Head Protection
What do you wear on your head in construction?
Hard Hat
Name a hazard that could cause a foot injury
Heavy object rolling on foot
Sharp object piercing sole
Molten metal splashing
Hot or slippery surfaces
Electricity
What do you use to protect your hearing?
Ear Plugs
Name 2 hazards for the eyes and face
Small particles
Chemicals
Large objects
Radiant energy from arc welding
Where can HP employees find PPE?
Vending Machine
Safety Team
How many classes of hard hats are there?
3
Name two types of foot protection
Metatarsal guards
Steel toe boots
When should you use hearing protection?
Wear hearing protection when you have to shout to be heard.
Name three examples of eye and face protection PPE
Goggles
Welding shield
Face shield
Safety spectacles
Laser safety goggles
What hazard does a respirator protect against?
dusts, fogs, vapors, and gases
Name 2 purposes of head protection
Resist penetration by objects
Absorb the shock of a blow
Be water resistant and slow burning
When placing concrete, what should you do to your rubber boots to prevent concrete from entering.
Tuck in pants and the tape the tops with impermeable tape.
In an 8-hour day, noise exposure can not exceed how many decibels?
90 dBA for an 8-hour day.
What classifies as proper safety glasses?
Industrial grade safety glasses with rigid side shields meeting the ANSI Z87.1 standard.
What is the purpose of PPE?
minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses
Head protection exposed to high voltage shall meet which ANSI standard?
ANSI Z89.2
What portion of the foot does a metatarsal guard cover?
The entire top surface of the foot
82-102 dB
Name an occupation where eye protection is necessary
welding
manufacturing
construction
Where does PPE fall in the hierarchy of controls?
bottom (last resort)
Describe two occupations where head protection is necessary
Construction
Football
When should you wear a metatarsal guard or metatarsal boots?
When operating jumping jacks, tampers, jack hammers, walk-behind rollers, and other operations where the top of the foot may be injured.
Demonstrate how to properly wear and use ear plugs.
1. Roll foam plug tightly.
2. Pull ear back gently to straighten canal.
3. Insert the ear plug.
4. Release your ear while holding the ear plug in.
When ear plug has expanded, tug on it gently to see if it is secure.
Name a type of eye protection that can be worn over normal glasses
Goggles
Name the hierarchy of controls from most effective to least effective.
Elimination
Substitution
Engineering Controls
Administrative Controls
PPE