PPE – Let’s Explore

IOHA LONDON 2015@SrinivasDurgam

All disposable respirators are the same

CHECK for NIOSH approval number & ENSURE FIT is rightSrinivas Durgam, IOHA LONDON 2015

Safety glasses protect against chemical splashes ALWAYS use CHEMICAL SPLASH PROOF GLASSES/GOOGLES or

FACESHIELDSSrinivas Durgam, IOHA LONDON 2015

Safety toes are ALL you need for drop hazard protection

METATARSAL guards are MUST for drop & crush hazard protection

Look for Mt designation

Srinivas Durgam, IOHA LONDON 2015

Hearing protection devices limit my ability to hear alarms

PTL aka Push To Listen Earmuffs are a suitable solutionSrinivas Durgam, IOHA LONDON 2015

Cotton clothing can protect against Arc Flash

AR or FR rated clothing MUST be used to protect from Arc Flash

Srinivas Durgam, IOHA LONDON 2015