Lesson 1 PPE Flashcards
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What is PPE used for?
It is used to protect the head, eye/face, hands and feet
Why is PPE necessary?
It protects you from the various hazards present within industrial operations
What can be done to reduce the number of accidents/injuries ?
Using Engineering measures (machine and safety guards), use of non hazardous materials, ventilation systems and safety procedures
How do most head injuries occur?
Due to falling or moving objects
How does the design of the hard hat combat this?
The outer shell is made of impact resistant material, a suspension harness provides a protective clearance and an adjustable headband to the suspension harness
Class A hard hats
Low voltage protection
Class B hard hats
High voltage protection
Class C hard hats
No electrical protection
PPE protection for Impact
Class A,B and C
PPE protection for Low voltage
Class A Hard Hat
PPE protection for High voltage
Class B Hard Hat
PPE protection for no voltage
Class C Hard Hat
PPE protection for spills
Class A,B or C Hard Hat
PPE protection for minor bumps
Bump Cap
Proper fit of hard hat for maximum protection
The headband must be adjusted to snug fit, the harness should have at least one and a half inch clearance between the top of the harness and the top the shell, never wear hard hat backward as it affects the suspension harness
Why is it not safe to modify a hard hat?
It can compromise the level of protection that the hard hat provides
What should you check for in a hard hat?
The shell has no cracks, deep cuts, gouges or thin areas, the suspension harness is not worn thin, the shell and harness are not broken and the clearance is at least one and a half
What should you do if you discover a problem with your hard hat?
Communicate with your supervisor to avoid exposure to a potential hazard
How could you generally cleanse a hard hat of dirt and grease?
Hot and soapy water
How do you determine what and where to use a hard hat?
By considering the situation it is being used for and the environment that you’re going to be in
Five types of hazards that affect your eyes and face
Impact, irritating dust, chemical splashes, extreme heat, optical radiation and glare
Impact (Hazards to the eyes and face)
Material fragments or other flying objects that can strike your eyes or face
Irritating dust (Hazards to the eyes and face)
Particles in the air that can settle in your eyes, making it difficult to work safely
Chemical splashes (Hazards to the eyes and face)
Contact with hazardous substances that can cause skin or eye injuries
