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SAFE WORK PRACTICES FOR CONTRACTORS WORKING AT RETAIL PETROLEUM/CONVENIENCE FACILITIES 9 3 Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) Minimum Required Knowledge 3.1 USE OF PPE The following table shows the basic Personal Protective Equipment requirements for maintenance or construction work at retail petroleum/oonvenience sites. Personal Protective Equipment Construction Projects Maintenance Calls Long Pants Always Always Reflective Vest*–Blaze Orange/Green Shirt Always—vest mandatory after dusk.Shirts Always—vest mandatory after dusk.Shirts may be substituted during daylight hours. may be substituted during daylight hours. Gloves Most be on person—Impervious(ex nitrile) Must be on person—Impervious(ex nitrile) for chemicals.Leather for materials handle- for chemicals.Leather for materials handle- ing.Cut resistant gloves for sharp materials. ing.Cut resistant gloves for sharp materials. Hearing Protection When in high noise areas When in high noise areas Hard Hats Always Where falling objects hazard exist Bump Caps Never For overhead obstruction only Safety Footwear(ANSI Z4I) Always Always Fall Prevention/Fall Arresting Equipment When working at heights greater than six feet When working at heights greater than six feet from the ground. from the ground. Fire Resistant Clothing When there is a high risk of flash fire. When there is a high risk of flash fire. Eye/Face Protection Always—Safety glasses a minimum—Face Always—Safety glasses a minimum—Face shield/goggles as warrended by task. shield/goggles as warrended by task. Note:Some customers may allow reflective clothing to be used instead of a reflective vest. Employers are required to provide personal protective equipment and training in its proper use.In addition to the above require- ments,there may be additional PPE needs based on the specific hazards of the job.The best way to determine job specific PPE requirements is to perform a Job Safety Analysis before beginning work. 3.1.1 PPE Descriptions 3.1.1.1 Eye Protection OSHA(29 CFR 1910.133, 1926.102)requires workers to wear eye protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles,molten metal,liquid chemicals,acids or caustic liquids,chemical gases or vapors,or potentially injurious light radiation. Workers shall also use side shields when there is a hazard from flying objects.Wrap around style safety glasses are satisfactory to meet this requirement.All eye protection shall meet ANSI Z87.1 standards.Per the chart above,safety glasses with side shields are the minimum eye protection required for performing maintenance or construction work at a retail petroleum/convenience site. Other eye and face protection may be required based on the hazards present and the tasks to be done. 3.1.1.1.1 Chemical Goggles Chemical goggles protect against exposure to materials capable of causing irreversible damage to the eyes,like gasoline and cor- rosives.Goggles also protect eyes against splash,flying chips,and dust. 3.1.1.1.2 Face Shields Face shields cover a larger part of the face than goggles,but do not provide tight seals around the edges. Some face shields pro- vide better protection for the face than others for certain hazards.Employers shall be aware of the hazards their employees face and provide them with the appropriate eye protection suited to the hazards they face. 3.1.1.2 Head Protection OSHA(29 CFR 1910:135, 1926.100)requires the use of safety helmets(hard hats)to protect against injury to the head from fall- ing objects or electrical hazards. Bump caps can also protect against injury in areas with restricted clearance.All hardhats shall meet the requirements of ANSI 289.1.