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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Assessment | OSHA.gov ...
Select appropriate PPE to protect employees from hazards that cannot be eliminated or controlled through engineering controls and work practices; Inform your employees why the PPE is necessary and when it must be worn; Train your employees how to use and care for the selected PPE and how to recognize PPE deterioration and failure
Use the equipment's NFPA 70E hazard warning label and the Electrical Safety Program policy to determine the proper personal protective equipment required for the task. Emergency response (Also, see location-specific emergency response plans.) Organic vapor respirator where benzene > 1ppm. Gas Chrom. PM tasks.
PPE Matrix
This document provides a matrix of personal protective equipment (PPE) required for various jobs. It lists 16 jobs and the associated PPE requirements including helmet, reflective jacket, safety shoes/boots, gloves, goggles, face shield, welding shield, ear plugs, face mask, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCABA), and full body safety harness.
All PPE has limitations and is the control method of last resort. The suggested PPE Matrix is provided to assist employers in determining the PPE needed for a specific task. Respiratory protection is addressed below the matrix.
7. Hazard Assessment & PPE Matrix . 7.1. General . A. OSHA’s Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Standard 1910.132 states that each employer must assess the workplace to determine if there are any physical and/or chemical hazards present or likely to be present to which employees may be exposed that would require the use of PPE. This
This PPE Matrix is a guide displaying the minimum required PPE for specified work. All work should be risk assessed to determine if the job requires PPE different than stated or that which exceeds these guidelines.
This matrix shows the MINIMUM required PPE for a task. The need for any additional PPE is determined by the JSA.
Personal protective equipment, commonly referred to as “PPE”, is equipment worn to minimize exposure to a variety of hazards. Examples of PPE include such items as gloves, foot and eye protection, protective hearing devices (earplugs, muffs) hard hats, respirators and full body suits. Understand the types of PPE.
PPE Matrix - Safety Shop
This matrix provides a comprehensive list of the types of PPE required for different tasks and hazards, as well as clear guidelines for when and how to use each item of equipment. It includes sections for tasks and listing the appropriate PPE required to mitigate the risk.
17. PPE Matrix.docx - SlideShare
Jul 15, 2023 · The document provides a matrix that outlines the specific PPE required for different work locations and processes. The matrix is intended to help employees determine and use the proper PPE to safely perform their jobs in different environments.