head protection
what do you look for when inspecting your hard hat before use?
check the suspension for cracks, frays, damaged stitching, and proper attachment at all points.
how many decibels requires single hearing protection?
single hearing protection is required where sound pressure levels are greater than or equal to 85dBA.
where are posted eye hazardous areas?
all dry docks
submarines or aircrafts undergoing modification or alteration, recycling, repair or overhaul.
posted portions of laydown areas, working crane envelopes, fire lanes, work and storage areas around DD, along piers, in shops and buildings.
any location where hazardous operations are conducted, and any waterfront area designated as eye-hazardous by posted signs.
Where PPE signage
entrance to DD
aboard submarines or surface ships when hazards are present.
where hazardous operations are being and shielding cannot be provided
if additional PPE is needed *in an area
active crane envelopes are exempt from POSTING, but require wearing PPE
How do you tell if your hard hat is out of date?
the date of the manufacturer is stamped in a circle under the brim. Do not use hard hats where markings are missing, obliterated, or out of date.
how many decibels require double hearing protection?
double hearing protection is required where sound pressure levels are greater than or equal to 104dBA.
at 110dBA double hearing protection is no longer adequate and stay times is required
ANSI standard for eyewear?
ANSI Z87.1
that has to be etched on the your PPE
PPE inspection prior to use
employees are responsible for inspection of their PPE
ensure PPE is stored away from objects which can puncture, cut, or damage or contaminated
ensure PPE is not reused if contaminated, either clean or replace PPE
employee shall stop using and immediately replace damaged or defective PPE
what can you wear under your hard hat?
a thin beanie
hoods attached to jackets, rain gear, etc are not designed to be worn under a hard hat.
ball caps will not be worn as they may reduce the function of the suspension
is hearing protection required when traversing through a posted area?
incidental personnel traversing through posted hazardous noise areas will wear a minimum of single hearing protection.
double hearing protection signs only require single hearing protection when transversing.
do face shields take place of primary EP?
face shields do not take palce of primary EP. they are secondary that must be work over goggles or safety glasses when face protection is required to guard against splashes or flying particles.
full faced respirators do NOT require safety glasses.
why doe we use antivibe gloves? what are some heath effects we are trying to mitigate?
Vibration tools can cause poor blood circulation in hands, which can result in numbness in fingers, cold hands and eventually white finger syndrome and carpal tunnel syndrome.
what can go on the outside of your hard hat?
only central tool (shop 06) is authorized to have hard hats painted by the paint shop, according to the manufacturer's formulation.
eyewash stations placement
same level as the process, located within 10 seconds of corrosive work.
read applicable SDS, some chemicals may require closer location.
how to store respirators
clean, resealable plastic bags, cartons, or carrying cases between each use. the area selected for storage will not be exposed to dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, or damaging chemicals, or located where subject to punctures. WORKERS will ensure their respirators are properly stored when not in use.
eyewash station inspection
plumbed: weekly(drydock)
self-contained: weekly and before each job. (inside boat)
what is the Foot protection standard and where can you find it?
ANSI Z41.
ASTM F2412-11 or F241-05 or F2413-11
on the inside of your boot