Written Report Ppe

Tarlac State University College of Engineering and
Technology Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineering
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Submitted by:
Abuzo, Jr. Romeo Q.
Jeva, Leandro N.
GROUP 19
Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE)
Objectives
• What is PPE
• Importance of PPE
• Types of PPE
• PPE safety requirements
• Consequences of Not Wearing PPE
WHAT IS PPE?
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is clothing or equipment designed to reduce
employee exposure to chemical, biological, and physical hazards when on a worksite. It
is used to protect employees when engineering and administrative controls are not
feasible to reduce the risks to acceptable levels.
Importance of PPE
• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• is recommended to be the last level of defense to prevent occupational injuries,
illnesses, and fatalities, but some businesses combined it with other control
measures to ensure a safe and healthy environment for their workers
• Prevent unnecessary injury in the workplace.
• Protect employees from excessive chemical exposure.
• Prevent the spread of germs and infectious diseases including COVID-19;
Types of PPE
• Face and Eye Protection
• Respiratory Protection
• Skin and Body Protection
• Hearing Protection
Face and Eye Protection
• protect workers from hazards such as:
• Projectile objects
• Chemical splashes
• Radiant energy sources from gas welding, soldering, laser, etc
Safety Tips:
• Check if safety glasses comply with the ANSI Z87.1 eye protection standard.
• Ensure that there are no cracks or deformities on the lenses.
• Ensure the strap is in good working condition and is firmly sealed to the cheek and
forehead.
• Clean and disinfect after use.
Respiratory Protection
 Respiratory Protective Equipment protects workers against contaminants present in the

workplace such as:
• Harmful gases
• Chemicals
• Particles or droplets containing viruses and bacteria.
Safety Tips:
• Ensure that the equipment is fit-tested and the employee has undergone proper training
before wearing one.
• Carefully read the instructions to determine if it is designed to help protect against the
hazards you may face.
• Change filters on half-mask or full-mask respirators frequently.
• Replace disposable respirators with every use.
• Surgical masks are not to be shared with anyone.
• Avoid touching the surgical mask after wearing it.
• Change surgical mask timely and should be disposed of after use.
• Replace the mask immediately if it is damaged or soiled.
Skin and Body Protection
• Skin and Body Protective Equipment should be worn by workers to avoid injuries and
accidents cause by:
• Falling objects
• Falling from heights
• Extreme temperatures
• Radiations
• Flames and sparks
• Toxic chemicals
• Sharp materials
• Skin and Body protective equipment can include items such as:
• Head Protection
• Body Protection
• Hands Protection
• Foot Protection
• Fall Protection
Head Protection
• PPE includes hard hats and headgear and should be required for tasks that can cause any
force or object falling to the head.
Safety Tips:
• Ensure that there are no dents or deformities on the shell and connections are tightened
inside.
• Do not store in direct sunlight as extreme heat can cause damage.
• Choose appropriate cleaning agents as it can weaken the shells of hard hats and may
eliminate electrical resistance.
• Always replace a hard hat if it was used for any kind of impact, even if the damage is
unnoticeable.
Body Protection
• PPE includes safety vests and suits that can be used for tasks that can cause body
injuries from extreme temperatures, flames and sparks, toxic chemicals, insect bites and
radiation.
Safety Tips:
• Ensure that they are clean and free from cuts and burns.
• Always get a good fit to ensure full body protection.
• Ensure your bodysuit is heat-resistant clothing when working with high-temperature
hazards.
Hands Protection
• PPE includes safety gloves and should be used for tasks that can cause hand and skin
burns, absorption of harmful substances, cuts, fractures or amputations.
Safety Tips:
• Ensure hand protection fits perfectly with no spaces and is free from cuts, burns and
chemical residue.
• Always replace them if any sign of contamination was observed.
• Use rubber gloves when working with heat and electricity to reduce the risk of burn or
electrical shock.
Foot Protection
• PPE includes knee pads and safety boots and should be used for tasks that can cause
serious foot and leg injuries from falling or rolling objects, hot substances, Electrical
hazards, and slippery surfaces.
Safety Tips:
• Ensure boots have slip-resistant soles that can protect against compression and impact.
• Ensure the sole plate is in good condition to prevent punctures.
Fall Protection
• PPE includes safety harnesses and lanyards and should be strictly used for tasks that can
cause falling from heights and serious injury or death.
Safety Tips:
• Ensure that the straps are free from tears, deformities and burn marks.
• Check the buckles if connected securely and tightly.
• Dispose of the equipment if used after a falling incident.
Hearing Protection
• Workers exposed to excessive noise should wear proper hearing protection to prevent
hearing damage and loss of hearing. Some hearing protection are:
• Single used earplug
• Pre-formed or molded earplugs
• Earmuffs
Safety Tips:
• Ensure the equipment fit the ear canal perfectly.
• It is recommended to use formable earplugs to fit on different sizes of ear canals.
• Use protectors that reduce noise exposure to an acceptable level to have a room for
communication.
• Ensure earplugs are clean and in good condition.
PPE Safety Requirements
To promote PPE safety in their workplace, safety officers will need to do the following:
• Check work sites regularly for the need of PPE.
• If PPE is needed, provide employees with properly fitted PPE.
• Train employees on OSHA PPE standards.
• Provide protective goggles or face shields when there is a danger of flying particles or
corrosive materials.
• Require that safety glasses are always worn in worksites that pose risk of eye punctures,
abrasions, contusions, or burns.
• Provide and require protective gloves in situations where employees could be cut or be
possibly exposed to corrosive liquids, chemicals, blood, and other potentially infectious
materials.
• Require the use of foot protection when there is risk of foot injury from hot, corrosive,
or poisonous substances, and falling objects.
• Inspect hard hats periodically for damage to the shell and suspension system.
• Maintain PPE in sanitary and ready-to-use conditions.
• Ensure that eyewash facilities and quick drench showers are easily accessible for
employees when they are accidentally exposed to corrosive materials.
• Establish safe work procedures for disposing of or decontaminating PPE after hazardous
exposures.
Consequences of Not Wearing PPE
• Being struck by falling objects or debris.
• Impacts and collisions.
• Breathing in contaminated air.
• Cuts and punctures.
• Chemical burns.
• Electric shocks.
• Exposure to excessive noise or vibration.
• Projectiles or chemicals harm the eyes.
• Some health problems take years of exposure to hazards to develop, such as noise-
induced hearing loss and occupational asthma (or even cancer). They can only be
prevented by dutifully wearing PPE. By the time a person has wised up to wearing PPE
after neglecting it for a long time, it could be too late.
• Under the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992, it is the
responsibility of the employer to get employees wearing PPE, no matter how challenging
it is.
• Your business could face legal action if an employee suffers a work-related injury or ill-
health due to insufficient use of PPE. Employees cannot be held accountable, regardless
of stubbornness or ignorance.
• If a worker will not wear their PPE without good reason – despite your attempts to
accommodate them – it can be considered gross misconduct and dismissal is allowed.
• Don’t wait until an accident at work frightens people into finally wearing their PPE. By
then, damage has already been done to people and the business.

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Tarlac State University College of Engineering and

Technology Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineering

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

 Respiratory Protective Equipment protects workers against contaminants present in the

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