Management System: Worker Safety and Health
Subject Area: Personal Protective Equipment and Respirators VIEW/PRINT ALL (No Exhibits and Forms)
Effective Date: Dec 11, 2012 (Rev 11.0) Periodic Review Due: Oct 29, 2013	Subject Matter Expert: Robert Selvey	Management System Executive: Ed Nowak	Management System Steward: George Goode II

Introduction

This subject area provides an overview of the BNL Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Program and sets forth the elements to implement the OSHA regulatory requirements in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 1910.132-140.

When controlling workplace stressors, the process for determining feasible and effective controls should be based on the following hierarchy of controls. Control methods at the top of the list are potentially more effective and protective than those at the bottom:

• Elimination;
• Substitution;
• Engineering controls;
• Administrative controls;
• Personal protective equipment.

The best controls are those that eliminate the hazard. Next are those that control the source or shield the worker from the source. Next is work planning that limits a worker's exposure to the source. Finally, the least desirable approach is controlling exposure at the worker’s location, especially the use of protective equipment worn by the worker.

This subject area establishes requirements or links to other subject area requirements on personal protective equipment. This subject area applies to "mandatory" uses of PPE (i.e., when PPE is required to control exposure levels for regulatory compliance or is mandated by a management decision).

When employees request to use personal protective equipment in situations where the use is not required, the use is considered "voluntary." "Voluntary" use is allowed in situations where the PPE does not increase the exposure to hazards. Example scenario: an employee desiring to wear earplugs around noise sources that do not exceed regulatory limits.

Contents

Section	Overview of Content (see section for full process)
1. Determining Area-Based Personal Protective Equipment Requirements	Determine the predominant hazards of area. Select PPE for hazards of area. Post PPE required for entry into area.
2. Planning for Use of Operation-Based Personal Protective Equipment	Initiate requirements from Work Planning & Control Subject Area. Select specific PPE for job/activity. Select only equipment that meets its design specifications.
3. Obtaining, Procuring, and Purchasing Personal Protective Equipment	Procure PPE. Obtain prescription eye protection equipment that meets design specifications. Obtain safety shoes that meet design specifications.
4. Using, Maintaining, Storing, and Disposing of Personal Protective Equipment	Complete required PPE training. Inspect PPE to verify its integrity before using equipment. Wear, clean, maintain, and store PPE according to training and subject area requirements. Dispose of PPE. Report any problems using PPE or suggest improvements.
5.Use of Respiratory Protection Equipment by Contractors	Specify compliance with requirements in bid package. Require submission of Respiratory Protection Program. Monitor implementation of program. Document respiratory protection elements and equipment specs in writing to ensure compliance. Maintain documentation for each worker. Complete respiratory training. Submit completed Non-BNL Employee Respirator Medical Approval Form to respirator fit tester. Obtain fit testing or provide documentation of equivalent fit testing. Supply respirator equipment. Inspect equipment and perform user seal check. Return used mask to respirator issuer.
6. Oversight of Personal Protective Equipment and Respiratory Protection Programs	Provide daily supervision of PPE and respirator use. Conduct and document inspection of High Risk PPE (A1 & A2) upon receipt. Conduct and document inspections of respirators used or emergencies. Periodically review contractor's record of their respiratory protection program. Provide periodic surveillance of BNL Respiratory Protection Program.

 

Definitions

Exhibits

Area-Based Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements
Guidelines on Hard Hat Replacement, Style and Manner of Use
Lab Coat Ordering and Laundering
Lab Coat Use and Storage
Operation-Based Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements
OSHA Requirements on Respirator Cleaning
PPE Descriptions and Design Requirements Standards
Requirements for Filtering Facepiece Respirator Use
Requirements for Respirators Used for Emergency Situations

Forms

Area-Based PPE Certification Form
BNL Employee Respirator Medical Approval Form
Non-BNL Employee Respirator Medical Approval Form
Notification of Respirator Use By A Contractor
Operation-Based Protective Clothing Selection Form
Respirator Cleaning Facility Inspection Record
Respirator Selection Form
Respiratory Protection Program Periodic Oversight Record
Voluntary Use of Respirators When Not Required By Regulations

Training Requirements and Reporting Obligations

This subject area contains training requirements. See the BNL Training and Qualifications Web site.

This subject area does not contain reporting obligations.

External/Internal Requirements

Requirement Number	Requirement Title
10 CFR 830, Subpart A	Energy, Nuclear Safety Management, Quality Assurance Requirements
10 CFR 851	Worker Safety and Health Program
29 CFR 1910	Labor/Occupational Safety and Health Standards
29 CFR 1926	Labor/Safety and Health Regulations for Construction
BSA Contract No. DE-AC02-98CH10886 - Clause H.3 (Contractor Assurance System)	Contractor Assurance System
BSA Contract No. DE-AC02-98CH10886 - Clause I.119 (DEAR 970.5223-1)	Integration of Environment, Safety and Health into Work Planning and Execution (DEC 2000)
O 151.1C	Comprehensive Emergency Management System
O 414.1D (Apr 25, 2011)	Quality Assurance
P 456.1	Secretarial Policy Statement on Nanoscale Safety

References

29 CFR 1910.132 140, Personal Protective Equipment

49 CFR Part 173 and Part 178, Shipping Container Specification Regulations of the Department of Transportation

ANSI/ISEA 101: American National Standard for Limited-Use and Disposable Coveralls - Size and Labeling Requirements

ANSI/ISEA 107: American National Standard for High Visibility Safety Apparel and Headwear

ANSI/ISEA 207: American National Standard for High-Visibility Public Safety Vests

ANSI Z41: American National Standard for Personal Protection-Protective Footwear

ANSI Z87.1: American National Standard for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection

ANSI Z89.1: American National Standard for Industrial Head Protection

ANSI Z359: American National Standard for Fall Protection

ASTM 2413 Standard Specification for Performance Requirements for Foot Protection

ASTM F 1117: Standard Specification for Dielectric Footwear

Animal Research Subject Area

Asbestos Subject Area

BNL Guidance on Splash Protection & Incidental Contact, Safety and Health Services Web site

BNL Supplier Nonconformance (BSNC) Reporting and Tracking System, Procurement and Property Management Web site (*Limited Access)

BNL Training and Qualifications Web site

Beryllium Subject Area

Biosafety in Research Subject Area

Bloodborne Pathogens Subject Area

Chemical Protective Gloves and Suit Selection Process, Safety and Health Services Web site

Chemical Safety Subject Area

Compressed Gas Cylinders and Related Systems Subject Area

Cryogenics Safety Subject Area

Diving Safety Subject Area

ESH Directorate Business Plan, ES&H Self-Assessment Plans page, Environment, Safety & Health Directorate Web site

Electrical Safety Subject Area

Emergency Preparedness Subject Area

Explosives Safety Subject Area

Fall Protection Subject Area

Fire Safety Subject Area

Graded Approach for Requirements Subject Area

Hazard Identification Program Area page, Safety Engineering Group homepage, Safety and Health Services Web site

IH72200 Respirator Selection for Non-Radiological Hazards, SHSD Standard Operating Procedures and Controlled Documents/Records
page, Safety and Health Services Web site

Inspections and Acceptance Subject Area

Job Assessment Form (JAF), Occupational Medicine Clinic Web site

Laser Safety Subject Area

Lead Subject Area

Lifting Safety Subject Area

Marine Safety Subject Area

NFPA 1992: Standard on Liquid Splash-Protective Ensembles and Clothing for Hazardous Materials Emergencies

Natural Hazards in the Environment Subject Area

Noise and Hearing Conservation Subject Area

PCB Management Subject Area

Pressure Safety Subject Area

Radiological Control Manual Program Description

Radiological Control Division (RCD) Standard Operating Procedures

Requirements Management Subject Area

Safety Shoe and Eyeglasses Office extension 2864, Procurement and Property Management Web site

Signs, Placards, and Labels for Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH) Hazards Subject Area

Spill Response Subject Area

Traffic Safety Subject Area

Using Controlled Substances in Research Subject Area

Walking and Working Surfaces Subject Area

Work Planning and Control for Experiments and Operations Subject Area

*Access Limited to BNL Staff and Authorized non-BNL Staff

Standards of Performance

All staff and users shall identify, evaluate, and control hazards in order to ensure that work is conducted safely and in a manner that protects the environment and the public.

All staff and users shall ensure that they are trained and qualified to carry out their assigned responsibilities, and shall inform their supervisor if they are assigned to perform work for which they are not properly trained or qualified.

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