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UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT HEALTH CENTER POLICY
SELECTION and USE of PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
(Eye, Face, Head, Foot and Hand)
PURPOSE
The purpose of this Policy is to prescribe procedures all Health Center Activities must
follow for compliance with CT OSHA's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements
[29CFR1910.132 to .138 (excluding .137 on electrical protective devices which must be
complied with but has been exempted from OSHA's .132 (d) and (f) paragraphs on hazard
assessment and training and .134 on respirators which are covered by a separate UCHC
Policy)]. PPE items covered by this Policy include those for the protection of eyes, face,
foot, head and hands from hazards such as from flying particles, liquid chemicals, acids
or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potential light radiation. The use of PPE
for protection from bloodborne pathogens and laboratory hazards are covered by the UCHC
Policy for the Control of Employee Exposures to Bloodborne Pathogens and/or the UCHC
Chemical Hygiene Plan, respectively. The Research Safety Office (Environmental Health
and Safety Office) is the point of contact for technical questions related to these
Policies and the CT OSHA requirements. Because of the unique needs in Public Safety they
may adopt their own PPE procedures provided these CT OSHA regulations are complied with
and copies of their specific PPE compliance plans, selection lists and certifications are
reviewed by and provided to the Research Safety Office.
POLICY
Where feasible, PPE devices alone should not be relied upon to provide protection
against hazards, but should be used in conjunction with guards, engineering controls and
prudent safety practices (e.g., Chemical Hygiene Plan, Bloodborne Pathogen
Exposure Control Plan, Permit Required Confined Spaces, Lockout/Tagout,
etc.). PPE when not covered by such other UCHC Policies or required for protection against
additional hazards addressed by this Policy (e.g., impact hazard from flying fragments)
will be selected and used in accordance with this Policy and the OSHA requirements.
HAZARD ASSESSMENTS AND PPE SELECTION
OSHA requires that employers review tasks performed by their employees and determine if
hazards are present, or likely to be present, which necessitate the use of PPE. For every
hazard where PPE is necessary for protection the employer must select the type(s) of PPE
needed. A written certification must verify completion of such actions. The PPE Selection
Table (Table 1) is based on general OSHA Guidance, an awareness of particular workplace
hazards associated with most Health Center activities and a review of accident/incident
reports. When laboratory chemical activities are covered in Table 1, the PPE selection has
been based also on routine laboratory safety surveys conducted under the direction
and/knowledge of the institution's chemical hygiene officer. Table 1 lists the type of
protection (e.g., eye, face, head, foot and hand) to be used for many common tasks. It
reiterates PPE requirements of the Health Center's Chemical Hygiene Plan and Bloodborne
Pathogen and Exposure Control Plan. Activities are responsible for completing for
their area(s) the Local PPE Survey described below of non-bloodborne pathogen exposure
tasks, updating Table 1 for their activity, and completing the survey certification
form(s) that documents these actions. Space has been left in the Table 1 for additions
which are to be made to indicate the PPE item(s) selected when the local survey(s)
identifies other tasks that require the use of specified PPE. For most clinical and
administrative areas Table 1 should be comprehensive enough so that an appropriate
supervisor need only review the selections in Table 1, verify that all tasks that might
necessitate requiring PPE are covered, and complete the certification to document that the
local evaluation has been completed. Major activity heads (e.g., Hospital Director, Dean
of the School of Medicine, Dean of the School of Dental Medicine, Associate Vice President
for Finance, Chief Information Officer, Assistant Vice President for Research, etc.) are
responsible for having their supervisor(s) evaluate/survey their activities as described
below (Local PPE Surveys), complete the Local PPE Survey Certification, and inform
their employees about the specific tasks requiring the use of PPE and the type PPE item(s)
that must be used. See also Training and Training Resources and
Certification below. Departments shall maintain their PPE Survey Certification(s)
and forward a copy to the Research Safety Office (MC-3930) along with any Table 1 that had
to be annotated locally so that it is readily available to employees and inspectors.
LOCAL PPE SURVEYS
Local surveys and assessments should be made by individuals selected because of their
broad knowledge of the tasks performed by personnel in their area. The surveyor should
follow the general guidelines outlined in Attachment 2, Appendix B (Appendix B is an OSHA
non-mandatory Appendix). Special consideration should be given to evaluating non-routine
tasks that may require PPE; evaluating tasks that may require PPE use because of multiple
hazards; and, evaluating tasks that may require more than one item of PPE. The Health
Center's Exposure Control Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens already covers PPE
requirements for bloodborne pathogen exposures. Questions related to the survey and/or PPE
selection should be referred to the Research Safety Office. When the survey has been
completed the department will add to Table 1 specific tasks and selection decisions not
otherwise included, complete the departmental certification, forward a copy to the
Research Safety Office (MC-3930), and inform the employees of the PPE requirements. In
many cases additions to Table 1 will not be needed. The certification section must,
however, be completed for every department/activity to document completion of the survey.
COMFORT AND FIT OF PPE
Most PPE should be ordered from Property Management (Warehouse). In most cases Property
Management can supply an appropriate item that will fit the user properly and comfortably.
As the employer and in accordance with OSHA requirements, the Health Center may require
employees to provide PPE that can be worn outside the workplace (it is recognized that in
some cases this may be part of a collective bargaining agreement). When new equipment
covered by this Policy is purchased it must meet applicable ANSI requirements as required
by CT OSHA. PPE stocked by the Warehouse will meet these requirements. Gloves are not
covered by ANSI Standards. For bloodborne pathogen exposure protection the selection of
PPE should be based on the UCHC Policy for the Control of Employee Exposures to
Bloodborne Pathogens. Questions on the selection of such PPE for bloodborne pathogen
protection should be referred to the Environmental Health and Safety Office or the
Epidemiology Office. Foot protection newly purchased must comply with ANSI Z41-1991 and
Purchasing and/or Supervisors must make sure that when such foot protection is purchased
by the Health Center or by an employee who is reimbursed in full or in part that the item
complies with appropriate ANSI Z-41-1991 requirements. Newly purchased PPE items can only
be used as required PPE when the item(s) conforms to the applicable ANSI Standard. See
also Specific PPE Requirements below.
PRESCRIPTION AND CONTACT LENSES
Employees who wear prescription lenses while engaged in operations involving eye
hazards shall normally be protected by eye protection that can be worn over prescription
lenses without disturbing the proper position of the prescription or protective lenses.
Contact lenses do not pose additional hazards to the wearer, however contact lenses are
not eye protective devices. If eye hazards are present, appropriate eye protection must be
worn instead of, or in conjunction with, contact lenses.
TRAINING
Supervisors will enforce the use of required PPE, establish procedures to communicate
to each affected employee information on PPE selection decisions, and train or coordinate
the completion of PPE Training for their employees required to use PPE under this policy
so that for required PPE they must use:
- The employee knows when PPE is necessary;
- The employee knows what PPE is necessary;
- The employee knows how to properly don, doff, adjust and wear PPE;
- The employee knows the limitations of PPE;
- The employee knows the proper care, maintenance, useful life and disposal of PPE; and
- The employee has demonstrated understanding of the above training and the ability
to use PPE properly before being allowed to perform work requiring the use of PPE.
If the supervisor has reason to believe that a trained employee does not have the
understanding and skill required above, the employee will be retrained before being
allowed to perform work requiring the use of PPE. Such circumstances requiring retraining
include: changes in the workplace that render previous training obsolete; changes in the
types of PPE to be used render previous training obsolete; or inadequacies in an affected
employee's knowledge or use of assigned PPE indicate that the employee does not retain the
requisite understanding or skill.
TRAINING RESOURCES AND CERTIFICATION
Upon requests from departments/activities and periodically the Research Safety Office
(Environmental Health and Safety Office) will provide training programs on PPE items
covered by this Policy and/or arrange for coverage of this topic in other programs, as
appropriate. The Research Safety Office during such training will also verify and certify
that the employee completing training has demonstrated an understanding of the training
material. If activities accomplish this training its content and the
documentation/certification process will be approved of by the Research Safety Office.
Training on PPE used for exposure protection from bloodborne pathogens will continue to be
given during initial and annual Bloodborne Pathogen Training with appropriate content and
documentation for such training as agreed to by the Research Safety Office.
ISSUE OF PPE
Activities/Departments will determine how best to make required PPE items available to
employees. Normally this will be at no cost to the employee, except for PPE that may be
worn outside the workplace as described in the paragraph Issue of PPE:. In
many situations, the issue of regularly used PPE items to the individual for their use and
maintenance will be efficient. When issued to the individual, that employee must maintain
PPE in working order and in a sanitary condition. Such individually issued PPE items must
be readily available for use during all tasks requiring such use. Some
Activities/Departments may determine that some or all of their PPE requirements can be met
by centrally locating or centrally issuing PPE item(s) prior to the start of particular
tasks. When reliance is placed on the central location or issue of any PPE items, the
Activity/Department will establish procedures so that such items will be readily available
(including second and third shifts and holidays), maintained in good working order and
kept in a sanitary condition. For items issued centrally on an as needed basis procedures
need to require checks for serviceability and sanitation prior to use and upon the return
of non-disposable items. Tasks requiring the use of PPE must be accomplished only when the
required PPE is available, in good working order, in a sanitary condition and properly
used by a trained individual.
DEFECTIVE AND DAMAGED PPE
Defective or damaged PPE shall not be used. Employees are responsible for the
maintenance and sanitation of PPE items issued to or used by them. When cases for storage
are issued with PPE, they should be used to protect PPE when it is not in use. Employees
are responsible for the inspection of PPE items prior to use, using it for the purpose(s)
it was selected, and not using or allowing the use of defective or damaged PPE. PPE that
is damaged or defective will be replaced and disposed of by the employee in accordance
with instructions from the supervisor.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Activity and Department Heads will establish procedures to have this Policy implemented.
- Supervisors will verify that tasks requiring PPE have been identified and that employees
have been informed of such PPE requirements. Supervisors will verify that employees have
been trained on the proper use of the PPE they will be required to use and that such PPE
items are available and properly used when required.
- Employees are responsible for knowing the type of PPE selected for the task(s) they
perform and properly using such equipment when such tasks are accomplished. Employees will
maintain PPE used or issued to them in good working condition and in a sanitary state and
check the serviceability of required PPE items prior to use.
- Research Safety Office through the Environmental Health and Safety Office will provide
consultations on PPE selection and use and upon request of the department(s) provide PPE
training.
ENFORCEMENT
Failure of individuals to comply with this Policy and the OSHA requirements could
result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.
POLICY CHANGES
Activities should send to the Research Safety Office any suggestions on changes needed
to improve this PPE Policy.
SPECIFIC PPE REQUIREMENTS -
EYE AND FACE PROTECTION
- See 1910.133(a) through (b) which is attached for specific requirements.
- Eye and face PPE shall be distinctly marked to identify the manufacturer.
- Filter lenses for protection against radiant energy will conform to 1910.133(a)(5).
- Eye and face PPE devices purchased by the Health Center will conform to ANSI Z87.1-1989.
Such devices purchased before July 5, 1994 may be used provided they comply with ANSI
Z87.1-1968 or they have been demonstrated to the Research Safety Office to be equally
effective.
HEAD PROTECTION
- See 1910.135(a) through (b) which is attached for specific requirements.
- Protective helmets purchased by the Health Center shall conform to ANSI Z89.1-1986.
Protective helmets purchased prior to July 5, 1994 may be used provided they comply with
ANSI Z89.1-1969 requirements, or have been demonstrated to the Research Safety Office to
be equally effective.
FOOT PROTECTION
- See 1910.136(a) through (b) which is attached for specific requirement.
- Protective footwear shall comply with ANSI Z41-1991. Protective footwear purchased prior
to July 5, 1994 may be used provided it complies with ANSI Z41-1967 or has been
demonstrated to the Research Safety Office to be equally effective.
HAND PROTECTION
- See 1910.138(a) through (b) which is attached for specific requirement.
- The selection of the appropriate hand protection will be based on an evaluation of the
performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the tasks(s) to be
performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the hazards and potential hazards
identified. Questions on selection or use of hand protection should be referred to the
Research Safety Office.
Attachments:
- Table 1 - PPE Selection List and Department/Activities Written
Certification That a PPE Hazard Assessment Has Been Performed
- Extract of OSHA PPE Regulations
- General Requirements
(1910.132)
- Eye and Face Protection
(1910.133)
- Head Protection (1910.135)
- Occupational Foot
Protection (1910.136)
-
Hand Protection (1910.138)
Suggested Certification of PPE Training Form
List of Current PPE Warehouse Order Numbers. (For Bloodborne
Pathogens also see the UCHC Exposure Control Plan).
"Signed"
Leslie S. Cutler, D.D.S., Ph.D.
Vice President & Provost for Health Affairs and Executive Director
Date
ATTACHMENT 1
TABLE 1
PPE Selection List Including Department's Written Certification
That a Hazard Assessment Has Been Performed
PART I - PPE SELECTION LIST (See Part II for Bloodborne Pathogens)
A.
- Eye and Face Protection List (See Notes Too)
Task(s) Type Hazard Assessment of Hazard Protection
IMPACT (General) Using powered tools for work on Flying
fragments, Spectacles with side metal, wood, plastic, etc. (e.g., objects, large chips,
protection (S) or sawing, lathe work, routing, particles, sand, dirt, goggles (G), or (S)
or drilling, sanding, etc.) (Examples etc. Use of both front (G) with a faceshield include
portable or fixed powered and side protection is (F). See notes (1), saws, drills and
grinders/brushes mandatory for (3), (5), (6), (7), to remove paint, metal, rust or
protection against such (8), (9), (10). For other materials, use of abrasive flying
objects. Side liquid exposures use wheels, etc.); protection on goggles; for severe Doing
similar hand chipping, spectacles may be exposure, use eye and grinding, machining work;
provided by clip-on or face protection in Doing woodworking, sawing, slide-on devices
combination (e.g., drilling, chiseling, when impact provided the side goggles and and
flying object hazards could protectors and glasses faceshield). result in eye/face hazard;
including frames meet Doing abrasive blasting or applicable ANSI powered fastening and
riveting standards. (Examples include, use of explosive activated fastening tools and use
of portable and bench grinders); Using powered: lawn edging equipment, mowers, saws (e.g.,
chain), weed and brush trimmers, brush chippers, etc.; Loading incinerators, ash removal
and when incinerator is in use and chamber door is open; Use of compressed air and powered
liquid sprays when potential particle eye/face hazards exist; Welding or brazing
operations including surface preparation when impact from particles possible (See also Light
and/or Radiation Section); Compacting trash; Drilling, cutting and working overhead
when potential fragments, chips, particles could result in an eye hazard; Working on or
with materials likely to shatter easily and result in impact eye hazards (e.g., replacing
and disposal of fluorescent and thin glass bulbs, working on such objects from below,
etc.); Being in the area of strong air turbulence when the generation of airborne
particles that could result in eye injury is likely (compressed air discharges, working in
discharge air streams, being present in helicopter rotor downwash areas, etc.); Using
scrapers, loaders, dozers, graders, etc., under conditions and with materials that could
result in airborne particulate hazards that might cause eye and face injury that
reasonably could be expected to be prevented by use of such PPE; Accomplishing activities
when potential impact hazards exist and there is a reasonable probability of preventing
injury when such PPE equipment is used; Assisting in activities described above when
exposed to the hazard.
IMPACT (Dental)
Using of air hammer, amalgamator, Flying fragments, Spectacles with side
centrifugal casting machine, dental chips, particles, etc. protection (S) or
lathe, high speed grinder, high and Both front and side goggles (G), or (S) or
low speed air driven hand pieces, protection is mandatory (G) with a faceshield
low speed electric hand piece, for protection against (F). See notes (1),
model trimmer and sand blaster; such flying objects. (3), (5), (6), (7),
Assisting during the use of the Side protection on (8), (9), (10). For
above when exposed to the hazard; spectacles may be liquid exposures use
or being in the immediate area of provided by clip-on or goggles (G). For
the above when exposed to the slide-on devices severe exposure, use
hazard. provided the side eye and face protection
protectors and glasses in combination (e.g.,
including frames both goggles and
meet applicable ANSI faceshield).
standards.
IMPACT (Laboratory Activities)
(See also Chemical Hygiene Plan)
Working with glass vacuum and Flying fragments, Spectacles with the
pressure systems and containers not flying glass, etc. side protection (S) or
otherwise shielded or protected to Both front and side goggles (G), or (S) or
prevent injury from flying protection is mandatory (G) with a faceshield
particles; for protection against (F). See notes (1),
Using a reaction that has the flying particles. Side (3), (5), (6), (7),
potential for generating high protection on (8), (9), (10). For
temperatures, pressures; spectacles may be severe exposure, use
Conducting laboratory activities provided by clip-on or eye and face protection
similar to those outlined above slide-on devices in combination (e.g.,
under IMPACT (General); provided the side goggles and
Being in the immediate laboratory protectors and glasses faceshield). Where
area of others required to wear including frames meet such injury hazards
such eye/face protection. applicable ANSI exist along with the
standards. potential for chemical
contact wear goggles
(G) and/or (G) and
faceshield.
HEAT/COLD (General)
Operating furnaces, pouring and Hot sparks, flames or Spectacles with side
casting hot metal, hot dipping, and temperature extremes protection (S) or
welding; that may cause injury. goggles (G), or (S) or
Loading incinerator, removing High or ultra low (G) with a faceshield.
incinerator ash and being in the temperature exposures. For severe exposure use
room when incinerator chamber door faceshield with
is open; protective eyeware.
Work on refrigerant, steam, high For splash or splatter
temperature systems, etc.; from molten or
Work with cryogenic materials cryogenic materials use
when splatter or splash potential (G) or (S) and
is present (e.g., transfer); faceshield. See notes
Unloading autoclave with hot (1), (2), (3).
liquid containers;
Assisting during the above or
being in the immediate area of the
above when exposed to the hazard;
Being in the immediate area where
such hazards exist.
HEAT/COLD (Dental)
Persons using autoclave, Hot sparks, flames or Spectacles with side
centrifugal casting machine, temperature extremes protection (S) or
denture boil-out tank, dry ice that may cause injury. goggles (G), or (S) or
dispenser, pressure pot, spot (G) with a faceshield.
welder and steam cleaner. For severe exposure use
faceshield with
protective eyeware.
See notes (1), (2),
(3).
HEAT/COLD (Laboratory)
See HEAT/COLD (General) above; Hot sparks, flames, or Spectacles with side
Work with high temperature or temperature extremes protection (S) or
cryogenic materials when splatter that may cause injury. goggles (G), or (S) or
or splash potential is present For splash or splatter (G) with a faceshield.
(e.g., transfer). from molten or For severe exposure use
cryogenic materials use faceshield with
goggles and faceshield. protective eyeware.
See notes (1), (2),
(3).
CHEMICALS (INDUSTRIAL and CLINICAL)
Potential direct or Goggles (G). For
Using corrosive and other indirect splash, severe exposure (G) and
hazardous chemicals (e.g., acids, splatter or particulate face protection use
caustics, irritants, etc.) when the contact with chemicals faceshield too. See
potential for eye/face contact that could injure or notes (3), (11).
exists such as by splash or cause tissue damage
splatter exists that could cause upon contact or by
tissue damage or injury upon absorption.
contact (e.g., pumping, pouring or
spraying of boiler treatment
chemicals, caustic or corrosive
cleaners; work on sewage
pipes/traps, etc., when potential
for splash or eye/face contact with
liquid exists;
Handling or maintaining lead acid
batteries such as when filling with
battery solution or water);
Cleaning of chemotherapy drug
spills when splash/splatter hazard
exists;
Use of glutaraldehyde mixtures
and formalin when potential for
eye/face contact exists;
Transfer of liquid photographic
solutions when potential for
splash/splatter exists;
Assisting during the above or
being in the immediate area when
exposed to the above hazard(s).
CHEMICALS (Laboratory)
(See Chemical Hygiene Plan)
Performing, assisting in, or Potential for eye/face For general low level
being in the immediate area where contact with particles, protection when such
chemicals are stored or handled and drops, mist of hazards exist wear
the potential for eye injury chemicals that may safety spectacles with
exists. result in injury. sideshields. For
laboratory work during
the time with the
potential for direct
chemical eye contact
such as a splash
exists, use goggles (G)
that are indirectly or
non-vented. When
contact with
significant amounts of
hazardous liquids exist
wear indirectly or
non-vented goggles as a
minimum and a
faceshield if a face
hazard exists.
DUST
Extremely dusty conditions. Nuisance dust Goggles. See note (8).
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LIGHT and/or RADIATION (Welding)
Electric arc Optical radiation Welding helmets or
.................. welding shields.
Typical shades: 10-14.
See notes (9), (12),
().
Welding: Gas Optical radiation Welding goggles or
.................. welding faceshield.
Typical shades: gas
welding 4-8, cutting
3-6, brazing 3-4. See
note (9), ().
Cutting, Torch brazing, Torch Optical radiation Spectacles or welding
soldering .................. faceshield. Typical
shades, 1.5-3. See
notes (3), (9), ().
Glare Poor vision Spectacles with shaded
.................. or special-purpose
lenses, as suitable.
See notes (9), (10),
().
LIGHT (Laser) Consult with Radiation The type eye protection
Protection from overexposure Safety Office. or system filter (S)
with a wavelength
specific optical
density specified by
Radiation Safety
Office/Laser Safety
Officer.
Additions:
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Notes to Eye and Face Protection Selection Chart:
- Care should be taken to recognize the possibility of multiple and simultaneous exposure
to a variety of hazards. Adequate protection against the highest level of each of the
hazards should be provided. Protective devices do not provide unlimited protection.
- Operations involving heat may also involve light radiation. As required by the standard,
protection from both hazards must be provided.
- For severe exposures faceshields should be worn over primary eye protection (spectacles
or goggles).
- As required by the standard, filter lenses must meet the requirements for shade
designations in 1910.133(a)(5). Tinted and shaded lenses are not filter lenses
unless they are marked or identified as such.
- As required by the standard, persons whose vision requires the use of prescription (Rx)
lenses must wear either protective devices fitted with prescription (Rx) lenses or
protective devices designed to be worn over regular prescription (Rx) eyewear.
- Wearers of contact lenses must also wear appropriate eye and face protection devices in
a hazardous environment.
- Caution should be exercised in the use of metal frame protective devices in electrical
hazard areas.
- Atmospheric conditions and the restricted ventilation of the protector can cause lenses
to fog. Frequent cleansing may be necessary.
- Welding helmets or faceshields should be used only over primary eye protection
(spectacles or goggles).
- Non-sideshield spectacles are available for frontal protection only, but are not
acceptable eye protection for the flying object type hazards listed under Impact.
- Ventilation should be adequate, but well protected from splash entry. Eye and face
protection should be designed and used so that it provides both adequate ventilation and
protects the wearer from splash entry.
- Protection from light radiation is directly related to filter lens density. See note
(4). Select the darkest shade that allows task performance.
- See 29CFR1910.133(a)(5)
B.
- Foot Protection
Source Assessment of Hazard Protection
Falling or Rolling Objects - Heavy Exposure to Objects ANSI Footwear for
equipment moving, jack hammer use, Falling on or Impact (I) and
etc. compressing foot Compression ©
Protection (I&C)(1),
(2).
Object Piercing Sole Exposure to objects ANSI Footwear for
that are likely to puncture resistance
pierce sole of shoe (PR)(1),(2).
(1)(2)
Electrical Hazard to Feet Electrical contact and ANSI Footwear for
electrical conduction. electrical conductive
hazard (EH)(1), (2).
Notes:
- Consult Environmental Health and Safety Office on the ANSI required marking to be in
shoe.
- If more than one hazard, protective footwear worn must meet all ANSI requirements for
the anticipated identified hazards.
- Aluminum alloy, fiberglass, or galvanized steel footguards can be worn over usual work
shoes, although they may present the possibility of catching on something and causing
worker to trip.
Additions:
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C.
- Head Protection
Source Assessment of Hazard Protection
Falling Objects (From directly Warehouse, demolition, ANSI head protection
above) maintenance and repair (hard hat). Generally, activities when such Class B Type
(2). impact hazards from Consider procedures directly overhead are that would
minimize present (e.g., tree presence of personnel trimming, removal of in direct falling
objects directly object zone. overhead, etc.) Moving Objects Warehouse, demolition ANSI
head protection maintenance and repair (hard Hat). Generally, activities when such Class B
Type (2). head impact hazards are present. Exposed Electrical Conductors Exposed and
energized ANSI head protection electrical conductors (hard hat). Generally, could be
contacted by Class B Type (2). head or protective helmets and cause electrical shock or
burns. Maintenance, Telecommunications, etc. Fixed Object Head Contact Hazard not abutted
by Consider use of hazard use of above PPE identification and requirements. padding object
to minimize the hazard or use of one of the above head protection devices.
Additions:
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Notes:
See for electrical service also 29CFR1910.137.
D.
- Hand Protection
Source Assessment of Hazard Protection
CHEMICALS, INDUSTRIAL INCLUDING MAINTENANCE and
HOUSEKEEPING and CLINICAL Handling and transfers of
acids, Potential for direct Industrial glove bases, corrosives, etc.; exposure with
hazardous selected by user based Handling materials that could chemical that could on on
vendor information cause severe hand abrasions, cuts contact cause skin that the style, or
lacerations; injury or by absorption material and thickness Handling materials that could
illness. of the glove will cause burns (thermal or from provide required cryogenic
materials) to hands; protection, or glove Work with radioactive materials selected by the
for contaminant protection of Environmental Health hands. and Safety Office for the
anticipated hazards (1) or by the Radiation Safety Office when the anticipated hazard is
radioactive materials (1). CHEMICAL LABORATORY ACTIVITIES Exposure
of hands to hazards such Direct hand contact For situations where as from skin contact or
absorption with laboratory contact would be only of hazardous substances; chemicals when
such incidental and to small Use of radioactive material with exposures will cause
quantities the use of the potential for hand skin damage or illness thin disposable gloves
contamination. by contact/absorption. may be appropriate provided at any indication of
contact the glove is promptly removed and the hands washed. For other situations (e.g.,
hand/glove wetted with chemical) select glove style, make and material for its resistance
to the chemical(s) or by consultation with the Environmental Health and Safety Office.
Additions:
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Notes:
- Disposable examination and surgical gloves are not normally appropriate.
- Examination and surgical gloves may be used in very limited laboratory circumstances
when potential exposures with hazardous materials would be brief and intermittent and the
user shall quickly remove gloves upon such accidental contact and wash hands prior to
continuing the work.
- See for electrical service also 29CFR1910.137.
(Extract from UCHC Exposure Control Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens)
PART III - ACTIVITY/DEPARTMENT CERTIFICATION OF PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
ASSESSMENT LAW 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2)
1. Activity/Department: ________________________________________________________________
2. Person(s) Performing PPE Assessment: _______________________________________________________________
3. Date of Hazard Assessment Completion: ____________________
4. Date of Certification: ______________________
5. Printed Name of Certifying Individual: _______________________________________________________
6. Signature of Certifier: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Original Part III - Kept by Department/Activity Copy Part III - Forward to Research
Safety (MC-3930)
ATTACHMENT 3
CERTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE TRAINING IN PPE USE
PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1910.132
I, _________________________________________ , certify that on
______________________________ (name of individual) (Date)
the following employees of the ____________________________________ received
training under OSHA's (Dept./Ext.)
standard on personal protective equipment:
(Printed Employee Names:)
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(employee) (employee)
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(employee) (employee)
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(employee) (employee)
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(employee) (employee)
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As part of this training, employees were informed of the personal protective equipment
selected by this office for their use. I further certify that each employee listed above
has demonstrated his/her understanding of this training.
_______________________________________ (signature)
________________________________ (date)
ATTACHMENT 4
Common Personal Protective Equipment Items
Order From Warehouse
Eye & Face Protection
- Safety Glasses with Side Shield Clear, 4-Way Adjustable Temple, ANSI
Z87.1-1989
Bilsom, Dakota, Part #GL6158 (Made to fit comfortably over Rx spectacles) Warehouse Order
# 85400, approx. cost - $1.21 each
- Safety Glasses with Side Shield Clear, ANSI Z87.1-1989
Cabot-Tour Guard III, Part #A041110, (Made to fit over Personal Glasses, High Impact
Resistant Polycarbonate), Warehouse Order # 85401, approx. cost $ .89 each
- Safety Glass CaseFor 1 and 2 Above
Cabot 45813-00000, Warehouse Order #95460, approx. cost $1.35 each
- GogglesChemical and Impact, Indirect Vents, Clear, ANSI Z87.1-1989
Cabot-Goggles, Part #A0484-B, Warehouse Order # 85700, approx cost $3.10 each
- GogglesImpact Only, Perforated, Soft Side, ANSI Z87.1-1989
Cabot-Goggles, Part #A0482B, ANSI 87.1-1989, # 85701, approx cost $2.38 each
- Goggle Carrying CaseFor 4 and 5 above
Goggle Case, Part # Abern, Warehouse Order # 85702, approx. cost $5.35 each
- Cleaning Station for Eyeglasses/Goggles (Disposable, 8 oz. liquid, 600
tissues)
BEST - Anti-Fog/Anti-Static, Warehouse Order # 85703, approx.cost $5.08 each
- Cleaning Station for Eyeglasses/Goggles Box of 100 Pre-moistened
Towelettes
BEST, Part #94, Warehouse Order #85704, approx. cost $6.80 each
- Faceshield
# OK-170-S Ratchet Headset # OK-8060, Warehouse #85706, approx. cost $4.67 each;
Faceshield, Warehouse Order #85706, approx. cost $6.79 each (Order both for functional
unit)
Head Protection
Hard Hat Class A, B, White, Ratchet 4 Point Suspension, ANSI Z89.1-1986 Bullard,
5100R-W, Warehouse Order # 85707, approx. cost $6.93 each
Foot Protection
When required, new items must comply with applicable ANSI Z41-1991 requirements
(Consult UCHC PPE Policy and/or Environmental Health and Safety Office)
Hand Protection
(No ANSI Standards, list below is limited and is only offered as a starting point, See
Caution Statement Below)
- For Bloodborne Pathogens Refer to UCHC Exposure Control Plan
- For High Temperature (e.g., autoclave processing) and Cryogenic Material Insulation
consider Higher Heat Level Gloves, Glass Cloth, 35 oz., Wool Lined with Kevlar Thread, SG
GL-210-14F, Warehouse # 85711, approx. cost $19.11 pair
- For Acid Resistance, consider Neoprene 18 mil, Twyman-Templeton, 14", embossed,
#00NE-418, Specify Size 6-11, Warehouse # 85712, approx. cost $2.46 pair
- Cotton, 8 oz. glove, e.g., Men's or Women's, Women's Warehouse # 85708, approx. cost
$.63 pair, Men's Warehouse # 60045, approx. cost $1.67 pair
- Leather Palms, knit wrist gloves for men, Warehouse # 60046, approx. cost $2.25 pair, or
for ladies, Warehouse # 85709, approx. cost $.79 pair
- Welder's Glove - select from Industrial Catolog and/or contact Environmental Health and
Safety office for Information
(Note: Caution , for selection of gloves, especially chemical
protective gloves, consult with Environmental Health and Safety Office. Be especially
careful with any loose fitting item worn around operating/rotating mechanical equipment.)
Other Items
White Vinyl Apron 20 mil, 35" x 45" (Twyman-Templeton #CBPVC-45) Warehouse
Order # 85710, approx. cost $3.19 pair) |