What is the minimum personal protective equipment needed when splashes are likely to occur in the laboratory?
Vapors, gases, and particulates from hazardous substance response activities place response personnel at risk. For this reason, response personnel must wear appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment whenever they are near the site. The more that is known about the hazards at a release site, the easier it becomes to select personal protective equipment. There are four levels of personal protective
equipment. Level A protection is required when the greatest potential for exposure to hazards exists, and when the greatest level of skin, respiratory, and eye protection is required. Examples of Level A clothing and equipment include: Level B protection is required under circumstances requiring the highest level of respiratory protection, with lesser level of skin protection. At most abandoned outdoor hazardous waste sites, ambient atmospheric vapors or gas levels have not approached sufficiently high concentrations to warrant level A protection. Examples of Level B protection include: Level C protection is required when the concentration and type of airborne substances is known and the criteria for using air purifying respirators is met.
Typical Level C equipment includes: Level D protection is the minimum protection required. Level D protection may be sufficient when no contaminants are present or work operations preclude splashes, immersion, or the potential for unexpected inhalation or contact with hazardous
levels of chemicals. Appropriate Level D protective equipment may include: While these are general guidelines for typical equipment to be used in certain circumstances, other combinations of protective equipment may be more appropriate, depending upon specific site characteristics. Contact Us to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem. Last updated on November 15, 2021
Be aware of the safety clothing and equipment available for your use and under which circumstances you are required to wear or use them. It is the responsibility of the supervisor to provide the required equipment and ensure it is worn. It is each person's responsibility for maintaining equipment in good condition. 8.1 Eye Protection
8.2 Respiratory Protection
8.3 Protective ClothingProtective Clothing is designed to protect a person's skin and clothing from damage or injury caused by splashes or spills of chemicals, excessive heat, or falling objects.
8.4 Head ProtectionIn areas of the Pilot Plant in which work is performed overhead hard hats must be worn. Hard hats are available at the entrance to the basement Pilot Plant Laboratory and are to be returned after use. 8.5 Hearing ProtectionHearing protection (i.e. ear plugs, ear muffs) is recommended in areas of >80dB, and is required at >90dB. A noise level survey can be conducted on your work area by contacting the Department of Environmental Health & Safety at 32999. 8.6 Fire EquipmentThe department has 2 types of extinguishers:
8.7 First Aid Equipment
What is the proper PPE for splashing blood?When splashes, sprays, splatters, or droplets of blood or OPIM pose a hazard to the eyes, nose or mouth, then masks in conjunction with eye protection (such as goggles or glasses with solid side shields) or chin-length face shields must be worn.
What is the minimum personal protective equipment?coveralls; safety glasses; face shield; and. chemical-resistant, steel-toe boots or shoes.
What PPE provides the best face protection from a splash?Safety Goggles. Safety goggles are tight-fitting eye protection that completely cover the eyes, eye sockets and the facial area around the eyes and provide protection from impact, dust,, mists, and splashes.. Safety goggles can be worn over prescription lenses.. |