Introduction
personal protective equipment (PPE)
Elements of Personal Protection whose main function is to protect different parts of the body, to prevent a worker has direct contact with risk factors that can cause injury or illness.
Elements of Personal Protection not prevent the accident or contact with aggressive elements but help the injury is less severe.
Requirements of a E.P.P.
- Providing maximum comfort and weight should be the minimum consistent with efficient protection.
- Do not restrict the movements of the worker.
- It must be durable and if possible the maintenance should be done in the company.
- It Must be constructed in accordance with building standards.
- You must have an attractive appearance.
Classification E.P.P.
1.Protección Head (skull).
2.Achilles Eye and Face.
3.Protección the ears.
4. Protection Airway.
5.Energy Conservation hands and arms.
6.Protección of feet and legs.
Safety
7.Cinturones work height.
8.Ropa Working.
9.Ropa Protective.
Task
EXAMPLE
ANY ACTIVITY GENERATED RISK OF FALLING OBJECT AND CONSTANT NOISE PROTECTION ELEMENTS TO BE USED?
answer:
You must wear a helmet and cap ears either glasses or insertion
Process
Evaluation
Conclusion
It is important that before performing any work at height, all Personal Protective elements must be inspected. Each team must have a resume in which data from each inspection are recorded. Under no circumstances should the use of any defective equipment, it must be removed immediately.
People who are to perform work at height must be trained on the use and maintenance of personal protective equipment.
For its proper maintenance, periodically wash them in soap solution, let them air dry (away from sunlight), store them in their respective case or bag, do not store them near hot surfaces and ask for change when it becomes aware of any deterioration avoiding thus lasting but his epp and can be used for the preservation of their condition and physical condition before any work.
Credits
Webquest created by
YURIS PAOLA BRU RIVERA
Topic: personal protection - EPP
MAY 02-2016
2B Inglés Course
Tecnologico Comfenalco University Foundation
Program Ing. Industrial