Personal Protective and

Lifesaving Equipment for

Construction
PPE
 Hazard–free environment

 Protected against potential

hazards

 Purpose of PPE

1a
Who pays for PPE?
 Employer pays and provides

 If employees provide PPE

1b
Correct use of PPE
 Implement engineering controls

 Usedwith other
protective methods

 Significant worker
hazards

2a
Hazards of PPE
 Heat stress

 Physical stress

 Psychological stress

2c
Impaired
 Vision

 Mobility

 Communication

2d
Adequate protection
 Over–protection

 Under–protection

 Improper use

2e
Written PPE program
 Protect the wearer

 Prevent injury

3a
Comprehensive PPE
program
 Hazard identification

 Medical monitoring

 Environmental
surveillance

 Selection

3b
Comprehensive PPE
program
 Use

 Maintenance

 Decontamination

 Training

3c
PPE program review and
evaluation
 Reviewed at least annually

4a
What is PPE?
 Clothing and accessories

 Create a barrier

 Head protection

 Eye and face protective

5a
What is PPE?
 Hearing protection

 Hand protection

 Foot protection

 Respiratory protection
5b
Head injuries
 Falling
or flying
objects

 Bumping the head

6a
Head protection
 Resist penetration

 Absorb the shock

of a blow

 ANSI standards
• Z89.1–1969
• Z89.2–1971

6b
Protective hat types
 Type 1

 Type 2

 Three classes
• Class G
• Class E
• Class C

7a
Helmets construction
 Water–resistant

 Slow burning

 Shell and suspension

 Adjustable headbands
8a
Helmet inspection and
maintenance
 Cleaning helmets

 Inspect daily

 Exposure to unusual
conditions

 Storage

9a
Eye and face protection
 When to use

 Suitable for the work

 Who does it apply to?

10a
Eye hazards
 Flying objects

 Glare

 Liquids

 Injurious radiation

 Combination

11a
Minimum requirements
 Provide adequate protection

 Comfortable

 Fit snugly

11b
Minimum requirements
 Durable

 Can be disinfected

 Cleanable

 Easily maintained

11d
Proper selection
 Kind and degree of hazard

 Worker comfort

12a
Corrective glasses and
eye protection
 Spectacles with protective
lenses
 Gogglesworn over corrective
spectacles
 Goggles that
incorporate
corrective lenses

12b
Eye protection fit
 Goggles and safety spectacles

 Prescription safety spectacles

13a
Inspection/maintenance
of eye protection
 Keep lenses clean
 Daily inspection and cleaning
 Replace pitted lenses, like dirty
lenses, can be a source of
reduced vision
 Headbands
 Storage

14a
Disinfect eye protection
 Disassemble
 Clean all parts
 Rinse
 Immerse in germicidal fungicide
 Protect them until
reissue

15a
Hearing
protection/earplugs
 Preformed or molded earplugs
 Waxed cotton, foam, or
fiberglass wool
 Disposable earplugs
 Perfect seal around the ear
 Reduction in protection

16a
Earmuffs and earplugs
 Extremely noisy situations

 Change the nature

of sounds

16c
Why use hand
protection?
 Burns
 Cuts
 Electricalshock
 Amputation
 Absorption of
chemicals

17a
Types of hand
protection
 Gloves

 Hand pads

 Sleeves

 Wristlets

17b
Why foot protection?
 Fallingor rolling objects
 Sharp objects
 Molten metal
 Hot surfaces
 Wet slippery surf

18a
Types of foot protection
 Types of foot protection

 Safety shoes

 Boots

 Leggings

18c
Requirements for safety
shoes
 Sturdy

 Impact–resistant toe

 ANSI Z41.1–1967

18d
Options for safety shoes
 Metal insoles

 Metatarsal guards

18e
Respiratory protection
 Identical to 29 CFR 1910.134

19a
Fall protection
equipment
 Lifelines

 Safety harness

 Lanyards

20a
Safety nets
 25 foot rule
 Place and test before beginning
operations
 Extend 8 feet
 No more than 25 below
 6 inches by 6 inches

21a
Other hazards
 Life jackets and drowning

 Moving vehicles

 Warning garments

22a