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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

Guidance on: 1. Hazard Assessing For PPE 2. Selecting PPE 3. PPE Record Keeping A guidance document prepared to support Faculties, Departments, Research Institutes, & Campus Companies AIT Health & Safety Office Issue 3 August 2018

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Table of Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................... 2

Using the Guide ............................................................................................................. 2 Method 1 – PPE Assessment (Individual Activity or Task) ........................................... 3

Method 2 - PPE Assessment - (Laboratories /Workshops) ........................................... 4

APPENDIX 1- PPE Hazard Assessment Tool (Form 1) ............................................... 6 APPENDIX 2- PPE Hazard Assessment Tool (Form 2) ............................................. 11 APPENDIX 3: Record Keeping ................................................................................... 13 APPENDIX 4 – PPE METHOD 2 - Laboratory PPE Example................................... 15

APPENDIX 5 – PPE METHOD 2 - Workshop PPE Example .................................... 24 APPENDIX 6: PPE Selection Guidance Laboratories ................................................ 29

APPENDIX 7: PPE Selection Guidance Workshops .................................................. 34 APPENDIX 8: Sample Hazard Assessment Completed .............................................. 38 APPENDIX 9: Sample Completed AIT Unit PPE Record ........................................ 41

APPENDIX 10: Communication ................................................................................. 43

Introduction This document is intended to provide guidance to AIT managers & staff who, having completed a risk assessment for a work activity or task, which highlighted the need for PPE. It will support them identifying and acquiring the correct PPE to protect the user against the work activity identified hazards. Based on the hierarchy of controls, PPE is a last resort. Personal protective equipment alone should not be relied upon to provide protection against hazards but should be used in conjunction with engineering controls, administrative controls, and procedural controls. Using this guidance will support AIT Units, and staff in achieving compliance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007, Part 2 Chapter 3 which covers Use of Personal Protective Equipment at work.

Using the Guide This guidance document will describe in detail how to assess for and acquire PPE. Two methods of PPE assessment are given in the document, Method 1 & Method 2 , each providing guidance on how to identify, acquire PPE and adhere to the Institute PPE Policy and Procedure. Method 1 PPE assessment for a specific Staff Member undertaking a specific job or task. And, Method 2 PPE assessment for laboratories/workshops where general and specialist task are undertaken. Both Examples use a ‘PPE Hazard Assessment Tool’ (i.e. a PPE guidance template); to support the PPE Process and to determine what PPE is required against the identified.

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Method 1 – PPE Assessment (Individual Activity or Task)

To assess PPE requirements for a specific Staff Member undertaking a specific job or task. The reader should follow the steps 1 to 5 below: - Step 1: Inform & involve the member of staff for the assigned task under assessment. Step 2: Take account of any safety concerns (i.e. reports of previous incidents, illnesses, near misses). This information will assess in determining hazards. Step 3: Conduct a walk through survey to identify sources of hazards to the staff member & the task under assessment. Observe layout of the workplace, location of the staff member’s work operations, hazards and places where PPE is currently used including the type of PPE and reason for use. Undertake a written risk assessment of the work activity based on the identified hazards (Note: if PPE is a required control measure; then continue following the steps below). Using the form in Appendix 1 ‘PPE HAZARD ASSESSMENT TOOL’ (Suitable for Establishing PPE requirements for Individual staff member task/activity), check the type of hazard(s) present within each section (organized by body part). A user can add a more detailed description of the identified hazard in the adjacent box Description of Hazard’s. The Tool will assist the user in considering basic hazard categories such as: - 1. Impact (falling/flying objects) 2. Penetration (sharp objects piercing foot/hand) 3. Compression (roll‐over or pinching objects) 4. Chemical exposure (inhalation, ingestion, skin contact, eye contact or injection) 5. Temperature extremes (heat/cold) 6. Dust/flying debris (grinding, chipping, sanding, etc.) 7. Fall (slip/trip, scaffolds, elevated work) 8. Radiation (non‐ionizing: UV/IR/light, welding, brazing, cutting, furnaces, etc.) 9. Noise (mechanical rooms, machines, cage washing, jackhammers, etc.) 10. Electrical (shock, short circuit, arcing, static) Step 4: Select PPE After considering and/or planning for other controls, select the PPE which provides the appropriate level of protection required to protect employees from the hazards identified, i.e. the PPE needed should be specified in the box marked ‘Required PPE’. For help with proper PPE selection, the following Institute resources are available:-

Appendix 5 - PPE Selection Guidance Appendix 5- Supplier Details The AIT Health & Safety Office

Step 5: Record Keeping/Document Control/Training AIT Units should complete the PPE Record Form shown in Appendix 2 for all staff who report into that AIT Unit and who have been assigned PPE. Once completed, the from should be retained in the Unit’s Safety File, either electronically or as a hard copy in a location easily accessible to employees, the AIT H&S Office and any inspections by the Health and Safety Authority. The completed form will also serve to inform you at

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departmental safety meetings as to the current state of PPE provisions, need to refresh and other relevant PPE information.

Method 2 - PPE Assessment - (Laboratories /Workshops)

This method can be used by any AIT Unit to determine the PPE needed to protect persons against exposure in relation to:- 1) Accessing labs/workshops (Note: - Access only and not working on an assigned task). 2) PPE requirements for certain work activities (Please note this is guidance and the only approved method to establish PPE for a specific work practice is to undertake a full risk assessment of that work practice). In summary and in relation to 1) above, the method for establishing PPE for Access is set out in Steps 1, 2, 3 and 4 below. The method is based on the use of ‘PPE Hazard Assessment Tables’ , a suite of individual tables which contain relevant information on, i) typical laboratory/workshops, ii) the tasks/activities typically undertaken in these areas, iii) the identified hazards associated with the activities, and iv) the corresponding PPE requirements to be worn when working with these hazards. More importantly, each table contains a final column titled ‘Method of Communication’. Communicating the PPE requirements to the relevant staff and students is a critical part of the exercise, which can be achieved by providing a) Lab Entry Door Signage, b) Lab Rules (posted inside the Laboratory Door) and c) Maintaining aan up to date AIT Unit safety File, which is easily accessible to both staff /students.

The application of Method 2 is set out below in Steps 1 to 4. Step 1 The AIT Unit should undertake a high level risk assessment (see example risk assessment table completed in (Appendix 4 Sample Completed Risk Assessment Template) detailing the hazards, and the control measures to be implemented to manage PPE in the AIT Unit. When this method is implemented, a ‘Low’ residual risk rating should be achievable. Step 2 - AIT Unit Laboratory/Workshop identification and description The AIT Unit should create a list of the laboratories/workshops under their control & which contains summary information on the work activities being undertake in these areas. A sample completed template is presented in Appendix 4 Lab identification/description Template. The completed template will act as a reference for the laboratories/workshops to which the PPE risk assessment results apply. Step 3 - PPE Hazard Assessment Tables An AIT Unit can use the relevant PPE Hazard Assessment tables, ‘Appendix 4 - PPE Hazard Assessment Tables’ for Science type laboratories and for Workshops, ‘appendix 5 – PPE METHOD 2 - Workshop PPE Example for engineering type workshops’. Where possible the user should match the identified work activities to the activities in these tables. The tables also contain guidance on the required PPE for matched activities as: - 1) The PPE required to be worn at all times to access but ‘not work’ in a lab/workshop.

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2) The PPE required for specific tasks/activities undertaken in a lab/workshop. Please Note that in a number of cases and especially where hazardous substances or materials are being used, the user will need to perform a full Hazardous Substance Risk Assessment, which includes reading and applying any SDS sheet control measures. In such cases the Table can be used as guidance and to benchmark against the users PPE findings. On completion, an AIT Unit can use the completed tables to advise both staff and students of the PPE requirements for Access into labs and for various activities being performed in the labs. Step 4 –PPE Communication & Record Keeping Communicating PPE requirements is important and the tables include some prompts as to the form of communication needed. When completed the PPE tables should be retained in the Unit’s safety files (which should be accessible to staff), and PPE signage should be place on lab/workshop entrance doors. PPE staff records should be kept in the Unit’s Safety files, a guide sample template is given in Appendix 3 and a sample completed template is given in Appendix 9.

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APPENDIX 1- PPE Hazard Assessment Tool (Form 1) A Blank Template of the PPE Hazard Assessment Tool. A User having completed a risk assessment which has determined PPE is required can use this tool to identify the PPE needed. The Template is presented on the following pages.

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PPE HAZARD ASSESSMENT FORM

Assessing PPE Requirements for

(Complete the details in the appropriate box)

A single employee’s job

description

Name of Employee

Task/Activity:

A Task assigned to a

member of staff or class

of employee/s

Employee/s Title:

Task/Activity:

A Specific

worksite/location Activity

Specify Location:

Task/Activity:

Assessors Name :- Unit/Faculty/Dept./ Date:

Eye & Face Hazards: Tasks that can cause eye & face injury include : working with chemicals or acids; UV light, chipping, sanding or grinding;

welding; metal or woodworking Check the appropriate box for each hazard Description of Hazards Required PPE

Chemical exposure

High heat/cold

Dust Flying debris

Impact

UV/IR Radiation

Other (please specify):

Hand Hazards: - Hand injury can be caused by work with chemicals or acids, exposure to cut or abrasion hazards, work with very hot or cold

items and sharps.

Check the appropriate box for each hazard Description of Hazards Required PPE

Chemical exposure

High heat/cold

UV/IR Radiation

Electrical Shock

Puncture

Cuts/Abrasion Other (please specify):

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description

Name of Employee

Task/Activity:


member of staff or class of

employee/s

Employee/s Title:

Task/Activity:

A Specific


Specify Location:

Task/Activity:

Your Name: Faculty/Dept./ Date:

Foot Hazards: - Tasks that can cause foot injury include : exposure to chemicals or acids, welding or cutting, materials handling, renovation or

construction, and electrical work Check the appropriate box for each hazard Description of Hazards Required PPE

Chemical exposure

High heat/cold

Impact /compression

Electrical

Puncture

Slippery/wet surfaces


Head Hazards: - Tasks that can cause head/neck/face injury include: working below other workers who are using tools or materials that could

fall, working on energized electrical equipment or utilities, and working in trenches or confined spaces.


Chemical exposure

Dust Flying Debris

Impact

UV/IR radiation

Puncture

Electrical Shock Other (please specify):

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description

Name of Employee

Task/Activity:



employee/s

Employee/s Title:

Task/Activity:

A Specific


Specify Location:

Task/Activity:


Body Hazards : - Injury of the body (torso, arms or legs) can occur during: exposure to chemicals, acids, or other hazardous materials ;abrasive

blasting, welding, cutting or brazing, chipping, sanding or grinding use of chainsaws or similar equipment and work around electrical arcs. Check the appropriate box for each hazard Description of Hazards Required PPE

Chemical exposure

High heat/cold

Impact /compression

Electrical Arc

Cuts/Abrasion


Noise Hazards: - Personnel may be exposed to noise hazards when working in mechanical rooms; machining; grinding; sanding; cage washing;

dish washing; working around pneumatic equipment; grounds equipment; generators; chillers; motors; saws; jackhammers; or similar equipment.


Noise Hazards Other (please specify):

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(Complete the details in the

appropriate box)


description

Name of Employee

Task/Activity:



employee/s

Employee/s Title:

Task/Activity:

A Specific


Specify Location:

Task/Activity:


Respiratory Hazards: - Personnel may be exposed to respiratory hazards that require the use of respirators; during emergency response; when

using certain chemicals outside of fume hoods; when working with hazardous powders; when entering fume hood plenums; when working with

animals; when applying paints or chemicals in confined spaces; when welding; cutting, or brazing on certain metals; and when disturbing

asbestos; lead, silica or other particulate hazards. Check the appropriate box for each hazard Description of Hazards Required PPE

Chemical exposure

Particulate exposure


Fall Hazards: - Personnel may be exposed to fall hazards when working at height. Work at height means working in a place (except a staircase

in a permanent workplace) where a person could be injured by falling from it, even if it is at or below ground level. Examples of working at height

where fall hazards may be present include; working on trestles; working on a flat roof; using a stepladder, Working at ground level adjacent to an

excavation; working on formwork within an excavation; using a mobile elevating work platform; rigging lighting for a concert or stage production;

using harnesses and ropes professionally to instruct in abseiling or rock climbing.


Fall Hazard Other (please specify):

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APPENDIX 2- PPE Hazard Assessment Tool (Form 2) A Blank Template of the PPE Hazard Assessment Tool but without the section dealing with Fall Hazard.

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Assessing PPE Requirements for (check the appropriate

box)

A single employee’s job description

Name of Employee:

Task/Activity:

A Specific duty assigned to a class of employee/s

Employee/s Title :

Task/Activity :

Assessor’s Name : Faculty/Dept. Date.

Eye & Face Hazards: Tasks that can cause eye & face injury include: working with chemicals or acids; UV light, chipping, sanding or grinding; welding; metal or woodworking.


Chemical exposure High heat/cold

Dust Flying debris

Impact

UV/IR Radiation


Hand Hazards: - Hand injury can be caused by work with chemicals or acids, exposure to cut or abrasion hazards, work with very hot or cold items and sharps.


Chemical exposure High heat/cold

UV/IR Radiation

Electrical Shock

Puncture

Cuts/Abrasion


Body Hazards: Injury of the body (torso, arms or legs) can occur during: exposure to chemicals, acids, or other hazardous materials ;abrasive blasting, welding, cutting or brazing, chipping, sanding or grinding use of chainsaws or similar equipment and work around electrical arcs.


Chemical exposure

High heat/cold

Impact /compression

Electrical Arc

Cuts/Abrasion


Foot Hazards: Tasks that can cause foot injury include : exposure to chemicals or acids, welding or cutting, materials handling, renovation or construction, and electrical work


Chemical exposure

High heat/cold

Impact /compression

Electrical

Puncture



Head Hazards: Tasks that can cause head/neck/face injury include: working below other workers who are using tools or materials that could fall, working on energized electrical equipment or utilities, and working in trenches or confined spaces.


Chemical exposure

Dust Flying Debris

Impact

UV/IR radiation

Puncture

Electrical Shock


Noise Hazards: Personnel may be exposed to noise hazards when working in mechanical rooms; machining; grinding; sanding; cage washing; dish washing; working around pneumatic equipment; grounds equipment; generators; chillers; motors; saws; jackhammers; or similar equipment. Check the appropriate box for each hazard Description of Hazards Required PPE

Noise Hazards


Respiratory Hazards: - Personnel may be exposed to respiratory hazards that require the use of respirators; during emergency response; when using certain chemicals outside of fume hoods; when working with hazardous powders; when entering fume hood plenums; when working with animals; when applying paints or chemicals in confined spaces; when welding; cutting, or brazing on certain metals; and when disturbing asbestos; lead, silica or other particulate hazards.


Chemical exposure

Particulate exposure


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APPENDIX 3: Record Keeping A blank Template which can be used by any AIT Unit to record the PPE issued to staff.

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Table 1: Sample Template to support recording the issue of PPE to Employees

Unit or Department Title Last update to this file (Insert date)

Name of Staff

Member/Employee

Issued with PPE

Task or

Activity

(Summary of the

Task or reference associated Task or activity or risk assessment that corresponds to the required PPE)

Item of PPE Issued (Note: Full description of PPE Hazardous assessment sheet for the individual or task/activity)

Hea

d P

rote

ctio

n

(e.g

. Ha

rd H

at)

Fa

ce P

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ctio

n

(e.g

. Fa

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ld)

Eye

Pro

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ion

(e.

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safe

ty G

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es)

Hea

rin

g P

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ctio

n

(ea

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s)

Ha

nd

Pro

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(e

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love

s)

Wh

ole

Bo

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To

rso

(e

.g. O

vera

lls,

Bo

iler

Su

ite)

Fo

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ear

(e.g

. Sa

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Sh

oes

)

Hig

h V

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y C

loth

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Res

pir

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ty H

arn

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Oth

er (

ple

ase

(s

pec

ify)

Issue Date

Note: Members of staff are responsible for inspecting their own PPE before and after use; reporting any defects in their PPE; wearing PPE as instructed (either verbally or in

writing); and storing their PPE appropriately.

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APPENDIX 4 – PPE METHOD 2 - Laboratory PPE Example

Appendix 4 Contains

1) Sample Completed Risk Assessment Template - Step 1 of Method 2 2) Lab identification/description Template - Step 2 of Method 2 3) PPE Hazard Assessment Tables Access Only - Step 3 of Method 2 4) PPE Hazard Assessment Tables Specific Tasks - Step 3 of Method 2

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Example of the completed Step 1 of Method 2 - Sample Completed Risk Assessment Template

Premises & Location where activity is being risk assessed: ………. - Athlone Institute of Technology Risk Assessment of: (i.e. Activity that is being Risk Assessed) Staff or Students Accessing or working in any Faculty of …………. Laboratories where hazardous

materials are present and/or in use. Also Staff undertaking tasks that support laboratory operations.

Risk Assessment by :

Date of Assessment : ………….

Approved by: (must be the relevant manager or Head of relevant

Function)

Date Approved:

………….

Review/Actioned Date: ……….... Category of Hazard Being Assessed (include the category, description of hazard & associated activity under

assessment)

Ref. The Hazard

Assessed (i.e. Likelihood of harm /Severity of harm)

Risk

Rating

H/M/L

Who is

at Risk? Current

Control

Measure

Recommendations for Reducing Risk

Rating : - NOTE: - must be part of an action programme Include

name of staff member responsible for Action

1) What Action Taken?

2) Actioned by who?

3) Action/implementation

Date?

Residual

Risk Rating

H/M/L

Activities (staff or Students) -

1) When accessing any Science

laboratory where hazardous

materials are stored or in use.

Hazard Assessed : -

Potential Exposure to hazardous

materials

M <> H Staff/

Students

PPE Signs

on doors.

Instruction

to staff &

Students

Lab Rule

Notice in

Lab

1. Undertake PPE hazard assessments : -

a) For Access only to Laboratory.

2. Maintain a safety file …….. Containing the

results/records/implementation/procedures

used to implement the PPE requirements.

3. Communicate the requirements to

staff/students (in the form of update Policies

and Procedures).

4. Arrange for PPE training where required

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Example of completed Step 2 of Method 2 – Lab identification/description Template An AIT Unit can use the template below, identifying the Labs coming under their control and summarising the activities that are performed in them. This information will be useful in the preparation and recording of 1) Access PPE, and 2) Work/task Laboratory PPE. (Note the table below is completed with sample information)

FACULTY OF SCIENCE TEACHING LABORATORIES

Lab

Number

Lab Name Summary of Activities that take place within the laboratory

D2278 Tissue Culture Lab

The lab is used for growing animal and human cell lines under aseptic conditions in biosafety cabinets. Various tests are carried out using these cell lines with a variety of test chemicals, the cells are grown in incubators which are capable of regulating CO2 and temperature.

D2251 Project Laboratory

General first year chemical lab including organic, inorganic and physical chemistry

D2252 Pharmachem Laboratory

General first year chemical lab including organic, inorganic and physical chemistry

D2253 Instrumentation Laboratory

This labs is used for instrumental analysis lab has HPLC, GC , GCMS, IC and IR, polarograph instruments

D2254 Biochemistry Lab

This Lab is used for General biochemistry labs, pathology labs

D2256 Microbiology Lab

Lab used for the study of microbiology, the structures and life processes of microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi. These bacteria and fungi are cultured under aseptic conditions and incubated under controlled temperatures. This lab also contains two autoclave which kill all microorganisms by the use of steam and pressure.

D2290 Foundation Lab General 1st year biology, botany and microbiology classes C2351 Veterinary

Nursing Clinical Laboratory

This lab is used as a dry lab to demonstrate bandaging, use of anaesthetic machine and use of various instruments that would be used in a veterinary practice.

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Example of completed Step 3 - PPE Hazard Assessment Tables These sample tables have been completed for the labs identified under step 2 above and contain information on the required PPE for the sample tasks/activities (i.e. 1) The PPE required to be worn at all times to access but ‘not work’ in a lab/workshop, AND 2) The PPE required for specific tasks/activities undertaken in a lab). Table: Staff & Students must wear the following Personal Protective Equipment in Labs (ACCESS ONLY)

Personal Protective Equipment AIT Unit ….sample faculty…. AIT Unit Area/Location Sample Laboratory …D2290…. PPE for (Identify the task or Area): For Access only to Laboratory (Not Working In the Lab)

(NOTE: This Table is intended to establish PPE for Access only hazards and is intended to only cover PPE that is needed to gain access to a laboratory)

Who is required to wear the PPE : Staff & Students (1)

Activities/Jobs/Tasks

(Summarise below the Activity or task to be

performed in the Lab)

(2) List the Identified Hazards that risk causing exposure to body or element of :

(3)

PPE Requirement

(4)

Method of Communication

(i.e. how these requirements are communicated to staff &

students) Activity/Task Staff or Student accessing the lab where hazardous materials are used. (NOTE: BUT NOT WORKING WITHIN THE LABORATORY)

Contamination (feet, leg, clothing, eyes, hands)

•Closed-toe, solid top shoes. •Clothing that covers the legs. •Safety glasses or prescription glasses. •Lab Coat (Howie.) •Nitrile Gloves if touching potentially contaminated equipment (available in the laboratories).

• Lab Entry Door Signage. • Lab Rules (posted inside the Laboratory Door). • The AIT Unit’s Safety File.

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Personal Protective Equipment

AIT Unit ….sample faculty…. AIT Unit Area/Location Sample Laboratory …D2290…. PPE for (Identify the task or Area): Working in the laboratory containing hazardous materials but

working with non-hazardous materials. Who is required to wear the PPE : Staff & Students

(1)





(3)

PPE Requirement

(4)



students) Activity/Task Staff or Student working with non-hazardous materials in a hazardous materials lab.

Contamination (feet,

leg, clothing, eyes,

hands)

•Closed-toe, solid top shoes. •Clothing that covers the legs. •Safety glasses or prescription glasses. (Exception: safety

glasses are not required when

sitting at a desk in the lab that is

separated from the bench and

there is minimal possibility of

contamination) •Lab Coat (Howie). •Nitrile Gloves if touching potentially contaminated equipment (available in the laboratories).

• The AIT Unit’s Safety File.

Personal Protective Equipment AIT Unit ….sample faculty…. AIT Unit Area/Location Sample Laboratory …D2290…. PPE for (Identify the task or Area): Handling & Working with a hazardous material (the specific

material and or experiment must be identified here – YOU MUST COMPLETED A CHEMICAL AGENT RISK ASSESSMENT)

Who is required to wear the PPE : Staff (1)





(3)

PPE Requirement

(4)



students) Activity/Task Staff handling hazardous material (You must Identify the hazardous substance /material) materials in the lab.

Chemical contamination (hands, eyes) Contamination of personal clothing or skin (body) YOU MUST REFER TO THE SDS SHEET

Sample Results from Chemical Agent Risk Assessment provide for :- •Safety Glasses. •Gloves—(Nitrile preferred). (NOTE: ANY highly permeable, highly toxic materials may require different gloves—review the SDS). •Lab coat (Howie).


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AIT Unit ….sample faculty…. AIT Unit Area/Location Sample Laboratory …D2290…. PPE for (Identify the task or Area): Preparation of Waste Chemicals for disposal

From Laboratory to Hazardous Waste Storage Area. YOU MUST HAVE COMPLETED A CHEMICAL AGENT RISK ASSESSMENT)

Who is required to wear the PPE : Technician Staff (1)





(3)

PPE Requirement

(4)



students) Activity/Task Staff preparing for disposal of volumes (>1L) of corrosive or toxic liquids

•Splashing (eyes,

face)

•Contamination/burns

to unprotected skin

(hands, wrists, body)

•Face shield •Gloves—Long Sleeve utility grade nitrile or neoprene over nitrile exam style •Lab coat


Activity/Task Staff working directly with pyrophoric and water reactive chemicals (You must Identify the hazardous substance /material) materials in the lab.

Burns (clothing, eyes, face, hands, body) YOU MUST REFER TO THE SDS SHEET

Wear non-synthetic clothing • Work only inside a chemical fume hood or glove box • Safety glasses or chemical goggles • Face shield if splashing can occur • Nitrile gloves • Flame resistant gloves (larger volumes) • Flame resistant lab coat


Activity/Task Staff working directly with highly reactive or explosive chemicals

• Cuts from glass/ material fragments (face, hands, body) • Chemical contamination (eyes, face, hands, body) • Fire YOU MUST REFER TO THE SDS SHEET

• Work only inside a chemical fume hood • Goggles / Face shield • Utility grade gloves—neoprene, butyl, nitrile, Nomex, cut resistant, as appropriate. • Flame resistant lab coat when fire hazard exists • Rubber apron


Activity/Task Staff working with minor chemical spill clean-up (if <1 litre of low hazard chemical, and respiratory protection is not required)

• Chemical contamination (shoes, eyes, hands, clothing) YOU MUST REFER TO THE SDS SHEET

• Shoe covers as necessary • Safety glasses or goggles • Double nitrile gloves or utility grade gloves over nitrile exam gloves • Lab coat


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Personal Protective Equipment AIT Unit ….sample faculty…. AIT Unit Area/Location Sample Laboratory ……. PPE for (Identify the task or Area): Working with materials/substances as described in col ‘1’ below Who is required to wear the PPE : Staff

(1)





(3)

PPE Requirement

(4)



students) Activity/Task Staff working with cryogenic liquids/ materials ( refer to the SDS sheet & complete a risk assessment)

• Cold burns (eyes, face, hands, body)

• Safety glasses • Face shield (larger volumes) • Thermal insulated gloves • Lab coat, apron or equivalent (larger volumes)


Activity/Task Staff working with hot objects or equipment

• Burns (eyes, face, hands, body)

• Safety glasses • Face shield as necessary • Heat resistant gloves • Lab coat, apron or equivalent


Activity/Task Staff working with Working with apparatus under high pressure

• Cuts from glass/ material fragments (face, hands, body) • Chemical contamination (eyes, face, hands, body)

• Safety glasses or goggles • Face shield • Utility gloves • Rubber apron as necessary • Portable blast shield as necessary


Activity/Task Staff working with UV light sources

• Burns (eyes, face, neck, hands, wrist)

• Full face shield polycarbonate over safety glasses • Nitrile gloves (wrists fully covered) • Lab coat


Activity/Task Staff working with radioactive materials

• Contamination of personal clothing (body) • Radioactive material contamination (eyes, hands, wrists, skin)

• Safety glasses • Gloves (double gloves) • Lab coat • Bench-top radiation shielding. • NO WORK until the requirements of the AIT radiation Safety manual have been fully implemented.

• The AIT Unit’s Safety File

Activity/Task Staff Operating analytical or diagnostic x-ray generating equipment.

• Radiation exposure (body)

• Lead apron or use of structural radiation shielding as appropriate • Gloves, as appropriate • Lab coat, gown or approved uniform, as appropriate


Working with open

table Class 3B or 4

Lasers

• Ocular and skin exposure (eyes, face, hands, body)

• Protective eyewear of proper optical density • Face shield for UV Lasers • Appropriate gloves for UV lasers. • Lab coat for UV lasers • No jewellery or reflective items worn


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Personal Protective Equipment AIT Unit ….sample faculty…. AIT Unit Area/Location Sample Laboratory ……. PPE for (Identify the task or Area): Working with materials/substances as described in col ‘1’ below Who is required to wear the PPE : Staff

(1)





(3)

PPE Requirement

(4)


(i.e. how these

requirements are communicated to staff

& students) Activity/Task Staff working/ Handling animals in a Vet lab

• Animal blood and other potentially infectious materials (eyes, hands) • Bites, scratches (hands, forearms, body) • Allergens (respiratory or transfer to mucous membranes of the eyes, nose or mouth) • Aesthetic agents (respiratory)

• Safety glasses • Nitrile Gloves • lab coat (Howie) NOTE : additional PPE requirements, need to be assessed by the Supervisor/relevant Lecturer/head of Department as hazard may differ depending on species, engineering controls, and hazardous agents used


Activity/Task Staff working/ Handling at a microscope in the Biology laboratory

• Hazard material contamination (hands) • Contamination of personal clothing (body)

• (If necessary, safety glasses may be temporarily removed while viewing materials via a microscope) • Gloves if touching potentially contaminated material • Lab coat (Howie)


Activity/Task Staff working Handling Risk Group 1 materials that do not cause disease in humans (i.e. non-pathogenic strains of E. coli, Bacillus subtillus, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, rodent cell lines)

• Risk Group 1 materials could represent a risk to individuals with compromised immunity or who may have allergies to the materials (eyes, hands, respiratory, body)

• Safety glasses • Gloves • Lab coat • Surgical mask or respirator, if specified


Activity/Task Staff working Handling human blood, tissues, body fluids, human cell lines, or Risk Group 2 bloodborne pathogens, utilizing Universal Precautions and BSL2 containment.

• Potentially infectious materials by splash (to mucous membranes of the eyes, nose or mouth, or through non-intact skin) • Puncture by contaminated sharps (skin—percutaneous)

• Safety glasses • Mask or face shield if splashing is possible • Gloves—nitrile exam and/or cut-resistant • Lab coat or gown • Surgical mask or respirator, if specified • Additional PPE may be required based on risk to the individual


Activity/Task Staff working experiments involving Risk Group 2 agents that

• Exposure to agent (eyes, hands, skin) • Puncture by contaminated sharps

• Safety glasses • Gloves • Lab coat or gown • Respirator, if specified


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represent a moderate risk to the individual and may cause disease of varying severity. Examples of Risk Group 2 agents include Plasmodium falciparum, Salmonella typhimurium, Herpes Simplex Virus and Cryptococcus neoformans)

(skin—percutaneous) • Ingestion (eyes, nose or mouth) • Aerosol production can create potential risk of inhalation and contamination of surrounding surfaces (respiratory)

• Additional PPE may be required based on risk to the individual • Confine aerosols as close as possible to their point of generation • Use a biosafety cabinet or other engineering control

Experiments with Risk Group 3 agents or Risk Group 4

• Work with Risk Group 3 Agents is not permitted in AIT

NOTE: Biohazard experiments are classified based on risk. The starting point for Hazard Assessment is the assignment of a biohazard to a specific Risk Group. There are 4 Risk Groups (RGs) based on risk to the individual and the community. RG1 is the lowest risk and RG4 is the highest. For other experiments, researchers can refer to the Gradations of Risk Table referenced in this document.

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APPENDIX 5 – PPE METHOD 2 - Workshop PPE Example

Appendix 5 Contains

3) PPE Hazard Assessment Tables Workshop Access Only - Step 3 of Method 2 4) PPE Hazard Assessment Tables Specific Workshop Tasks - Step 3 of Method 2

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Workshop PPE Example based on Method 2 Refer to the Laboratory PPE Example for steps 1 and 2 (they are the same). The sample tables below have been prepared as per step 3 (method 2) and contain information on the required PPE for the sample tasks/activities, i.e. 1) The PPE required to be worn at all times to access but ‘not work’ in a workshop, AND 2) The PPE required for specific tasks/activities undertaken in a Workshop.

Table …: - To Access to the Workshop, Staff & Student must wear the following Personal Protective Equipment

Personal Protective Equipment AIT Unit ….sample… AIT Unit …. AIT Unit Area/Location Sample…. Mechanical Workshop ….. Room Number ….. PPE for (Identify the task or Area): For Access only to the Workshop (Not Working In Workshop)

(NOTE: This Table is intended to establish PPE for Access only hazards and is intended to only cover PPE that is needed to gain access to a Workshop)






(3)

PPE Requirement

(4)



students) Activity/Task Staff or Student accessing the Workshop where machinery is operating (Moving Parts). (NOTE: This PPE is for Access Only and is not a Permit to Work – If you’re in the Workshop you must wear it at all times)

• Flying particles/ objects (eyes). • Slippery/wet surfaces, impacts (feet). • Entanglement (hand/hair).

•Safety glasses or prescription safety glasses. • Safety Shoes anti Slip soles • Workshop Overalls or Lab coat with Closed Cuffs & Clothing that covers the legs. • Hair tied back and secured (not hanging), No hanging or hand Jewellery

• Workshop Entry Door Signage. • Workshop Rules (posted inside the Workshop Door). • The AIT Unit’s Safety File.

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Table….: - For Work/Task Activities set out below, staff & student must wear the identified PPE (col

3). Note in most cases this will be in addition to the Workshop Access PPE.


AIT Unit ….sample… AIT Unit …. AIT Unit Area/Location Sample…. Mechanical Workshop ….. Room Number ….. PPE for (Identify the task or Area): Working in a Workshop containing operating machinery &

moving parts. Working with equipment/machinery described below.






(3)

PPE Requirement

(4)



students) Activity/Task Staff or Student operating hand and fixed powered dimensional shaping and cutting equipment

• Flying particles/ objects (face, eyes) • Loud Noise environment (ears)

•Face Shield while operating equipment – Safety glasses when not. Hearing protection (plugs or muffs) + Workshop Access PPE

• Workshop Rules • The AIT Unit’s Safety File.

Activity/Task Staff or Student operating Grinding Equipment

• Flying particles/ objects (face, eyes) • Loud Noise environment (ears)

•Face Shield while operating equipment – Safety glasses when not. Hearing protection (plugs or muffs) + Workshop Access PPE


Activity/Task Staff or Student operating Welding Equipment

• Radiant energy (eyes) • Burns to unprotected skin (hands, wrists, body)

• Welder’s helmet or shield with appropriate filter for type of welding (consult Supervisor/Technician for Filter Lenses for Protection Against Radiant Energy) • Work gloves – abrasion/ cut/ temperature resistant • Safety shoes • Welder’s apron or jacket


Activity/Task Staff or Student operating Soldering Equipment

• Solder splashes (eyes) • Molten solder splashes (hands)

•Safety glasses or prescription safety glasses. • Lab coat + Workshop Access PPE


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(3)

PPE Requirement

(4)



students) Activity/Task Staff or Student Surface preparation, scraping, sanding, wiping, etc. manually

• Materials, tools or equipment that could scrape, bruise or cut (hand)

• Work gloves – abrasion/ cut resistant + Workshop Access PPE


Activity/Task Staff or Student Applying paint/ coatings by brush, applying lubricants, small amounts of solvents, adhesives, (i.e. Chemicals) etc.

chemical splash (eye) Irritating chemicals (hand)

• Goggles • Gloves – nitrile, exam style + Workshop Access PPE


Activity/Task Staff or Student Spray painting (aerosol cans, no compressor)

• Skin irritation to unprotected skin (hands, body) • Aerosol contact (eyes) • Inhalation of solvent vapour and aerosol (lungs)

• Nitrile gloves • Tyvek jacket or coveralls • Goggles • Respirator (as needed – contact AIT/H&S)


Activity/Task Staff or Student Compressor-based spray painting in spray booth

• Paint, solvent skin contact (hand) • Paint aerosols (eyes, respiratory system)

When painting from outside the booth: • Chemical goggles • Gloves – nitrile, exam style When painting from within booth add: • Respirator – half-face mask with organic vapour cartridge and particulate pre-filter • Tyvek coveralls with hood


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(3)

PPE Requirement

(4)



students) Activity/Task Staff or Student Other activities anticipated to generate significant quantities of flying particles

• Flying particles/ objects (eyes, face)

• Face shield + Workshop Access PPE


Activity/Task Staff or Student Handling sharp metal edges and freshly cut metal edges

• Materials that could scrape, bruise or cut (hand)

• Work gloves – abrasion/ cut resistant + Workshop Access PPE


Activity/Task Staff or Student Heavy materials handling

• Heavy falling objects (feet, toes)

• Safety shoes (steel toe) + Workshop Access PPE


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APPENDIX 6: PPE Selection Guidance Laboratories

Appendix 6 Contains

1) PPE Types for certain Hazard Exposures in Laboratories

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EYE & FACE PROTECTION PPE

Type PPE

(example) Applications (examples)

Characteristics, Specification/

Standard

Some samples of Companies that

supply PPE

Safety Glasses

Working with chemical, biological, radiation, physical hazards, laboratory work.

Example Characteristic: •Polycarbonate lens, side shields for eye protection. Specification (Hazard dependent) Standard •Must comply with EN 1661. (e.g. ‘F’)

Talk to the AIT Health and Safety Office for Supplier information

Safety Goggles

organic solvents, acutely toxic or hazardous chemicals, apparatus under pressure, air or water reactive chemicals

Example Indirect ventilation, meets EN 166-3495BF, EN 170, Anti-Fog, Anti-Scratch.

Face Shield

A face shield protects the face from large volumes of hazardous materials from chemical splashing or flying particles. Face shields should be used in conjunction with safety glasses or goggles depending on the type of risk to the eyes. For use with mild acids, caustics, aromatics, hydrocarbons, methylene chloride, splash hazards, ait or water reactive or potential explosive chemicals

Example Chemical resistant face shield Face protection should comply with EN166.

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HAND PROTECTION PPE

Type PPE



Standard


supply PPE

Light Nitrile Gloves

Working with biological hazards and chemical splash hazards

Example Category III low chemical resistant, shall comply with EN374, EN388


Light Latex Gloves

Working with biological hazards (known or potentially known infectious materials including work with animals)

Example Powdered or un-powdered Non Sterile Medical examination Gloves. Category III low chemical resistant, shall comply with EN374, EN388

Light to heavy Chemical Resistant Gloves

Apparatus under pressure, air or water reactive chemicals

Example Chemical resistant, good puncture, cut, and abrasion Resistance. NOTE: final specification of Glove type will depend on SDS & risk assessment

Viton Butyl

Glove

Large volumes of organic solvents, small to large volumes of dangerous solvents, acutely toxic or hazardous materials

Example: Protection against aliphatic, halogenated & aromatic hydrocarbons (benzene, Toluene, xylene) as well as concentrated mineral acids. NOTE: final specification of Glove type will depend on SDS & risk assessment

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PROTECTIVE CLOTHING PPE

Type PPE



Standard


supply PPE

Lab Coats

Howie Lab Coat

Howie Lab Coat

Mandatory in Chemistry & Biological Laboratories where materials are handled.

65% Polyester 35% Cotton lab coat. Double fronted, high neck coats with Elasticated cuffs [Howie style] provide much greater protection than the standard coat. • The lab coat must be able to absorb or deflect splashes or spills so that harmful materials are kept off the skin. • The lab coat must be able to absorb or deflect minute particles that the wearer may not even be aware of, such as aerosols, dust and radiological hazards. • The lab coat should offer some protection against flash and fire.


Lab Coats

Traditional

Chemistry labs with low flammable solvent use, and no chemical (pyrophoric) or physical hazards likely to pose a risk of fire. Other lab environments without fire hazards, including those with: biological, radiation, physical and animal hazards, Concrete.

100% cotton to 65%/35% polyester/cotton General purpose protection. Protects skin and clothing from dirt, dyes, low-hazard chemicals, low-hazard biohazards, and radioactive material. Lightweight and breathable. Not for use for fire hazards.


Lab Coats Flame Resistant

Working with water or air reactive chemicals, large volumes of flammable solvents, or potentially explosive chemicals. Environments where there is an open flame or the potential for a fire. Required as determined by task/activity risk assessment

100% Nomex4 (meta-aramid fibre) Material is intrinsically flame resistant. Flame resistance properties will not diminish with laundering. Nomex is resistant to many solvents and corrosives but is a loose weave material; provides superficial fluid barrier only.


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PROTECTIVE APRONS PPE

Type PPE



Standard


supply PPE

Chemical

Resistant

Aprons

with

sleeves

Neoprene Apron &

Sleeves

Used for Light splash protection in petroleum refining, pulp and paper manufacturing, food processing, chemical processing and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Should not be worn around open flame, heat source, sparks or ignition sources. If the garment is damaged, do not use.

protection in 42 chemical situations Made from Tyvek™ and coated with polyethylene Tightly sewn seam is covered with garment fabric to reinforce seam and reduce potential for particle penetration Elastic opening for tighter fit at wrist Open back for wearer comfort Neck loops with snaps, Elastic wrists, Waist ties, Bound seams, Yellow, 10 mil thickness


Chemical Resistant Apron with Ties

Used for splash protection against acids, alkalis and other hazardous chemicals

Conforms to BS EN 467 - Protection against chemical spray. CE marked to category III


FEET & LEG PROTECTION PPE

Type PPE



Standard


supply PPE

Chemical Resistant Laboratory Safety Boots

Used for chemical splash in chemical clean-up. Working with large volumes of chemical waste >1 Litre

Laboratory safety boots / anti-static / PVC


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APPENDIX 7: PPE Selection Guidance Workshops

Appendix 7 Contains

1) PPE Types for certain Hazard Exposures in Workshops

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EYE & FACE PROTECTION PPE

Type PPE



Standard


supply PPE

High Impact Safety Glasses

Working where risk of high velocity debris. e.g. mechanical equipment

High impact-resistant polycarbonate lens with integrated side protectors Protection against all mechanical risks in line with EN 166.


Low Impact Safety Goggles

Protection against gas, fine particles and molten metal Protects against high speed impact of low mass particles. NOTE: THESE ARE LOW IMPACT GOGGLES

Example Must conform to EN 166 Protects against high speed low mass impact at room temperature ‘not ventilated’ Conforms to EN169:2002


Face Shield

A face shield protects the face from large volumes of hazardous materials from chemical splashing or flying particles.

Must conform to EN 166


HAND PROTECTION PPE

Type PPE



Standard


supply PPE

Heat Resistant Gloves

Char Guard Heat

Resistant Gloves

Handling very hot trays and other hot objects. Holding objects such as bearings that have a temperature of up to 260°C.

Heat resistant gloves fitted with an Elongated cuffs increase hand protection. Should conform to EN 407: 2004


Workshop Safety Gloves

Safety work gloves, Used for activities such as; General Assembly, Micro-engineering, Automotive components, Painting, NOT FOR HOT WORK


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FEET PROTECTION PPE

Type PPE



Standard


supply PPE

Safety Boots

Construction work, Site Visits, areas where there is a need to protect feet from falling objects

Steel toecap and midsole meeting the requirements of the EN ISO 20345:2011 standard. Slip resistance: Footwear marked with SRC has been tested in accordance with EN ISO 20345:2004


Safety Shoes

Workshops & Laboratories where there is a need to protect feet from falling objects (e.g. Concrete Laboratories

Lightweight safety shoes with aluminium toecaps, water-resistant. Toecap protects toes from falling objects and compression. Meets the requirements of the EN ISO 20345:2011 standard: shock resistance is 200 J and resistance to compression 15000 N.


RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (RPE) PPE

Type PPE



Standard


supply PPE

Respirators Disposable Filters

Protects against dust, fumes, mist, micro organisms

EN149 Talk to the AIT Health and Safety Office for Supplier information

Respirators Half Masks

Protects against organic vapours and particulates

En405:2001 Talk to the AIT Health and Safety Office for Supplier information

Respirators Full face Mask

Spray painting, virus, bacteria

EN136 Talk to the AIT Health and Safety Office for Supplier information

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HEARING PROTECTION

PPE Type

PPE (example)

Applications (examples)


Standard


supply PPE

Ear

Defenders

Noise levels above 80 dB(A) Seek advice from the Institute H&S office


Ear Plugs

Noise levels above 80 dB(A)


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APPENDIX 8: Sample Hazard Assessment Completed

Appendix 8 contains examples as follows:

8.1 PPE Hazard Assessment for Specific Duty Assigned to a group of Employees

8.2 PPE Hazard Assessment for Specific Duty Assigned to a member of staff

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8.1 PPE Hazard Assessment for Specific Duty Assigned to a group of Employees Assessing

PPE Requirements for (check the appropriate

box)

A single employee’s job description

Name of Employee:

Task/Activity:

X A Specific duty assigned to a class of employee/s

Employee/s Title : Sample Group of Chemistry Technicians

Task/Activity : Removing chemicals from Labs to Chemical Waste

Assessor’s Name : Sample (Line Manager or Supervisor)

Faculty/Dept. ….Sample… Date. …..



X Chemical exposure Working with larger volumes (>1L) of corrosive or toxic liquids not under pressure. Splashing (eyes, face)

Chemical Goggles, & Face Shield High heat/cold

Dust Flying debris

Impact

UV/IR Radiation




X Chemical exposure Contamination/burns to unprotected skin (hands, wrists)

Viton Butyl Gloves (long Sleeve)

High heat/cold

UV/IR Radiation

Electrical Shock

Puncture

Cuts/Abrasion




X Chemical exposure Contamination/burns to unprotected skin (wrists, body)

Howie Lab Coat + Chemical Splash Resistant Apron With combined sleeves or separate sleeves.

High heat/cold

Impact /compression

Electrical Arc

Cuts/Abrasion




X Chemical exposure Contamination/burns to unprotected feet & Legs

Safety Boots High heat/cold

Impact /compression

Electrical

Puncture



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8.2 PPE Hazard Assessment for Specific Duty Assigned to a member of staff Assessing

PPE Requirements for (check the appropriate

box)

X A single employee’s job description

Name of Employee: Sample

Task/Activity: General Duties for setting up/remove Events Indoor & Outdoor

A Specific duty assigned to a class of employee/s

Employee/s Title :

Task/Activity :

Assessor’s Name : Sample Faculty/Dept. Sample Date. Sample



Chemical exposure N/A N/A

High heat/cold

Dust Flying debris

Impact

UV/IR Radiation




Chemical exposure Manual handling work. Lifting and moving objects.

Good grip safety work Gloves Nitrile Disposable Glove

X High heat/cold

UV/IR Radiation

Electrical Shock

X Puncture

X Cuts/Abrasion




Chemical exposure Working outside in cold, wet, windy and freezing weather conditions. Manual handling work may lead to wear and tear to clothing increasing hazard of cuts and abrasions.

Sweatshirt x1 Polo shirt x1 T-shirt x1 Hi-Vis waterproof jacket x1 Fleece ¼ zip x1 Softshell jacket x1 Trousers Ultimate Action x1 Rain trousers x1 Work wear trousers x 2

X High heat/cold

Impact /compression

Electrical Arc

X Cuts/Abrasion




Chemical exposure Falling objects Penetrations by sharp objects Working outside in cold, wet, windy and freezing weather conditions i.e. frost, hailstones, sleet and snow.

Safety Shoe x1 composite shoe x 1

High heat/cold

X Impact /compression

Electrical

X Puncture

X Slippery/wet surfaces


Head Hazards: Tasks that can cause head/neck/face injury include: working below other workers who are using tools or materials that could fall, working on energized electrical equipment or utilities, and working in trenches or confined spaces.


Chemical exposure Working outside in cold, wet, windy and freezing weather conditions

Beanie cap (wool) x2

Dust Flying Debris

Impact

UV/IR radiation

Puncture

Electrical Shock

Other (please specify): All Weather Outside Work

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APPENDIX 9: Sample Completed AIT Unit PPE Record

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Appendix 9 - RECORD OF ISSUE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) TO EMPLOYEES

The Template below is provided as a sample only to assist AIT Units maintaining records of issued PPE to staff. It can be used as a departmental

record of PPE; who was issued with it, the issue date & what was issued. A copy of the completed form should be kept in the Unit’s safety file.

Unit or Department Title …… Last update to this file (Insert date)

……

Name of Staff

Member/Employee

Issued with PPE

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Activity

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APPENDIX 10: Communication

APPENDIX 10 contains examples of Lab & Workshop Notices, some methods for

communicating PPE requirements and information to users of Laboratories and

Workshops.

1. Lab Rules (Notices signs to be posted on the inside wall of the laboratory to convey

the information about PPE required)

2. Workshop Rules (Notices signs to be posted on the inside wall of the laboratory to

convey the information about PPE required)

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GENERAL LABORATORY SAFETY RULES Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn.

Eye protection (Safety glasses/ Goggles) is an absolute must, except for microscope use, No contact

lenses,

Lab coats must be fastened, tuck “hoodies” inside lab coat, “Howie” lab coats are recommended -

provide additional protection. No Graffiti permitted on coats.

Footwear must cover the entire foot. Wear: leather/ synthetic, fluid-impermeable. Do not wear open-

toed or mesh or canvas shoes as they will absorb chemicals, infectious fluid and offer no protection

to broken glass or falling objects

Hand Protection; always wear disposable gloves when handling hazardous substances, but not

common objects. Wash your hands after removing gloves and before leaving the lab

Tie long hair back, No hair gel, No hats, No hair spray , No cosmetics or perfume

No Eating, No Drinking, No Chewing Gum, No Electronic Cigarettes, wrist Jewellery not advised

Turn off Mobile phones unless otherwise instructed, No I-Pods

Do not leave personal belongings (use lockers provided) or congregate in corridors

Follow all written and verbal instructions carefully

Do not touch your skin or handle common objects (e.g. door handle/keyboard) while wearing gloves

Know the location of the nearest Emergency exits, First aid kits, Shower/ eye wash stations,

Fire extinguishers/ blankets - report anything missing

Ask if in doubt - Never take a chance, many accidents can be prevented by getting advice

Conduct yourself in a responsible manner at all times - no horseplay

Be alert and proceed with caution at all times – read Safety Data Sheets/ manuals, container label

NEVER attend a laboratory session under the influence of an intoxicant (alcohol or drugs)

Inform your Supervisor (in confidence) of any illness, disability or a pregnancy that might affect

the conduct of your work

NEVER work alone in the laboratory, NEVER carry out unauthorised experiments

Ensure all containers are sealed immediately after use, NEVER taste or smell chemicals,

Use a Fume Hood/ Bio-safety cabinet when working with volatile chemicals/ biological agents

Keep your area clean and tidy; good housekeeping is essential for lab safety

Clean balances after use, only use a spatula for its intended use, never place it in your mouth

Report all accidents/ near misses, no matter how small to your lecturer/ supervisor

Label all containers/ glassware

Carefully examine all glassware prior to use, broken glass is always a hazard

Handle “sharps” carefully; dispose of broken glass and contaminated needles, glass slides, cover

slips, scalpels, capillary tubes etc. into designated puncture proof labelled containers provided.

Carefully dispose of biohazard waste in the provided biohazard bags

If a spillage occurs, inform lecturer immediately, as a quick clean-up is essential

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WORKSHOP RULES

ACCESS

All Staff & Students - No unauthorised persons are allowed in this workshop.

Everyone must report to the Workshop Technician to gain approval to access.

Undergraduate Students – A Lecturer and a Workshop Technician must be present at

all times.

Postgraduates & Researchers – Your supervisor & a workshop technician must be

present at all times.

WORKING ALONE & OPENING TIMES

All Staff and Students – NO person may remain in the Workshop without the

Workshop Technician being present. When he is leaving you must also leave.

Minimum Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) Required

Eye protection Safety Glasses with side shields are an absolute minimum – supplied by the Workshop

Lab coats (workshop overalls)

Must be fastened, tuck “hoodies” inside lab coat. No loose clothing may be worn in this

workshop area, this includes ties, scarves, and loose sleeve, short pants, or skirts are also

prohibited. – Students must supply their own Lab Coat

Hand Protection You must wear the safety work gloves available at the entrance door to the workshop.

Footwear

You must wear safety shoes with steel toe cap.

Hair

Long hair must be tied up and secured (not hanging) or tucked in a hat or hair net. Long

beards must be contained.

EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS : ………………

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Email: [email protected]

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