3040 – 14 – Knowing the Proper Personal Protective Equipment

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Engineering controls are better for granting protection according to OSHA. The correct type, fit, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for protection. Employers need to provide PPE and training that is associated with your work. The PPE you wear depends on the process. All employees need eye protection possibly goggles or face shields.

Some jobs need the employee chemical protective clothing (CPC) including gloves, aprons, sleeves, or pants. Some applications may require barrier creams or moisturizing creams because their gloves may catch in the moving parts. Creams need to prove that they are effective and not contaminated. You may need to reapply creams throughout the day. They are not a good use of hygiene or when gloves can be used.

Some jobs require the use of respirators or facemasks. You are required to be provided a respirator by your employer and the limitation of the respirator. Any type of PPE or CPC needs to be inspected after a long period of time.