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Create a 7- to 10-slide presentation on the topic of Personal Protective Equipment and Ergonomics. You...

Create a 7- to 10-slide presentation on the topic of Personal Protective Equipment and Ergonomics.
You may use various sources, including your textbook. Be sure to cite any sources used in a reference slide with proper APA formatting. (Cover and reference slides do not count in the total.) You may also use the slide notes function to explain slide contents as necessary.

Be sure to include the following in your presentation:

personal protective equipment (PPE) program,

types of PPE available,

issues related to ergonomics,

principles and goals of ergonomics, and

examples of how to reduce ergonomic problems.

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Slide 1

PPE Program

What is PPE?

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) are equipments that are worn by workers who face a particular type of hazardous work environment to minimize exposure.

How to formulate a PPE Program

Main elements that are to be considered

Protection of Workers

Compliance with state laws/labor laws

Compliance with company requirements

Technical feasibility

Slide 2

How to design a PPE Program

Essential Elements

Hazard Identification and risk assessment

Selection of appropriate controls

Selection of PPE

Imparting training to concerned staff

PPE Maintenance and Auditing

Slide 3

Types of PPE

Respiratory Protection

Eye Protection

Hearing Protection

Hand Protection

Foot Protection

Head Protection

Skin Protection

Working from Heights

Slide 4

Why should PPE be Ergonomic?

Ergonomic equipment reduces chances of injury

Ergonomic equipment makes work easier

Ergonomic equipment makes work faster

Workers’ comfort is important

Slide 5

Legislation around PPE Ergonomics

Council Directive 89/656/EEC and 89/686/EEC lays down requirements on manufacturers within EU

Directive requires all PPE to

Be appropriate for the risks involved

Take account of ergonomic requirements

Fit the wearer appropriately and comfortably

Slide 6

Programming Mandate

M509 (protective textiles and personal protective clothing and equipment)

Final report submitted September 2012

Accepted on Feb 2014

Slide 7

Reducing Ergonomic Problems

Sources

https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/ergonomics/controlhazards.html

http://ergonomics-fees.eu/sites/default/files/2014.03.14%20Henk%20Vanhoutte.pdf

https://www.hsimagazine.com/article/ergonomics-of-ppe-ensuring-acceptable-above-the-neck-protection-203

https://ergoweb.com/can-ppes-fit-into-ergonomics/

https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/prevention/ppe/designin.html

keosha answered 1 year ago
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