Personal protective equipment directive

Gloves intended for protection of the user are referred to in Europe as personal protective equipment and covered by the Personal Protective Equipment Directive 89/686/EEC. However, gloves intended for use in the medical field to protect patients and user from cross-contamination are referred to as medical devices and are covered by Council Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices (Mellstrom and Carlsson... 

In Europe, gloves intended to protect the user are considered personal protective equipment (PPE) and covered by the personal protective Equipment Directive 89/686/EEC. Gloves that are intended for medical purposes are covered by the Council Directive 93/42/... 

Health Hazards Information - Recommended Personal Protective Equipment Protective clothing and chemical goggles Symptoms Following Exposure On direct contact can produce eye and skin irritation General Treatment for Exposure CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN wash with water for 15 min Toxicity by Inhalation No data Short-Term Exposure Limits No data Toxicity by Ingestion Grade 0 LDjo>33.3 g/kg (rat) Late Toxicity Data not available Vapor (Gas) Irritant Characteristics Data not available Liquid or Solid Irritant Characteristics Skin effects are minor Odor Threshold 0.168 ppm. 

Health Efazards Information - Recommended Personal Protective Equipment Air-supplied mask in confined areas, mbber gloves, safety glasses Symptoms Following Exposure Vapor irritates mucous membranes and respiratory tract, causes nausea, vomiting, headache, and dizziness. Direct contact... 

Health Hazards - Personal Protective Equipment Eye protection. Symptoms Following Exposure Direct contact can produce eye irritation. Low general toxicity. Treatment for Exposure Wash eyes with water for at least 15 min. Toxicity by Inhalation Threshold Limit Value) Not pertinent Short-Term Inhalation Limits Not pertinent Toxicity by Ingestion Grade 1 LDj 5 to 15 g/kg (rat) Late Toxicity Data not available Vtqtor (Gas) Irritant Characteristics None Liquid or Solid Irritant Characteristics No appreciable hazard. Practically harmless to skin. Odor Threshold Data not available. 

Personal protective equipment Respiratory protection Gives workers direct access to worksite Increases worker exposure to hazard... 

The chemical and physical compatibility of decontamination solutions or other decontamination materials must be determined before use. Any decontamination method that permeates, degrades, damages, or otherwise impairs the functioning of the personal protective equipment (PPE) is incompatible with such PPE and should not be used. If a decontamination method does pose a direct health hazard, measures must be taken to protect both decontamination personnel and the workers being decontaminated. Figure 16.22 presents a decision aid for the evaluation of health and safety aspects of decontamination methods. 

The exposure value thus yielded provides a measure of the skin exposure with and without consideration of a protective garment and gloves (personal protective equipment = PPE), and may be taken directly for comparison with appropriate data from relevant toxicity studies for assessment of the risk via the dermal route. 

Strength ACSO (Aiken County Sheriffs Office) personnel had Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in their vehicles and were directed to utilize it. ACSO Sheriff contacted neighboring county Sheriffs directly via cell phone to coordinate safe arrival direction to the staging area. ADPS (Aiken Department of Public Safety) Staging officer directed rescue personnel through specified safety routes. US-OSHA representatives offered support on Day 2 and identified no safety concerns for responders. 

This should provide direction as to how operations staff, emergency responders, and the public should respond to a potential toxic release (e.g., chemical plumes released), including facility evacuation, personnel accountability, proper personal protective equipment (PPE) as dictated by the Risk Management Program and Process Safety Management Plan, and whether the nearby public should be in-place sheltered or evacuated. 

If trained to do so and confident that you are capable, activate any fire monitors and/or fixed fire water systems in the immediate area and attempt to cool the tank and surrounding equipment. If the tank is receiving material or product, close a valve on the inlet line at a safe location. Stand by to direct the Emergency Response Team (ERT) to scene Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) First Responder... 

The EEA law on the marketing of medical devices is governed by three principal Directives each of which adopt the Community s scheme for product regulation known as the new approach. The new approach applies to many product sectors, such as machinery, personal protective equipment, low voltage equipment and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements but not to pharmaceuticals or cosmetics. There are three device Directives. 

The use of carcinogenic material should be avoided as far as possible, by replacement with non-toxic or at least less toxic substances. If their use cannot be avoided, appropriate technical and medicinal measures should be applied in order to protect the workers from their effects. Among such measures, the reduction of the exposure in terms of concentration and duration as well as a medical follow-up may be required. The exposure can be limited by using closed systems, avoiding any direct contact with the substance, or personal protection equipment. Moreover, the number of exposed operators should be limited. 

Evacuation Plans. Many emergency events require the evacuation of at least some facility personnel, if only for precautionary reasons. This presents other needs, which must be addressed in the evacuation plan. Personnel who are directed to evacuate their normal work stations need visible wind direction indicators to help them move away from a dangerous gas cloud drifting downwind of the release point. If the building is enveloped in the cloud, however, they will need personal protective equipment in order to evacuate the building safely. When there are processes that must be rapidly shut down and/or isolated as evacuation proceeds, the plan must include written procedures and appropriate means to ensure incident-free action. 

EC (2004) Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of Regions - on the practical implementation of the provisions of the health and safety at Work Directives 89/391 (Framework), 89/654 (Workplaces), 89/655 (Work Equipment), 89/656 (Personal Protective Equipment), 90/269 (Manual handling of Loads) and 90/270 (display Screen Equipment). COM (2004) 62 Final. Brussels. 

Identification of training and educational needs, resources, and personal protective equipment (PPE). The disaster plan provides direction for identifying training needs, including mock drills, and acquiring additional resources and PPE. A comprehensive discussion of PPE is found in chapter 26. 

Cold Zone This area is adjacent (and uphill and upwind) to the warm zone and is where decontaminated victims enter. As the victims enter this area, a more thorough triage is performed (including evaluation for secondary injuries), and victims are directed to treatment areas based on the severity and nature of illness or injury. Personal protective equipment is maintained in this area in case the wind changes or victims arrive who have been improperly decontaminated. 

Clean and decontaminate all work surfaces and personal protective equipment as directed by your instructor. 

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