Developing a personal protective equipment ppe program. Personal protective equipment ppe is a main source of protection for emergency and recovery workers. Personal protective equipment ppe program is to establish and implement procedures for the identification, use, care, and maintenance of ppe required to be used by facilities management fm employees for the prevention of illness and injury. Examples of ppe include such items as gloves, safety glasses, steel toe boots. Cdc personal protective equipment niosh workplace safety.
Equipment worn to minimize exposure to a variety of hazards. To make sure this equipment protects workers as it should, you need to know your responsibilities for ppe under the ohs regulation and related materials. The right personal protective equipment is an essential part of any successful safety program. Personal protective equipment, such as air purifying and air supplied respirators, which. Personal protective equipment ppe personal protective equipment ppe is a workers last defence against injury and death, when eliminating workplace hazards is not possible. The purpose of the personal protective equipment ppe program is to. The purpose of the personal protective equipment program is to protect the employees of medcare ambulance from the exposure to work place hazards and the risk of injury through the use of personal protective equipment.
Examples include chemical resistant suits and gloves, steeltoe shoes, hardhat, etc. Sample written program personal protective equipment. Department of health and human services, chemical hazards emergency medical management chemm. Personal protective equipment program 5 employee input in the selection process is critical. Printable version is available with adobe acrobat reader. Scope the use of appropriate personal protective safety equipment applies to faculty, staff, students, visitors and volunteers performing tasks or entering areas that require specific personal protective equipment. Before using or assigning ppe, steps should always be taken to eliminate or control hazards and work procedures should be in place to limit exposure to these hazards. Personal protective equipment is used as a temporary hazard control or the last line of protection for workers to use to protect themselves from injury. Ppe includes all clothing and work accessories designed to protect employees from workplace hazards such as gloves, safety shoes, hard hats, safety glasses.
Personal protective equipment program nc office of human. Personal protective equipment program northwestern university. Personal protective equipment ppe for infection control personal protective equipment ppe is specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against infectious. Personal protective equipment program california state. The purpose of this program is to protect our employees by ensuring that personal protective equipment ppe is provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition whenever it is necessary due to hazards from processes or in the work environment. The type of ppe used will depend on the work environment, tasks, hazard and the level of exposure to the hazard. The purpose of the personal protective equipment policies ppe is to protect the employees of name of company from exposure to work place hazards and the risk of injury through the use of personal protective equipment. Ppe is not a substitute for more effective control. When engineering controls and safe work practices are not feasible or do not provide sufficient protection, employers must provide personal protective equipment ppe to their employees and ensure its use. Ppe includes all clothing and work accessories designed to protect.
Personal protective equipment ppe is protective clothing, helmets, goggles, or other garments or equipment designed to protect the wearers body from injury or infection. This is a sample personal protective equipment program of. Check with your supervisor or safety manager before using your own equipment. The occupational safety and health administration osha requires employers to protect their employees from workplace hazards. Safety and health topics personal protective equipment. This program supports compliance with the occupational safety and health administration osha standards that cover ppe, specifically, 29 cfr 1910. Des personal protective equipment program december 2012. The purpose of the ppe program is to protect visitors and the employees of name of municipality from the occupational hazards within the workplace by providing protective equipment ppe. Personal protective equipment program is in place and is strictly adhered to designate and empower individuals who must participate in and who will be responsible for the preparation and implementation of the ppe program provide administrative and financial support for this program within individual departments. When all other means of protection are not effective. Personal protective equipment ppe establishes a barrier between the worker and the hazard, but it does not eliminate the hazard. The purpose of this program is to protect our employees by ensuring that personal protective equipment ppe is. Personal protective equipment program california state university bakersfield rev.
However, remember that if a hazard exists which does not require ppe, other regulations or programs may be applicable. The program will cause the entity to be in compliance. The purpose of this personal protective equipment program is to protect employees from exposure to hazards and the risk of injury through the use of personal protective equipment ppe. The personal protective equipment ppe program is in place to provide the. Personal protective equipment personal protective equipment ppe must be provided when necessary by reason of hazards encountered that are capable of causing injury or impairment ppe is. Personal protective equipment san diego state university. Whenever possible, adjustable personal protective equipment should be procured. Personal protective equipment program personal protective equipment program date. Personal protective equipment program environmental health. Personal protective equipment is not a substitute for. The purpose of the personal protective equipment ppe program is to establish a comprehensive approach toward controlling potential accidental employee injuries on campus and to reduceprevent exposure to specified physical hazards whenwhere needed. Select osha publications are available in ebook format. Personal protective equipment ppe hazard assessment and equipment selection and training documentation.
Personal protective equipment ppe for infection control. Introduction and purpose to protect university employees who work in areas where physical hazards or the potential for physical hazards exist. The personal protective equipment ppe program is in place to provide the college community with the necessary information to identify hazardous work situations that require the use of ppe, the proper. Personal protective equipment and hazard assessment program this standard is designed to protect employees by reducing the probability of injuries from hazards that may exist due to normal operations or emergencies. Personal protective equipment safety and health programs. Wac 296800160 personal protective equipment ppe requires all employers to assess their workplace for hazards that might require the use of personal protective equipment.
Osha has made it clear that failure of an employer to pay for personal protective equipment that is not commonly used by the employee away from the job is a violation. Supervisors andor safety officers from your specific work unit conducted a hazard assessment to determine any and all jobs that would require the use of ppe. Personal protective equipment ppe is used to create a protective barrier between a worker and hazards in the workplace. The purpose of the personal protective equipment policies ppe is to protect the employees of name of company from exposure to work place hazards and the risk of injury through the use of personal protective equipment ppe. Rational use of personal protective equipment for coronavirus disease covid19 and considerations during severe shortages. Pictures associated with each item reinforce the safety message for employees. Personal protective equipment, or ppe, as defined by the occupational safety and health administration, or osha, is specialized clothing or equipment. Personal protective equipment ppe establishes a barrier between the worker and the hazard, but. Rational use of personal protective equipment for coronavirus disease covid19. Depending on the type of emergency which may include flooding, hurricanes, fire, electricity, structural collapse, falls, terrorism, earthquakes, tornadoes, extreme temperatures, diseases, among others. In certain job classifications there might be personal protective.
Ensure personal protective equipment ppe shall be of such design, fit and. Personal protective equipment ppe is designed to protect employees from bodily injury in the workplace. Personal protective equipment program university of rochester. Guidelines for developing a personal protective equipment ppe program the occupational safety and health administration osha requires employers to protect their employees from workplace hazards. All individuals subject to this document are required to follow the minimum procedures outlined in this. Gives an overview of designing a personal protective equipment ppe program. The personal protective equipment ppe program provides the university community with information necessary to identify work situations that require the use of ppe, to proper ly select and use ppe, and. Sample personal protective equipment policy and program. Personal protective equipment ppe section i personal protective equipment ppe program a written personal protective equipment ppe program is required by osha 1926. The purpose of this personal protective equipment program is to protect employees from exposure to hazards and the risk of injury through the use of personal protective equipment.
The personal protective equipment ppe program provides the university community with information necessary to identify work situations that require the use of. Purpose the personal protective equipment ppe program has been developed to provide the university community with the necessary information to identify work situations that require the use of ppe, the proper selection and use of ppe, and documentation of this information. Examples of ppe include such items as gloves, foot and eye protection, protective hearing devices earplugs. If ppe has to be used, the supervisor must select the proper equipment. The personal protective equipment selected must fit the employee it is intended to protect. Examples of ppe include such items as gloves, foot and eye protection, protective. Personal protective equipment designed to protect specific parts of the body. Purpose the personal protective equipment ppe program has been developed to provide the university community with the. Damaged or defective protective equipment shall be immediately taken out of service to be repaired or replaced. Supervisors andor safety officers from your specific work unit conducted a hazard. Personal protection equipment grainger industrial supply. Personal protective equipment personal protective equipment ppe must be provided when necessary by reason of hazards encountered that are capable of causing injury or impairment ppe is not a substitute for engineering, work practice, andor administrative controls ppe creates barrier between hazard and route of.
Personal protective equipment ppe general the purpose of personal protective equipment ppe is to protect employees from exposure to work place hazards and the risk of injury. The program describes the selection, maintenance and use of personal protective equipment ppe at csun. Ppe includes such equipment as chemical resistant gloves, safety shoes, hard hats, safety glasses, respirators, and clothing such as gowns and aprons. Shall assure that all personal protective equipment, whether employerprovided or employeeprovided, complies with the applicable title 8 standards for the equipment. This program contains general requirements to protect university employees from various hazards encountered in their work area.
Personal protective equipment program university of illinois. Personal protective equipment ppe program employees should be protected from the risk of injury by good engineering controls, administrative controls or good work practices. Establishing a ppe program sets out procedures for selecting, providing and using ppe as part of an employers routine operation first assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of ppe once the proper ppe has been selected, the. Rational use of personal protective equipment for coronavirus. Guidelines for developing a personal protective equipment. Personal protective equipment ppe program environmental. However, there are times when these are not sufficient and personal protective equipment must be utilized. Provides a number of resources for managing an effective ppe program. Northwestern university requires all employees to use appropriate personal protective equipment including eye, face, foot. Shall assure this equipment is maintained in a safe, sanitary condition. Read the following requirements and utilize the blank certification of personal protective equipment hazard assessment to document your efforts.
Examples of ppe include such items as gloves, foot and eye protection, protective hearing devices earplugs, hard hats, respirators and full body suits. If you have your own personal protective equipment, it must be approved by your employer before you can use it on the job. If ppe has to be used, the supervisor must select the proper equipment and require its use. Ppe includes such equipment as chemical resistant gloves, safety shoes, hard hats. Guidelines for developing a personal protective equipment ppe program the occupational safety and health administration osha requires employers to protect their employees from workplace hazards such as machines, work procedures, and hazardous substances that can cause injury or illness. Employees will more likely wear personal protective equipment that fits properly and is comfortable. Personal protective equipment, commonly referred to as ppe, is equipment worn to minimize exposure to a variety of hazards. Personal protective equipment revision date 72816 personal protective equipment introduction p urpose whenever feasible, hazards must be eliminated through engineering, andor administrative controls, prior to resorting to the use of ppe. Personal protective equipment ppe osha office of training and education 2 protecting employees from. Establishing a ppe program sets out procedures for selecting, providing.
Using leading indicators to improve safety and health outcomes hazard communication safety data sheets quickcard. Hanover risk solutions sample personal protective equipment. This is a sample personal protective equipment program of the. Personal protective equipment ppe towson university. Bowling green state university s personal protective equipment program has been established to comply with ohios public employee risk reduction act and the osha personal protective equipment standard 29 cfr 1910 subpart i.
National institute of justice law enforcement and corrections standards and testing program national institute of justice guide for the selection of personal protective equipment for emergency first. Ppe is worn to minimize exposure to a variety of hazards. Read the following requirements and utilize the blank certification of personal protective equipment. Pdf version of personal protective equipment program. The hazards addressed by protective equipment include physical, electrical, heat, chemicals, biohazards, and airborne particulate matter.
Personal protective equipment hazard assessment survey the workplace and identify tasksjobs that require personal protective equipment ppe. Ppe pdf files you can use in your safety training programs. Ppe prevents contact with an infectious agent or body fluid that may contain an infectious agent, by creating a barrier between the potential. The personal protective equipment ppe program provides the university community with information necessary to identify work situations that require the use of ppe, to proper ly select and use ppe, and to establish the means for documentation of this information in departmentspecific policies. The basics of personal protective equipment ppe ppe traininginitial ppe 101 what is this training based on. The purpose of this program is to establish guidelines for employees who may encounter workplace hazards that require personal protective equipment ppe as prescribed in the occupational safety an. The use of appropriate personal protective safety equipment applies to faculty, staff, students, visitors and. Personal protective equipment environment, health and safety. Equipment ppe needed to protect the employees while performing various. The purpose of this program is to establish procedures for wearing personal protective equipment ppe by all towson university employees, contractors and visitors on campus. Personal protective equipment that fits properly and is comfortable will more likely be worn by employees.
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