Or, if boots unavailable 7 if available, put a head cover on at this time. Purpose this procedure outlines the requirements and practices for the management of personal protective equipment ppe to assist with the correct selection, supply, use, replacement, maintenance. Safety, health and environment personal protective equipment. This procedure is also applicable to utc employees and students who are engaged in 1. Personal protective equipment procedure ipc policy manual. Steps toput onpersonal protective equipment ppe 5 place the impermeable gown over the scrubs. This policy applies to the use of personal protective equipment at the west lafayette campus, regional campuses, university. Ppe is the least desirable way to control workplace hazards because it places the burden of protection on the worker. Personal protective equipment procedure wiltshire police. Ppe is worn as part of routine practices to prevent transmission of microorganisms from patienttostaff and from stafftopatient. All faculty, staff, students, affiliates and visitors who work in a university laboratory are responsible for wearing personal attire and ppe that minimizes the risk of. Ppe should only be considered when the hazard cannot be eliminated or where the risk cannot be.
Ppe resources are limited in the commonwealth and we must conserve the use of ppe. Hazard and risk assessment prior to the execution of any work a. Scope this procedure applies to all workers including staff, clients, contractors and others within the. Safe operating procedure sop a4 version a3 version. Practice in putting on, wearing and removing pp factors which reduce the effectiveness of ppe e.
Gather necessary ppe equipment hand sanitizer, trash bin tie long hair back. Personal protective equipment personal protective tips. Lippincott procedures personal protective equipment ppe, removal author. Ppe must be available for situations where an unexpected exposure to chemical, biological or physical hazards. Workplace hazard assessments are required to be completed under the osha personal protective equipment standard 29 cfr 1910. Personal protective equipment ppe includes gloves, goggles, aprons, respirators, ear plugs, ear muffs, and safety shoes.
One of the most pressing issues is the rapid depletion of personal 19 protective equipment ppe used in the care of patients. National institute of justice law enforcement and corrections standards and testing program national institute of justice guide for the selection of personal protective equipment for emergency first responders nij guide 10200 volume i november 2002. Guidelines for personal protective equipment ppe ehs. Personal protective equipment in laboratories 05162014 page 1 of 14. Personal protective equipment ppe environmental health. Identify required ppe each supervisor, based upon the hazard assessment, shall ensure. Personal protective equipment ppe is clothing or equipment designed to protect the wearer employee, students, contractors or visitors against workplace hazards. Brief description this procedure outlines the process for the selection, approval, wearing, inspection, maintenance, training and disposal of personal protective equipment. Personal protective equipment and hazard assessment program this standard is designed to protect employees by reducing the probability of injuries from hazards that may exist due to normal operations or emergencies. Personal protective equipment university of california. The commonwealth of massachusetts is acutely aware of rapidly expanding needs for personal protective equipment ppe for numerous organizations across the state including masks, gowns, gloves, and eye protection. Personal protective equipment procedures for selection. Standard operating procedure personal protective equipment.
Ic does nt t o reduce the level of haard itself nor guarantee tz ction 1. Due to the urgency of the ebola outbreak and the whos scale up of international response in west africa, who is providing technical information on appropriate available essential medical devices which are indispensable for treatment centres, communitybased units and other preventive activities, in affected and neighbouring countries. Hazard and risk assessment prior to the execution of any work a risk assessment shall be carried out in accordance with. Do not use the same pair of gloves for the care of more than one patient. This procedure also applies to ppe required under other specific pieces of legislation. Personal protective equipment policy guard for life.
The primary use of personal protective equipment ppe is to protect healthcare workers hcws and reduce opportunities for transmission of mcroorganisms in heilthcare faa ilities. All employees of the company have and assume the responsibility of working safely. This procedure outlines the requirements and practices for the management of personal protective equipment ppe to assist with the correct selection, supply, use, replacement, maintenance, training and storage. Personal protective equipment procedure university of tasmania. Examples of ppe include such items as gloves, foot and eye protection, protective hearing devices earplugs. Appropriate personal protective equipment ppe is to be worn when exposure to blood or body. The purpose of this procedure is to provide a mechanism for identifying and selecting personal protective equipment ppe. Many hazards that exist on construction projects require the use of ppe to limit. The purpose of the personal protective equipment policies ppe is to protect the employees of name of company from exposure to work place hazards and the risk of injury through the use of personal protective equipment ppe. Personal protective equipment ppe selection policy guideline, information, training, instruction, workplace, work health and safety regulations, protective, equipment, ppe. It is intended that as an outcome of this procedure.
The procedure for putting on and removing ppe should be tailored to the specific. Direct contact is from one person to another person and indirect is by touchinghandling an object contaminated by infectious agents. If ppe has to be used, the supervisor must select the proper equipment and require its use. If all of the above mentioned items are documented in existing departmental procedures, such as a laboratory safety manual, departmental standard operating. Further guidance can be obtained from the health and safety personal protective equipment policy. Personal protective equipment ppe general the purpose of personal protective equipment ppe is to protect employees from exposure to work place hazards and the risk of injury. Personal protective equipment in laboratories 05162014 page 5 of 14 other operations.
Personal protective equipment personal protective equipment ppe must be provided when necessary by reason of hazards encountered that are capable of causing injury or impairment ppe is not a substitute for engineering, work practice, andor administrative controls ppe creates barrier between hazard and route of. Osha requires that many categories of personal protective equipment meet or be equivalent to standards developed by the american national standards institute ansi. Hanover risk solutions sample personal protective equipment. Safety, health and environment personal protective. Use personal protective equipment ppe when caring for patients with confirmed or suspected covid19 before caring for patients with confirmed or suspected covid19, healthcare personnel hcp must. Personal protective equipment 4 of 8 a completed standard operating procedure, job hazard analysis, or other similar document which includes a workplace hazard assessment can be used to satisfy this requirement. Many forms of personal protective equipment ppe are available to protect the head, eyes, face, hands, feet, and body, as well as the hearing and respiratory systems.
The priority order for the types of measures to be used to control risks. Scrutinize each laboratory procedure individually for potential hazards based on the chemicals to be used and the procedure to be performed. This policy implements the personal protective equipment ppe requirements of the occupational safety and health administration osha regulations, 29 cfr 1910. Receive comprehensive training on when and what ppe is necessary, how to don put on and doff take off ppe, limitations. Interim guidance for use of personal protective equipment.
Coronavirus disease 2019 covid19 is a virus more specifically, a coronavirus identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in wuhan, china. Strategies for reuse and extended use of personal protective equipment ppe during covid19 outbreak this guidance is intended for medical directors, health care administrators, and professionals working in infectious disease, infection prevention and control, occupational health and safety, materials management and procurement. It also gives additional information about ppe, to ensure it is used and maintained correctly. Do not dangle a mask around the neck when not in use do not reuse mask change the mask if it becomes wet or soiled do not double glove. Decontamination and reuse of n95 respirators with hydrogen. When personal protective equipment should be repaired or replaced. Personal protective equipment ppe establishes a barrier between the worker and the hazard, but it does not eliminate the hazard. Safety and health topics personal protective equipment.
Personal protective equipment ppe safety equipment and protective clothing to be used whenever it has been identified as a risk control measure. Personal protective equipment ppe during covid19 mass. Personal protective equipment coronavirus tech handbook. Interim guidance for use of personal protective equipment ppe while caring for patients with suspected or confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 covid19 march 12, 2020 on march 10, 2020, cdc updated personal protective equipment ppe recommendations for the care of patients with known or suspected covid. An infectious illnessdisease is one that can be transmitted to another person by transmission of infectious agents through direct contact or indirect contact. Personal protective equipment is addressed in specific osha standards for general industry, maritime and construction. Any clothing, equipment, or substance designed to be worn by a person to protect the person from risks of. Before using or assigning ppe, steps should always be taken to eliminate or control hazards and work procedures should be in place to limit exposure to these hazards. Personal protective equipment policy personal protective equipment ppe enter company name hereinafter referred to as the company concerned about the protection of its employees from occupational injuries and illnesses. The information, methods and procedures in this guide are based on the osha requirements for ppe as set forth in the code of federal regulations. This may include the need for using personal protective equipment ppe and clothing when undertaking a hazardous task. Some operations and procedures may warrant additional ppe, as indicated by the material safety data sheets, msdss, and the standard operating procedures for the material being used, facility policies, regulatory requirements, or the hazard assessment.
Ppe is not a substitute for more effective control. Wac 296800160 personal protective equipment ppe requires all employers to assess their workplace for hazards that might require the use of personal protective equipment. Many entities have depleted or soon will exhaust their. This procedure outlines the requirements and practices for the management of personal protective equipment ppe to assist with the correct selection, supply, use.
Contracting policy to control all hazards on a project using engineering, administration or behavioral controls. This guidance helps healthcare personnel learn how to use personal protective equipment. Use personal protective equipment ppe when caring for. Selection and use of personal protective equipment ppe date. Personal protective equipment, commonly referred to as ppe, is equipment worn to minimize exposure to a variety of hazards. Strategies for reuse and extended use of personal protective. Ppe is equipment that will protect the user against health or safety risks at. Selection and use of personal protective equipment.
Purpose this policy provides guidelines to ensure the proper selection, use, and care of ppe through work area hazard assessments and appropriate employee training. Personal protective equipment ppe procedure a312034 page 3of 16 damaged or worn ppe must be reported to the supervisor, who will arrange for the supply and issue of replacements. A crowdsourced set of tech, tools and data relating to the coronavirus pandemic. Personal protective equipment title mackenzie health. Anu policy library procedure personal protective equipment. Personal protective equipment procedures for selection and use personal protective equipment ppe is selected based on the potential hazard presented by the work. Personal protective equipment revision date 72816 personal protective equipment introduction p urpose whenever feasible, hazards must be eliminated through engineering, andor administrative controls, prior to resorting to the use of ppe. Personal protective equipment p pe can be of vital importance. Lippincott procedures personal protective equipment ppe. This is a significant concern for 20 healthcare workers health and safety. Health and safety risks must be managed in accordance with the whs risk management procedures. Purdue university personal protective equipment ppe policy. Protective equipment ppe standard operating procedure sop is designed to prevent.
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