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Personal Protective Equipment Plan

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  1. PPE for the Hands (29 CFR 1910.138)

    Employees shall wear appropriate gloves to protect their hands from chemicals which may be absorbed through or damage the skin, objects which may cut or puncture the skin, biological agents, human or animal tissues, radioactive materials, or any other hazard which may cause illness, injury, or impairment.  Protective lotions or creams are not adequate substitutes for gloves.  Gloves shall be chosen according to the type of work done, for example, gloves for chemical work shall be chosen for resistance to the specific solvents or other compounds being used and for adequate break through time, gloves used for trash pickup shall be cut and puncture resistant.  See the University's Chemical Hygiene Program and Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan for more information.

  2. PPE for the Feet (29 CFR 1910.136)

    Employees shall wear appropriate shoes or boots when working in areas where heavy objects may fall onto the feet, or where there are objects which may penetrate the shoe and cut or puncture the feet.  Protective footwear shall comply with ANSI Standard Z41-1991, "American National Standard for Personal Protection- Protective Footwear." 

  3. PPE for the Head (29 CFR 1910.135)

    Employees shall wear appropriate protective helmets when working in areas where falling or moving objects may strike the head.  Protective helmets shall comply with ANSI Standard Z89.1-1986, "American National Standard for Personnel Protection- Protective Headwear for Industrial Workers- Requirements."  In addition, those employees working near exposed electrical conductors which could come into contact with the head shall wear protective headwear designed to reduce any electrical shock hazards.

  4. PPE for the Respiratory System (29 CFR 1910.134)

    Employees shall use appropriate respiratory protective equipment (i.e., air purifying respirators, powered air purifying respirators, or self-contained breathing apparatus) when required due to inhalation hazards associated with their job or workplace.

    See the University's Respiratory Protection Program or Strong Memorial Hospital’s Tuberculosis Control Program for the procedures and requirements for obtaining and using respiratory protective equipment.

  5. PPE for the Face and Eyes (29 CFR 1910.133)

    Employees shall wear appropriate protective safety glasses, goggles, or face shields when working in areas where laser, ultraviolet, or other intense illumination is present, where flying debris may strike the eyes, where there may be splashing of biologic agents including blood and other body fluids, or where there may be chemical splashes, mists, gases or vapors which may cause illness, injury, or impairment.  Glasses, goggles, or face shields shall comply with ANSI Z87.1-2003, "American National Standard Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection." Additionally, safety glasses, goggles, and face shields shall provide protection from flying debris entering from the side of the protective equipment and shall accommodate prescription lenses, either by fitting over prescription lenses, or by incorporating them into its design.  Prescription eyeglasses alone normally do not meet the requirements of this section.  Prescription glasses that do not meet ANSI Z87.1-2003 are not acceptable for use as safety glasses.  Employees should discuss prescription safety glasses with their eye-care provider to ensure that they meet all relevant standards.  Departments are not responsible for the cost of purchasing or providing prescription safety glasses.2  See the University's Chemical Hygiene Plan and Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan for more information.

  6. PPE for Noisy Environments

    Employees shall use appropriate hearing protective equipment when required due to noise hazards associated with their job or workplace. See the University's Hearing Conservation Program for the procedures and requirements for obtaining and using hearing protective equipment.

  7. PPE for Electrical Work (29 CFR 1910.137)

    PPE required for electrical work includes, but is not limited to, insulating blankets, matting, covers, line hose, gloves, and sleeves.  Please refer to the University's Electrical Safety Program which is available on the web at http://www.safety.rochester.edu/pdf/electricalsafetyprogram.pdf for more details.

  8. PPE Not Described Elsewhere in this Document

    PPE not specifically mentioned elsewhere in this document is covered by the general requirements section.  Other sources of information on personal protective equipment include OSHA regulations, NIOSH recommendations, and the staff of Environmental Health & Safety.

References

[1] Standard Interpretation Letters, Memo to Jane Brown from Ed Baier, August 21, 1986

[2] Standard interpretation Letters, Memo to Regional Administrators and Heads of Directorates from James W. Stanley, Deputy Assistant Secretary, October 18, 1994


APPENDIX A

Job Hazard Assessment Form

It is each department's responsibility to ensure that supervisors complete job hazard assessments (JHA) for their employees. Job hazard assessments can be completed by accessing the EH&Swebsite at www.safety.rochester.edu under Job Hazard Assessment or the Task Analysis Form which is one of the forms listed in the Employment Users Guide on the University's web site - http://www.rochester.edu/working/hr/employment/index.php?n=13

QUESTIONS? Contact EH&S at (585) 275-3241 or e-mail EH&S Questions.

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