3.1: Chapter 4 Health Hazards Activities - PPE and Health Hazards
Reflection: Compare the Sciences
Do an internet search on "Life Science" and "Health Science" and compare the two branches of study. Which do you believe would have more influence on your understanding of occupational health and safety and contributes more to the science and principles of industrial hygiene? Why? What did you recall from your studies in prior classes from grammar school through college that suddenly made sense after learning about some occupational health hazards?
PPE Exercise: Specify PPE
Design a task or job for a given set of PPE, then specify! Use the groupings of PPE below, choose one group list and then use the resource links to find the image, SKU, model, and price for the PPE specifically required for your task. When coming up with your task or job make sure you completely describe the work that is to be done, where it is being done, and include the environmental conditions as well.
- Air Purifying Respirator-Particulate, PFA (Harness), Coveralls, Hearing Protection (Earmuffs and Plugs), Gloves, Safety Shoes, Eye Protection-Googles, Face Shield, Hardhat
- Air Purifying Respirator - GAS/VOC, Coveralls, Gloves, Safety Shoes, Eye Protection-Safety Glasses, Face Shield
- Heavy Cotton Pants and Shirt(Flame Retardant and Heat Resistant), Face Mask, Gloves, Eye Protection Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Heavy Leather Boots
- Hardhat, Eye Protection-Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Steel Toe Boots, Gloves, HI-Visibility Vest, PFA, Dust Mask, Face Shield.
- Air Supplying Respirator, Coveralls, Rubber Boots, Safety Glasses, Knee Pads, Rubber Gloves
- Lifting Belt, Hard Hat, Steel Toe Boots, Eye Protection-Safety Glasses, Gloves, HI-Visibility Vest, Dust Mask
- Air Purifying Respirator, Gloves, Eye Protection, Knee Pads, Coveralls with Cap and Booties
- Earmuffs, Gloves, Safety Glasses, Slip Resistant Shoes/Boots, HI-Visibility Vest or Jacket, Liftbelt
- Bump Cap, Safety Glasses, Gloves, Slip Resistant Shoes/Boots, HI-Visibility Vest or Jacket, Safety Harness/PFA, Ear Protection, Dust Mask
- PVC OR Vinyl Coveralls/Suit/Cap/Booties/Gloves, Boots, Air Supplying Respirator
PPE Presentation: Research PPE and Present to the Class
Assignment Name: PPE demonstration/presentation to the class.
Purpose: Identify and explain aspects of OSHA’s Health and Safety Programs such as the PPE Program.
Skills: The purpose of this assignment is to help you practice the following skills that are essential to your success in this course / in school / in this field / in professional life beyond school:
- Understand and relate the primary elements of a PPE program.
- Apply knowledge of health and safety topics by demonstrating what is needed or required.
- Teach and instruct others.
Knowledge: This assignment will also help you to become familiar with the following important content knowledge in this discipline:
- Industrial Hygiene
- Environmental Controls
- Hazard Analysis
Your Assignment/Task: Research a type of PPE and demonstrate/present to the class based on PPE program requirements the correct use and care, and when or under what circumstances use would be necessary.
Criteria for Success:
A great effort will reflect your understanding of the topics we cover in class and their relationship to what is required for the effective use of PPE. A good presentation will choose a scenario, or show hands on(actual ppe) and will address the following:
- When it is necessary
- What kind is necessary
- How to properly put it on, adjust, wear and take it off
- The limitations of the equipment
- Proper care, maintenance, useful life, and disposal of the equipment