Personal protective equipment ppe procedure a312034 page 2of 16 1. Personal protective equipment personal protective equipment ppe must be provided when necessary by reason of hazards encountered that are capable of causing injury or impairment ppe is not a substitute for engineering, work practice, andor administrative controls ppe creates barrier between hazard and route of. Some operations and procedures may warrant additional ppe, as indicated by the material safety data. The purpose of the personal protective equipment policies ppe is to protect the employees of name of company from exposure to work place hazards and the risk of injury through the use of personal. Demonstrate competency in performing appropriate infection control practices and procedures.
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We are deploying all possible resources to increase. Further guidance can be obtained from the health and safety personal protective equipment policy. Personal protective grounding also provides a means for fault current to flow during accidental reenergization, allowing protective devices to trip. Osha 11 personal protective equipment personal protective equipment learning objectives by the end of this lesson, students will be able to. This policy can be used as a standalone document or incorporated into your existing ohs management system.
The purpose of the personal protective equipment policies ppe is to protect the employees of name of company from exposure to work place hazards and the risk of injury through the use of personal protective equipment ppe. It can also be downloaded from website of the labour department. Requirements for personal protective equipment outside of those used for infection control hazards do not come under this procedure refer to personal protective equipment policy. National institute of justice law enforcement and corrections standards and testing program national institute of justice guide for the selection of personal protective equipment for emergency first. Personal protective equipment ppe ppe is a precautionary step to protect yourself and the people around you. Wac 296800160 personal protective equipment ppe requires all employers to assess their workplace for hazards that might require the use of personal protective equipment. Use of personal protective equipment in nursing practice.
Scope this policy applies to all staff, individuals we support and. Ppe prevents contact with an infectious agent by creating a barrier between the potentially infectious material and. Safe operating procedure sop a4 version a3 version. Describe the hazards each type of ppe protects against. Ppe should only be considered when the hazard cannot be eliminated or where the risk cannot be. Sequence for donning and removing personal protective equipment. Astm international is providing nocost public access to important astm standards used in the production and testing of personal protective equipment including face masks, medical gowns, gloves, and hand sanitizers to support manufacturers, test labs, health care professionals, and the general public as they respond to the global covid19 public health emergency. A procedure mask also called an isolation mask is a disposable mask that protects the wearer from droplets that might be infectious. Protective equipment ppe standard operating procedure sop is. Steps toput onpersonal protective equipment ppe 5 place the impermeable gown over the scrubs. Personal protective equipment procedure university of tasmania. Yearly statistics of mortal and major work accidents explain the importance of protection and prevention. Employers have a responsibility to provide and make use of personal protective equipment ppe. Purpose this procedure outlines the requirements and practices.
Safety signs can be used as a useful reminder to users to wear their personal protectiv e. The njsop is compiling information and resources for ppe. Purpose this policy provides guidelines to ensure the proper selection, use, and care of ppe through work area hazard assessments and appropriate employee training. All employees of the company have and assume the responsibility of working safely.
Download declaration in word or pdf format, with your logo. Ppe is not a substitute for more effective control. Objective this document outlines the minimum requirements for the selection, use and maintenance of personal protective equipment ppe within pilbara ports authority ppa controlled areas for ppa controlled works. Personal protective equipment workplace procedure aggnet. Personal protective equipment procedure ipc policy manual. Supervisors will check regularly the use of personal protective equipment and investigate fully any reason for its nonuse. Describe the hierarchy of controls as it relates to personal protective equipment. Due to the large size of the video file, it may take a few minutes to download. See the latest daily summary of distribution of personal protective equipment in massachusetts in the dashboard on covid19 response reporting. Before using or assigning ppe, steps should always be taken to eliminate or control hazards and work procedures should be in place to limit exposure to these hazards. Personal protective equipment ppe during covid19 mass. Use personal protective equipment ppe when caring for. Examples of ppe include such items as gloves, foot and eye protection.
Steps for taking off doffing personal protective equipment. Procedurepersonal protective equipment in the scdu. The personal and protective equipment policy ppe provides guidelines for the issue, use, cleaning, storage and disposal of ppe within an organisation. Order personal protective equipment ppe for your office so you have it before returning to work. Employers have a responsibility to provide and make use of personal protective equipment ppe wherever there is a risk to the health and safety of employees that cannot be adequately controlled in other ways. Personal protective equipment ppe use is part of standard precautions for all health. Download the 5 steps to don put on personal protective equipment ppe poster pdf. Mungo foundation will promote the provision and use of personal protective equipment ppe and clothing as a last resort measure. Donning and doffing of personal protective equipment ppe for angiography during the covid19 crisis thadathilankaljess john. Personal protective equipment policy guard for life. When personal protective equipment should be repaired or replaced. Astm international is providing nocost public access to important astm standards used in the production and testing of personal protective equipment including face masks.
Eye protection or face shields a using an alcoholbased hand rub is the preferred way to clean your hands. Osha has made it clear that failure of an employer to pay for personal protective equipment that is not commonly used by the employee away from the job is a violation. Keyword will search multiple words together and separately search 3 characters minimum, but will exclude words found in more than half the. Ppe is specialized clothing or equipment worn for protection against dangerous or infectious materials. If you have your own personal protective equipment, it must be. Guidance notes on personal protective equipment ppe. Acting in accordance with the ordinar y legislative procedure 2, whereas. Putting on donning personal protective equipment ppe infection prevention and control t place over the eyes or face. Guidance on personal protective equipment this donning procedure assumes the facility has elected to use an n95. A pdf of the procedure is available to download see attached, please use it in conjunction with the attached ppe register and toolbox talk.
Page 1 of 6 health and safety executive personal protective equipment ppe at work a brief guide this is a webfriendly version of leaflet indg174rev2, highvisibility clothing, safety footwear and safety. Standard operating procedure personal protective equipment in. Personal protective equipment personal protective equipment ppe must be provided when necessary by reason of hazards encountered that are capable of causing injury or impairment ppe is. Personal protective equipment ppe selection policy guideline, information, training, instruction, workplace, work health and safety regulations, protective, equipment, ppe. Personal protective equipment procedure wiltshire police. Personal protective equipment ppe establishes a barrier between the worker and the hazard, but it does not eliminate the hazard. Purpose this procedure outlines the requirements and practices for the management of personal protective equipment ppe to assist with the correct selection, supply, use, replacement, maintenance. Personal protective equipment hazard assessment certification. The need to use ppe shall be determined from the process of hazard identification, risk assessment and development of risk control measures. We are deploying all possible resources to increase supplies through every and all potential avenues without compromising on protective specifications. Some types include sterile, nonsterile, nonmedical, and utility gloves. Equipment ppe for use and handling of chemicals, published by the labour. Personal protective grounding limits the voltage difference between any two accessible points within the work site to a safe value if the lines or equipment being worked is accidentally reenergized. B if your hands look or feel dirty, soap and water must be used to.
Personal protective equipment ppe is clothing or equipment designed to protect the wearer employee, students, contractors or visitors against workplace hazards. If ppe has to be used, the supervisor must select the proper equipment and require its use. Donning and doffing of personal protective equipment ppe. Personal protective equipment in laboratories 05162014 page 5 of 14 other operations. Shall assure that all personal protective equipment, whether employerprovided or employeeprovided, complies with the applicable title 8 standards for the equipment. Ppe is specialized clothing or equipment worn for protection. This poster demonstrates the sequence for donning and removing ppe. Personal protective equipment and hazard assessment program this standard is designed to protect employees by reducing the probability of injuries from hazards that may exist due to normal operations or emergencies. The poster provides key instructions to reinforce safe practices and are intended to limit the spread of contamination.
Shall assure this equipment is maintained in a safe, sanitary condition. Pdf personal protective equipment plays a prominent role in ensuring overall health and safety on construction sites. Personal protective equipment revision date 72816 personal protective equipment introduction p urpose whenever feasible, hazards must be eliminated through engineering. Our institution recommends cleaning hands between every step of the procedure. Personal protective equipment and hazard assessment program this standard is designed to protect employees by reducing the probability of injuries from hazards that may exist due to normal operations. Guidance on personal protective equipment this donning procedure assumes the facility has elected to use an n95 respirator with a gown. List types of personal protective equipment ppe that can be. This may include the need for using personal protective equipment ppe and clothing when undertaking a hazardous task. Examples of personal protective equipment that may be provided by employees include nonspecialty safety glasses, safety shoes, and cold. Personal protective equipment ppe general the purpose of personal protective equipment ppe is to protect employees from exposure to work place hazards and the risk of injury. Definitions all equipment which is intended to be worn by a person at work as protection from.
Identify types of personal protective equipment utilized in general industry. Steps for taking off doffing personal protective equipment for droplet and contact precautions gloves the outside of gloves are contaminated. Scope this policy applies to all staff, individuals we support and volunteers of the mungo foundation. Personal protective equipment, commonly referred to as ppe, is equipment worn to minimize exposure to a variety of hazards. National institute of justice law enforcement and corrections standards and testing program national institute of justice guide for the selection of personal protective equipment for emergency first responders nij guide 10200 volume i november 2002.
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