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<br /> and combinations of chemicals,and few currently available CPC for the eyes and face
<br /> materials are effective as barriers to any prolonged,high Eye and face injuries re typically caused by the fol-
<br /> level of chemical exposure beyond 60 minutes. lowing hazards,separately or combined:
<br /> Furthermore,the chemical resistance of a particular •chemically contaminated flying objects,such as silica
<br /> type of clothing material can vary significantly from prod- dust,metal filings, or gri dings
<br /> uct to product.And for certain chemicals or combinations •splashes of toxic or corrosive chemicals,hot liquids,
<br /> of chemicals,there may be no commercially available CPC or molten metals
<br /> material that will provide more than an hour's worth of •fumes,gases,or mists from toxic or corrosive chemicals
<br /> protection following contact. •radiant energy and/or intense heat
<br /> Since OSHA provides only limited guidance on CPC •lasers.
<br /> selection,other organizations have developed standards
<br /> (Tables 1--4).ANSIIISEA 103-2010 is the main standard Table 1.OSHNs primary
<br /> E standards are in
<br /> related to nonemergency CPC applications.This standard • . ..• Federal.
<br /> applies to many disciplines„including chemical and pharma- Purpose Requirements
<br /> ceutical manufacturing,bulls chemical transfer and handling, PPE(General) • Requires a hazard assessment,
<br /> hazardous-waste remediation,waste collection and recy- 29 CFR 1910.132 and assignment of appropriate PPE,and
<br /> cling,paint spraying,tank cleaning,and general manufac- 1926.95 employee training
<br /> turing,maintenance,and clean-up(among others).Three
<br /> National Fire Protection Association(NFPA)standards Eye and Face •Employer must ensure use of
<br /> Protection appropriate eye and face protection
<br /> relate to CPC for hazardous-materials response:NFPA 1991, 29 CFR 1910.133, •
<br /> which deals with vapor-protective suits;NFPA 1992,which ncorporates ANSI 287.1-1989 by
<br /> 1917.91,1918.101, re ference
<br /> covers liquid splash-protective suits;and NFPA 1994,which and 1926.102
<br /> deals with ensembles for chemical,biological,radiological, Respiratory equires the proper selection,fit
<br /> i and nuclear(C$RN)terrorism events. Protection testing,and use of respirators,as well
<br /> The design and construction of CPC impacts its perfor- 29 CFR 1910.134 and aE employee training
<br /> mance.For example: 1926.103 ncorporates NIOSH 42 CFR Parts
<br /> • Stitched seams may be easily penetrated by chemicals 1 and 84,and DOT 49 CFR Part 180
<br /> if they are not overlaid with tape or sealed with a coating. Head Protection equires employer to ensure use of
<br /> •Lot-to-lot variations do occur,and may have a signifi- 29 CFR 1910.135, appropriate head protection
<br /> cant effect on the barrier effectiveness of the CPC. 1917.93,1918.103, • ncorporates ANSI 289.1-1986,
<br /> •Pinholes may exist in elastomeric or plastic products and 1926,100 AlSI Z89.1-1997,ANSI Z89.1-2003,
<br /> due to material deficiencies,or to poor quality control in ar d ANSI Z89.1-2009 by reference
<br /> the formulation or in the manufacturing processes. Foot Protection equires employer to ensure use of
<br /> •Thickness may vary at different points on the clothing. 29 CFR 1910.136, appropriate foot protection
<br /> •Garment closures differ significantly from one manu- 1915.156,1917.94, •Incorporates ASTM F-2412-2005
<br /> facturer to another,as well as within one manufacturer's 1918.104,and 1926.96 and ASTM F-2413-2005 by reference
<br /> product line. Hand Protection •I equires employer to ensure use of
<br /> 29 CFR 1910.138 a propriate hand protection
<br /> GETTING STARTED WITH CPC Hazardous Waste Requires employer to ensure that its
<br /> Operations and site-specific safety and health plan
<br /> Management should establish a CPG program as Emergency Response addresses PPE for each task and
<br /> part of the organization's PPE strategy.The CPC 29 CFR 1910.120 operation to be conducted at the site
<br /> program should comply with Occupational Safety and and 1926.65 • equires employer to assign PPE
<br /> Health Administration(OSHA)regulations and incorporate based on an on-site evaluation
<br /> best management practices(BMPs)that relate to the Paragraph(c)(5)lists detailed
<br /> work activities and expectations for worker performance. cri eria for assignment and use of PPE
<br /> Organizations such as the American National Standards
<br /> Institute(ANSI),the International Safety Equipment Occupational Requires employer to ensure that
<br /> Association(ISEA),the National Fire Protection Associa- Exposure to Toxic employees'exposures to listed
<br /> tion(NFPA),and the American Society for Testing and and Hazardous substances are below specified limits
<br /> Materials(ASTM)have developed BMPs that can provide Substances
<br /> guidance on performance requirements,selection,care, 29 CFR
<br /> anal maintenance of CPC. 1910.1000-1050
<br /> and 1926.1101-1152
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