PERSONAL PROTECTIVE

EQUIPMENT (PPE)

General Provisions:
Every employer shall, at his own expense,

furnish his workers PPE whenever

necessary by reason of the hazardous
nature of work that may cause injury or
impairment in the function of any part of
the body.(OSHS; Rule 1080.01)
PPE shall be of the approved design &
construction (per OSHS & OSHA /ANSI)
appropriate for the exposure & work to be
performed, the employer shall be
responsible for the adequacy & proper
maintenance of PPE used in his workplace.

The employer shall be responsible

for the adequacy and proper

maintenance of personal protective
equipment used in his workplace
No person shall be subjected or

exposed t a hazardous environment

condition without protection.

Types of personal protective

equipment
1. EYES AND FACE PROTECTION
2. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
3. HEAD PROTECTION
4. HAND AND ARM PROTECTION
5. HEARING PROTECTION
6. HAIR PROTECTION
7. SAFETY SHOES
8. SAFETY BELTS, LIFE LINES AND

SAFETY NETS

1. EYE AND FACE

PROTECTION
HAZARD:

1. Flying Objects
2. Liquids
3. Injurious Radiation
4. Glare or Combination or these hazards
Requirements in choosing PPE (minimum
requirements)
1. Provide adequate protection against the
particular hazard for which they are
deigned or intended to
2. Comfortable for use
3. Fit snug and shall not unduly interfere
with the movements of the user

4.
of
5.
6.

durable, easily cleaned and capable

being disinfected
Be kept clean and in good condition
Be of approved type.

Safety glasses
The most widely used type of eye

protection similar to regular glasses,

though much stronger and more
resistant to impact and heat. Equipped
with side shields for extra protection.

Goggles
Surrounds the eye area, they give you

more protection in situations where

you might encounter splashing liquids,
fumes, vapors, powders, dusts, and
mists. They must indicate that they
are chemical splash goggles to be
worn for that purpose.

Face shields
Face shields offer you full face protection

and are often used around operations

which expose you to molten metal,
chemical splashes, or flying particles.
Many face
shields can be used while
NOTE:
You should
wearing
a hard
hat.
always
wear
safety
glasses or goggles when
using a face shield for
added protection. Face
shields alone are NOT
considered adequate
eye protection.

Welding helmets and goggles

Welding helmets provide

both face and eye

protection. Welding
helmets/goggles use special
absorptive lenses that filter
the intense light and radiant
energy that is produced
during welding operations.
As with face shields, safety
glasses or goggles should be
worn when using a welding
helmet.

Contact lens
You may not wear your

contacts while using a full

face respirator.
Wear your contacts with
caution if you work in areas
where you might be exposed
to fumes, dusts, powders,
vapors, chemical splashes,
molten metals, or intense
heat, light or glare-- some
chemicals can react with
contacts and cause
permanent injury.

If you get anything under your

contacts, take time to remove and

clean them. Follow your eye doctor's
instructions for cleaning and caring for
your contacts.
It is wise to keep an extra pair of

contacts or a pair of glasses handy in

case you should lose or damage one of
your contacts while you are working.

2. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
HAZARDS

Harmful dust, fogs, fumes, mists, gases,

smokes and sprays
PROPER SELECTION

- Identify Hazard
- Evaluate the Hazards
- Choose appropriate PPE

Types of respirators
1. Air-supplying respirators
-supply the wearer with fresh air from
an alternative source
-SCBA (self contained breathing
apparatus)

2. Air purifying respirators

- remove contaminants by passing the
breathing air through a purifying element

3. Filter Mask
- Most common
type and most readily
available type of
respirator. Most are
disposable and used
only for single usage.
NOTE:
Do not use filter
apparatus for
confined spaces or
low oxygen areas.
They do not and
never supply fresh air

3. HEAD PROTECTION
HAZARDS:

Impact penetration, falling and flying

objects, blows, electric shock and burns

1.Reference: ANSI-Z89.1
2. 3 CLASSES

CLASS A
CLASS B
CLASS C

3. Provision of Chinstrap
4. Total weight of complete hard hats
shall not be more than .45kg (16
ounces)
4. Never paint
5. Never place anything inside while
using it
6. Wash it regularly

CLASS-A HARD HATS

Class A hard hats

are designed to:

- Protect you from
falling objects; and
- Protect you from
electrical shocks up
to 2,200 volts.
- Also called as
class G (General
purposes)

CLASS-B HARD HATS

Class B hard hats

are designed to:

- Protect you from
falling objects; and
- Protect you from
electrical shocks up
to 20,000 volts.
- Also called class E
(Electrical purpose)

CLASS-C HARD HATS

- Protect you from falling objects;

- DO NOT protect you from electrical

shocks; and
- DO NOT protect you from corrosive
substances

BUMP CAPS
Bump caps are made from

lightweight plastic and are

designed to protect you
from bumping your head on
protruding objects. Bump
caps DO NOT:
- Use a suspension system;
- Protect you from falling
objects; or
- Protect you from
electrical shocks.
WARNING: You should
never substitute a bump

4. HAND AND ARM

PROTECTION
HAZARDS:

Handling sharp edges, abrasive object,

hot metals, and corrosive substances &
performing electrical works

TYPES:
Ordinary Working Hand Gloves
Chemical Hand Gloves
Electrical Hand Gloves
Welding Gloves

TYPES OF GLOVES
Metal mesh gloves resist sharp
edges and prevent cuts.
Leather gloves shield your hands
from rough surfaces.
Vinyl and neoprene gloves protect
your hands against toxic chemicals.
Rubber gloves protect you when
working around electricity.

Padded cloth gloves protect your

hands from sharp edges, slivers,
dirt, and vibration.
Heat resistant gloves protect your
hands from heat and flames.
Latex disposable gloves are used to
protect your hands from germs and
bacteria.

Lead-lined gloves are used to protect

your hands from radiation sources.

5. HEARING PROTECTION
Use to reduce (attenuate) noise
levels
Use when noise level is above 90
dB
Types:
Ear plugs
Ear muffs

Decibels (dB) Examples

0 The quietest sound you can hear

30 Whisper, quiet library
60 Normal conversation, sewing machine,
typewriter
70-80 Television
90 Lawnmower, shop tools, truck traffic, 8 hours
per day is the maximum exposure
100 Chainsaw, pneumatic drill, snowmobile
115 Sandblasting, loud rock concert, auto horn
140 Gun muzzle blast, jet engine, Causes pain

6. HAIR PROTECTION
RULE 1084.02 (OSHS)
a. All persons with long hair employed
around machinery shall completely cover
their hair with well fitting caps or other
equivalent protection.
b. Caps shall be of material not easily
flammable and sufficiently durable to
withstand regular laundering, disinfecting
and cleaning.

7. SAFETY SHOES/FOOTWEAR
HAZARDS

- impact, electrical charge, protruding nails,

water
eg. Safety shoes, Safety boots etc.

TYPES
1. CONDUCTIVE SHOES

1.1 Use to reduce the possibility of friction

sparks in locations where a fire or explosion
hazard exists.
1.2 Use in hazardous locations where the
floors are nonconductive & grounded.
1.3 Use for jobs such as cleaning tanks that
have contained gasoline or other volatile

2.

FOUNDRY SHOES
2.1 Used when the workers are exposed
to splashes of molten metals.

3.

ELECTRICAL HAZARD SHOES

3.1 Are intended to minimize hazards
resulting from contact w/ electric
current.

4. RUBBER BOOTS
4.1 Used for areas in contact in
concrete or for concrete pouring works
Note: All safety shoes have replacement
periods of 6 months to one year

PROTECTIVE FOOTWEAR

Steel toe
footwear
protects
your toes
from falling
objects and
from being
crushed.

Metatarsal
footwear have
special guards
that run from
your ankle to
your toes and
protect your
entire foot.

Reinforced
sole footwear
have metal
reinforcement
that protects
your foot from
punctures.

Latex/Rubber
footwear
resists
chemicals and
provides extra
traction on
slippery
surfaces.

PROTECTIVE FOOTWEAR

PVC
footwear
protects
your feet
against
moisture
and
improves
traction.

Butyl
footwear
protects
against most
ketones,
aldehydes,
alcohols,
acids, salts,
and alkalies.

Vinyl
footwear
resists
solvents,
acids,
alkalies,
salts, water,
grease, and
blood.

Nitrile
footwear
resists
animal fats,
oils, and
chemicals.

PROTECTIVE FOOTWEAR

Electrical hazard
Electrostatic
Disposable footwear
footwear are
dissipating
includes shower
insulated with
footwear
slippers, clear
tough rubber to
conducts static
polyethylene and
prevent shocks and
electricity to
nonwoven booties
burns from
floors that are
used in dust free
Always talk with your supervisor or safety manager about the
electricity.
grounded.
work areas.
type of footwear you should be using on your job.

8. SAFETY BELTS, LIFELINES AND

SAFETY BELTS
RULE 1086.01 (OSHS)

a. Workmen working in unguarded surface

above open pits or tanks, steep slopes, moving
machinery and similar locations , or working
from unguarded surfaces six(6) meters (20 ft.)
or more above water or ground , temporary or
permanent floor platform , scaffold construction
or where otherwise exposed to the possibility of
falls hazardous to life or limb , shall be secured
by safety belts and life lines. In situations where
safety belts and life lines in guarded platforms
and scaffolds or temporary floors are not
feasible , safety nets shall be provided and

(b)
Window washers or cleaners working outside
buildings six(6) meter (20ft) or more above the
ground or other surfaces unless protected from
falling by other means, shall use safety belts
attached to suitable anchors.

(c) Working entering a sewer, flue, duct, or other

similarly confined places shall be provided and
required to wear safety belts with life lines
attached and held by another person stationed at
the opening ready to respond to agreed signals.

(d) Workers who are required to climb and work on

top of poles six(6) meters shall use safety belts. On
top of structures where there is no place to strap a
safety belt, a messenger line shall be installed for
strapping the safety belt or life line.

Safety belts/full body harness

(1) Shall be made of chromed tanned leather,

linen or cotton webbing

(2) At least 11.5cm(4 inch) wide and 0.65cm
(1/4 inch ) thick and of sufficient strength to
support a weight of 114 kgs (250lbs) without
breaking

Life lines
(1) Shall be made of
good quality manila rope
at least 1.9cm(3/4 inch)
diameter
(2) If made of nylon at
least 1.27cm( inch)
diameter
(3) Shall be of sufficient
strength to support a
weight of 1140 kgs
(2500lbs) without
breaking.

Safety Nets
(1) Shall not be less than 0.94 cm.(3/8 in.) diameter mesh

ropes and not less than 1.90 cm.(3/4 in.) diameter border
ropes (perimeter) made of manila rope or other materials
that can absorb the impact of a falling body equally as
nets fabricated from manila rope of the dimensions
specified. The mesh shall be arranged not to exceed
15.25 cm. (6 in.) on centers positively and securely
attached to avoid wear at each crossing point and at
points of contact with the border.
(2) (2) Shall be equipped with adequately padded thimbler
sockets or equivalent means of attachments. Supports
and anchorages shall be sufficient size and strength and
beyond the area of possible fall and supported at
sufficient heights to prevent sagging to any solid object
beneath when cushioning the fall of a worker.

STRATEGY IN PURCHASING OF PPE

Ask suppliers (as many as possible)

to send current PPE prices and
specifications.
Compare the prices.
Compare the quality.
Compare the availability of supply.
Select the best.

PPE Testing
PPE should be tested by an
accredited agencyOSHC.
Random testing.
Testing Certificate

To be provided by suppliers.
Compile

Study/benchmark PPE replacement

period.

Effective PPE Program

Policy
Selection of proper PPE
Purchasing of PPE
Proper training
Maintenance & Inspection
PPE replacement period
Enforcement
Recognized list of PPE suppliers
Who pays for PPE
Safety Promotion
Disciplinary action

conclusion
Always use the proper PPE

for the proper hazard or

workplace, too much PPE
can still cause accident
without proper caution.