SHE

AWARENESS
CONSTRUCTI
ON
Presented By

ABIOTHA GUSHA

SAFETY THROUGH
TEAMWORK

Nothing is so
important that it
can not be done
safely.

OBJECTIVES

Provide participants with basic

awareness on OSH management.
An overview of the hazards
associated with construction area.
Actions to take to eliminate or
minimize the hazards.
Update participants of OSH legal and
other requirements.

SCOPE

DEFINITION OF TERMS
Safety
Health
Environment
Hazard
Risk
PPE/C

CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED

HAZARDS

Excavation collapse/ Cave In

Dust
Noise
Tripping over equipment
Falling into trenches
Electrocution
Bad Weather
Fall from heights
Flying particles

HIARACHY OF CONTROLS
Elimination
Substitution
Engineering Controls
Administrative Controls
PPE/C

ILLUSTRATION

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, and/or administrative controls
Use of PPE does not eliminate the hazard so if
the equipment fails then exposure occurs
Must be worn to provide protection

PROCEDURE

Assess the workplace to determine if hazards

are present

Select and provide appropriate PPE that fits

each affected employee

Train employees on how to use PPE correctly

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE

- Inhalation
- Skin Absorption
- Ingestion
Knowing the hazards and
how to protect yourself is the
key to your safety

TYPES OF PPE

EYE & FACE PROTECTION

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

HEAD PROTECTION

FOOT PROTECTION

ELECTRICAL PROTECTIVE DEVICES

HAND & SKIN PROTECTION

HEARING PROTECTION

EYE & FACE PROTECTION

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

THE EYE

LENS- focuses light

IRIS- controls amount of light
entering eye
RECEPTORS- "pick up" images
OPTIC NERVE- serves as a "cable"
to transmit information from the
receptors in your eye to your
brain.

Your eye is made of soft tissues and bloo

vessels.
Damage your eyes, and you have big trouble
Trouble that is often permanent.

EYE & FACE PROTECTION

Thousands of people
are blinded each year
from work-related
injuries

With eye or face

protection, injuries
can be prevented

One incident is all it

takes

TYPES OF EYE & FACE PROTECTION

Spectacles

Goggles

Face Shields

Welding Goggles/Helmets

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

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

LUNG DAMAGE

Inhalation of hazardous
materials damages delicate
structures of the lung
Damaged lungs are more
susceptible to respiratory
disease
Most direct route to the
bloodstream

TYPES OF RESPIRATORS

Air-purifying

Supplied-air

Combination

HEAD PROTECTION

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

HEAD PROTECTION
Injuries to the head
could involve your:
-brain
-eyes
-nose
-mouth.
For this reason, head
protection and safety
are very important.

POTENTIAL HAZARDS
Electrical Shocks

Head Impact

-accidents result in - falling or flying objects

shocks and burns cause sprains, fractures,
and concussions.

Splashes, Spills
&D
s

-materials can irritate

and burn eyes and
skin

HEAD PROTECTION

Bump Caps vs. Hard Hats

Type 1 - full brim
Type 2 - no encircling brim
Class A - reduce the force of impact of falling objects
and reduce danger of contact with low-voltage
electrical conductors (proof tested at 2200 volts)
Class B - reduce the force of impact of falling objects
and reduce danger of contact with high-voltage
electrical conductors (proof tested at 20,000 volts)
Class C - reduce the force of impact of falling
objects, but offer no electrical protection

HEAD PROTECTION

Limited protection by REDUCING the force of

small falling objects striking or penetrating the
TOP of the shell
Does not provide front, side or rear impact or
penetration protection
Inspect daily for signs of dents, cracks,
penetrations, and any damage due to impact,
rough treatment or wear
If fails inspection, remove from service

FOOT PROTECTION

Required when employees are in

areas 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

POTENTIAL HAZARDS

Impact Injuries

Electrical Shocks
Extremes

Spills & Splashes

Slipping

Compression Injur

Temperature

FOOT PROTECTION

Impact and compression protection for toes

Metatarsal protection

Electrical hazard protection (600 volts or less

under dry conditions)

Conductive protection (minimize static

electricity)

Protection against punctures and penetration

FOOT PROTECTION

Slip resistant soles

Compatible with environment

Assure proper fit

Inspect for cuts, tears, cracks, worn soles and

other damage

Care for footwear according to manufacturers

recommendations

ELECTRICAL PROTECTIVE
DEVICES

Required when employees are in areas where

there may be exposure to substantial electrical
voltage

Rubber is considered best material

HAND & SKIN

PROTECTION

Required when employees are in

areas where their hands and body
are exposed to skin absorption of
harmful substances, severe cuts or
lacerations, chemical or thermal
burns, etc.

Protection must be compatible with

hazard0.

POTENTIAL HAZARDS
Traumatic Injuries

- cuts, punctures,
sprains or crushing
from equipment

Contact Injuries

- contact with toxic

chemicals, biological
substances, electrical
sources, extreme
temperatures

Repetitive Motion

- same hand
movement over
extended time
periods

HEARING
PROTECTION

Required when employees are

in areas where there is
exposure to excessive noise
levels 90db.
Recommended for use in high
noise areas such as MERs and
for use with high noise
operations
Must have appropriate NRR
(muffs do not always provide
more protection)

HEARING PROTECTION
Damage to the delicate structures in your ear can
cause one of two types of hearing loss:
CONDUCTIVE - blocks
transmission of sound to
inner ear - medical/surgical
treatment available for most
SENSORINEURAL - involves
organ of Corti and auditory
nerve - almost always
irreversible
Most hearing loss in the workplace is
sensorineural.

CARE OF PPE

Always check PPE for damage before and after

you use it
Clean PPE before storing
Dispose of and replace damaged PPE
Properly store PPE and avoid conditions that
could damage it, such as heat, light, moisture,
etc.

EMPLOYEE
RESPONSIBILITIES

Employees must use PPE in accordance with

training and instructions
Most job activities require the use of PPE
PPE use is a requirement of the job
If the employee cannot use the PPE then
alternative PPE must be selected, the job must
be modified to eliminate the hazard requiring
PPE or the employee must change jobs

EMPLOYEE
RESPONSIBILITIES

Employee cannot sign waiver and accept risk

of injury
Would not remove liability
PPE is provided to protect employee and is not
intended as an inconvenience

TEST TIME
QUESTIONS

PPE QUIZ

1. PPE
A - is an engineering control
B - eliminates the hazard
C - should be used for primary
protection against hazards
D - none of the above

PPE QUIZ

2. Eye and face protection must:

A - Be appropriate for the hazard
and fit properly
B - Not interfere with the wearers
movements
C - Be easy to clean and kept in good
repair
D - All of the above

PPE QUIZ

3. A Noise Reduction Rating (NRR)

with a high number provides:
A - Less protection against noise
B - More protection against noise
C - Information as to whether or not
a
plug is disposable
D - None of the above

PPE QUIZ

4. The OSHA PPE Standard

requires
the employer to:
A - assess the workplace for
hazards
B - Select and provide PPE
C - Train employees
D - All of the above

PPE QUIZ

5. What route of entry is the

most
direct route to the
bloodstream?

A - ingestion
B - inhalation
C - absorption
D - none of the above

PPE QUIZ

6. When face shields are required:

A - the shield must be tempered
glass
B - they cannot be shared
C - employee must also use safety
glasses
or goggles
D - None of the above

PPE QUIZ

7. According to the OSHA PPE

Standard, training must be provided
upon initial employment and:
A - Annually
B - Every 3 years
C - When employee improperly uses
PPE
D - does not have to be provided again

PPE QUIZ

8. PPE is selected based on:

A - cost
B - availability
C - hazards the employee is
exposed to
D - what EH&S wants to do

PPE QUIZ

9. When selecting hearing

protection,
the most
important factor is:

A - fit
B - noise reduction factor
C - cost
D - appearance

PPE QUIZ

10. If an employee loses or

damages
PPE issued to them,
they:
A - will be issued new PPE
B - may be responsible for replacing
the PPE
C - will not have to use PPE
D - None of the above

PPE QUIZ

11. PPE must be inspected:

A - annually
B - monthly
C - before and after each use
D - when you feel like it

PPE QUIZ

12. TRUE or FALSE

Conductive hearing loss is
almost always irreversible.

PPE QUIZ

13. TRUE or FALSE

Employees do not have to use
PPE if they sign a waiver.

PPE QUIZ

14. TRUE or FALSE

If you have a beard you cannot
wear a respirator.

PPE QUIZ

15. TRUE or FALSE

Hard hats provide adequate
protection from all falling
objects.

PPE QUIZ

16. TRUE or FALSE

If you wear gloves there is no
need to wash your hands when
you complete the job.

PPE QUIZ

17. TRUE or FALSE

Disciplinary action can be
taken against an employee if
they do not use PPE.

PPE QUIZ

18. TRUE or FALSE

Nitrile gloves will protect your
hands from all types of
chemical exposures.

PROGRAM WRAP-UP
Test

Review
Questions
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please contact SHE
DEPARTMENT