Adapted from: OSHA 3151-12R2003 Personal Protective Equipment document
Learning Objective • Upon completion of this unit the participants will be able to identify the need for Personal Protective Equipment on Wisconsin Dairy Farms.
Learner Outcomes • Identify the requirements for PPE. • Develop a hazard assessment program as it pertains to PPE. • Evaluate a variety of PPE devices and determine the types of equipment necessary for their farm. • Understand the training requirements for the workers on proper usage of PPE.
Hazards on the farm • sharp edges • falling objects • flying sparks • chemicals • noise • other potentially dangerous situations
HAZARD ASSESSMENT • Walk through survey • Organize and analyze data- determine need for PPE • Reassess as changes are made to the job
Protection from Physical hazards • Moving objects • Fluctuating temperatures • Rolling or pinching objects • Electrical connections • Sharp edges
Protection from health hazards Health hazards on the farm • Dusts • Chemicals • Radiation • Heat • Noise • Ergonomics
Otherissues • Sources of electricity • Impact between employee and equipment • Radiation from welding • Biologic hazards - zoonotic issues
Elimination of hazards: Engineeringcontrols • Preferred method • Eliminate or reduce exposure
Elimination of hazards: AdministrativeControls • Eliminate or reduce the exposure • Job rotations, varied hours
PersonalProtectiveEquipment • Least preferred method
Employer’sresponsibilities • Perform hazard assessment • Identify and provide appropriate PPE • Train on use and care • Maintain; replace when worn or damaged • Review, update and evaluate PPE program
Employee’sresponsibilities • Properly wear PPE • Attend training sessions on PPE • Care for, clean and maintain PPE • Inform a supervisor of the need to repair or replace PPE
PPESelection • Safe design and construction • Easy of maintenance • Fit and comfort • Are the PPE compatible if worn together • Must meet standards developed by American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
Training • Required to train on proper use before allowed to preform the task • When to wear • What to wear • How to put on, take off • Limitations • How to care for it
Evaluateanddocument • Document each employees training and test their ability to use PPE correctly • Name of employee • Date trained • Subject of training • Qualifications of trainer
Typesofppe • Eye/face • Head • Foot/leg • Hand/arm • Ears • Lungs
EyeandFaceProtection • Flying particles • Liquid chemicals • Chemical gases or vapors • Potentially infected material • Potentially harmful light radiation
PrescriptionLenses • Regular prescription corrective lenses do not provide adequate protection • Incorporate the prescription into the design • Wear additional eye protection over their prescription lenses.
Eye Protection on a Dairy Farm • When handling chemicals in the milk house or shop • Making repairs to structures or machinery • Areas where there is a high level of dust • Whenever there is possibility or likelihood of flying particles
EYE & FACE PROTECTION • Fit properly and be comfortable • Unrestricted vision and movement • Durable and cleanable • Unrestricted functioning of any other PPE
Types of Eye Protection Safety eye glasses: • Constructed of metal or plastic • Impact-resistant lenses. • Side shields (ANSI approved)
Eye Protection Goggles: • Tight-fitting eye protection • Protection from impact, dust and splashes • Fit over corrective lenses
Eye Protection • Face Shields: • Transparent sheets of ANSI approved plastic • Extend from eyebrows to below the chin and across the entire width of the employee's head
Foot and Leg Protection • Risk of possible foot or leg injuries • From falling, rolling objects • Crushing or penetrating materials
Types of foot and leg protection Leggings: protect legs while welding Steel toed boots Boots: provide slip resistance on wet surfaces Comfortable to wear and the correct fit
Hand and arm protection • skin absorption of harmful substances • chemical or thermal burns • electrical dangers • bruises • abrasions • cuts • punctures • fractures • amputations • Potential hazards include:
PPE: Gloves for Different Uses Natural Rubber Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVC) Nitrile Neoprene Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Leather Anti-vibration Welding Cotton Wire mesh Kevlar
Care of Gloves • Inspect before each use not torn, punctured • Fill glove with water and tightly roll cuff • Discolored or stiff don’t use
Hearing Protection • Exposure to excessive noise: • Measured in decibels (dB) • 85 dB protection should be available • Permissible exposure for 8 hours = 90 dB without protection • Length of time exposed • Employee movement • OSHA consultation
Hearing Protection • Single use ear plugs: • Pre-formed or molded ear plugs: • Ear muffs:
respiratoryissues • Pesticide vapors • Dusty fields • Hydrogen sulfide in manure pits • Nitrogen dioxide in silos. • Farmer’s Lung and Organic Dust Toxicity Syndrome (ODTS) • Allergic reactions to dust from moldy hay or grain
Respiratory issues • Dust: largest of the particles • Molds: released from hay or grain when disturbed • Mists: suspended liquid droplets • Fumes: solid particles of evaporated metals (welding)
Respiratory issues • Gases: gaseous at room temperature hydrogen sulfide (manure pits), nitrogen dioxide (Silo gas), carbon monoxide • Vapors: evaporate from liquid – pesticides, paint
Respiratory issues • Oxygen deficient atmosphere: manure storage pits, sealed silos • Structures when oxygen level is below 21%
Categoriesofrespirators • Air purifying • Supplied air • The cartridge and respirator must be made by the same manufacturer
Air Purifying • Filters • Do not supply oxygen • Good for molds, dust • Chemical cartridge • Low concentrations of gases, vapors • Activated charcoal
Mechanical filter • Dust, mists, metal fumes • 2 elastic straps for a better seal
Supplied-air respirators • Only kind to be used in IDLH situations • Manure pits, sealed silos, fumigated bins • Air line respirators: clean air through hose connected to air pump • Self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA): portable air tank scuba divers, fire fighters
Proper use issues • Glasses, gum, tobacco chewing, facial hair can prevent a proper fit • Do not wear contacts • Proper cleaning and storage of PPE • Inspect for damage • Replace as needed
Employee objections to PPE • Involve employees in PPE plan • Be an example • Educate employees • Listen to employee complaints • Easy to care for PPE
Personal Hazards • Jewelry: rings = amputated fingers • Loose clothing • Hood strings • Long hair not tied • Ear buds for music devices • Contact lenses • Transition lenses
PPE REVIEW 1. What is a current hazard on your farm that is controlled with a type of PPE?
PPE REVIEW 2. Could this hazard be controlled administratively?
PPE REVIEW 3. Could this hazard be controlled by using an engineering control?
PPE REVIEW 4. Name a place on your farm where each of these types of PPE should be implemented:
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