Laboratory Safety-PPE Personal Protective Equipment David E. Kos.

Laboratory Safety-PPE

Personal Protective EquipmentDavid E. Kos

Laboratory Safety-PPE

Federal Regulations•1910.132 General Requirements•1910.133 Eye and Face Protection•1910.134 Respiratory Protection•1910.135 Head Protection•1910.136 Foot Protection•1910.137 Electrical Protection•1910.138 Hand Protection•1910.156 Body Protection•1910.95 Hearing Protection

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Hazards•Chemical•Physical•Biological•Radiological•Ergonomic

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Health Hazard•Arms•Hands

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Health Hazard•Hands

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Health Hazard•Eyes•Face

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Health Hazard•Eyes

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Equipment Types

Whole Body Hand

Eye Face

Ear Respiratory

Foot Head

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Torso Protection

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Hand Protection

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Eye Protection

•Safety Glasses

•Goggles

•Face Shields

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Foot Protection

•Safety Shoes

•Safety Boots

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Ear Protection

•Ear Plugs

•Ear Muffs

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Respirators

•Working with OSHA Carcinogens, etc.

•Medical Certification

•Fit Testing

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American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

•Z87 on Frames

•Etching On Lenses

Other Standards Agencies

•NIOSH, UL, MSA, NFPA, etc.

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Selection Criteria

•Reasonably Comfortable

•Snug Fitting

•Durable

•Cleanable

•Serviceable

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Equipment Inspection•Cracked•Distorted•Damaged•Deteriorated•Dirty•Discolored

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Equipment Usage•Inspect•Donn•Adjust•Wear•Doff•Clean•Store

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Equipment Care•Inspect•Discard•Repair•Clean•Sanitize•Store

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Skin and Chemical Reaction•Barrier•Irritation•Burn•Penetration•Sensitization

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Chemical Resistance•ALL MATERIALS ARE PERMEABLE•NO UNIVERSAL BARRIERS•Chemical Resistance Varies

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Permeation Factors•Concentration•Multiple Components•Thickness•Temperature

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Chemical Resistant Materials•Natural Rubber (Latex)*•Butyl Rubber*•Chloroprene (Neoprene Rubber)*•Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR)•Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)*•Polyethylene (PE)*•Polypropylene (PPE)•Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA)*•Nitrile*•Fluorocarbon Rubber (Viton)•Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVAL)•Polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon)

*Commonly Available and Relatively Inexpensive

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Chemical Resistance Guide

•Degradation

•Permeation

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General Glove Tips

•Replace When Contaminated (disposable)

•Do Not Wear Them Outside of the Lab

•Practice Good Chemical Hygiene

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Donning and Doffing Gloves