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eTools Home : Shipyard Employment Scope | Glossary | Additional Resources | Viewing / Printing Instructions | Credits General Requirements Shipbuilding Ship Repair Shipbreaking Barge Cleaning PPE » PPE Selection   The selection of appropriate PPE is based upon the hazard assessment. [1915.152(b)(1)] Procedures for selection of PPE include: Identifying the potential hazards. Determining the types of protective equipment available for the present hazards. Evaluating the effectiveness of the PPE. Selecting appropriate protective equipment. Providing a variety of sizes to properly fit all users. Selecting equipment that is compatible with other PPE. General Shipyard Worker PPE Types of general shipyard work personal protective equipment include: Click on an area for more specific information. | Cleaning  | Confined Space | Hot Work | | Painting | Surface Prep |   Typical PPE for shipyard workers includes: Hard hat, Safety glasses, Safety boots (hard toed), Gloves, Sleeved shirt, Long pants (no shorts or cutoffs), Hearing protection, and  Flashlight or lightstick. Head Protection   Eye and Face Protection   Foot Protection   Hearing Protection   Respiratory Protection Hand and Body Protection   Lifesaving Equipment and Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) Shipbreaking Fall Hazards Specific Operations Requiring Additional PPE   The following specific operations may require additional PPE: Cleaning and Other Cold Work Confined and Enclosed Space PPE for the Shipyard Competent Person,  Marine Chemist, and Certified Industrial Hygienist  PPE: Workers in Confined or Enclosed Spaces Hot Work Surface Preparation Special Health Hazards Note: Confined space entry is one of the leading hazards associated with barge cleaning. Review the Shipbreaking: Confined/Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres chapter for information on how to protect workers from this hazard.   eTools Home : Shipyard Employment Scope | Glossary | Additional Resources | Viewing / Printing Instructions | Credits

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