MIOSHA
AGENCY
INSTRUCTION
Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Michigan Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth
DOCUMENT IDENTIFIER:
DATE:
MIOSHA-ADM-06-4R2
December 18, 2009
SUBJECT: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Program for MIOSHA Personnel
ABSTRACT
I.
Purpose:
The PPE Program for MIOSHA Personnel provides employees with the
necessary information to understand the agency’s PPE requirements and
provides MIOSHA PPE users with the means to obtain proper PPE from the
agency.
II.
Scope:
This procedure applies to all MIOSHA employees who utilize personal
protective equipment.
III.
References:
A. Agency Instruction ADM. #04-5, MIOSHA Safety and Health
Management System
B. MIOSHA Construction Safety Part 6, Personal Protective Equipment
C. MIOSHA General Industry Part 33, Personal Protective Equipment
D. MIOSHA Occupational Health Part 433, Personal Protective
Equipment
E. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132, Personal Protective Equipment
F. OSHA 29 CFR 1926.28, Personal Protective Equipment
IV.
Distribution:
MIOSHA Staff; General; S drive and Internet accessible.
V.
Cancellations:
This PPE procedure for MIOSHA employees cancels any MIOSHA
agency-level document, policy, or procedure where there is a conflict.
VI.
Contact:
Denise Thelen, Safety and Health Coordinator
VII.
Originator:
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Douglas Kalinowski, Director
Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Program for MIOSHA Personnel
I.
Purpose. The PPE Program for MIOSHA Personnel provides employees with the
necessary information to understand the agency’s PPE requirements and provides
MIOSHA PPE users with the means to obtain proper PPE from the agency.
II.
Scope. This procedure applies to all MIOSHA employees who utilize PPE, and includes
employees who use their own PPE. This procedure does not cover respiratory protection,
hearing protection, and job tasks that involve exposure to blood or other potentially
infectious materials, because other procedures or instructions already cover these
subjects.
III.
References. This procedure incorporates the requirements of:
A.
Agency Instruction ADM. #04-5, MIOSHA Safety and Health Management
System
B.
MIOSHA Construction Safety Part 6, “Personal Protective Equipment”
C.
MIOSHA General Industry Part 33, “Personal Protective Equipment”
D.
MIOSHA Occupational Health Part 433, “Personal Protective Equipment”
E.
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132, “Personal Protective Equipment”
F.
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.28, “Personal Protective Equipment”
IV.
Cancellation. This PPE procedure cancels any MIOSHA agency-level document, policy,
or procedure where there is a conflict.
V.
Document Originator. This procedure was written by Michael T. Mason, reviewed by the
Safety and Health Advisory Committee, and approved by the MIOSHA Director.
VI.
Expiration Date. This procedure is effective immediately and will remain in effect until
canceled or superseded.
VII.
Personal Protective Equipment Program.
A.
Responsibilities.
1.
It is the responsibility of the agency director or designee to:
a)
Establish PPE policies and procedures.
b)
Review and approve all changes to the MIOSHA PPE Program.
c)
Grant permission to MIOSHA employees to use their own PPE.
d)
Ensure that PPE and training are provided at no cost to PPE users.
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e)
2.
3.
Arbitrate in any situation of disagreement regarding the adequacy
of the program, PPE, etc. (this does not affect the union grievance
procedures).
Responsibilities of the MIOSHA Equipment Committee:
a)
Interface with MIOSHA staff and vendor personnel to determine
which general and specialized equipment and materials to purchase
based on efficiency and cost.
b)
Perform or obtain cost/price analysis, as appropriate.
c)
Write specification for product and solicit bids from potential
vendors.
Each division director and the Disaster Response Team Administrator may
appoint a PPE Coordinator to coordinate their PPE program or divide the
duties as appropriate. It is the responsibility of each division director and
the Disaster Response Team Administrator to ensure that:
a)
Hazard assessments are conducted.
b)
Appropriate PPE is assigned.
c)
Affected employees receive training.
d)
Invoices for PPE, such as prescription safety glasses and safety
footwear, are forwarded to the Finance Division of the Department
of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth for payment.
e)
An evaluation of effectiveness of their current program is
periodically conducted and any problems identified during the
evaluation are corrected.
f)
Documentation of the program is maintained. Examples of
information to document include, but are not limited to, the
following:
(1)
Certifications of hazard assessment.
(2)
Certifications of training.
(3)
A list of items of PPE that the division or unit will provide
and maintain.
(4)
A list of items of PPE that employees, with supervisory
approval, may use and maintain at their own expense.
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(5)
4.
5.
6.
B.
A list that shows what PPE has been provided to whom and
when it needs to be replaced.
The Management and Technical Services Division, Laboratory and
Equipment Services Section (LESS), has the following responsibilities:
a)
Process purchase orders for PPE, replacement parts, accessories,
and cleaning supplies.
b)
As instructed by the division or unit purchasing the PPE, stock
inventories of PPE in various sizes and styles and ensure that spare
parts are available.
c)
Service, return to the manufacturer, or contract with a trained
technician for the repair or servicing of PPE.
The Safety and Health Coordinator has the following responsibilities:
a)
Keep a master copy of the PPE program on file.
b)
Make the written PPE program, certifications of hazard assessment
and training available upon request to affected employees and
other authorized individuals for examination and copying.
MIOSHA PPE users have the following responsibilities:
a)
Follow the requirements of the PPE program of their particular
division or area, or abide by an employer’s PPE policy, whichever
requires the greater protection.
b)
Use PPE as necessary.
c)
Attend required training sessions.
d)
Care for, clean, and maintain PPE as necessary.
e)
Inform supervision of the need to repair or replace PPE.
f)
Stay alert to surroundings to avoid unnecessary exposure to
hazards while performing their job assignments.
g)
Inform supervision when a special situation arises that may require
additional or other PPE.
Hazard Assessment.
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C.
1.
Based on a general assessment of all work sites, it is the policy of
MIOSHA that all MIOSHA employees on construction sites utilize safety
glasses, safety footwear, and hard hats, and employees on all general
industrial sites use safety glasses and safety footwear.
2.
At the start of any inspection/investigation/audit or other field activity, the
MIOSHA employee will assess the need for PPE, which would include the
employers’ PPE assessment.
3.
If in the course of an inspection/investigation/audit or other field activity,
the MIOSHA employee encounters a hazardous condition that requires the
use of PPE that was not addressed by the employer’s PPE hazard
assessment, the MIOSHA employee will promptly address the hazardous
condition with the employer, and don the appropriate PPE before
proceeding, unless other appropriate action has eliminated the hazard.
4.
For each work site the additional, required PPE will be documented in the
case file, if the required PPE is more than what is required by VII.B.1. of
this procedure.
Eye and Face Protection.
1.
Eye protection will be worn during all inspections/investigations/audits or
other field activity where eye hazards exist.
2.
Wherever special hazards exist that may require additional eye protection,
goggles or face shields will be worn.
3.
Equipment fitted with appropriate filter lenses will be used to protect
against light radiation. Tinted and shaded lenses are not filter lenses
unless they are marked or identified as such. Refer to Appendix A for a
chart of filter lenses for protection against radiant energy.
4.
For employees who wear prescription lenses, eye protectors will either
incorporate the prescription in the design or fit properly over the
prescription lens.
D.
Head Protection. Head protection will be furnished to, and used by, all MIOSHA
employees while on construction sites, and on other sites where a hazard exists
from falling or flying objects or from other harmful contacts or exposures, such as
electric shock, hair entanglement, chemicals, or temperature extremes.
E.
Foot Protection.
1.
MIOSHA employees are required to wear approved safety footwear at all
times during inspections/investigations/audits or other field activity.
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2.
F.
Safety footwear with metatarsal protection is required to be worn in work
areas where heavy materials could be dropped on the foot (e.g., foundries),
and where the employer requires such protection be worn.
Hand Protection.
1.
Hand protection will be worn to protect against specific hazards such as
chemical and electrical hazards, heat, cuts, bruises, or abrasions.
2.
Glove selection will be based on performance characteristics of the gloves,
conditions, duration of use, and hazards present. See Appendix B for
examples of some performance characteristics.
G.
Protective Clothing. Protective clothing will be worn to protect against injury
from flash fire hazards, contact with hot or molten metal, chemical exposure, and
weather conditions.
H.
Cleaning and Maintenance.
I.
1.
PPE will be inspected, cleaned, and maintained as necessary, so that the
PPE continues to provide the required protection. PPE will not be shared
between staff until it has been properly cleaned and sanitized. PPE will be
distributed for individual use whenever possible.
2.
PPE that cannot be decontaminated will be disposed of in compliance with
applicable regulations.
Training.
1.
2.
PPE training will include the following elements:
a)
When and why PPE is necessary.
b)
What PPE is necessary.
c)
How to properly don, doff, adjust, and wear the PPE.
d)
The limitations of the PPE.
e)
The proper care, maintenance, useful life, and disposal of the PPE.
Retraining is required when:
a)
There are indications that PPE is not being used properly.
b)
There are changes in the PPE policy or equipment.
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3.
Recordkeeping.
a)
Written records will be kept of the names of employees trained, the
type of training provided, and the dates when training occurred.
b)
Each division or area will maintain all training records for at least
three years.
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Operations
Shielded metal arc
welding
Appendix A
Filter Lenses for Protection Against Radiant Energy
Electrode size in 1/32”
Arc current
Minimum* protective
(0.8mm)
shade
Less than 3
3-5
5-8
More than 8
Gas metal-arc welding
and flux-cored arc
welding
Gas tungsten-arc
welding
Air carbon arc cutting
(light)
(heavy)
Plasma arc welding
Plasma arc cutting
(light)**
(medium)**
(heavy)**
Torch blazing
Torch soldering
Carbon arc welding
Gas welding:
Light
Under 1/8
Medium
1/8-1/2
Heavy
Over 1/2
Oxygen cutting:
Light
Under 1
Medium
1-6
Heavy
Over 6
Source: 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(5).
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Less than 60
60-160
160-250
250-550
Less than 60
60-160
160-250
250-500
Less than 50
50-150
150-500
Less than 500
500-1,000
Less than 20
20-100
100-400
400-800
Less than 300
300-400
400-800
7
8
10
11
7
10
10
10
8
8
10
10
11
6
8
10
11
8
9
10
3
2
14
Under 3.2
3.2-12.7
Over 12.7
4
5
6
Under 25
25-150
Over 150
3
4
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Appendix A
*As a rule of thumb, start with a shade that is too dark to see the weld zone. Then go to a lighter shade
which gives sufficient view of the weld zone without going below the minimum. In oxy-fuel gas welding
or cutting where the torch produces a high yellow light, it is desirable to use a filter lens that absorbs
the yellow or sodium line in the visible light of the (spectrum) operation.
** These values apply where the actual arc is clearly seen. Experience has shown that lighter filters may
be used when the arc is hidden by the work piece.
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Appendix B
Glove Chart
Type
Advantages
Disadvantages
Use Against
1.
Natural rubber
Low cost, good physical
properties, dexterity
Poor vs. oils, greases,
organics.
Bases, alcohols, dilute
water solutions, fair vs.
aldehydes, ketones
2.
Natural rubber blends
Low cost, dexterity,
better chemical
resistance than natural
rubber vs. some
chemicals
Physical properties
frequently inferior to
natural rubber
Same as natural rubber
3.
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Low cost, very good
physical properties,
medium cost, medium
chemical resistance
Plasticizers can be
stripped
Strong acids and bases,
salts, other water
solutions, alcohols
4.
Neoprene
Medium cost, medium
chemical resistance,
medium physical
properties
NA
Oxidizing acids, anilines,
phenol, glycol ethers
5.
Nitrile
Low cost, excellent
physical properties,
dexterity
Poor vs. benzene,
methylene chloride,
trichloroethylene, many
ketones
Oils, greases, aliphatic
chemicals, xylene,
perchloroethylene,
trichloroethane; fair vs.
toluene
6.
Butyl
Specialty glove, polar
organics
Expensive, poor vs.
hydrocarbons,
chlorinated solvents
Glycol ethers, ketones,
esters
7.
Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)
Specialty glove, organic
solvents
Very expensive, water
sensitive, poor vs. light
alcohols
Aliphatics, aromatics,
chlorinated solvents,
ketones (except acetone),
esters, ethers
8.
Fluoro-elastomer (Viton)
Specialty glove, organic
solvent
Extremely expensive,
poor physical properties,
poor vs. some ketones,
esters, amines
Aromatics, chlorinated
solvents, also aliphatics
and alcohols
9.
Norfoil (Silver Shield)
Excellent chemical
resistance
Poor fit, easily punctures,
poor grip, stiff
Use for HAZMAT work
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