WORKPLACE SAFETY
3220
By: Abby Blanchard
SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
• Safety glasses are
toughened glasses for
protecting your eyes from
dirt, woodchips, shavings,
and metal silvers, etc. It can
protect your eyes from the
hazardous things that could
occur at anytime such as
chemical liquid splashes
and dust.
MAINTENANCE OF PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR
• Inspect eyewear regularly for damage or defect, and replace them
when necessary.
• Adjust eyewear often to ensure that it fits properly and is comfortable (if it
causes discomfort when worn, there will be more of a tendency to not
wear it at all)
• Keep vision clear by cleaning the eyewear after each work shift.
• Store eyewear in a case when not being used to prevent scratching.
• Disinfect eyewear regularly using soap and warm water or a suitable
disinfectant.
• Replace glasses that are scratched, pitted, bent, or have an outdate
prescription.
RESPIRATOR
Respirator are masks worn over the mouth
and nose or the entire face to prevent the
inhalation of dust, smoke, or other noxious
substances. The respirators come in a wide
range of types and sizes. They are used by
the military, private industry, and the public.
Respirators range from cheaper, single-use,
disposable masks to reusable models with
replaceable ones. Protects the face and
neck from flying particles such as sprays of
hazardous liquids, splashes of molten metal,
and radiant energy. These types of PPE
should be worn with safety glasses, the only
thing that does not offer eye protection in
PPE is contact lenses.
HARD HATS (HELMET)
Hard hats are types of
helmets that are used in the
workplace environments such
as industrial or construction
sites. These types of helmets
are used to protect the head
from falling objects, electric
shock, debris, and rain.
HAZARDS REQUIRING
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
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Gaseous contaminants in the workplace (gases, vapors)
Particulate contaminants (dusts, mists, fumes)
Combination contaminants
Oxygen deficient atmospheres
TYPES OF RESPIRATORY
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
1. Air purifying – It prevents the inhalation of large particle contaminants in the breathing air by putting a barrier between
the mouth/nose and the atmosphere.
2. Air purifying – Use replacement cartridges or canisters to trap or react with specific vapors and gases to remove them
from the breathing area.
3. Atmosphere supplying respirators – supplied air.
Exclude workplace air and provide air from independent sources
Uses stationary source of compressed air delivered through a high-pressure hose
Protects you against small particulate contaminants, gases and vapors.
Limitation of this equipment is that the hose restricts mobility.
4. Atmosphere supplying respirators – self contained breathing apparatus
User carries air supply
Air supply is limited to amount in cylinder
It is often unsuitable for strenuous work or work in confined spaces since equipment is heavy and bulky.
MAINTENANCE, STORAGE AND
INSPECTION OF RESPIRATORY
EQUIPMENT.
1.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions, including:
Cleaning and disinfecting of equipment
Rinsing and drying to prevent dermatitis (skin irritation)
2. Store equipment where it is readily accessible, and protected from dust, sunlight, heat, extreme cold, excessive moisture, and damaging
chemicals.
3. When repairing equipment, it must use replacement parts are supplied by equipment
BUMP CAPS (NOT A HELMET)
Bump caps are used when there is
a significant risk of impact
between the head and stationary
objects, the examples of the
stationary items are low ceilings
and hanging items. Bump caps
can also be worn to protect the
head from/against accidental
bumping of the head, includes the
examples of (overhead piping or
other fixed obstacles).
EAR PROTECTION
• Ear protection protects your
ears from excessive noises.
The types of ear protection
are fitting foam earplugs,
ear muffs, and semi-insert
earplugs. These types of ear
protection can reduce the
chances of hearing loss.
CLOTHING
You need the
proper clothing
to protect the
skin from any
toxic or corrosive
materials.
FOOTWEAR
You need the proper
footwear for Workplace to
protect the feet from
corrosive and toxic materials,
the proper footwear can also
protect your feet from
crushing of toes from heavy
objects.