed health care professional using medical questionnaire or initial medical evaluation obtaining same information
   • 4. Inspecting, cleaning, and storing respirators
   • a. Inspect all respirators for wear and tear before and after each use
   • b. Wash in a detergent solution and disinfect in a sanitizing solution
   • c. Store respirators
   • i. To protect against dust, sunlight, heat, extreme cold, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals
   • ii. In a position to retain natural configuration
   • D. Hearing Protection
   • 1. Noise hazards
   • a. Exposure to levels over 85 dB can cause hearing loss
   • b. Hearing protection required at 90 dB
   • c. Implement effective Hearing Conservation Program
   • 2. Hearing protection required when noise level exceeds PELs – 29 CFR 1910.95(b)(1)
   • a. Duration per day (hrs.) / Sound level (dBA)
   • b. Combined effect is considered when two or more periods of noise exposure at different levels occurs in a day
   • 3. Examples of hearing protection – consider Noise
   • Reduction Rating (NRR) of devices
   • a. Disposable foam plugs
   • b. Molded ear plug
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   • c. Noise-cancelling ear plugs
   • d. Ear muffs
   • 4. How to insert ear plugs properly
   • a. Roll
   • b. Pull
   • c. Hold
   • E. Hand Protection
   • 1. Potential hazards for hands
   • a. Skin absorption of hazardous substances
   • b. Lacerations, severe cuts, or punctures
   • d. Chemical or thermal burns
   • e. Extreme temperatures
   • 2. Factors to consider
   • a. Types of chemicals handled
   • b. Nature of contact (total immersion, splash, etc.)
   • c. Duration of contact
   • d. Area requiring protection (hand only, forearm, arm)
   • e. Grip requirements (dry, wet, oily)
   • f. Thermal protection
   • g. Size and comfort
   • h. Abrasion/resistance requirements
   • F. Foot and leg protection
   • 1. Causes of foot injuries
   • a. Falling or rolling of heavy objects
   • b. Crushing or penetrating materials
   • c. Sharp objects penetrating soles
   • d. Exposure to molten metal
   • e. Working on, or around, hot, wet, or slippery surfaces
   • f. Working when electrical hazards are present
   • 2. Conditions requiring foot protection
   • a. Impacts
   • b. Compressions
   • c. Cuts/punctures
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   • d. Chemicals
   • e. Temperatures
   • 3. Examples of foot and leg protection
   • a. Impact-resistant toe and/or instep – steel or composite
   • b. Heat-resistant soles
   • c. Metal shanks
   • d. Specialty footwear – metatarsal guards, liquid- or chemical-resistant, conductive or nonconductive
   • e. Compliance with consensus standards
   • i. ANSI Z41.1
   • ii. ASTM F-2412
   • iii. ASTM F-2413
   • 4. Protection from hazards
   • a. Metal toe-cap shoes protect against knocks, falling objects
   • b. Rubber shoes protect against chemicals
   • G. Body Protection – protective clothing
   • 1. Selection of body protection
   • a. Provide protective clothing for body parts exposed to possible hazards/injuries
   • b. Types of body protection – laboratory coats, coveralls, vests, jackets, aprons, surgical gowns, full-body suits
   • c. Materials – protection provided
   • i. Paper-like fiber protects against dust and splashes
   • ii. Treated wool and cotton is fire-resistant and protects against dust, abrasions, rough or irritating surfaces
   • iii. Duck (closely woven cotton fabric) protects against cuts and bruises
   • iv. Leather protects against dry heat and flames
   • v. Rubber, rubberized fabrics, neoprene, and plastics protect against certain chemicals and physical hazards
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   2. Protective clothing is required for HAZWOPER activities

   • 3. EPA’s levels of PPE
   • a. Level A – highest level of protection; required when greatest potential for exposure exists and greatest level of skin, respiratory, and eye protection is required
   • b. Level B – required for highest level of respiratory protection and lesser level of skin protection
   • c. Level C – required when concentration and type of airborne substances are known and criteria for using APR is met
   • d. Level D – required when minimum protection is needed; sufficient when no contaminants are present or work operations preclude splashes, immersion, or potential for unexpected inhalation or contact
   • III. Training Requirements
   • A. Employees required to use PPE must be trained
   • PPT Slide #53
   • B. Employees must demonstrate an understanding of
   • 1. When PPE is necessary
   • 2. What PPE is necessary
   • 3. How to properly put on, take off, adjust, and wear PPE
   • 4. Limitations of the PPE
   • 5. Proper care, maintenance, useful life, and disposal of PPE
   • IV. Responsibilities
   • PPT Slides #54 - #57
   • A. Employers
   • 1. Requirements
   • a. Perform hazard assessment
   • b. Provide appropriate PPE
   • c. Train employees
   • d. Maintain PPE; replace worn or damaged PPE
   • e. Review, updated, evaluate PPE Program
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    • 2. Pay for PPE used to comply with OSHA standards
    • a. Examples – foot protection, eye protection, respirators, fire fighting PPE, hard hats, hearing protection, welding PPE
    • b. Exemptions – non-specialty foot wear or prescription eyewear; everyday clothing; ordinary clothing, skin creams, or other items used solely for protection from weather; lifting belts; lost/intentionally damaged PPE
    • B. Employee – required to
    • 1. Properly wear PPE
    • 2. Attend PPE training
    • 3. Care for, clean, and maintain PPE
    • 4. Inform supervisor of need to repair or replace PPE
    • Application (How students apply w hat they learn) __
    • Key Points
    • Estim ated Tim e: ?? hours
    • Methods
    • Discuss specific workplace conditions/operations in which participants are involved and identify what PPE is needed in those situations.
    • Evaluation/ Sum m ary
    • Key Points
    • Methods
    • Complete Knowledge Check.
    • PPT Slides #58 - #65
    • Review key points and answer any remaining questions.
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    R eferences

    • OSHA Standard
    • 1910 Subpart I - Personal Protective Equipment o o o o o o o o o
    • 1910.132 - General requirements. 1910.133 - Eye and face protection. 1910.134 - Respiratory Protection.
    • 1910.134 App A - Fit Testing Procedures (Mandatory).
    • 1910.134 App B-1 - User Seal Check Procedures (Mandatory).
    • 1910.134 App B-2 - Respirator Cleaning Procedures (Mandatory).
    • 1910.134 App C - OSHA Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaire (Mandatory).
    • 1910.134 App D - (Mandatory) Information for Employees Using Respirators When not Required Under Standard.
    • 1910.135 - Head protection.
    • 1910.136 - Foot protection.
    • 1910.137 - Electrical Protective Equipment.
    • 1910.138 - Hand Protection.
    • 1910 Subpart I App A - References for further information (Non-mandatory)
    • 1910 Subpart I App B - Non-mandatory Compliance Guidelines for Hazard Assessment and Personal Protective Equipment Selection.
    • OSHA Publications
    • Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Escape Respirators (2003, August 29)
    • (English: HTML PDF*)
    • Construction PPE QuickCard™ (OSHA 3289 - 2005) (English: HTML PDF*) (OSHA 3289)
    • (Spanish: HTML PDF*)
    • Eye Protection against Radiant Energy during Welding and Cutting in Shipyard Employment
    • (OSHA FS 3499 – 2012; English: HTML PDF*) (OSHA FS 3588 – 2012; Spanish: PDF*)
    • General Respiratory Protection Guidance for Employers and Workers (2011) (English: HTML)
    • Hand Hygiene and Gloves in Hurricane-Affected Areas Fact Sheet (2005) (English: HTML PDF*)
    • Hand Hygiene QuickCard™ (OSHA 3262 – 2005; English: HTML PDF*) (OSHA 3598 – 2012; Portuguese: PDF*) (OSHA 3262 – 2005; Spanish: HTML PDF*)
    • Potential for Sensitization and Possible Allergic Reaction to Natural Rubber Latex Gloves and other Natural Rubber Products (2008, January 28) (English: HTML PDF*)
    • Potential Hazards of Mislabeled Steel Toe Logger Boots (2004, September 30) (English: HTML PDF*)
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    • Proposed Guidance on Workplace Stockpiling of Respirators and Facemasks for Pandemic Influenza (2008, May 12) (English: PDF*)
    • OSHA References/Resources
    • Eye and Face Protection eTool (OSHA 2002), https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/eyeandface/index.html
    • Respiratory Protection eTool (OSHA 1998) https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/respiratory/index.html
    • Respiratory Protection Video Series (OSHA) https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/respiratoryprotection/training_videos.html#video Includes (but not limited to):
    • Respiratory Protection in General Industry (OSHA 2012)
    • Respirator Types (OSHA 2012)
    • Respirator Fit Testing (OSHA 2012)
    • Maintenance and Care of Respirators (OSHA 2012)
    • Medical Evaluations for Workers Who Use Respirators (OSHA 2012) Respiratory Protection Training Requirements (OSHA 2012)
    • Voluntary Use of Respirators (OSHA 2012)
    • Respirator Safety: Donning and Doffing and User Seal Checks (OSHA 2009)