When should #PPE be used? PPE is used to reduce or minimize the - TopicsExpress



          

When should #PPE be used? PPE is used to reduce or minimize the exposure or contact to injurious #physical, #chemical, #ergonomic, or #biological agents. A #hazard cannot be eliminated by PPE, but the #risk of injury can be reduced. For example, wearing hearing protection reduces the likelihood of hearing damage when the ear plugs or muffs are appropriate for the kind of noise exposure and they are used properly. However, hearing protection does not eliminate the noise. PPE should only be used: - as an interim (short term) measure before controls are implemented; - where pre-contact control technology is not available; - where pre-contact controls are inadequate; - during activities such as maintenance, clean up, and repair where pre-contact controls are not feasible or effective; - during emergency situations.
Posted on: Fri, 06 Sep 2013 07:53:45 +0000

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