PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PROGRAM

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1 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PROGRAM Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

2 Table of Contents SECTION 1.0 Purpose 2.0 Regulatory Reference 3.0 Scope 4.0 Responsibility 5.0 Definitions 6.0 Training and Recordkeeping 7.0 Procedures APPENDICES A. Job Safety Analysis Summary

3 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PROGRAM 1.0 Purpose The purpose of this program is to inform employees of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (Rose-Hulman) the following: Describe the Hazard Assessment process used to determine personal protective equipment needs for each task or job description Clarify the University s roles and responsibilities in providing PPE to employees Reduce or eliminate employee injuries through compliance with PPE requirements Provide employees on information on obtaining appropriate PPE Comply with OSHA and other applicable state and federal regulations 2.0 Regulatory Reference OSHA 29 CFR Scope This program is applicable to all employees of Rose-Hulman, including contractors and subcontractors. Per OSHA, the program covers protection for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, and respiratory protection. Respiratory Protection, Fall Protection, and Hearing Conservation are defined in greater detail in specific Rose-Hulman Environmental Health and Safety Programs. Per OSHA, PPE shall be provided by Rose- Hulman, and used and maintained by the employee. 4.0 Responsibility The Rose-Hulman Office of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) is responsible for the establishment, implementation, and review of this program. EH&S is responsible for developing and updating this program as appropriate, makes the written program available in written format and on the EH&S website. EH&S will provide employee training to meet the requirements of the program when requested by departments, managers or supervisors. EH&S maintains records for training and will perform and document all Job Hazard Analyses, determine the PPE required for each job, and make recommendations to each individual department for PPE selection. Employees are responsible for using the assigned PPE as trained as well as maintaining the PPE. 5.0 Definitions Administrative Controls: Methods of controlling employee exposure to hazards by means of written operating procedures or work scheduling

4 Engineering Controls: Methods of controlling employee exposure to hazards by modifying the source or reducing the quantity of contaminant released into the work environment. Hazard Assessment: a structured study of hazards in the work place Impact: workplace hazards resulting from flying fragments, objects, sand, etc. Job Hazard Analysis: an analysis of hazards in the work place, evaluating the nature of the hazard, the probability of an accident or exposure, and the consequences of the event Personal Protective Equipment: devices worn by the worker to protect against hazards in the work environment. Examples are gloves, safety shoes, safety eye wear, hard hats, hearing protectors, and respirators 6.0 Training and Recordkeeping Rose-Hulman shall provide training to each affected employee who is required to use PPE. Each employee shall be trained to know the following: When PPE is to be used What PPE is necessary for job/task How to properly put on, take off, adjust and wear PPE The limitations of the PPE The proper care, maintenance, useful life and disposal of the PPE Each affected employee shall demonstrate an understanding of the training and the ability to use the PPE properly before being allowed to perform work requiring the use of PPE. Retraining will be required when: Rose-Hulman has reason to believe that any affected employee does not have the understanding and skill required of the job that requires the use of PPE Changes in the workplace and types of PPE to be used make previous training obsolete Documentation and verification of training received by each affected employee shall be maintained by the Office of Environmental Health and Safety and are available for review upon request. 7.0 Procedures The Manager of EH&S shall complete a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) based on OSHA s Subpart I, Appendix B, Non-Mandatory Compliance Guidelines for Hazard Assessment and Personal Protective Equipment Selection. The categories of hazards that will be addressed include but are not limited to impact, penetration, compression, chemical, heat, harmful dust, falling, and/or light radiation. Appendix A contains a summary of the JHA.

5 PPE should not be used alone to protect employees from the hazards identified by the JHA. Engineering Controls should always be the prime means of protection where feasible. Administrative controls, such as Standard Operating Procedures, should also be used. Both Engineering Controls and Administrative Controls are preferred, as they can protect all employees in the area, whereas PPE protects only the employee using it. Once the Job Hazard Analysis has been completed, and specific PPE requirements have been determined, selection of each item of PPE should be made in such a manner that the PPE will protect the specific employee. One size does NOT fit all. It is the employer s responsibility to ensure that the selections are adequate to provide for the needs of all employees. Each employee will properly maintain his/her PPE. This includes appropriate sanitation of the equipment, routine maintenance of the equipment, and notifying the supervisor when PPE needs replaced. PPE provided by Rose-Hulman is to be used only when working at Rose-Hulman. If such PPE is used outside the scope of employment, the employee is responsible for costs associated with maintenance and repair of the PPE. All Rose-Hulman employees shall comply with the requirements of this program. Departments shall provide the required PPE to affected employees. Employees shall use and maintain all required PPE.

6 Note: Refer to OSHA Standard for actual text Assessment Guidelines: Appendix A Summary of OSHA Hazard Assessment (1910 Subpart I Appendix B Summarized) Conduct a walk-through survey of areas in question. Identify sources of hazards to workers and co-workers Consider basic hazard categories o Impact o Penetration o Compression o Chemical o Heat o Harmful Dust o Light (optical) radiation Observe: o Sources of Motion machinery or processes where movement of tools or personnel could result in a collision o Sources of high temperatures that could result in burns, eye injury, or ignition of protective equipment o Types of chemical exposure o Sources of harmful dust o Sources of falling objects o Sources of sharp objects o Sources of rolling or pinching objects o Layout of workplace and location of coworkers o Electrical hazards o Review injury / accident / incident data Organize and analyze data o Type of risk o Level of risk o Seriousness of potential injury o Multiple simultaneous hazards Selection Guidelines: Review hazards vs. properties of PPE Select PPE which ensures a level of protection greater than the minimum required to protect employees from hazards Fit the user with PPE and give instructions on care and use of PPE Ensure PPE is comfortable and fits the individual