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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Overview

for Construction: Protective Characteristics


Your employer will conduct a PPE hazard assessment to identify
the hazards present at your worksite and determine the
appropriate PPE. Your employer will also establish a PPE program
and monitor its overall effectiveness.

You should recognize that PPE is the LAST line of defense


between you and a hazard. Your responsibilities are to:
 Wear it
 Maintain it
 Avoid hazards

PPE Types

PPE requirements vary depending on which part of your body might be exposed to hazards.

PPE for the Head

Wear head protection if you risk knocking your head against something or having something
hit your head at work. A safety helmet or hard hat:
 Has a hard shell and shock-absorbing liner, or suspension system
 Protects you from knocks and blows to the head
 Guards against electrical shock and burns

To ensure your hard hat protects you properly:


 Don’t wear another hat under your hard hat or store anything inside of your hard hat
while wearing it
 Don’t store your hard hat in direct sunlight such as the rear window shelf of an
automobile, since sunlight and extreme heat can weaken the helmet’s protection

PPE for the Eyes and Face

Safety glasses:
 Serve as a minimum eye protection requirement
 Have sturdy frames, impact-resistant lenses and side shields
o Products marked as impact protectors (“Z87+”) must pass high-impact testing
 Some feature tinted lenses to reduce glare outdoors
 Keep bigger particles and objects from flying into or striking the eye
 Do not seal around the face – so liquids, fine dusts and other substances can get into
eyes

This job aid is intended to provide you with supplemental information associated with UL courseware.
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Safety goggles:
 Provide greater protection against sprays, splashes and airborne particles
 Form a tight-fitting seal around the eyes
 Have impact-resistant lenses when marked with a plus sign (+)

Face shields:
 Curve or wrap around the face
 Protect the face from impact and penetration hazards as well as splashes or sprays of
harmful liquids
o In cases where high velocity particles are a possibility, face shields are
considered secondary protectors to be used in addition to high-impact safety
glasses or goggles

Welding helmets keep your face and eyes safe from:


 Flying sparks, metal splatter and slag chips
 Light radiation or intense light

PPE for the Ears

Wear PPE for your ears to conserve your hearing.


 Your employer may require it based on the level or intensity of noise and exposure time
 If you ever notice signs of hearing damage or loss, be sure to wear hearing protection
regardless of whether your employer requires it or not

PPE for the Hands

Selecting the best hand and arm protection can be a challenge. Consider the:
 Hazards (for example, sharp or abrasive objects, electricity, molten metals or dangerous
chemicals)
 Type of protection needed (for example, heat-, cut-, grip- or slip-resistant gloves)
 Thickness of glove in relation to amount of protection and dexterity needed
When using gloves:
 Remove any rings, watches or bracelets that might cut or tear your gloves
 Avoid wearing gloves when operating rotating machinery that can snag gloves
o Loose gloves can get caught in moving parts and pull your hand and arm into the
machinery

PPE for the Body

Jeans and long-sleeve shirts are often adequate against minor hazards like dirt, nuisance dust,
minor abrasions and sun exposure. Other types of body protection may include:
 Coveralls  Vests
 Jackets  Aprons

This job aid is intended to provide you with supplemental information associated with UL courseware.
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Choose body PPE made of material that is appropriate for each hazard.
 Treated wool and cotton for changing temperatures, dust and abrasions
 Insulated and tightly woven cotton protects for cuts, bruises, extreme temperatures
 Leather and welding aprons for hot work
 Paper-like synthetic fibers for liquid, puncture, tear and abrasion resistance
 Synthetic rubber and plastic materials for chemicals and other harmful substances

PPE for the Feet and Legs

Common foot PPE includes:


 Steel-toed boots  Static-dissipating (SD-rated) shoes
 Foundry shoes  Electrical hazard (EH-rated) shoes
 Conductive (CD-rated) shoes

Respiratory Protection

Wear respiratory protection anytime you may be exposed to hazards that may damage your
respiratory system. These hazards include:
 Lead  Silica
 Asbestos  Spray coatings

Respiratory protection may include:


 Air-purifying respirators (APRs) that filter and purify the air
 Air- or atmosphere-supplying respirators that supply fresh air

Your employer should provide you with a fit-test and health check before you use a respirator.

This job aid is intended to provide you with supplemental information associated with UL courseware.
© COPYRIGHT Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

T: 1.888.202.3016 / W: ulehssustainability.com

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