UV Safety Eyewear: Safety glasses that protect against the full spectrum of UV light and meet the requirements of ANSI Z87.1 & Z136.1. Visitor: A person who visits an area where they are not assigned. This person may or may not be an employee of Penn State University. Volunteer: A person who is not an employee of PSU and does not receive any form of compensation. Voltage rated gloves: Rubber insulated gloves designed to protect against specified electrical voltage ranges and meet the requirements of ANSI/ASTM Standard D120. Welders Goggles: Eyewear which completely surrounds and covers each eye with opaque material rated to withstand contact by molten metal and features lenses tinted to shield against damage from intense ultraviolet, infrared, or visible light. Must meet the requirements of ANSI Standard Z87.1 for impact protection. Welder’s Hood: Full face and eye shield, which covers the entire front and side of the face with an opaque material rated to withstand contact by molten metal. Such a hood also has an eye window, the lens of which is rated to withstand contact by molten metal and tinted to shield against damage from intense ultraviolet, infrared, or visible light. Must meet the requirements of ANSI Standard Z87.1 for the materials being used. Refer to Appendix F of this document for shading information. Work Gloves: Gloves constructed of leather or an equivalent material of suitable thickness to protect against abrasion, puncture, or laceration injuries. Work Shoe: A completely enclosed shoe as deemed appropriate based on the hazard assessment. Calf (8") height boots may be preferable for some operations but are not needed universally. Work Unit: The area of responsibility of safety officers at University Park locations and a Director of Business Services at campus locations. HAZARD ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE A "hazard assessment" is the process of identifying the hazards associated with a given task and prescribing personal protective equipment which must be utilized to reduce the risk. A “certification of hazard assessment” is a written document (such as the one in Appendix B) detailing the hazard assessment for a particular task. The supervisor is responsible for ensuring that hazard assessments are performed and the certification(s) written. Sections 4.1 – 4.6 below are the steps that are to be followed in order to complete a hazard assessment. A PPE Hazard Assessment must be performed for each work area and/or
equipment Safety glasses Safety shoes Operating Z-Track/Gators Noise Work shoe Hearing protection (depending on noise level of the vehicle) Pesticide Applicators Chemical splash, flying particles, noise, inhalation Refer to container label for PPE requirements Planting Trees Cuts, falling objects Hardhat if large trees Work gloves Work shoes Rake/remove leaves Cuts Work gloves Work shoes Salting Walks Flying particles, slip, skin irritation Safety glasses Work shoes Shoveling Snow Slip Work gloves Work shoes Snow Blower Operation Flying particles, slip Safety glasses Hearing protection Work gloves Work shoes Tree trimming/climbing with non-power tools Eye hazard, falling object, bump hazard, cuts, fall Hard hat Safety glasses Face shield if climbing tree Hearing protection if using power tool Work gloves Work shoes Weed trimming- String/Blade Flying particles, noise Safety glasses Hearing protection Long pants Work shoe Janitorial Tasks Clean bathrooms Chemical contact, potentially infectious materials Safety glasses as label/SDS recommends Chemical/liquid resistant glove Dump trash Cuts Work gloves Floor care- stripping/waxing Chemical contact, flying particles Safety glasses Chemical resistant gloves as label/SDS recommends Floor mopping Chemicals contact Safety glasses Chemical resistant gloves as label/SDS recommends Task(s) / Area(s) Potential Hazard(s) PPE Required Mix concentrates Chemical contact Safety glasses
Chemical resistant gloves as label/SDS recommends Move furniture and equipment Falling objects, cuts Work gloves recommended Safety/work shoes Operate scrubbing, buffing, shampooing equipment Contact hazard Work gloves recommended Work shoes Remove and replace light bulbs Eye hazard Safety glasses Shovel snow Slip Work gloves Work shoes Spread salt Slip Safety glasses Work glove Work shoe Wash and clean windows, mirrors, walls, chalkboards, ceilings, blinds, light fixtures Chemical contact Safety glasses Chemical resistant gloves as label/SDS recommends Wash and polish furniture, etc. Chemical contact Safety glasses Chemical resistant gloves as label/SDS recommends Athletic Facilities Tasks Check/add chemicals to pool Chemical contact Safety glasses/goggles as label/SDS recommends Chemical resistant gloves as label/SDS recommends Set up, tear down indoor and outdoor equipment Falling object, cut Gloves recommended Safety shoes Athletic field painting Chemical contact Safety glasses Laundry – (towels, uniforms) Chemical contact Safety glasses or goggles Chemical resistant gloves (when working in areas where chemicals are dispensed according to label/SDS) Carpentry Tasks Shop work – fixed and portable power tools (saws, drills, grinders, sanders, nailers, etc.) Flying particles, noise, airborne dust, heavy objects Safety glasses Safety shoes Field work – portable power tools (saws, drills, grinders, sanders, nailers, etc.) Flying particles, noise, airborne dust, heavy objects Hardhat if overhead hazard exist Safety glasses Safety shoes Task(s) / Area(s) Potential Hazard(s) PPE Required
Roof Repair Working at height, flying particles, noise, airborne dust, heavy objects Hardhat Safety glasses Fall harness, See PSU Fall Protection Policy Safety shoes Installing insulation (sound / thermal) – fiberglass, rigid, etc. Airborne dust Safety glasses/goggles body cover (tyvek, etc) Drywall installation Flying particles, heavy objects Safety glasses Safety shoes Paint / Coatings / Caulking applications (water, oil, and epoxy based) Chemical contact safety glasses Glass cutting Cuts, flying particles Safety glasses Cut resistant gloves Work shoe Ceiling tile installation (grid and adhesive) Flying particles Safety glasses or goggles Plumbing Tasks Cut, thread, bend, join metal pipe Cut, flying objects Safety glasses Work gloves Safety shoe Cut and join plastic pipe Cut, flying objects Safety glasses Work gloves Work shoe Clear blocked drain lines (chemical, power snakes, plungers) Splash, cut safety glasses Work gloves (using power tools) Chemical resistant gloves (using chemicals) Electrical Tasks Electrical circuit work – testing; troubleshooting; ballast, switch, receptacle replacement, etc. Shock, noise, light, shrapnel, fire See PSU Energized Electrical procedure, Electronics repair / maintenance Shock, flying particles Safety glasses (see PSU Energized Electrical procedure, ) Task(s) / Area(s) Potential Hazard(s) PPE Required
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) Tasks Clean / replace filters (HVAC systems) Cut Safety glasses Work gloves Boiler / Water Treatment chemical handling Chemical contact safety glasses/goggles/face shield/chemical resistant gloves (as recommended by label/SDS) Water softening systems – back-flushing, adding salt Chemical contact Safety glasses Refrigerant gases handling Chemical contact Safety glasses Motor vehicle repair / maintenance Tasks Soldering, filing, grinding, sanding Flying particles, cuts Safety glasses or goggles Work gloves Work shoes Welding Burns, eye damage, electrical shock, cuts, and falling objects, respiratory Welding hood with proper shading Welding clothing Work gloves Safety shoes Sheet metal work Cuts, falling object, flying particles Safety glasses Cut resistant glove Safety shoes Tire balancing Falling object, abrasion Safety glasses Safety shoes Small engine repair / maintenance Chemical release/contact, flying particles Safety glasses Vehicle body work (apply fillers, grind, sand, file, prime, paint, buff) Flying particles, cut safety glasses or goggles Work gloves Respirator may be required Painting Tasks Paint scraping, cleaning, sanding Flying particles, respiratory hazard (Lead, Cadmium, Chromium, dust) Safety glasses or goggles respirator as required Priming / Painting Flying particles, respiratory hazard Safety glasses or goggles, respirator may be required Task(s) / Area(s) Potential Hazard(s) PPE Required
Miscellaneous Tasks Cleaning with compressed air (less than 30 psi) Flying particles Safety glasses Sign engraving (laminated plastic) Flying particles Safety glasses Cut keys Flying particles Safety glasses Snow removal (emergencies) – shoveling, plowing, blowing, etc. Slip/fall, cut Safety glasses Hearing protection (blower) Work gloves, work shoes Working on/near roadway (i.e. landscaping tasks, utility work tasks, construction tasks, water services tasks, steam services tasks, janitorial tasks, etc) Contact with motor vehicle Reflective vest (minimum ANSI Class 2) Airport baggage handlers Contact with motor vehicle Reflective vest (minimum ANSI Class 2) Directing parking (outside a booth) Contact with motor vehicle Reflective vest (minimum ANSI Class 2) Directing traffic Contact with motor vehicle Reflective vest (minimum ANSI Class 2) Material handling (equipment, furniture, material receipts) Cuts, falling objects Work gloves Work shoe or Safety shoe Working in shops (metal, wood or maintenance shop) Flying particles, falling objects, noise Safety glasses Hearing protection (as needed) Safety shoe Pouring, mixing, dispensing, and disposal of hazardous materials Splash, chemical contact Eye protection Face protection Hand protection Body protection (as recommended by label/SDS) Transporting empty or full chemical cylinders Falling object Safety shoes Installing or removing compressed gases Chemical release Safety glasses or goggles Operating aerial lift, boom lift or bucket truck Crush hazard, contact with objects, fall Hardhat Safety glasses or goggles if transporting chemicals Safety shoes Harness Task(s) / Area(s) Potential Hazard(s) PPE Required
Operating forklift/powered hand truck Crush hazard, chemical contact Safety glasses or goggles if transporting chemicals Safety shoes Operating scissor lift Crush hazard, contact with objects, fall Hardhat Safety shoes Harness if anchor point is available on scissor lift Refueling Forklift, aerial lift, scissor lift or other types of powered industrial trucks Crush hazard, chemical contact Safety glasses or goggles Work gloves Safety shoes Filling batteries with distilled water (Forklift, aerial lift, scissor lift or other types of powered industrial trucks) Chemical contact Safety glasses Face shield Chemical resistant apron Chemical resistant gloves Work shoes Cutting, Welding and Brazing Burns, flying particles, falling objects, cuts Welding hood with proper shading Welding clothing Thermal/work gloves Safety shoes Respiratory protection (as needed) Laser Equipment – operation and maintenance Skin and eye damage PPE requirements are different for each laser depending on the wavelength and power output. (See PSU Laser safety program) Work at height (roof, scaffolds) Fall See PSU Fall protection program See PSU Scaffold program Blacksmithing Cuts, falling object, thermal burns, flying particles Safety glasses or goggles Thermal/work gloves Safety shoes Check compressed gas/air systems Chemical contact Safety glasses Work gloves Check cryogenic systems Chemical contact Safety glasses Cryogenic/work glove Operating machinery within a completely enclosed cab. None As soon as employee exits the piece of machinery PPE may be required. Perform a Hazard Assessment. Appendix B
PPE Hazard Assessment Worksheet Assessment conducted by (Print and Sign): Task or Work Area: Date: Work Unit and Department: Campus location: Job title of personnel conducting work: Use a separate sheet for each task or work area EYES Task or Work Area, such as: abrasive blasting sanding chopping sawing cutting grinding drilling hammering welding lab work press operations yard work machining laser use Name task or work area:________________ HAZARD(s): airborne dust flying particles blood or other potentially infectious material splashes hazardous chemicals intense light (ex. Lasers, welding) cryogenic liquids pesticide use Name other hazard: __________________________ Can hazard be eliminated without the use of PPE? Yes No If no, use: Safety glasses Safety goggles Laser safety glasses Welding shield/helmet (shade #_______) see appendix F Name other PPE: _________________________________ No PPE Required FACE Task or Work Area, such as: cleaning lab work welding furnace operations mixing yard work painting pouring molten metal dip tank operations Name task or work area:________________ HAZARD(s): hazardous chemicals extreme heat/cold potential irritants flying particles Name other hazard: _________________________ Can hazard be eliminated without the use of PPE? Yes No If no, use: Face shield Welding shield/helmet (shade #_______) see appendix F Name other PPE: ______________________ No PPE Required
food processing animal handling logging (ex. chainsaw) plumbing trenching welding Name task or work area:________________ exposed electrical wiring or components heavy equipment (ex. Forklift, pallet jack) slippery surfaces tools Name other hazard: __________ If no, use: Safety shoes or boots Toe protection Metatarsal protection Electrical protection Heat/cold protection Puncture resistance Chemical resistance Anti-slip soles Leggings or chaps Long pants Closed toe shoe Name other PPE: ______________________ No PPE Required BODY Task or Work Area, such as: baking or frying building maintenance battery charging construction dip tank operations utility work fiberglass installation scaffold use irritating chemicals aerial lift use sawing working near water item under pressure live electrical work use of highly flammable materials Working on/near roadway Name task or work area:________________ HAZARD(s): chemical splashes extreme heat/cold sharp or rough edges exposed electrical wiring or components height of more than 10 feet on scaffold height of 6 feet during maintenance/construction activities contact with motor vehicle hunting / gun fire Name other hazard: _________ Can hazard be eliminated without the use of PPE? Yes No If no, use: High Visibility Clothing Fluorescent orange vest & cap Flame Retardant Clothing Coveralls, Body suit Chemical resistant suit Arc Flash PPE Fall arrest/restraint equipment Apron Personal Floatation Device Welding leathers Abrasion/cut resistance Name other PPE: _____________________ No PPE Required LUNGS/RESPIRATORY Task or Work Area, such as: cleaning HAZARD(s): irritating dust or particulate Can hazard be eliminated without the use of PPE?
pouring mixing sawing painting fiberglass installation compressed air or gas operations welding Name task or work area:________________ irritating or toxic gas/vapor Pesticides Name other hazard: _____________ Yes No (EHS must be contacted before employees are permitted to utilize a respirator) Dust mask 1/2 mask Full mask Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Name other PPE: _________________________________ No PPE Required EARS/HEARING Task or Work Area, such as: generator grinding ventilation fans machining motors routers sanding sawing pneumatic equipment punch or brake presses use of conveyors Name task or work area:________________ HAZARD(s): loud noises loud work environment noisy machines/tools punch or brake presses landscaping equipment (ex. Lawn mower, blower, weed whacker) firearms Name other hazard: _____________ Can hazard be eliminated without the use of PPE? Yes No Ear Plugs Ear Muffs Name other PPE: _________________________________ No PPE Required
Class 00 – up to 500 volts Class 0 – up to 1000 volts Class 1 – up to 7500 volts Class 2 – up to 17,000 volts Class 3 – up to 26,500 volts Class 4 – up to 36,000 volts Hearing Protection Ear muffs Ear plugs can either be considered reusable (canal caps or ear muffs) or disposable (ear plugs). All hearing protection comes with a “Noise Reduction Rating” or NRR. The higher the rating, the better protection. Canal caps Ear plugs Apron Aprons protects against splash hazards during such activities as pouring, transferring and mixing chemicals. Other uses can also include, but aren’t limited to: contact with temperature extremes, impact protection from tools/machines, or contact with biological materials. Respirators Dust Mask ½ Face Respirator Full Face Respirator Used to protect against a variety of different hazards such as fumes, vapors, particles. A ½ face respirator can be used when there is no hazard to the eyes of the user. A full face respirator must be used when protection to the eyes and face is necessary. Lab Coat A lab coat protects clothing and
Body Protection Tyvek suit Rubber chemical resistant suit Boot/shoe covers Sleeve covers Reflective vest Fluorescent Orange Fall Protection Body Harness Tyvek suits should be worn when light particle protection and/or light splash protection is needed. A chemical resistant suit should be used when splashes are likely to occur. Boot/shoe covers should be used as additional protection for feet. Sleeve covers should be used when additional protection is needed for arms. Reflective vests required when working on or near roadways. Must meet the ANSI 107 standard. Min. Class 2 required. Fluorescent orange cap and vest as required according to the hazard assessment. For more requirements see this document, Fall protection body harnesses, lanyards, and a secure anchor point may be needed when working at heights without guardrails. Appendix F