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r 6.0 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.120(b)(4)(ii)(C) and 29 CFR 1910.120(g)) This is the site Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) program. This chapter of the HASP describes how PPE is selected and used to protect workers from exposure to hazardous substances and hazardous conditions on this site. Exposure hazards from anthrax spores, as well as those from the decontamination process, are considered. The following topics are addressed in this chapter: • PPE selection criteria • site specific PPE ensembles • work mission duration • training in use of PPE • respiratory protection • hearing conservation • PPE maintenance & storage • evaluation of this program • references The person with the overall responsibility for implementing the PPE program on site is Cassidy Bohannon. 6.1 PPE Selection Criteria Site safety and health hazards are eliminated or reduced to the greatest extent possible through engineering controls and work practices. Where hazards are still present, a combination of engineering controls, work practices, and PPE are used to protect employees. An initial level of PPE is assigned to each task to provide an adequate barrier to exposure hazards. Initial PPE ensembles are selected based on the anticipated route(s) of entry of biological and chemical hazards and their concentration. Ensemble materials are selected using permeation data supplied by individual manufacturers. Materials providing the greatest duration of protection have been chosen. Tear and seam strength of the PPE are also considered to ensure ensemble durability while work is performed. When necessary, multiple layers of protection are used to accommodate the range of hazards that may be encountered. Where possible, employees are provided with a range of component sizes to ensure properly fitted PPE. The following criteria are used in selecting PPE levels at this site. Chapter 6 - 1