Ppe 001
CONTENTS
I.
Scope ................................................................................................. Page 2
II.
Hazard Evaluation and Control........................................................ Page 2
III.
Personal Protective Equipment Selection ......................................... Page 2
IV.
Training ............................................................................................. Page 3
V.
Responsibilities .................................................................................. Page 3
VI.
Personal Protective Equipment Use .................................................. Page 5
VII.
PPE Maintenance, Storage and Cleaning ......................................... Page 7
Appendix A
Individual department PPE selection requirements ........ Page 8
Appendix B
Employee PPE Knowledge Certification Form ................ Page 38
Personal Protective Equipment Policy: University of Notre Dame Revised October, 2007
1
I.
Scope
The purpose of the Personal Protective Equipment Policy (PPE) is to minimize injury to
University employees through the proper use and care of personal protective equipment. The
Program is most effective if administered and enforced by supervision at each facility or department where employee protection is required. It is designed to insure that employees receive the correct PPE that they need, in the right size or style, understand its care, use and disposal and that it is readily available to them.
II.
Hazard Evaluation and Control
1.
Periodic job surveillance shall be conducted to identify changing needs for the use of PPE. Changes that may effect the need or use of PPE may include changes in the process, changes in the equipment (or material), changes in chemicals, changes in personnel, changes in the surrounding environment and changes in the way tasks are performed. When such changes are identified, Risk Management and Safety should be notified to further assess the need for
I.
Scope ................................................................................................. Page 2
II.
Hazard Evaluation and Control........................................................ Page 2
III.
Personal Protective Equipment Selection ......................................... Page 2
IV.
Training ............................................................................................. Page 3
V.
Responsibilities .................................................................................. Page 3
VI.
Personal Protective Equipment Use .................................................. Page 5
VII.
PPE Maintenance, Storage and Cleaning ......................................... Page 7
Appendix A
Individual department PPE selection requirements ........ Page 8
Appendix B
Employee PPE Knowledge Certification Form ................ Page 38
Personal Protective Equipment Policy: University of Notre Dame Revised October, 2007
1
I.
Scope
The purpose of the Personal Protective Equipment Policy (PPE) is to minimize injury to
University employees through the proper use and care of personal protective equipment. The
Program is most effective if administered and enforced by supervision at each facility or department where employee protection is required. It is designed to insure that employees receive the correct PPE that they need, in the right size or style, understand its care, use and disposal and that it is readily available to them.
II.
Hazard Evaluation and Control
1.
Periodic job surveillance shall be conducted to identify changing needs for the use of PPE. Changes that may effect the need or use of PPE may include changes in the process, changes in the equipment (or material), changes in chemicals, changes in personnel, changes in the surrounding environment and changes in the way tasks are performed. When such changes are identified, Risk Management and Safety should be notified to further assess the need for