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Title: LABORATORY PPE


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LABORATORY PPE
  • January 7, 2008

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IntroductionWhat is PPE?
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) includes all
    types of equipment used to increase individual
    safety while performing potentially hazardous
    tasks. This may include safety glasses, hard
    hats, gloves, lab coats, respirators, or any
    equipment used to protect against injury or
    illness.

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OSHA Regulations Require
  • Employers conduct hazard assessments to determine
    use of PPE
  • Employers certify in writing hazard assessments
    conducted
  • PPE selected on basis of hazard assessments and
    workers properly trained

4
OSHA Regulations Require
  • Defective PPE must not be used
  • Employers provide PPE training to employees
  • Employers certify in writing PPE training
    provided and understood by employees.

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PPE Training Requirements(29 CFR 1910.132(f)
  • When PPE is necessary
  • What PPE is necessary
  • How to properly don, doff, adjust and wear PPE
  • The limitations of the PPE and
  • Proper care, maintenance, useful life and
    disposal of PPE.

6
Eye Protection
  • Eye protection is mandatory in all areas where
    there is a potential for injury.
  • The type of eye protection required depends on
    the hazard. For most situations safety glasses
    with side shields are adequate.
  • Goggles or face shields are required in specific
    operations where there is danger from splashes of
    corrosive liquids or flying particles.

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Eye Protection
  • If a splash occurs proceed to nearest eyewash
    fountain and flush eyes with water from the eye
    outward for at least 15-30 minutes. A co-worker
    should notify the proper authorities.
  • Recommended that contact lenses not be worn in
    laboratory.
  • Visitors shall follow the same eye protection
    policy as employees.

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Clothing
  • Lab coats should be worn at all times in the lab
    areas
  • If infectious materials are present, snapped lab
    coats and gloves are essential
  • Shoes must be worn at all times. No sandals or
    open-toed shoes allowed
  • Consult MSDS for recommended clothing or PPE for
    particular chemicals.

9
Following guidelines offered from a safety
standpoint
  • Torn clothing should be avoided unless wearing a
    lab coat
  • Dangling jewelry and excessively long hair pose
    safety hazards (ignition, absorption and
    entanglement)
  • Rings or other jewelry not easily removed should
    be avoided
  • Lab coats should not be worn outside the lab.

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ApronsRubber or Plastic?
  • Plastic or rubber aprons may be supplied for
    handling large quantities of corrosive liquids in
    open containers
  • Rubberized laboratory apron or chemical- and
    fire-resistant laboratory coat should be worn
    when conducting experiments
  • Always wear long-sleeved and long-legged clothing.

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Gloves
  • Gloves protect workers from accidental spills or
    contamination
  • Contaminated gloves should be removed and
    disposed of properly
  • No glove exist that protects workers against all
    chemicals
  • Proper glove selection is essential.

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Glove Selection
  • Use rubber or neoprene gloves for concentrated
    acids, alkalis, organic solvents
  • Use heat-resistant gloves for handling hot
    objects
  • Special insulated gloves should be worn when
    handling very cold objects.

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Glove Inspection
  • Before using inspect for discoloration,
    punctures, and tears
  • Always rinse with a compatible solvent prior to
    handling wash bottles or other laboratory
    fixtures
  • Before removal rinse gloves thoroughly
  • Remove gloves before leaving the immediate work
    site to prevent contamination
  • Always remove by pulling the cuff over the hand.

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Respirators
  • Respirator use should be avoided if possible
  • Not required if proper engineering controls are
    being practiced (fume hoods, etc.)
  • If respirators are warranted, a respirator
    program must be established in accordance with 29
    CFR 1910.134.

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Questions
  • Talk with your immediate supervisor regarding
    questions on any material in this presentation
    or
  • Contact the Office of Risk Management
    Environmental Health Safety at 405-682-1611,
    ext. 7148 or email lvaughan_at_occc.edu.
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