HEAD TO TOE PROTECTION
, WHAT IS PPE
PPE: The term PPE means "personal protection equipment"
which covers any item intended for wearing or carrying by
the worker with the aim of protecting him from one or more
risks likely to cause injury or jeopardize health while at
work, in addition to any item or accessory having the same
purpose. The PPE must afford
a) adequate protection against the risks it must protect
from, without itself creating a greater risk.
b) Be suitable for the existing workplace conditions.
c) Allow for the workers’ ergonomic and health
requirements
, ROLE OF PPE
Act as barrier between man hazardous object / exposer
Provides cushioning effects against impact loading
Supplies fresh/ pure air in contaminated atmosphere
Protects important / vital body parts
Acts as a last resort & not as a substitute for engineering
control
, Selection of PPE
• The type of hazard; physical, chemical,
biological
• Existence of any prescribed standards
• Determination of ergonomic constraints
by protective clothing
• Consideration for fit and comfort
• Cost benefit of suitable options
, WHAT IS PPE
PPE: The term PPE means "personal protection equipment"
which covers any item intended for wearing or carrying by
the worker with the aim of protecting him from one or more
risks likely to cause injury or jeopardize health while at
work, in addition to any item or accessory having the same
purpose. The PPE must afford
a) adequate protection against the risks it must protect
from, without itself creating a greater risk.
b) Be suitable for the existing workplace conditions.
c) Allow for the workers’ ergonomic and health
requirements
, ROLE OF PPE
Act as barrier between man hazardous object / exposer
Provides cushioning effects against impact loading
Supplies fresh/ pure air in contaminated atmosphere
Protects important / vital body parts
Acts as a last resort & not as a substitute for engineering
control
, Selection of PPE
• The type of hazard; physical, chemical,
biological
• Existence of any prescribed standards
• Determination of ergonomic constraints
by protective clothing
• Consideration for fit and comfort
• Cost benefit of suitable options
