Hazards exist in every workplace in many different forms: sharp edges, falling objects, flying sparks, chemicals, noise, and a myriad of other potentially dangerous situations. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that employers protect their employees from workplace hazards that can cause injury. Hierarchy of Controls Controlling a hazard at its source is the best way to protect employees. Depending on the hazard or workplace conditions, OSHA recommends the use of engineering or work practice controls to manage or eliminate hazards to the greatest extent possible. Engineering Control: Building a barrier between the hazard and the employees. Work Practice Control: Changing the way in which employees perform their work. Role of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) When engineering, work practice, and administrative controls are not feasible or do not provide sufficient protection, employers must provide personal protective equipment (PPE) to their employees and ensure its use. Personal protective equipment, commonly referred to as "PPE", is equipment worn to minimize exposure to a variety of hazards. Examples of PPE include such items as: Gloves Foot and eye protection Protective hearing devices (earplugs, muffs) Hard hats Respirators Full body suits
Hazards exist in every workplace in many different forms: sharp edges, falling objects, flying sparks, chemicals, noise, and a myriad of other potentially dangerous situations. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that employers protect their employees from workplace hazards that can cause injury.
Hierarchy of Controls Controlling a hazard at its source is the best way to protect employees. Depending on the hazard or workplace conditions, OSHA recommends the use of engineering or work practice controls to manage or eliminate hazards to the greatest extent possible.
Engineering Control: Building a barrier between the hazard and the employees.
Work Practice Control: Changing the way in which employees perform their work.
Role of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) When engineering, work practice, and administrative controls are not feasible or do not provide sufficient protection, employers must provide personal protective equipment (PPE) to their employees and ensure its use.
Personal protective equipment, commonly referred to as "PPE", is equipment worn to minimize exposure to a variety of hazards. Examples of PPE include such items as:
Gloves
Foot and eye protection
Protective hearing devices (earplugs, muffs)
Hard hats
Respirators
Full body suits
The OSHA and ANSI Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulations. How to conduct and document a proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Hazard Assessment. How to conduct effective training on the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). How to effectively design out many of the hazards that are in the workplace. And much more.
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