Getting your PPE Facts Right
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An effective personal protective equipment (PPE) program involves more than just using PPE. It requires conducting an initial risk assessment to select the correct PPE for identified hazards, training workers on proper PPE usage, maintaining and inspecting PPE regularly, using certified PPE that complies with standards, and auditing the program to ensure compliance and proper fit of PPE. Simply using PPE does not necessarily protect workers from hazards without these additional program elements.
Getting your PPE Facts Right
- 1. Getting Your PPE Facts Right 5 Facts and 5 Myths @brooke_best82
- 2. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) PPE is a type of control used to protect worker health. An effective PPE program must be in place when using PPE in the workplace. Ensure you have your facts right, when using PPE
- 3. Myth #1 PPE will protect me from any hazard
- 4. Fact #1 A PPE program requires an initial risk assessment This allows the correct PPE to be selected and implemented for the identified hazard.
- 5. Myth #2 Workers know how to use PPE correctly
- 6. Fact #2 An effective PPE program requires training Fitting and training in how to correctly wear PPE, ensures adequate protection of the worker.
- 7. Myth #3 PPE lasts forever
- 8. Fact #3 An effective PPE program requires maintenance Regular inspection, cleaning, maintenance and storage of PPE ensures it is in a suitable condition to offer protection.
- 9. Myth #4 All PPE is made the same
- 10. Fact #4 PPE must comply with standards and certifications Wearing quality manufactured PPE ensures appropriate protection.
- 11. Myth #5 If PPE is used, its protecting you from workplace hazards
- 12. Fact #5 An effective PPE program requires regular auditing Ensure the workforce is complying with the PPE program, offer various sizes and styles of PPE to ensure comfort and use.
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