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Landscaping PPE
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Related Work Activities
• Creating sharp flying debris
• Using a chainsaw
• Cutting or chipping concrete
• Using loud machinery
• Handling harmful chemicals
• Applying pesticides and other harmful chemicals
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Hazardous Conditions & Unsafe Acts
• Using a chainsaw without PPE;
• Cutting or chipping concrete without eye protection;
• Weed eating or mowing without hearing protection;
• Handling chemicals without skin protection;
• Spraying chemicals without respiratory protection.
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Potential Outcomes
• Hearing damage
• Eye puncture and damage
• Skin irritation
• Nose and throat irritation
• Lung disease
• Amputations
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Personal Protective Equipment
• Examples of PPE:– Eye (safety goggles, glasses)– Face (safety shields)– Head (hard hat)– Feet (safety shoes)– Hands and arms (gloves)– Hearing (earplugs, muffs)– Respiratory (respirators)
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Eye Protection
• Wear goggles or face shield around:– Flying chips or particles;– Electrical sparks;– Chemical gases or vapors;– Harmful light;– Fertilizer solutions, acids, pesticides, etc;– Dust– Swinging objects like ropes or chains
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Safety Glasses
• Made with metal/plastic frames
• Side shields may be needed
• Used for moderate impact particles
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Safety Goggles
• Protect the eyes from impacts, dust, and splashes.
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Eye Protection
• Goggles only provide eye protection, however face shields protect the whole face.
• Be certain the protective eyewear is approved against the hazard for which it is being used.
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Keeping Eyewear Clean
• Eyewear should be clean and defogged
• Clean lenses thoroughly with soap and water
• Disinfect eyewear that has been exposed to a hazardous substance or worn by someone else
• Store and clean eye wear in a closed, dustproof case (plastic bags).
• Discard pitted or scratched eyewear
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Additional Information
• Eye and Face Protection eTool
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Head Protection
• Hard hats protect the head on overhead objects and from falling or flying objects:– Working below other workers or machinery ,
such as a bucket lift.– Working in or under trees with work overhead– Working around or under conveyor belts– Working around exposed energized
conductors
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Hard Hats
• Wear hard hats made of slow burning, water-resistant molded plastic.– The hard outer shells resist blows and
penetration from above– Shock absorbing suspensions (headband
and straps) act as an impact barrier between hat and head
– Slow-burning materials protect against fires and electrical burns
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Levels of Hard Hat Protection
Class Level of Protection
A Resists impact and penetration
Provides limited resistance to electricity
B Resists impact and penetration
Provides high resistance to electricity
C Resists impact and penetration only
No resistance to electricity
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Hard Hat Inspection
• Inspect the hard hat before use– Look for:
• Headband stretched or worn• Headband fits comfortably• Shell is dented, cracked, or visibly damaged
– Check hard hat after use, if damaged, discard it– Wash the shell frequently with hot soapy water– Store hats in a cool, dry place
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Protecting Legs and Feet
• Legs and feet injuries:– Cuts from cutting equipment– Heavy objects that might fall on feet– Sharp objects such as nails or spikes– Hot or wet surfaces– Slippery surfaces
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Leg Protection
• Chainsaw chaps– Protect legs from injury when using tools such
as chainsaws.
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Foot Protection
• Safety shoes should be impact resistance with steel toes.
• Safety-toe shoes are nonconductive and prevent your feet from completing a circuit
• Shoes with good tread provide traction on slippery surfaces
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Hand Protection
• Gloves can protect hands and forearms from cuts, abrasions, burns, punctures, contact with hazardous chemicals, and electric shock
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Using Gloves
• Choosing the right glove for the job is important– Example: Choosing a cotton glove to work
with chemicals is a bad choice.
• Some situations are not appropriate for gloves such as working with moving machinery
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Levels of Glove ProtectionType of Glove
Level of Protection
Metal mesh/ Kevlar
Prevents cuts from sharp objects like blades, cutter bars.
Leather Handling stones or wood chips, sparks, moderate heat
Cotton fabric Dirt, splinters and abrasion; not for working with sharp materials
Rubber, vinyl neoprene
Protects from chemical being used or handled.
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Noise
• Noise in the workplace interferes with communication and disrupts concentration
• Sound is measured in decibels
• Noises of 85 decibels or greater affects your hearing if you work around it for eight hours a day.
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Noisy Workplaces
Noise Decibels
Conversational voices 60
Idling tractor 80
Conveyor 80
Diesel truck 90-95
Power lawn mower 90-95
One leaf blower 90-100
Power tools 100
Chain saws 110
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Hearing Protection
• When noise exposure cannot be controlled by either engineering controls, use hearing protection.
• Earmuffs and earplugs can reduce noise levels if used properly.
• It is a good idea to use hearing protection when average noise levels exceed 80 dB.
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Hearing Protection Devices
• Formable earplugs:– Spongy, soft compressed, or
shaped prior to insertion– Disposable-not for reuse
• Pre-molded ear plugs– Molded to fit ear
• Earmuffs– Adjustable headband with soft
cups that seal around the ear
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Protecting Yourself
• This worker is taking no chances when it comes to protecting himself from the hazards of hedge trimming.
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Protection for Pesticide Application
• Dermal exposure is the most common• PPE should be worn to reduce skin exposure
• Types of exposure when using pesticides:– Dermal – Getting pesticide on your skin– Oral – Swallowing pesticide– Inhalation – Breathing in pesticide– Ocular – Getting pesticide in the eyes
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What A Chemical Label Tells You
• The label on the pesticide includes:– The chemical formulation– Signal words: Warning, Caution– Precautions– PPE recommendations– Application method– Projected length of exposure
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Read the Label!
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Respiratory Protection
• Activities that may require respiratory PPE:– Handling and applying pesticides– Working around heavy dust in greenhouses– Working around mold– Spraying paint– Using solvents or other chemical irritants– Working around allergens
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Types of Respirators
• Three types of respirators for normal work activity:– Particulate respirator
• Use a filter to trap solid particles like dust or mold
– Gas/vapor respirators• Use a cartridge to absorb gases and vapors
– Combination respirators• Have a filter for particles and a cartridge for gas
and vapor
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Selecting a Respirator
• Particulate respirators– Type 95 = 95 %
efficient; appropriate for most dust, mold, or mist
– Type 97 = 97% efficient; higher level of protection
– Type 100 or HEPA = 99.7% efficient; used with highly toxic substances
• Gas/Vapor respirators– White = Acid gas – Black = Organic
vapors – Green = Ammonia gas – Yellow = Acid gas and
organic vapor – Olive Green = Multi-
gas combinations
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Dust Masks
NIOSH approval infoThis “dust mask” is not approved for respiratory protection.
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Fit Testing• Positive pressure test
– Block off the exhalation valve with the palm of your hand,
– Gently exhale, then hold it for 10 seconds, – Smile, then open your mouth.– A slight bulge and no air leaks is a proper fit.
• Negative pressure test– Place the palms of your hands over the
cartridge openings, and gently inhale, holding your breath for 10 seconds.
– Smile, then open your mouth. If the face-piece is collapsing slightly and you don't detect any air leaks, you have a proper fit.
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Cleaning and Storing Respirators• Respirators should be cleaned after each
use except disposable respirators or dust filter masks.
• Wash reusable face pieces and the inhalation and exhalation valves with a mild disinfecting soap. They should be rinsed and air dried before storing.
• Store clean, dry respirators in a zip-sealed plastic bag in a cool, dry cabinet specifically designated for storage.
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Respiratory Protection Program
• Your employer should have a written Respiratory Protection Program
• It includes:– When a respirator is required– Medical evaluations needed– How to select a respirator– How to use respirators
• Review your employers RPP
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Training
• Employees required to use PPE must be trained to know at least the following:• When PPE is necessary;• What type of PPE is necessary;• How to properly put on, take off, adjust, and
wear;• Limitations of the PPE;• Proper care, maintenance, useful life and
disposal.
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Additional Information
• Respiratory Protection eTool
• http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_Hurricane_Facts/respirators.pdf
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Summary• Using eye and face protection when debris is
flying around is recommended• Use head, leg, hand, and foot protection when
using a chainsaw• Use hearing protection when using noisy tools• Respiratory protection may be recommended
during certain job activities, check with chemical labels or your employer for details