Personal protective equipment and safety wear

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND SAFETY WEAR

Personal Protective Equipment and safety wear (PPE) is used to create a protective barrier between the worker and the hazards in the workplace. Personal protective equipment and safety wear is not a replacement for good engineering controls or safe work practices. Rather, PPE should be used in conjunction with these controls to ensure the health and safety of employees and should be worn at all appropriate times. . All personal protective equipment and safety wear should be maintained in a sanitary condition, ready for use. Please consult the Personal Protective Equipment Policy for more specific guidance.

EYE PROTECTION

Proper eye protection must be worn when the nature of the operation presents a potential eye or face injury. Examples of these hazards include flying objects, dust, hot or splashing metals, harmful light, caustics or acids.

GLOVES

Appropriate gloves and aprons shall be worn when handling hazardous chemicals and abrasive materials. Gloves should be replaced when the signs of wear are apparent.

HARD HATS

Hard hats shall be worn in all designated areas and construction areas by everyone.

HEARING PROTECTION

Hearing protection should be used in work areas where the continuous noise levels exceed 85 decibels. All employees exposed to high noise areas are given annual audiometric testing.

RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT

Respiratory equipment should be fit tested prior to use to ensure proper protection.

SHOES

It is recommended that approved safety shoes be worn to protect your feet.