Tool box talk for wearing proper ppe

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# OSHA QUICK CARD™ ## Protect Yourself Construction Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ## Eye and Face Protection - Safety glasses or face shields are worn any time work operations can cause foreign objects to get in the eye. For example, during welding, cutting, grinding, nailing (or when working with concrete and/or harmful chemi- cals or when exposed to flying particles). Wear when exposed to any electrical hazards, including working on energized electrical systems. - Eye and face protectors - select based on anticipated hazards. ## Foot Protection - Construction workers should wear work shoes or boots with slip-resistant and puncture-resistant soles. • Safety-toed footwear is worn to prevent crushed toes when working around heavy equipment or falling objects. - Hand Protection - Gloves should fit snugly. - Workers should wear the right gloves for the job (examples: heavy-duty rubber gloves for concrete work; welding gloves for welding; insulated gloves and sleeves when exposed to electrical hazards). - Head Protection • Wear hard hats where there is a potential for objects falling from above, bumps to the head from fixed objects, or of accidental head contact with electrical hazards. - Hard hats - routinely inspect them for dents, cracks or deterioration; replace after a heavy blow or electrical shock; maintain in good condition. - Hearing Protection - Use earplugs/earmuffs in high noise work areas where chainsaws or heavy equipment are used; clean or replace earplugs regularly. For more complete information: Occupational OSHA Safety and Health Administration U.S. Department of Labor www.osha.gov (800) 321-OSHA OSHA 3260-09N-05

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# What, in general, should I do if my skin or eyes becomecontaminated? - Remove all contaminated clothing immediately. - Follow the first-aid advice for skin and eye contact on the pesticide's Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and label. - For skin contact: Scrub the contaminated area vigorously with soap and water. - Wash entire body, including hair, with soap and water. - Rinse with clean water for at least 15 minutes. - For eye contact: Rinse the eyes at an eye-wash station or with clean water and seek medical attention. - Any co-workers who help you should wear gloves and rubber boots and take precautions to prevent contaminating themselves. - Contaminated clothing should be bagged and tagged, indicating which pesticide product was used. - Clean contaminated clothing, or discard if contaminated following manufacturer instructions. - Read the pesticide's label and SDS to find out if it can be absorbed through intact skin and what health effects might happen after exposure. Some acute or short-term effects can start right after exposure; other effects can be delayed from several hours to several days. - Seek medical attention if you feel unwell, or if it is recommended in the label, SDS, or other manufacturer information. Take the SDS and other manufacturer information with you. Medical staff will need this information to treat you correctly. Landscaping - Pesticides - Personal Protective Equipment CCOHS

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# Landscaping - Pesticides - Personal Protective Equipment (cont.) ## What are some tips for using PPE when handling pesticides? (cont.) - Check all items of PPE each time to make sure they are clean and free of holes or other defects before putting them. - Read the pesticide's label, Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and any other manufacturer or supplier instructions to find out the PPE you should wear when handling this product. These instructions often include instructions about the type of PPE and what material they should be made of. ## Protective clothing - Depending on the specific pesticide and how it is being used, use chemical protective clothing when there is: - chance of spilling or splashing liquids or - contact with spray.. - Wear loose-fitting protective clothing to reduce stretching at seams that could develop into tears or holes. ## Respiratory Protection Choose an approved respirator according to fit, chemical and amount of likely exposure. - Refer to the OSH Answers documents Respirator Care and Respirator Selection for further information. ## Headwear - Wear waterproof, washable material. Do not use leather or cloth hats or sweatbands because these materials can absorb and retain pesticides. - Choose helmets, hoods or hats that protect the head, neck and upper shoulders. Select CSA-approved safety hats with rain trough brim. ## Eye Wear Wear chemical goggles and a face shield when mixing or spraying pesticides. ## Gloves Wear durable, chemical-resistant gauntlet gloves which extend up the forearm. Remember that waterproof gloves are not necessarily chemical-resistant. Landscaping - Pesticides - Personal Protective Equipment CCOHS

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# OSHA FactSheet ## Personal Protective Equipment Personal protective equipment, or PPE, is designed to protect workers from serious workplace injuries or illnesses resulting from contact with chemical, radiological, physi- cal, electrical, mechanical, or other workplace hazards. Besides face shields, safety glasses, hard hats, and safety shoes, protective equipment includes a variety of devices and garments such as goggles,coveralls, gloves, vests, earplugs, and respirators. ## Employer Responsibilities OSHA's primary personal protective equip- ment standards are in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 1910 Subpart I, and equivalent regulations in states with OSHA- approved state plans, but you can find protec- tive equipment requirements elsewhere in the General Industry Standards. For example, 29 CFR 1910.156, OSHA's Fire Brigades Standard, has requirements for firefighting gear. In addi- tion, 29 CFR 1926.95-106 covers the construc- tion industry. OSHA's general personal protec- tive equipment requirements mandate that employers conduct a hazard assessment of their workplaces to determine what hazards are present that require the use of protective equipment, provide workers with appropriate protective equipment, and require them to use and maintain it in sanitary and reliable condition. Using personal protective equipment is often essential, but it is generally the last line of defense after engineering controls, work prac- tices, and administrative controls. Engineering controls involve physically changing a machine or work environment. Administrative controls involve changing how or when workers do their jobs, such as scheduling work and rotat- ing workers to reduce exposures. Work prac- tices involve training workers how to perform tasks in ways that reduce their exposure to workplace hazards. As an employer, you must assess your work- place to determine if hazards are present that require the use of personal protective equipment. If …

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# Personal Protective Equipment - Body Type and Gender Considerations (cont.) ## Is there any research in this field? (cont.) - Functional fit and comfort are crucial in PPE design. Canadian women identified these factors, along with trust in the protective abilities of their PPE and the freedom to move, as key to their satisfaction. - A significant number of women reported problems with their PPE. - The most common issues reported by Canadian women with their PPE were improper fit, discomfort, and inadequate availability of women-specific PPE. - To address these problems, women are personally sourcing, and paying out of pocket for, better-fitting or women-specific PPE or modifying their existing equipment for safety and comfort. The survey revealed that Canadian women frequently encounter issues with their PPE, such as wearing the wrong size (58%), not wearing all required PPE due to fit issues (28%), and resorting to workarounds to make their PPE fit (38%). Workarounds included using rubber bands, safety pins, and duct tape. Approximately 40% of women reported experiencing injuries or incidents they attributed to their PPE. To read the full report, please see the CSA Group's Canadian Women's Experiences with Personal Protective Equipment in the Workplace. ## Is poor-fitting PPE really a big deal? Yes. While PPE should be the last resort and alternative controls should be prioritized, employers often rely on PPE as a simple and cost-effective method to control exposure or provide additional protection. Therefore, it is crucial that PPE fits properly, offers maximum protection, and instills trust in workers that it will prevent injuries and exposures. If PPE is supplied to workers and it does not fit properly, workers may need to adjust or modify the PPE, which can reduce the equipment's effectiveness. Constantly making adjustments to the equipment can decrease productivity. Physically modifying the PPE can impact the effectiveness of the equipment and may…