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Operating Discipline 12 Industrial Hygiene (Global) 12.3 Exp sur Control 12.3.3 Personal Protective Equipment Program Introduction Workplace Hazard Assessment Selection Training Inspection Information in this program reflects OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.132 through 1910.138 (April 6, 1994). Personal protective equipment (PPE) includes all clothing and other work accessories designed to create a barrier against workplace hazards. All personal protective equipment for this facility Is selected based on th workplace hazard assessment in accordance with OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.132, Section (d)(2) (April 6,1994). Specific selections were based upon the potential health and safety hazards associated with job tasks within this facility and have been reviewed by the facility's Industrial Hygienist and Safety Professionals. PPE selections are task specific and are written in the facility's operating procedures or pre-startup inspections. (Note: In a situation where operating procedures or pre-startup inspections do not include a required workplace hazard assessment, a tool has been provided in PPE Appendix B.) Options for selection have been made available from the site's List of Acceptable PPE. All PPE used in this facility is listed in PPE Program Appendix A, which may be referenced when ordering PPE for this facility. In accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132, PPE training will be conducted for all employees upon initial assignment and periodically thereafter. Topics will include: User responsibilities PPE inspection Use Donning/Doffing Decontamination Limitations Location of the department PPE program Training will be the responsibility of the person named on this facility's Compliance Checklist. A copy of the training documentation will be forwarded to Industrial Hygiene Services for retention in the plant's file. All visitors will be informed of the minimum PPE required to enter the plant. Visitors without personal PPE will be provided the required PPE. All PPE items must be inspected visually before, during and after use for signs of deterioration, defect, damage, etc. Some equipment requires minimum inspection at specific intervals according to required protocol. Included among these are: Escape Only and Routine Use Respirators Plant E/R and Distribution E/R SCBA Control Room Breathing Air Supply Cylinder Banks Level `A" HAZMAT Suits Fall Protection Devices Damaged equipment will be discarded or repaired. coNFTOHNTTAI DO 007765 Revised: 8/28/97 Printed: 11/06/97 8:08 AM Dow Restricted 1 C. R. Douglas Operating Discipline 12 Industrial Hyglen (Gl bal) Solvents/EDC 1 12.3 Exposur C ntrol 12.3.3 Personal Protective Equipment, Continued Maintenance If PPE is found to be defective or damaged, and If PPE is disposable PPE is repairable, and user is authorized/certified to do repairs1 PPE is repairable and requires factory certified repairs Then Dispose of property Repair item equal to or superior to the original manufacturer's specifications Return PPE to authorized repair agent 1 SC8A respirators, hard hats, and fall protection have specific certification restrictions for repairs Decontamination and Disposal Laundering Storage In accordance with this facility and Industrial Hygiene policy, chemicallycontaminated PPE must be decontaminated at a designated station prior to entering any control room, office, or eating area. At present, the designated decontamination stations in this facility are on the North side of Building 1617 and West of D-13 in the Per/Tet area. After each use where PPE has been contaminated by hazardous substances, users of the contaminated PPE shall clean their PPE by rinsing with copious quantities of water (soap and water, scrubbing, or chemical cleaning may also be appropriate methods). If an item cannot be sufficiently decontaminated, it must be disposed of as chemical waste in accordance with applicable environmental standards (LAD Waste Type #2485). This facility uses the following methods to clean contaminated and/or used PPE Select No No Yes No Options No laundering available Central Laundry Facility (in-plant) Laundry Contracted Laundry Comments Dispose of appropriately Communicate hazards appropriately Communicate hazards appropriately Material Safety Data Sheets will be sent if chemical contamination is suspected When PPE is not in use, it is properly stored in a location free from contamination. Continued on next page Revised: 8/28/97 Printed: 11/06/97 8:08 AM Dow Restricted S' o^tdfnttai do 007766 2 C. R. Douglas Operating Discipline 12 Industrial Hygiene (Global) Solvents/EDC 1 12.3 Exposure Control 12.3.3 Personal Protectiv Equipm nt, Continued Appendix A Approved Protective Equipment The following lists only PPE currently approved for use at this facility. Writt n, block-specific job procedures indicate when and which PPE item must be worn (See imbedded example below). Hand Protection MSMS Example: 1. Pioneer Stansolv (Model if AK-22) 2895810 2. Safety 4 (Model #4H 3. Vallen Leather Driver (Model # TGD-258-L) 4. Cotton 5. Vinyl Impregnated 6. LabCraft 147984 147988 147989 827 829 833 Foot and Leg Protection Example: 1. Servus #22148 steel toe, neoprene boot size 6 size 7 (If this boot not appropriate for certain size 8 individuals, contact your Industrial size 9 Hygienist for assistance). size 10 size 11 size 12 2. Tingley Overshoe # 1302 size 6 size 7 size 8 size 9 size 10 size 11 size 12 size 13 1. Tingley #98245 steel toe, nitrile blend boot size 6 size 7 (If this boot not appropriate for certain size 8 individuals, contact your Industrial size 9 Hygienist for assistance). size 10 size 11 size 12 Revised: 8/28/97 Printed: 11/06/97 8:08 AM Dow Restricted MSMS 74453 270630 74457 74458 74459 74463 74465 74467 61085 61086 61087 61088 61089 61091 61092 fONFTDFNTT DO 007767 3 C. R. Douglas Operating Discipline 12 Industrial Hygiene (Global) Solvents/EDC 1 12.3 Exposur Control 12.3.3 Personal Protective Equipment, Table 1, Continued Hearing Protection Any Louisiana Division approved hearing protection devices with a NRR equal or greater than 19. 1. Pro-Max Earmuff 2. Howard Leight Earmuff 3. Val-U-Fit Earplug (S, M, L) 4. Expand-O-Fit II Earplug 5. Howard Leight Max Earplug MSMS Eye, Face & Head Protection Any Louisiana Division approved eye, face, or head protection devices. (If applicable list all acid or flash protection hoods below.) Example: 1. American Optical Aerosite Safety glasses with Side Shields, clear lens, polycarbonate 54 mm 58 mm 2. American Allsafe #Q211-1 OR monogoggle (green), tinted body, clear lens 3. American Allsafe #G211-13R Foggard monogoggle fogged lens and body 4. American Allsafe monogoggle VPC (fits well over prescription glasses) 5. Encon #160 Series chemical splash goggle, gray body, clear lens (specify anti-fog) 6. Jackson JP-50 welding & burning goggles 7. Bullard hard hat - #302 8. Bullard #840M Visor (faceshield), clear acetate 9. Bullard #100G aluminum bracket for faceshield 10. Ratchet faceshield 11. Bullard #100G aluminum bracket for faceshield 12. Nomex Flash Hood MSMS 60168 56256 2895880 49701 121040 122642 65385 4863 17340 23460 61287 23460 Revised: 8/28/97 Printed: 11/06/97 8:08 AM Dow Restricted CONFTDFNTTAI DO 007768 4 C. R. Douglas Operating Discipline 12 Industrial Hygiene (Gl bal) Solvents/EDC 1 12.3 Exposure Control 12.3.3 Personal Protective Equipment, Table 1, Continued Respiratory Protection Equipment 1. Scott Air Pak 2.2 SCBA, pressure-demand 2. Scott-o-Vista #801548-04, full-face pressure-demand airline respirator face piece 3. Scott-o-Vista SKA-pak #90005552, full face pressuredemand w/5 min. escape cylinder 4. Scott-o-Ramic #801548-04, full-face pressure-demand airline respirator face piece 5. Scott-o-Ramic SKA-pak #90005552, full face pressuredemand w/5 min. escape cylinder 6. Scott-o-Ramic full face pressure-demand Airline respirator airline adapter 7. Scott-o-Ramic full face negative pressure ovag canister 8. Scott-o-Vista full face negative pressure ovag canister ovag canister adapter ovag dual cartridge ovag dual cartridge adapter MSMS 96536 64082 74764 64082 74764 148337 148339 Fall Protection Any Louisiana Division approved fall protection devices. Example: 1. RTC Safety harness #7430-PQ1 2. Rose #501437-6 Dyna Brake Lanyard MSMS 74679 145163 Revised: 8/28/97 Printed: 11/06/97 8:08 AM Dow Restricted T^Nf M/ 00 007769 5 C. R. Douglas Operating Discipline 12 Industrial Hygien (Global) Solvents/EDC 1 12.3 Exposure Contr I 12.3.3 Personal Protectiv Equipment, Table 1, Continu d Body Protection (Type in name and description of all body protection, including chemical and rain suits used in this department) Example: 1. Neese 45jacket (neoprene on nylon), w/hood Sm Med L9 XL 2. Neese 45 bib overalls, w/elastic suspenders Sm Med Lg XL 3. Kappler Frontline #80428 Med 1 pc. coverall w/zipper front, elastic wrists, Lg attached hood, elastic ankles XL 4. Kappler Frontline #80434 Med 1 pc. coverall w/zipper front, elastic wrists, Lg attached hood, attached boots XL 5. LifeGuard Responder MSMS (Type in MSMS number for equipment) 268540 268510 268460 268420 134895 134896 134897 134898 144548 108504 108505 148440 148441 148442 Revised: 8/28/97 Printed: 11/06/97 8:08 AM Dow Restricted CnNFr^rTAI DO 007770 6 C. R. Douglas Operating Discipline 12 Industrial Hygiene (Gl bal) Solvents/EDC 1 12.3 Exposure Contr I 12.3.3 Personal Protective Equipment, Continued Appendix B Certification of Hazard Assessment Introduction OSHA's standard on personal protective equipment, 29 CFR 1910.132 (October 1994), requires written certification of a "workplace hazard assessment" by the facility's management. The following table may be used to fulfill this requir ment when properly completed and signed. In the blocks below, indicate the type of personal protective equipment required to perform each task. List material of construction and thickness of chemical protection. When completed, this information is to be transferred to the department's safe operating procedure or prestartup- inspection lists. (See example below) Workplace evaluated: Task Designation Chemical, biological or physical concern Hands Feet & Legs Body Eyes and Face Respirat r & Cartridges Signature of person certifying evaluation:_______ Date of Original Workplace Hazard Assessment: Revisions to this Workplace Hazard Assessment were made on the following dates: Signature of person certifying evaluation: Date of Hazard Assessment Revision: Signature of person certifying evaluation: Date of Hazard Assessment Revision:______________________ ' ^CONFTDFNTTAI DO 007771 Revised: 8/28/97 Printed: 11/06/97 8:08 AM Dow Restricted 7 C. R. Douglas Operating Discipline 12 Industrial Hygiene (Gl bal) Solvents/EDC 1 12.3 Exp sure Control Certification of Hazard Assessment Appendix B Example Task Designation Drumming Chemical, biological, or physical concern Ethyl Acetate Hands North Butyl .41 mm Feet & Legs Butyl rubber boots Body Eyes and Face Respirator & Cartridges 4H apron face shield & goggles half-face and OVAG Remember to included appropriate signatures Revised: 8/28/97 Printed: 11/06/97 8:08 AM Dow Restricted CONFTDFNTTAL DO 007772 8 C. R. Douglas