PPE Selection Guide - UCLA - Environment, Health & Safety
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This document is to be used as a supplement to the Hazard Assessment Tool for Shops in the selection of<br />
appropriate personal protective equipment (<strong>PPE</strong>) for the Shop. 1<br />
Applicable <strong>PPE</strong> Specific type (example) Characteristics Applications<br />
Light latex, vinyl<br />
or nitrile gloves<br />
Light chemical<br />
resistant gloves<br />
Light to heavy<br />
chemical resistant<br />
gloves<br />
Heavy chemical<br />
resistant gloves<br />
Disposable latex gloves<br />
Disposable nitrile gloves<br />
Disposable vinyl gloves<br />
Natural rubber latex<br />
Nitrile gloves<br />
Butyl gloves<br />
Viton® II gloves<br />
Hazard Assessment Tool for Shops<br />
<strong>PPE</strong> <strong>Selection</strong> <strong>Guide</strong><br />
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Powdered or unpowdered<br />
Puncture, abrasion<br />
resistant, protection<br />
from splash hazards<br />
Economical, durable,<br />
similar to latex<br />
Chemical resistant,<br />
liquid-proof<br />
Chemical resistant,<br />
good puncture, cut,<br />
and abrasion<br />
resistance<br />
High permeation<br />
resistance to most<br />
chemicals<br />
High permeation<br />
resistance to most<br />
chemicals<br />
Working with biological<br />
hazards (human blood,<br />
body fluids, blood<br />
borne pathogens,<br />
specimens)<br />
Working with Biological<br />
Hazards and chemical<br />
splash hazards<br />
Biological Hazards<br />
Working with small<br />
volumes of corrosive<br />
liquids, organic<br />
solvents, flammable<br />
compounds<br />
Apparatus under<br />
pressure, air or water<br />
reactive chemicals<br />
Large volumes of<br />
organic solvents, small<br />
to large volumes of<br />
dangerous solvents,<br />
acutely toxic or<br />
hazardous materials<br />
Same as butyl gloves,<br />
plus hazardous<br />
material spills<br />
1 Products illustrated can be purchased from numerous manufacturers and/or suppliers, including, but not limited to,<br />
Laboratory <strong>Safety</strong> Supply, Grainger Industrial Supply, Fisher Scientific, VWR and others.<br />
Jan 2012 -1- <strong>PPE</strong> <strong>Selection</strong> <strong>Guide</strong>
Applicable <strong>PPE</strong> Specific type (example) Characteristics Applications<br />
Heavy chemical<br />
resistant gloves<br />
(cont.)<br />
Insulated gloves<br />
Wire mesh gloves<br />
Chemical resistant<br />
apron<br />
Butyl/Silver Shield gloves<br />
and apron<br />
Terrycloth autoclave gloves<br />
Cryogen gloves<br />
Rubber-coated wash apron<br />
Neoprene apron and sleeves<br />
Extra chemical and<br />
mechanical protection<br />
Heat resistant<br />
Water resistant or<br />
water proof, protection<br />
against ultra-cold<br />
temperatures<br />
Cut resistant<br />
Chemical splash<br />
protection, good<br />
abrasion resistance<br />
Chemical resistant,<br />
tear resistant<br />
Same as butyl and<br />
Viton II gloves, added<br />
mechanical protection,<br />
hazardous material<br />
spills<br />
Working with hot liquids<br />
and equipment, open<br />
flames, oil bath<br />
Cryogenic liquids<br />
handling<br />
Working with sharp<br />
tools or equipment<br />
Working with apparatus<br />
under pressure, air or<br />
water reactive<br />
chemicals, large<br />
volumes of corrosive<br />
liquids<br />
Water or air reactive<br />
chemicals, large<br />
volumes of corrosive<br />
liquids, small to large<br />
volumes of acutely<br />
toxic corrosives<br />
Jan 2012 -2- <strong>PPE</strong> <strong>Selection</strong> <strong>Guide</strong>
Applicable <strong>PPE</strong> Specific type (example) Characteristics Applications<br />
Shop Aprons<br />
<strong>Safety</strong> glasses<br />
Goggles<br />
Leather Shop Apron<br />
Denim Shop Apron<br />
Glasses<br />
Glasses/Goggle Hybrid<br />
Tight fitting goggles<br />
Laser Goggles<br />
Protects clothing from<br />
dirt, dyes, debris, or<br />
non-hazardous<br />
chemicals<br />
Protects clothing from<br />
dirt, dyes, debris, or<br />
non-hazardous<br />
chemicals<br />
Polycarbonate lens,<br />
side shields for eye<br />
protection. Meets<br />
ANSI and OSHA<br />
specifications<br />
Impact resistant lens<br />
with anti-fog coating<br />
and polyurethane foam<br />
seal<br />
Tight fitting, protects<br />
eyes from impact,<br />
spray, paint,<br />
chemicals, flying chips,<br />
dust particles<br />
Polycarbonate lens,<br />
indirect ventilation,<br />
meets ANSI and<br />
OSHA specifications<br />
Appropriately shaded<br />
goggles; optical<br />
density based on<br />
beam parameters<br />
General industrial,<br />
maintenance,<br />
construction, carpentry,<br />
or shop applications<br />
General industrial,<br />
maintenance,<br />
construction, carpentry,<br />
or shop applications<br />
Working with chemical,<br />
biological, or physical<br />
hazards.<br />
Working with<br />
chemicals, biological,<br />
dusty or overhead work<br />
Working with large<br />
volumes of corrosive<br />
liquids, organic<br />
solvents, hazardous<br />
chemicals, air or water<br />
reactive chemicals,<br />
dusty or dirty<br />
operations<br />
Working with Class 3 or<br />
Class 4 lasers<br />
Jan 2012 -3- <strong>PPE</strong> <strong>Selection</strong> <strong>Guide</strong>
Applicable <strong>PPE</strong> Specific type (example) Characteristics Applications<br />
Face shield<br />
<strong>Safety</strong> shield<br />
Respirators<br />
N-95<br />
Half face<br />
Full face<br />
SCBA<br />
Chemical resistant<br />
face shield<br />
High-impact-resistant,<br />
clear polycarbonate,<br />
magnetic base.<br />
Protects against dusts,<br />
fumes, mists,<br />
microorganisms<br />
Air purifying respirator<br />
protects against<br />
variety of particulates,<br />
vapors, dust, mists,<br />
fumes; depends on<br />
filter cartridge used<br />
Same as half- face,<br />
but with greater<br />
protection factor, and<br />
greater protection of<br />
eyes and face;<br />
depends on filter<br />
cartridge used<br />
Self-Contained<br />
Breathing Apparatus is<br />
a device that provides<br />
air in an immediately<br />
dangerous to life and<br />
health (IDLH)<br />
atmosphere<br />
For use with mild acids,<br />
caustics, aromatic<br />
hydrocarbons. For use<br />
when splash hazard.<br />
For use when using air<br />
or water reactive or in<br />
operations that produce<br />
flying particles.<br />
Protects operator from<br />
flying chips (swarf),<br />
sparks, and splashing<br />
coolant generated at<br />
the machines point of<br />
operation<br />
Working with high<br />
amounts of debris or<br />
dusty environments<br />
Working with high<br />
amounts of debris or<br />
dusty environments;<br />
chemical vapors;<br />
particulates<br />
Working with high<br />
amounts of debris or<br />
dusty environments;<br />
chemical vapors;<br />
particulates<br />
Working in a confined<br />
space where the<br />
atmosphere is<br />
unpredictable or<br />
uncontrollable.<br />
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Applicable <strong>PPE</strong> Specific type (example) Characteristics Applications<br />
Hearing Protection<br />
Footwear<br />
Protection<br />
Disposable Ear Plugs<br />
Reusable Ear Plugs<br />
Hearing Band<br />
Earmuffs<br />
Slip Resistant<br />
<strong>Safety</strong> Boots<br />
Chemical Resistant Boot<br />
Polyvinyl Chloride<br />
(PVC) or Polyurethane<br />
foam, one time use<br />
design (no cleaning),<br />
one size fits all, light<br />
weight, low cost,<br />
blocks all sound<br />
Silicone, tapered fit,<br />
reusable (needs<br />
cleaning), corded or<br />
uncorded, light weight,<br />
more durable than<br />
disposable<br />
Ear plugs connected to<br />
a flexible band that<br />
can be worn around<br />
the neck when not<br />
needed<br />
One size fits all, fits<br />
better for longer<br />
periods of time, higher<br />
noise reduction rating,<br />
very durable, dielectric<br />
Slip resistant sole,<br />
comfortable, light<br />
weight<br />
Steel toe offers toe<br />
protection, durable,<br />
puncture resistant<br />
High permeation<br />
resistance to most<br />
chemicals<br />
Working with high<br />
powered equipment<br />
such as shop<br />
machinery, power tools,<br />
or gas powered<br />
equipment.<br />
Working with high<br />
powered equipment<br />
such as shop<br />
machinery, power tools,<br />
or gas powered<br />
equipment. Can be<br />
used for<br />
Working with high<br />
powered equipment<br />
such as shop<br />
machinery, power tools,<br />
or gas powered<br />
equipment.<br />
Working with high<br />
powered equipment<br />
such as shop<br />
machinery, power tools,<br />
or gas powered<br />
equipment.<br />
Working in areas made<br />
of tile, marble, or<br />
terrazzo.<br />
Working in areas with<br />
power tools or heavy<br />
machinery used in<br />
construction.<br />
Working with large<br />
amounts of chemical<br />
compounds or during<br />
chemical spill clean-up<br />
Jan 2012 -5- <strong>PPE</strong> <strong>Selection</strong> <strong>Guide</strong>
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