Title: |
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Selection, Use, and Maintenance |
Publication date: |
6/24/2020 |
Effective date: |
6/24/2020 |
BRIEF
Policy Summary
The Personal Protective Equipment Program at Berkeley Lab ensures that personnel working in technical areas such as shops, laboratories, equipment rooms, and construction sites wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and that PPE is properly used, maintained, and stored.
Who Should Read This Policy
Berkeley Lab employees, visitors, affiliates, and subcontractors performing work that may include the use of PPE
To Read the Full Policy, Go To:
The POLICY tab of this wiki page
To Read the EHS Program Details, Go To:
ES&H Manual Chapter 19
Contact Information
EHS Subject Matter Expert for PPE
EHS Division
Title: |
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Selection, Use, and Maintenance |
Publication date: |
6/24/2020 |
Effective date: |
6/24/2020 |
POLICY
A. Purpose
The Personal Protective Equipment Program at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) ensures that personnel working in technical areas such as shops, laboratories, equipment rooms, and construction sites wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and that PPE is properly used, maintained, and stored. Division line management must provide PPE and ensure it is used, maintained, and stored properly. Task-specific PPE requirements are described in other EHS programs.
B. Persons Affected
Berkeley Lab employees, visitors, affiliates, and subcontractors performing work that may include the use of PPE
C. Exceptions
Exceptions to this policy must be approved by the EHS Division Director using the process described in the Guidelines for Exceptions to Policy on Personal Protective Equipment and Food in Technical Areas.
D. Policy Statement
- Work at Berkeley Lab must be assessed for the types of PPE (if any) required. However, minimum PPE requirements have been established for technical work areas, including but not limited to laboratories, shops, construction sites, and locations where hazardous chemicals are used or stored. Door placards posted on technical areas indicate the specific PPE requirements. (Work Process B, General PPE Requirements)
- PPE used at Berkeley Lab must meet the minimum California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) requirements as prescribed in 8 CCR GISO, subchapter 7, 3380-3400 and 8 CCR CSO, subchapter 4 (for construction work)
- Appropriate PPE use and qualification (required training) are determined by the authorization to perform work. The specific authorization depends on the type of work being performed but may include the Work Planning and Control Activities, Biological Use Authorization (BUA), Radiological Work Authorization (RWA), etc. (Work Process D, Authorization and Qualification to Use PPE)
- Personnel must be trained in the use, limitations, maintenance, and storage of PPE. (Work Process D, Authorization and Qualification to Use PPE)
- Specific PPE requirements can be found In Work Process E, Program-Specific PPE Requirements, for the following areas:
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- Chemical Safety
- Machine Safeguarding – Shop and Laboratory Machine Safety
- Construction Safety – Electrical Safety
- Laser Safety
- Fall Protection
- Welding, Joining, and Thermal Cutting
- Respiratory Protection
- Hearing Protection
- Asbestos
- Lead
- Beryllium
E. Roles and Responsibilities
Managers, supervisors, and employees have the responsibility to adhere to the provisions of this policy.
Role |
Responsibility |
Line Management |
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Workers |
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EHS Division Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) |
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F. Definitions/Acronyms
Term |
Definition |
PPE |
Personal protective equipment worn by workers to provide a minimum level of protection to a specific body part |
Head Protection |
Protective helmet worn when working in areas where there is a potential injury to the head from falling objects, and/or electrical shock |
Face Protection |
Protective face cover worn when working in areas where there is a potential injury to the face from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation |
Eye Protection |
Protective eyewear that provides side protection when working in areas where there is a potential injury to the eyes from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation |
Foot Protection |
Protective footwear worn when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, and where such employee's feet are exposed to electrical hazards or chemical spills |
Hand Protection |
Protective gloves worn when working in areas where there is a danger of hand injuries due to sharp edges; rough, hot, or cold surfaces; and exposures to electrical or chemical hazards |
Skin Protection |
Protective clothing worn when working in areas where chemical or radioactive material could contact the skin or contaminate street clothing |
Technical Area |
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G. Recordkeeping Requirements
- Training Records, EHS Training Department
- Medical qualification (as required) from Health Services
- Program Effectiveness Review and Assurance, EHS Division
H. Implementing Documents
Document Number |
PUB-3000 Reference |
Title |
Type |
07.07.024.001 |
Chapter 19 |
Personal Protective Equipment |
Program |
07.07.024.002 |
Chapter 19, Work Process A |
PPE Flowchart |
Procedure |
07.07.024.003 |
Chapter 19, Work Process B |
General PPE Requirements |
Procedure |
07.07.024.004 |
Chapter 19, Work Process C |
Procurement of PPE |
Procedure |
07.07.024.005 |
Chapter 19, Work Process D |
Authorization and Qualification to Use PPE |
Procedure |
07.07.024.006 |
Chapter 19, Work Process E |
Program-Specific PPE Requirements |
Procedure |
I. Contact Information
EHS Subject Matter Expert for PPE
EHS Division
J. Revision History
Date |
Revision |
By whom |
Revision Description |
Section(s) affected |
Change Type |
6/24/2020 | 1.2 | K.Ettinger | Reference update to Cal/OSHA to reflect 10 CFR 851 variance | D, Source Requirements | Minor |
2/12/2014 |
1.1 |
Wisherop |
Periodic review, adjust work process references |
D |
Minor |
1/2/2012 |
1 |
Wisherop |
Rewrite for wiki |
all |
Minor |
DOCUMENT INFORMATION
Title: |
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Selection, Use, and Maintenance |
Document number |
07.07.024.000 |
Revision number |
1.2 |
Publication date: |
6/24/2020 |
Effective date: |
6/24/2020 |
Next review date: |
6/24/2025 |
Policy Area: |
Industrial Hygiene and Safety |
RPM Section (home) |
ESH |
RPM Section (cross-reference) |
none |
Functional Division |
EHS |
Prior reference information (optional) |
ES&H Manual, Chapter 19 |
Source Requirements Documents
- 8 CCR GISO, Subchapter 7, 3380-3400
- 8 CCR CSO, Subchapter 4
Reference Documents
- 10 CFR 851.22, Hazard Prevention Abatement
- 10 CFR 851.23, Safety and Health Standards
- 10 CFR 851.24, Functional Areas
- 10 CFR 851.25, Training and Information
- 10 CFR 851.26, Recordkeeping and Reporting
Implementing Documents
Document Number |
ES&H Manual |
Title |
Type |
07.07.024.001 |
Chapter 19 |
Personal Protective Equipment |
Program |
07.07.024.002 |
Chapter 19, Work Process A |
PPE Flowchart |
Procedure |
07.07.024.003 |
Chapter 19, Work Process B |
General PPE Requirements |
Procedure |
07.07.024.004 |
Chapter 19, Work Process C |
Procurement of PPE |
Procedure |
07.07.024.005 |
Chapter 19, Work Process D |
Authorization and Qualification to Use PPE |
Procedure |
07.07.024.006 |
Chapter 19, Work Process E |
Program-Specific PPE Requirements |
Procedure |