Calgary Board of Education Safe Work Practice No. 18-1

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1 TITLE GENERAL HAZARD CATEGORY Biological Chemical Ergonomic Physical Psychosocial APPLICATION SAFE WORK PRACTICE Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Protect employees from exposure to harmful physical, biological and chemical substances during work HAZARD CONTROL Engineering Administrative PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) Other Appropriate PPE utilized by an employee on the job to safeguard him or her against injuries and harmful effects of hazardous substances, materials and activities or tasks. This document assists in the selection of appropriate PPE for various hazards. PROTECTIVE MECHANISMS SELECTION AND USE SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY EMPLOYEE S RESPONSIBILITY Appropriate PPE is available to employees The PPE is certified for its intended use Use of the PPE required by government regulations and company policy for the jobs being performed by employees Ensure that employees wears PPE that is correct for the hazard and protects employees Ensure that employees use and wear the PPE Ensure that PPE is in a condition to perform the function for which it was designed Ensure that employees are trained in the correct use, care, limitations and assigned maintenance of the PPE Refer to attached Appendix for information on selection and use of PPE Ensure that the use of PPE does not itself endanger the employee Use and wear properly the appropriate PPE specified in the OH & S Code in accordance with the training and instruction received Inspect the PPE before using it Do not use PPE that is unable to perform the function for which it is designed Return used or damaged equipment in order to receive a reissue Refer to attached Appendix for information on selection and use of PPE REFERENCES Personal Protective Equipment, Alberta OH&S Code, Part 18. Personal Protective Equipment Canadian National Occupational Health and Safety Resource. CSA Standards: CSA-Z Eye and Face Protectors ; CSA-Z , Industrial Eye and Face Protectors ; CAN/CSA-Z (R1998), Industrial Protective Headwear ; Z195-02, Protective Footwear ; Z195-M92 (R2000), Protective Footwear ; Z , Hearing Protection Devices Performance, Selection, Care, and Use ; CAN/CSA-Z (R1999), Safety Belts and Lanyards ; CAN/CSA-Z M90 R1998, Full Body Harnesses ; Z , Connecting Components for Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS) ; Z , Selection, Use and Care of Respirators ; C , Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, Safety Standard for Electrical Installations. * The information presented in this publication is intended for general use and may not apply to every circumstance. It is not a definitive guide to government regulations and does not relieve persons using this publication from their responsibilities under applicable legislation. Safety Advisory Services SWP-Part

2 APPENDIX Eye and Face Protection Appropriate eye and/or face protection is required when employees are in areas where there is exposure to eye and face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids, caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors or potentially injurious light radiation (i.e. arc flash). Following CSA Standards apply: CSA-Z Eye and Face Protectors ; CSA- Z , Industrial Eye and Face Protectors. Flying fragments, objects, large chips, particles, sand, dirt, etc. Splash irritating mists, etc. Nuisance dust Optical radiation & Arc Flash Impact: chipping, grinding, masonry work, woodworking, sawing, drilling, chiseling, scraping, sanding, mowing, visiting construction sites, etc. Chemical handling/testing, cleaning, painting, checking batteries, pesticide application, etc. Dust: Woodworking, buffing, particularly dust conditions, etc. Light/ Radiation: Electric arc welding, gas welding, cutting, torch soldering, short-circuit arc flash etc. Spectacles with side protection, goggles, or face shield. Face shields should be used for severe exposure and can only be worn over primary eye protection. Persons whose vision requires the use of prescription lenses must wear either protective devices fitted with prescription lenses or protective devices designed to be worn over regular prescription eye wear. Goggles. For severe exposure use face shield. Face shields can only be worn over primary eye protection (glasses or goggles). Goggles Welding helmets, welding shields or welding goggles with appropriate shades. Grounds Keeper, Electrician, Plumber, Care Taker, Mechanic, Teachers (i.e. Art, Drama, CTS), Science Technicians Grounds, Teachers (i.e. Art, Drama, CTS), Science Technician, Paint Shop, Plumbing, Mechanic Carpenter, Grounds, Teachers (i.e. Art, CTS) Plumber, Welder, Mechanic, electrician, electronics technician, and Teachers (i.e. CTS) Head Protection Appropriate head protection is required when employees are in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling or moving objects or when they are exposed to electrical conductors which could be contacted by the head. Following CSA Standard apply: CAN/CSA-Z (R1998), Industrial Protective Headwear. Limbs and branches, construction hazards, bump hazards, falling objects Tree cutting or pruning, visiting construction areas, routine activities where an overhead hazard exits or there is a possibility of falling objects, etc. CSA approved hard hats, hard caps or bump caps Grounds, Plumber, Electrical, Teachers (i.e. CTS and dealing with apprenticeship skills on construction sites) Safety Advisory Services SWP-Part

3 Foot and Leg Protection Appropriate foot protection is required when employees are in area where there is danger of foot injuries due to falling and rolling objects, slip hazards or objects piercing the sole, and where employees are exposed to electrical hazards. All food protection must be CSA approved. Following CSA standards apply: Z195-02, Protective Footwear ; Z195-M92 (R2000), Protective Footwear. Falling and/or rolling objects, sharp objects, slip hazards, sharp objects Lifting and transporting parts, equipment, working in wet areas, etc. CSA Approved slip resistant soles, puncture-resistant shanks, water-resistant and compression-resistant toes Lower leg guards for impact resistance Knee pads/guards where kneeling on hard surfaces is a regular part of the task performed Grounds, Maintenance Worker, Mechanic, Carpenter, Glazer, Welder, Warehouse workers, Housekeeping Services, Locksmith, Teachers (i.e. CTS), Operators/Cleaners Hand and Arm Protection Appropriate hand protection is required when employees are in areas where their hands are exposed to skin absorption of harmful substances, severe cuts or lacerations, severe abrasions, punctures, chemical burns, thermal burns or harmful temperature extremes. Appropriate gloves are dependent upon the type of chemical contaminant or physical hazards. Special care must be taken when selecting gloves for chemical exposure to assure glove is resistant to the chemical in question. Chemicals, sharp edges, abrasive surfaces, heat and steam Handling chemicals, welding, cutting, metal working, material handling, etc. Chemical resistant gloves including but not limited to vinyl, latex, rubber, nitrile, neoprene, leather or other cut resistant work gloves, heat resistant gloves Plumber, Science Technician, Electrical Shop, Grounds, Glazer, Locksmith, Teachers (i.e. CTS) Hearing Protection Appropriate hearing protection is required when employees are in areas where there is exposure to excessive noise levels. Protection is not required unless the employee s time weighted average exposure exceeds 85 decibels (dba) for an 8 hour exposure. However, it is recommended that appropriate hearing attenuators are provided to employees for use in all high noise areas (mechanical rooms, boiler rooms, etc.) as a precautionary measure. Following CSA Standard apply: Z , Hearing Protection Devices Performance, Selection, Care, and Use. Noise Routine maintenance activities in high noise areas, mowing grass, blowers, other high noise equipment operation CSA approved ear plugs or ear muffs with appropriate noise reduction rating Carpenter, Mechanic, Grounds, Plumber, Electrician, Teachers (i.e. CTS, Music) School programs such as Safety Advisory Services SWP-Part

4 Wood shops (i.e. CTS Construction), Music programs Fall Protection Appropriate fall protection is required when employees are at risk of falling from an elevated position. Appropriate fall protection must also be utilized at any height when employees are in aerial lifts, powered platforms and similar devices with manufacturer installed anchor points. Following CSA Standards apply: CAN/CSA-Z (R1999), Safety Belts and Lanyards ; CAN/CSA-Z M90 R1998, Full Body Harnesses ; Z , Connecting Components for Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS). Fall Working at heights with more than three meters and work at any height in aerial lifts, powered platforms, and similar devices Personal fall arrest system consisting of anchorage, connectors, and a full-body harness with shock-absorbing lanyard or retractable lifeline Grounds, Plumber, Sheet Metal Worker, Glazer, Electrician, Teachers (i.e. Drama, CTS Construction, Apprenticeship-skills) Respiratory Protection Appropriate respiratory protection is protection is required when employees are in areas where effective engineering controls are not feasible to protect the health of the employee from harmful dusts, fogs, fumes, mists, gases, smokes, sprays, or vapors. All required respirators must be CSA approved and fit tested annually. Following CSA Standard applies: Z , Selection, Use and Care of Respirators. Asbestos, welding fume, organic vapors, paint spray, pesticides, assorted chemicals, and biological contaminants Asbestos operational and maintenance activities, welding/cutting in confined spaces, spray painting, pesticide application, woodworking Negative pressure half and full face airpurifying respirators with HEPA, Organic Vapor or other appropriate filter/cartridge; Positive pressure powered full face and hood/helmet air purifying respirators with HEPA Painter, Grounds Keeper, Electrician, Plumber, Science Technician, Teachers (i.e. Art, CTS, Drama) Electrical Protective Devices Appropriate electrical protective devices in the form of insulation blankets, matting, covers, line hose, gloves, and sleeves made of rubber are required when employees are in areas where there maybe exposure to substantial electrical voltage. Following CSA Standard applies: C , Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, Safety Standard for Electrical Installations. Electrical Shock High Voltage, high amperage circuits, work on switches, transformers, switch gear, electrical manholes and other equipment Live electrical Nonconductive safety shoes, rubber insulating line hose, insulating covers, insulating blankets, insulating gloves and lockout/tagout devices. Non-conductive ladders (i.e. wooden, fibreglas) Electrician or electronic technicians, computer technicians, Teachers (i.e. CTS Computers). Safety Advisory Services SWP-Part

5 circuits or electrical energy sources. Computers, server areas, exposure to high currents, capacitors (i.e. stored charges). Safety Advisory Services SWP-Part