Title: Personal Protective Equipment
Site
Procedure
Function: Ecology, Health and Safety
No.: WYN032.007
Page: 1 of 18
Wyandotte
Preparer:
Site PPE Program
Coordinator
Reviewed: 12/13
Effective: 01/14
Owner:
Site PPE Program Coordinator
Supersedes: 12/12
Approver:
EHS Hub Manager
Revision History
Revision
Date
Revision
Number
12/2011
1
12/2012
2
12/2013
3
Details of Change
Added Revision History. Reformatted standard for P&PO
requirements. Definition 2.4. updated for Corporate language.
Added sections 4.5.6. and 4.10.3. to be consistent with Corporate
standard. Updated 4.6.2. for current procedure. Removed
hyperlinks from section 6.
Removed requirements in 4.14. References provided back to
WYN032.082.
Added section 4.10.1.1.
Title: Personal Protective Equipment
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1. PURPOSE
To set forth site requirements at the BASF Corporation Wyandotte, Michigan
(“Wyandotte”) site necessary to comply with BC032.007, Personal Protective
Equipment and the State of Michigan’s Personal Protective Equipment Regulations
(Part 433 Rules). This procedure addresses requirements for:
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Workplace PPE hazard assessment.
PPE selection, fit, use, cleaning, inspection, maintenance and storage.
Employee training and communication of requirements.
2. DEFINITIONS
2.1.
FLAME RESISTANT (FR)
A term used to describe material that burns slowly or is self-extinguishing after
removal of an external source of ignition. For garments used for arc flash
protection, clothing must contain a label with information required by ASTM
F1506, including a statement that the garment meets the F1506 performance
specification, care instructions, fiber content and the Arc Rating.
2.2.
NATURAL FIBER
Fibers of cotton, silk, and wool not treated to be flame resistant.
2.3.
PENETRATION
Flow of chemical through zippers, stitched seams, pinholes or imperfections in
protective equipment.
2.4.
PERMEATION
Process by which chemicals move through protective clothing material on a
molecular level by adsorption, diffusion and desorption.
2.5.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Equipment worn to protect the eyes, face, head, hearing, lungs, body and
extremities from injury or illness due to chemical exposure or physical hazards.
2.6.
SITE PPE PROGRAM COORDINATOR
The Coordinator shall be qualified by appropriate training or experience, which is
commensurate with the complexity of the program elements they will oversee, to
administer the PPE activities. The Site PPE Program Coordinator for Wyandotte is
Derek Hetes, EHS Specialist III.
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3. SCOPE
Applies to all personnel working at or visiting the Wyandotte site.
4. PROCEDURE
4.1.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
4.1.1. BASF will provide required PPE for use by employees. BASF employees
working at remote locations shall only use PPE provided by BASF.
Contracted employees will be provided required PPE by BASF.
4.1.2. Contractor management is responsible for providing the necessary PPE for
use by their employees.
4.1.3. Vendors and visitors will be provided PPE upon entry into the site that is
appropriate for the environment they are expected to encounter. For these
cases, units will maintain an adequate supply of "visitor" type glasses and
hardhats.
4.2.
HAZARD ASSESSMENT
4.2.1. A hazard assessment must be performed by each unit to determine the
need for and proper selection of PPE. The hazard assessment is a written
certification that identifies:
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The workplace evaluated.
The person certifying that the evaluation has been performed.
The date of the hazard assessment.
The document as a certification of hazard assessment (MIOSHA Part
433 Rules R 325.60005 (2).
4.2.2. A reassessment of hazards is necessary whenever there are changes in
the workplace (e.g., new processes or different process materials) or
changes in work practices, to determine the suitability of previously
selected PPE or if additional PPE is required.
4.2.3. All units are to document their PPE Hazard Assessments using an
approved site template (See Section 6. Related Documents).
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PPE SELECTION FACTORS
4.3.1. Personal protective equipment shall be selected for the environment in
which it is to be used, according to the following factors:
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4.5.
Exposure potential to chemical and/or physical hazards
Potential effects of exposure to the chemical and/or physical hazards
Body region of potential exposure (hands, face, chest, arms,
respiratory system)
Permeation or penetration potential for the protective equipment
Limitations caused by use of the PPE (reduction in sight, hearing,
dexterity)
Field conditions such as temperature, humidity and abrasion, cutting or
tearing potential
Anticipated use (single versus repetitive use and duration of use)
Past experiences or incidents
Regulatory requirements
Service life and cost
GENERAL USE AND INSPECTION
4.5.1. PRE-USE INSPECTION
4.5.1.1.
Each item of equipment or clothing must be inspected prior to
use for defects such as missing or defective parts, imperfect
seams, soil, tears, scratches, stiffness, distortion, discoloration,
cracks, pinholes, etc.
4.5.1.2.
PPE that does not pass inspection shall be immediately
repaired (where appropriate), sent for repairs to comply with the
original manufacturer’s specifications, or discarded. If defective
PPE is encountered, it should be reported immediately to
supervision.
4.5.2. DONNING
4.5.2.1.
For protective clothing, all closures should be secured and
checked. The fit of the PPE shall be evaluated for comfort and
user movement.
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4.5.2.2.
Employees must wear properly sized PPE. Using alternative
sizes will compromise the fit and permit harmful leakage; e.g.,
an improper sized hearing protector will permit noise
penetration to the inner ear.
4.5.2.3.
The manufacturer’s instructions for donning PPE must always
be followed to ensure proper fit.
4.5.3. FIELD USE
4.5.3.1.
While performing a work task, PPE shall be inspected
periodically by the user. Particular attention must be paid to
developing tears, punctures, discoloration, stiffness and
weakening of material during use.
4.5.3.2.
Personnel must follow appropriate work/rest schedules and
keep adequately hydrated while working in full-body
encapsulating chemical protective suits and Arc Rated flash
suits.
4.5.3.3.
Protective clothing and equipment that may contain residual
contamination must not to be worn into offices, control rooms,
lunchrooms, clean change rooms, etc., where the
contamination can spread, exposing non-protected personnel.
4.5.4. DOFFING (REMOVAL)
4.5.4.1.
The main objective of the removal process is to avoid personal
exposure to contaminants that may be on the surface of the
PPE. PPE must be removed in a manner that prevents skin
contact or inhalation of the contaminant, or contamination of
personal clothing.
4.5.5. DECONTAMINATION AND DISPOSAL
4.5.5.1.
PPE decontamination and disposal procedures must be
developed, as appropriate.
4.5.5.2.
Contaminated equipment and clothing must be secured in
drums or other containers and labeled properly.
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4.5.6. STORAGE
4.5.6.1.
4.6.
PPE must be stored properly to prevent damage or malfunction
from exposure to dust, moisture, sunlight, damaging chemicals,
extreme temperatures, insects, sharp edges and impact.
EYE AND FACE PROTECTION
4.6.1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY GLASSES
4.6.1.1.
The appropriate eye and face protection must be worn if there
is potential for eye or facial injury from flying particles or windblown objects, molten materials, liquid chemicals, acid/caustic
or other corrosive liquids, chemical gases or vapors, light
radiation or electrical hazards.
4.6.1.2.
Safety glasses with side shields will be the minimum eye
protection worn in areas where there is potential for eye injury.
Safety glasses with side shields must meet the specifications of
the current version of US/ANSI Z87.1.
4.6.1.3.
Additional eye protection (e.g., goggles, full-face respirator,
etc.) will be required when working in environments with
exposure to gas, vapors or particulates exceeding an exposure
limit (Ceiling limit, TWA, or STEL).
4.6.1.4.
Safety glasses must be worn properly and maintained in good,
clean condition. Attachment to hard hats or other adaptation is
prohibited.
4.6.1.5.
Conductive safety glasses (e.g. metal frames) are not allowed
when performing electrical work as defined in WYN032.043.
4.6.1.6.
Each Unit must provide non-prescription safety glasses
available for BASF employees, temporary workers and visitors
as necessary and cleaning tissues and/or cleaning stations as
needed
4.6.1.7.
Tinted lenses on safety glasses excluding photochromatic
lenses are prohibited for indoor use and may only be used in
outdoor applications.
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4.6.2. PRESCRIPTION SAFETY GLASSES
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The following procedure applies to purchase/repair of prescription
safety glasses:
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Procedure
The employee downloads form off Wyandotte InfoWeb/
Forms page, completes and submits for authorization to
N Diem, Site EHS Admin. (BASF allows one pair per year
or following a prescription change.)
The employee takes form to designated provider and
pays for examination, special fitting or any personal
modification. The examination may occur at the eye
specialist of the employee’s choosing.
Appointments are to be made by the employee at their
own convenience.
Repairs to prescription safety glasses for which BASF
incurs costs will require approval.
Photochromatic or transition lenses ("photograys") are
allowed; however, require a Supervisor’s prior approval.
4.6.3. CONTACT LENSES
4.6.3.1.
Contact lens use is prohibited on site except in office areas and
as described below.
4.6.3.2.
Soft contacts are allowed in Research and Application areas
under the conditions outlined in Chapter 5 of the R&D Safety
Manual.
4.6.3.3.
Medical exception to the contact lens restriction in other areas
is allowed on a case-by-case basis by joint opinion of the unit
management, Site EHS, the Medical Department and the
employee's physician.
4.6.3.4.
Visitors to the manufacturing areas may be allowed to wear
contact lenses depending on the nature, duration and location
of the visit (ex. tour, etc.) at the unit’s discretion.
4.6.3.5.
Personnel wearing contact lenses should provide, and have
available, saline solution for use at work when needed. They
should also have eyeglasses available.
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4.6.3.6.
Contact lenses may not be handled nor solutions applied in
areas where contact with chemical or physical hazards may be
possible.
4.6.3.7.
Any accident/incident report involving an eye injury must note if
the person was wearing contact lenses at the time of the
incident
4.6.3.8.
BASF will not be responsible for the replacement of lost or
damaged contact lenses for any reason.
4.6.3.9.
Personnel who wear contact lenses shall be trained in the
requirements of this section. This training must be provided
initially before wearing in hazardous locations or upon
employment, and periodically thereafter.
4.6.4. GOGGLES/FACE SHIELDS/PROTECTIVE HOODS
4.6.4.1.
Appropriate protection for splash, spray, heat, or other special
hazards for the eyes and face must be worn, based on the
written hazard assessment.
4.6.4.2.
Eye and face protection (chemical goggles and shield) shall be
worn when there is a potential for splashing or spraying of
corrosive or skin-absorbing toxic chemicals into the eyes or
face.
4.6.4.3.
Chemical goggles must meet requirements for impact
protection required by the current version of US/ANSI Z87.1.
Primary eye protection need not be worn under protective
hoods or full-face respiratory devices that meet requirements
for impact protection.
4.6.4.4.
Face shields or protective hoods that do not meet impact
standards, must be used only in conjunction with safety glasses
that do meet standards for protection against impact.
4.6.4.5.
When chemical goggles are in use for eye protection, the
headband of the goggles must be placed directly on the head
and not retained on a hard hat or other retention device, unless
the device to which they are attached is secured to the head.
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Safety glasses or goggles that meet impact requirements shall
always be used with Arc Rated flash suit hoods worn for
selected electrical tasks. Safety glasses or goggles meeting
US/ANSI Z87.1 impact protection requirements shall always be
worn under the Arc Rated face shield or hood.
4.6.5. WELDING PROTECTION
4.7.
4.6.5.1.
Personnel engaged in welding-type operations, where light
radiation may cause injury to the eyes, must use eye protection
with lenses that have the appropriate shade number for the
work being performed. Personnel adjacent to the welding
operations, such as helpers that could also be affected by the
light radiation, must also wear eye protection with the
appropriate shade number.
4.6.5.2.
Personnel performing welding-type operations must wear a
welding helmet to shield the face from light radiation and
impact. If the welding helmet does not meet impact
requirements, safety glasses or goggles that do meet impact
requirements must be worn under the helmet.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
4.7.1. Units at the Wyandotte site with respirator users are required to have a
written program that complies with the following:
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4.8.
Provisions of Section 4.7. of BC032.007, Personal Protective
Equipment, and
Requirements contained in WYN032.014, Site Respiratory Protection
Standard (see Section 6. Related Documents).
HEAD PROTECTION
4.8.1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
4.8.1.1.
Hardhats shall be worn in areas, based upon the hazard
assessment, when there is reasonable potential for injury to the
head from falling objects and/or electrical shock. Unit
management will designate those areas or activities requiring
hard hats.
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4.8.1.2.
The minimum head protection shall be a Type 1, G hardhat.
Type 1 reduces the force of a blow to only the top of the head.
G classification provides general electrical protection; good for
low voltage conductors.
4.8.1.3.
Use of bump caps is prohibited on site.
4.8.1.4.
Hardhats shall be worn as intended, with the brim toward the
front unless necessary because of interference with other
protective equipment; e.g., welding hoods.
4.8.1.5.
Hardhats shall be inspected regularly for proper suspension,
cracks or other imperfections and replaced when required.
Avoid excessive stickers and never paint hard hats as this may
disguise imperfections. Do not store in direct sunlight as this
can deteriorate the material. Hard hats shall not be altered by
drilling holes, cutting or other methods that may compromise
the integrity of the head protection.
4.8.1.6.
Hardhats that become damaged or have defective parts must
be replaced immediately.
4.8.2. SELECTION
4.8.2.1.
All hardhats must meet the specifications of the current version
of US/ANSI Z89.1. Hardhats constructed of aluminum alloy
shall not be used.
4.8.3. MOTORCYCLE HEAD PROTECTION
4.8.3.1.
4.9.
Motorcycle operators must wear DOT-approved helmets.
Industrial hard hats are not to be worn to meet this requirement.
FOOT PROTECTION
4.9.1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
4.9.1.1.
Protective footwear must be worn in areas where there is
danger of foot injury due to falling or rolling objects, penetration
of the sole or electrical hazards. The material of construction
must be appropriate for the hazards of the work area. The heel
must be the full width of the shoe. Tapered or elevated heels
are not permitted.
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4.9.1.2.
Visitors who spend limited time in the plant areas, are not
required to wear safety shoes, however, open-toed shoes,
sandals, high heels, or cloth-top shoes are prohibited.
4.9.1.3.
Canvas shoes, open-toed shoes, or sandals are prohibited in
laboratories. Shoes that cover the whole foot shall be worn and
they must be made of a material that prevents rapid penetration
of chemicals.
4.9.1.4.
Contractors must wear appropriate leather, work shoes as
minimum foot protection. Shoe selection depends on work
requirements (i.e. Iron workers require shoes suitable for
walking on steel beams).
4.9.1.5.
BASF employees working in manufacturing units will be
furnished with one pair of safety shoes and $40.00 off on two
additional pairs each year.
4.9.1.6.
Shoe forms can be obtained from Wyandotte Infoweb and must
be signed by the Supervisor.
4.9.1.7.
Unit management shall determine if Electrostatic Discharge
(ESD) shoes are required.
4.9.1.8.
Employees requiring specially constructed shoes must contact
Site EHS.
4.9.2. SELECTION
4.9.2.1.
4.10.
All protective footwear issued must meet the specifications of
the current version of ASTM F2413.
HAND PROTECTION AND CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
4.10.1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
4.10.1.1.
Hand safety is a key focus at the Wyandotte facility. All
employees and visitors are expected to practice good judgment
with respect to hand hazard recognition when on site including
the carrying of cotton gloves for use with handrails or other
work surfaces. All employees are encouraged to take
appropriate action if they spot an unsafe condition as long as
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those actions are in accordance with unit specific PPE
requirements. Visitors to a unit shall be instructed not to touch
or operate any equipment or handle chemical containers unless
proper gloves are worn in accordance with unit specific PPE
requirements.
4.10.1.2.
Hand and body protection shall be selected and used when
there is a potential for exposure to such hazards as:
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Skin absorption of harmful substances
Substances that are known skin sensitizers
Cuts, lacerations, abrasions, or punctures
Chemical or thermal burns
Harmful temperature extremes
Electrical Hazards
4.10.1.3.
The PPE hazard assessment will be used to determine when
hand and body protection is required. Each unit shall use an
effective means to communicate the hand and body protection
requirements for respective job tasks requiring such protection.
(See Section 6. Related Documents).
4.10.1.4.
Latex gloves shall not be used, except where there is no other
material of construction that is suitable to protect against the
hazard. The use of latex gloves on site shall be reviewed and
approved by Site EHS. A unit must meet the following
requirements, in order, to implement latex glove use:
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4.10.1.5.
Provide reduced protein, powder-free NRL gloves.
Provide affected employees with training about latex
irritations and allergies, as well as appropriate
housekeeping and hygiene practices.
Alert employees using NRL gloves to report signs and
symptoms immediately, if they occur.
Utilize protective measures to minimize skin contact with the
latex material; e.g., using a double layer of gloves with the
NRL glove on the outside.
Protective clothing must be worn as designed by the
manufacturer; i.e., all zippers and flaps closed and design must
not be altered.
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4.10.2. SELECTION
4.10.2.1.
Selection of appropriate hand and body protection must be
based upon:
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Manufacturer's recommendation
Breakthrough time
Permeation rate
Degradation and physical durability requirements
Comfort and ergonomic considerations
Dexterity and tactility requirements
Decontamination (re-usable v. disposable)
Value
4.10.3. CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE SUITS INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND
STORAGE FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE USE
4.10.3.1.
Level A encapsulating suits must be inspected and have an
inflation test upon receipt, after each use that it is not disposed
of and at a minimum annually thereafter.
4.10.3.2.
The exhaust valve diaphragm on Level A suits must be
inspected after each use and at a minimum once per year. The
diaphragm shall be replaced at least every two years from date
of manufacture.
4.10.3.3.
All other chemical protective suits shall be inspected prior to
use, after each use that it is not disposed of and, at a minimum,
annually thereafter. Documentation, as applicable, shall be
maintained on all Level A suits including inspections, pressure
tests, diaphragm inspections and diaphragm replacements
using a unique identifier for each suit.
4.10.3.4.
All chemical protective suits intended for use during emergency
response incidents shall be maintained in a ready to use status
and designated for emergency use only.
4.10.3.5.
Clothing must be stored properly to prevent damage or
malfunction from exposure to dust, moisture, sunlight,
damaging chemicals, extreme temperatures, insects, sharp
edges and impact.
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Effective: 01/14
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HEARING PROTECTION
4.11.1. Units at the Wyandotte site with employees who are required to participate
in a Hearing Conservation Program shall comply with the following:
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4.12.
Provisions of Section 4.13. of BC032.007, Personal Protective
Equipment, and
Requirements contained in WYN032.055, Hearing Conservation
Program (See Section 6. Related Documents).
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR ELECTRICAL TASKS
4.12.1. Units at the Wyandotte site with employees who are required to wear
protective clothing and equipment for performing electrical tasks shall
comply with the following:
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4.13.
Provisions of Section 4.11. of BC032.007, Personal Protective
Equipment, and
Requirements contained in WYN032.043, Electrical Hot Work (See
Section 6. Related Documents).
CLOTHING FOR FLASH FIRE PROTECTION
4.13.1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
4.13.1.1.
Each unit shall use the hazard assessment process to evaluate
the work environment to determine the requirement for
personnel to wear flame-resistant garments.
4.13.1.2.
Factors in determining if flame-resistant garments are required
shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
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Proximity of the work to be performed to a hazard
presenting a flash fire hazard
The presence of flammable materials (vapors or dust) in
the environment during process operations
The potential for the task being performed to increase the
possibility of a flammable release
Operating conditions of the process
The presence of engineering controls designed to reduce
exposure to flammable materials present during normal
operations
Accident history
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4.13.2. SELECTION
4.13.2.1.
4.14.
Guidance for evaluating the need for flame resistant clothing to
protect personnel from potential flash fires is provided in the
BASF Flash Fire FRC Assessment Tool, based on NFPA
2113, Standard on Selection, Care, Use, and Maintenance of
Flame-Resistant Garments for Protection of Industrial
Personnel Against Flash Fire and the American Chemistry
Council’s, A Manager’s Guide for Assessing Flame-Resistant
Clothing (See Section 6. Related Documents).
FALL PROTECTION
4.14.1. Units at the Wyandotte site with employees who are required to wear fall
protection shall comply with the following:
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4.15.
Requirements contained in WYN032.082, ELEVATED WORKING
SURFACES (see Section 6. Related Documents).
UNIT REQUIREMENTS
4.15.1. When PPE is required, each unit must develop and maintain standard
procedures to address the general PPE requirements for routine
operations and also the PPE for specific environments (including
emergency situations).
4.15.2. Each operating unit with employees who are required to wear PPE must
address the following elements:
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PPE hazard assessment certification.
Procedures that communicate the appropriate PPE to be used by
employees and when it is to be used. (See Section 6. Related
Documents for a site approved template which provides a means to
communicate PPE requirements to employees.)
4.15.3. The unit program coordinator has the responsibility to review and revise
the unit written procedures, as necessary, when process changes occur
that render current PPE inadequate or incomplete.
4.15.4. Any significant changes in PPE requirements necessitated due to use of
new chemical that is a corrosive, skin absorbable or has a published
Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) concentration below
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100 ppm must be made in consultation with the Site PPE Program
Coordinator.
4.16.
TRAINING
4.16.1. INITIAL TRAINING
4.16.1.1.
Employees must receive training prior to being assigned work
involving the use of PPE. PPE training must include instruction
on the following:
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When PPE is necessary
What PPE is necessary
How to properly don, doff, adjust, wear, and inspect PPE
Function and limitations of the PPE, including conditions
that affect PPE effectiveness
Procedures for proper care, maintenance, useful life and
disposal or decontamination (where applicable)
The site policy on the use of contact lenses
4.16.2. DEMONSTRATION OF UNDERSTANDING
4.16.2.1.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Each affected employee required to wear PPE must
demonstrate an understanding of the training before being
allowed to perform work requiring the use of PPE. The
demonstration may include showing competency or a
written evaluation.
4.16.2.2.
WRITTEN CERTIFICATION
A. The unit must verify that each affected employee who is
required to wear PPE has received and understood the
necessary training through a written certification upon initial
assignment or whenever conditions of Section 4.16.3.4. are
met.
All units are to document their written certifications using an
approved site template (See Section 6. Related Documents).
Note: Annual recertification is not required. MBO records or
safety meeting minutes are sufficient for periodic refresher
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training documentation not due to conditions in Section
4.16.3.4.
4.16.2.3.
VOLUNTARY USE OF PPE
A. If personnel choose to use PPE for a task that does not
require its use, the user must be fully trained on the proper
use of the PPE provided to them and the limitations of the
respective PPE.
4.16.2.4.
RETRAINING
A. Retraining is required whenever:
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4.17.
Changes in workplace conditions or types of PPE to be
used render previous training obsolete, or
It is evident that the employee has not retained the
understanding or skill required to use the PPE properly
RECORDKEEPING
4.17.1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
4.17.1.1.
Each unit will maintain procedures to address the requirements
of the PPE program, including PPE Hazard Assessments and
documentation for communicating PPE requirements for
respective job tasks and use situations to employees.
4.17.1.2.
Each unit will maintain written certifications for PPE training
provided to employees initially upon assignment indicating that
the training was received and understood by the employee.
4.17.1.3.
Subsequent training may be documented in electronic formats
such as the Learning Management System or other appropriate
means.
5. RESPONSIBILITIES
5.1.
SITE PROGRAM PPE PROGRAM COORDINATOR
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Responsible for interpreting this procedure, and
Ensuring the Unit Coordinators are informed of its requirements.
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5.3.
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Responsible for unit implementation and compliance with this procedure.
UNIT MANAGER
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Responsible for ensuring unit compliance with site and corporate
requirements, and
Assigning a Unit Coordinator(s) to oversee implementation.
6. RELATED DOCUMENTS
6.1.
STATE OF MICHIGAN’S PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
REGULATIONS (PART 433 RULES)
6.2.
BC032.007
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
6.3.
BC009.014
HEARING CONSERVATION PROGRAM
6.4.
WYN032.014 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION STANDARD
6.5.
WYN032.043 ELECTRICAL HOT WORK
6.6.
WYN032.082 ELEVATED WORKING SURFACES
6.7.
BASF FLASH FIRE FRC EVALUATION TOOL
6.8.
HAZARD ASSESSMENT FOR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
CERTIFICATION
6.9.
PPE COMMUNICATIONS GRID
6.10.
WRITTEN PPE TRAINING CERTIFICATION TEMPLATES