PPE POLICY
Who pays for your PPE?
The County must provide PPE.
How do you get new PPE in SW?
Supervisor
What if your Supervisor is off and you need it now?
What is PPE and why is it necessary in Solid Waste?
Personal Protective Equipment
Is it necessary to wear a seat belt while operating a County vehicle or your personal vehicle while conduction County business?
Yes
Why?
What employees in SW & Construction Services receive random drug/alcohol testing?
CDL Drivers
Is PPE the first line of defense in protecting you?
FALSE
Elimination
Substitution
Engineering Controls
Administrative Controls
PPE
How often should you inspect your boots?
Daily - do not let your boots wear out, they will fail.
Name 3 types of standard PPE used in Solid Waste.
High Vis Vests, Safety Glasses, Gloves, Hard Hats, Safety Boots, hearing protection, what else?
Does the DMV notify Risk if my driver's license is suspended?
Yes
Plus Risk checks your driver's license annually.
Name 3 distracted driving behaviors.
Texting, talking on phone, eating, drinking, radio...
Reading or sending emails or text messages while driving is strictly prohibited by County Policy
As an employee what are your responsibilities?
Which apply?
A. Comply with PPE Policy?
B. Attend PPE Training?
C. Buy your own PPE?
D. Inform your supervisor of damaged or defective PPE?
A, B, D
As an employee what is your responsibility pertaining to PPE?
Inspect and wear the PPE! Every day, all day!
What kind of footwear do you wear at the Landfill & Compost Facility?
Safety toe & puncture resistant boots.
Do I need to report a vehicle accident if I'm driving a County vehicle? My own vehicle?
Where can I find a Safety Data Sheet for a chemical?
New QR Code signage.
This takes you directly to the County's Online System - Velocity. Type in the name or go to Public Works, Solid Waste.
What are the key elements of PWC's PPE Policy?
A. Hazard ID
B. Selection of appropriate controls & PPE
C. Fitting of PPE
D. Use, care & maintenance of PPE
E. Education & Training
F. All of the above
How do we determine what type of PPE is needed by each position in SW?
A. Hazard Assessment
B. Job Safety Analysis
C. Both
You're working with a new chemical, where do you find information on correct PPE for the chemical?
Safety Data Sheets
What is Distracted Driving? And which distracted behavior is the worst?
NHTSA Definition: Distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling with the stereo, entertainment or navigation system — anything that takes your attention away from the task of safe driving.
Worst Distraction is TEXTING! Taking your eyes off the road for 5 seconds going 55 mph is like driving the length of a football field with your eyes closed.
How many people were injured in crashes involving distracted drivers in 2024 in the US?
Estimated 315,167 injuries in 2024 plus 3,208 deaths related to distracted driving.
Up from 289k in 2022
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Is the OSHA PPE Standard just one standard?
No, it is comprised of many different standards - general requirements, eye & face, head, respiratory, foot, hand, noise, electrical.
Can you request PPE that is not required for your job duties?
No - you can't have a Fire Fighting Helmet!
How many years from date of manufacturing does a hard hat expire?
5 years
How many negative DMV points to have my driver's license suspended by Risk?
Minus 11 or greater.
What can help keep ticks off of your clothing?
Permethrin can be used to treat clothing to repel ticks & other insects.
Never use Permethrin directly on your skin!